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)
Aug 3, 2017, 1:42 pm
#441
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 1,066
I spoke with Staples today, after receiving the "could not process rebate" email. They assured me that the rebate would be paid if I emailed my receipt to [email protected]
To be safe, I sent the receipt to both this address and the address given in the previous post. I received an acknowledgement from both addresses.
To be safe, I sent the receipt to both this address and the address given in the previous post. I received an acknowledgement from both addresses.
Aug 3, 2017, 2:50 pm
#442
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,828
When I spoke with a Staples Rebates CSR this morning, they indicated that the denial emails today were sent by mistake, and that they need 5 business days to review the rebate receipt that I sent in. He said to call back on Monday.
Aug 3, 2017, 6:01 pm
#443
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 7
I'm looking to take advantage of Staples for the first time with the sale that's coming up on August 6. However, now I'm realizing that you can only get one $20 rebate per household.
Can someone explain to me what the big deal about these sales is? As far as I can tell, because it's one per HH, you get a slightly better rate of return on your first $200 in spend. After that, the Gift Cards from Staples are as good as the gift cards anywhere else (except that they code as Office Supply stores). But the sale itself is not that advantageous otherwise. Am I thinking about this correctly?
Can someone explain to me what the big deal about these sales is? As far as I can tell, because it's one per HH, you get a slightly better rate of return on your first $200 in spend. After that, the Gift Cards from Staples are as good as the gift cards anywhere else (except that they code as Office Supply stores). But the sale itself is not that advantageous otherwise. Am I thinking about this correctly?
Last edited by breakthepoints; Aug 3, 2017 at 6:27 pm
Aug 3, 2017, 9:54 pm
#444
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 165
Correct
I'm looking to take advantage of Staples for the first time with the sale that's coming up on August 6. However, now I'm realizing that you can only get one $20 rebate per household.
Can someone explain to me what the big deal about these sales is? As far as I can tell, because it's one per HH, you get a slightly better rate of return on your first $200 in spend. After that, the Gift Cards from Staples are as good as the gift cards anywhere else (except that they code as Office Supply stores). But the sale itself is not that advantageous otherwise. Am I thinking about this correctly?
Can someone explain to me what the big deal about these sales is? As far as I can tell, because it's one per HH, you get a slightly better rate of return on your first $200 in spend. After that, the Gift Cards from Staples are as good as the gift cards anywhere else (except that they code as Office Supply stores). But the sale itself is not that advantageous otherwise. Am I thinking about this correctly?
Aug 4, 2017, 6:14 am
#445
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: NY
Posts: 523
I'm looking to take advantage of Staples for the first time with the sale that's coming up on August 6. However, now I'm realizing that you can only get one $20 rebate per household.
Can someone explain to me what the big deal about these sales is? As far as I can tell, because it's one per HH, you get a slightly better rate of return on your first $200 in spend. After that, the Gift Cards from Staples are as good as the gift cards anywhere else (except that they code as Office Supply stores). But the sale itself is not that advantageous otherwise. Am I thinking about this correctly?
Can someone explain to me what the big deal about these sales is? As far as I can tell, because it's one per HH, you get a slightly better rate of return on your first $200 in spend. After that, the Gift Cards from Staples are as good as the gift cards anywhere else (except that they code as Office Supply stores). But the sale itself is not that advantageous otherwise. Am I thinking about this correctly?
Aug 5, 2017, 9:23 pm
#446
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 141
It looks I should talk with the person...
I got the denial email for my rebate as well. I hope it's not a mistaken promotion.
I got the denial email for my rebate as well. I hope it's not a mistaken promotion.
Aug 6, 2017, 6:50 am
#447
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 58
I receive a second denial stating, "I am sorry that your rebate has not been processed. After carefully reviewing the information that you have submitted I have verified there was no promotion available for the time when you made the purchase of your gift card. I apologize for informing you that we are not able to process a rebate for this purchase since it does not fall into a valid promotion.". I called again and got no where initially, then asked for a supervisor. After a 20 min discussion he said that they'd be sending me a check in place of the gift card. We shall see. I'd be interested to read how others have their denials resolved.
Aug 7, 2017, 7:25 pm
#448
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 25
Welcome to Flyertalk!! Yes, you are thinking about this the right way, except it's a better rate on the first $400 of spending. The deals to get excited about are at OD/OM (and occasionally Giant and Safeway), because they usually can be repeated if your local store doesn't run out of GCs.
Aug 7, 2017, 7:43 pm
#450
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Metro ATL
Posts: 359