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)
May 21, 2017, 9:16 pm
#331
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: SAN
Programs: Delta Gold. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Explorist.
Posts: 1,677
I submitted a rebate online this afternoon for today's purchase. There were no problems with it at all.
May 21, 2017, 10:11 pm
#333
Join Date: Jan 2014
Programs: Krisflyer, hyatt GP
Posts: 186
try it on different browser / device. I got same error on my ipad then i tried on my iphone and it was ok. Weird
May 21, 2017, 10:41 pm
#334
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: IAH
Programs: DL DM, Hyatt Ist-iest, Stariott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 12,795
The real MVP! I too was missing the rebate ID and was able to submit mine using your instructions.
May 22, 2017, 7:20 am
#335
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 572
Submitted my rebates online using my ipad. No problems at all.
May 22, 2017, 9:36 am
#338
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 348
This happened to me last week but only because the cashier messed up in scanning the coupon and we had to restart all over again. I don't know if it invalidated the coupon after that. Waited a few days for it to resolve but it didn't. So I just returned the items.
May 23, 2017, 11:33 pm
#339
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Midwest U.S.A
Programs: Too many to list. Since the early 90's.
Posts: 1,407
Technical problems at Staples nationwide
Their cc system was not working this afternoon and they had to warn customers entering that it would be a cash only day due to this system wide problem. They hope it wil be fixed by tomorrow (Wed afternoon). This also effected the online rebate submission and many reports that it would state "unqualified'. There tech updates in the last week have been unsmooth at best, or they were hacked according to some. Check your VGC balances if you haven't already used them.
May 24, 2017, 8:39 am
#340
Suspended
Join Date: Nov 1999
Posts: 24,153
Their cc system was not working this afternoon and they had to warn customers entering that it would be a cash only day due to this system wide problem. They hope it wil be fixed by tomorrow (Wed afternoon). This also effected the online rebate submission and many reports that it would state "unqualified'. There tech updates in the last week have been unsmooth at best, or they were hacked according to some. Check your VGC balances if you haven't already used them.
May 24, 2017, 8:55 am
#341
Moderator: Travel Buzz
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Sunny San Diego
Posts: 3,099
May 24, 2017, 2:44 pm
#343
Join Date: Jan 2011
Programs: UA S, Marriott P
Posts: 1,154
was not able to buy anything yesterday - the terminal was showing "credit network down". Of course cashier blamed chase...
today i was able to buy, but receipts did not have rebate number.
Thanks to post above got the number and now i am getting "we are still determining your eligibility" in step1, and on step2 I get "we are experiencing technical difficulties" in various browsers...
Why is this so complicated this time...
today i was able to buy, but receipts did not have rebate number.
Thanks to post above got the number and now i am getting "we are still determining your eligibility" in step1, and on step2 I get "we are experiencing technical difficulties" in various browsers...
Why is this so complicated this time...
May 24, 2017, 2:54 pm
#344
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,837
was not able to buy anything yesterday - the terminal was showing "credit network down". Of course cashier blamed chase...
today i was able to buy, but receipts did not have rebate number.
Thanks to post above got the number and now i am getting "we are still determining your eligibility" in step1, and on step2 I get "we are experiencing technical difficulties" in various browsers...
Why is this so complicated this time...
today i was able to buy, but receipts did not have rebate number.
Thanks to post above got the number and now i am getting "we are still determining your eligibility" in step1, and on step2 I get "we are experiencing technical difficulties" in various browsers...
Why is this so complicated this time...