Feb 9, 2017, 8:17 pm
Last edit by: lowkeyflyer
This is the master thread for all VGC and MCGC sold at Staples.
The previous discussion can be found here.
The VGCs sold at Staples are issued by Metabank and serviced by Blackhawk Network.
The activation code for online purchase comes with the card. Cards purchased at store are activated at check-out.
To activate cards over the phone (without activation codes), call (877) 426-2551 to talk to a rep.
To activate cards over the web, www.giftcardkey.com.
The default PIN number is the last four digits of the card number but can be changed online.
As of 5/12/2014, all known portals are dead.
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Buy Visa gift cards (Metabank) at Staples ($200 for $7.95) or the website ($300 for $8.95).
2k Limit per transaction / 10k per day for online. In-store is usually 2k but YMMV
Often times, there are promotions with no or reduced activation fees
The previous discussion can be found here.
The VGCs sold at Staples are issued by Metabank and serviced by Blackhawk Network.
The activation code for online purchase comes with the card. Cards purchased at store are activated at check-out.
To activate cards over the phone (without activation codes), call (877) 426-2551 to talk to a rep.
To activate cards over the web, www.giftcardkey.com.
The default PIN number is the last four digits of the card number but can be changed online.
As of 5/12/2014, all known portals are dead.
Earn 5x points with Chase Ink, or Simply Cash for 5% cash back
Buy Visa gift cards (Metabank) at Staples ($200 for $7.95) or the website ($300 for $8.95).
2k Limit per transaction / 10k per day for online. In-store is usually 2k but YMMV
Often times, there are promotions with no or reduced activation fees
Visa/MasterCard Gift Cards at Staples(2017 onwards)
Jun 26, 2021, 10:48 am
#1771
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 90
on again this next week. MC this time. https://milestomemories.com/staples-...t-card-deal-6/
Jun 27, 2021, 5:31 am
#1772
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: Continental Onepass, Hilton, Marriott, USAir and now UA
Posts: 6,447
Could someone remind me..
Can we use MCGCs at the cashier to load reloadable debit cards and do we have to play the switch payment game at the cashier if we are able to do so?
Can we use MCGCs at the cashier to load reloadable debit cards and do we have to play the switch payment game at the cashier if we are able to do so?
Jun 27, 2021, 11:17 am
#1773
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2017
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Jul 10, 2021, 4:10 pm
#1774
Join Date: Jun 2001
Posts: 782
No Fee $200 VISA starting tomorrow 7/11 till 7/17. https://www.doctorofcredit.com/stapl...-7-17-limit-5/
Jul 26, 2021, 1:00 am
#1779
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 3,509
Jul 26, 2021, 9:34 pm
#1780
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 463
If you want to use them on-line, you have to register them. Go to the website listed on the back of the card to do that.
If you want to use them as a debit card instead of a credit card, you'll need a PIN. With the Staple's visa cards, it defaults to the last 4 digits of the card. With mastercard, I think it does the same, but the PIN might be a number printed inside the package.
Good luck!