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.
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
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)
Mar 25, 2017, 10:30 pm
#166
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: SAN
Programs: Delta Gold. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Explorist.
Posts: 1,676
I ordered 6x$300 last night. First time ordering anything from Staples. Sometime in the middle of the night, they actually tried to authorize my Chase Ink card, and Chase fraud prevention kicked in. I woke up to the fraud alert text, replied that I made the purchase, and called Staples so they could reprocess the payment. Everything was good.
I just checked the order status tonight, and it says Canceled, and I haven't received any sort of communicaton from Staples indicating why. I figure I'll call tomorrow, but would anyone have any insight into this? Is this a common issue? Thanks!
I just checked the order status tonight, and it says Canceled, and I haven't received any sort of communicaton from Staples indicating why. I figure I'll call tomorrow, but would anyone have any insight into this? Is this a common issue? Thanks!
Mar 26, 2017, 5:53 pm
#169
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: EWN/OAJ/RDU/ILM (Formerly BTV)
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Posts: 356
I think folks will say the dearth of Staples 300s is related to a different MS avenue which is causing increased demand for the 300s.
This might be the new normal. 'Til something changes, at least.
Mar 26, 2017, 7:18 pm
#170
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: IAD
Programs: All of them to one degree or another
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Mar 28, 2017, 12:52 am
#178
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 6
Had a new ink plus that had a bonus threshhold ending 03/21. purchased a bunch of GCs and the charges went pending for 03/21. Got the cards emailed to me 2 days later. Maybe 2 or 3 days after receiving EGCs, the charged disappeared (as expected). It been 3 or 4 days since. I know the charges will eventually reappear. My question is what date will the reappeared charges have?
Mar 28, 2017, 4:56 am
#180
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 159
Had a new ink plus that had a bonus threshhold ending 03/21. purchased a bunch of GCs and the charges went pending for 03/21. Got the cards emailed to me 2 days later. Maybe 2 or 3 days after receiving EGCs, the charged disappeared (as expected). It been 3 or 4 days since. I know the charges will eventually reappear. My question is what date will the reappeared charges have?