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)
Apr 7, 2017, 8:39 am
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I called to find out why. She put me on hold to investigate and came back and said it is because I used prepaid gift card. Let's hope they do this randomly. Those orders are pending for few days and she said she would stop the delivery if it the order was shipped. So they have plenty of time to randomly cancel orders for that particular reason. It was never the case in the past. Usually it was stock issue not a form of payment to cause cancellation.
Apr 7, 2017, 11:01 pm
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Apr 8, 2017, 9:17 pm
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I've bought many gift cards from physical Staples stores but only recently made my first purchase online. I bought 6 of the $300 Visa cards and they arrived in the mail today. Inside it says the activation codes were mailed to the purchaser which I haven't received yet. I wasn't expecting to receive the cards nearly this quick as I bought them Saturday 4/01 and it said to expect delivery Monday 4/17. Is it normal to to receive the actual gift cards before the activation codes? Thanks for any insight!
Apr 9, 2017, 6:33 am
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Apr 16, 2017, 6:42 am
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It looks you're blacklisted by Staples.com. If you buy too much gift cards, it may end up like this. Try to call them. If you're luck, you may be released.