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 8, 2017, 11:53 am
#452
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: WNY
Programs: UR, United MP
Posts: 8
I'm not so sure...
TPG had an article on how you can triple dip by buying a GC with the app, miles/rewards from app purchase on cc, then use the GC through a shopping portal.
https://thepointsguy.com/2017/02/tip-triple-earnings-mileageplus-x/
Aug 8, 2017, 11:41 pm
#453
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: IAH
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I'm just glad I didn't hop on the hyped "fake" rebate week since there is a legit one this week. Also, my new office and commute means I drive past the Staples that's in the burbs that I previously dismissed as too far to go to just to find VGCs. Stopped in 2 days in a row and plenty of $200s. ^ Happy days are here again!
Aug 8, 2017, 11:52 pm
#454
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,833
Regarding the "fake" rebate, the Staples Rebates CSR on Monday told me that my "fake" $20 VGC would ship within 15 days.
Aug 9, 2017, 12:29 am
#455
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Now 100% free VGCs via advertisement on the other hand.... I'm all over that.
Aug 12, 2017, 8:39 pm
#456
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 7
Moderator note: A post asking how to cash out Metabank visa gift cards was moved to the 'new to manufactured spending thread'. Please help the OP out over there.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manuf...re-2017-a.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manuf...re-2017-a.html
Last edited by ChrisFlyer66; Aug 13, 2017 at 9:09 am Reason: POST MOVED
Aug 14, 2017, 9:43 pm
#457
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 165
This week, there is a rebate offer for a $15 Staples card for buying $300 of MasterCard gift cards. I bought some tonight; however, the rebate receipt did not print out as usual. Hopefully, I can still submit this purchase and get the rebate.
Aug 14, 2017, 9:53 pm
#458
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 163
Last edited by dealhunter32; Aug 15, 2017 at 8:33 am Reason: Corrected URL
Aug 15, 2017, 5:41 am
#459
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,207
Hopefully it can be submitted soon because they updated the rebate from mail-in to easy rebate as seen on https://rebates.staples.com — the rebate form did not print because earlier today it was listed as mail-in only which doesn't print at register.
Aug 15, 2017, 8:36 am
#460
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 163
Nah you don't know what you are talking about. That's the same list of 5 SKUs the MasterCard rebates usually are and includes the SKUs for $100 and $200 cards. In fact, my rebates are now showing up to be submitted.
Aug 15, 2017, 9:01 am
#461
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,837
Aug 15, 2017, 9:53 am
#462
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,207
Yea, I know this. My point was the mail in offer was NOT the reason it wasn't printing as dealhunter tried to say. The MIR portion happens to staples rebates A LOT. This has no affect on the rebate printing.
Aug 15, 2017, 2:38 pm
#463
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,833
Promotion: Get a $20 Visa (R) Prepaid Card on a Purchase of $300 or more of Visa Gift Cards
Status Date: 08-07-2017
Status Detail: Your rebate is valid and is scheduled for final processing.
You can make your check payable to "Steve in Olympia."
Aug 15, 2017, 3:59 pm
#464
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: LAX
Posts: 3,267
As of this morning, both of my rebate submissions from July 31 show the following status:
Promotion: Get a $20 Visa (R) Prepaid Card on a Purchase of $300 or more of Visa Gift Cards
Status Date: 08-07-2017
Status Detail: Your rebate is valid and is scheduled for final processing.
Promotion: Get a $20 Visa (R) Prepaid Card on a Purchase of $300 or more of Visa Gift Cards
Status Date: 08-07-2017
Status Detail: Your rebate is valid and is scheduled for final processing.
I also submitted mine, got the "invalid" email, provided a scan of my receipt, and was given a new tracking number. However, the tracking number I was given doesn't work online, and the CSR who originally handled the resubmission told me that I'd be getting a rebate for $60.
I didn't say anything in the hopes that I would actually get $60, but it's kind of sounding like her screw-up isn't going to work and I'll need to call back!
Aug 15, 2017, 6:46 pm
#465
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 58
This is from the "bugged" rebate (the one that printed out at the register, but was apparently a mistake), right? If so, the above status is from the new tracking number the CSR gave you when you had them resubmit?
I also submitted mine, got the "invalid" email, provided a scan of my receipt, and was given a new tracking number. However, the tracking number I was given doesn't work online, and the CSR who originally handled the resubmission told me that I'd be getting a rebate for $60.
I didn't say anything in the hopes that I would actually get $60, but it's kind of sounding like her screw-up isn't going to work and I'll need to call back!
I also submitted mine, got the "invalid" email, provided a scan of my receipt, and was given a new tracking number. However, the tracking number I was given doesn't work online, and the CSR who originally handled the resubmission told me that I'd be getting a rebate for $60.
I didn't say anything in the hopes that I would actually get $60, but it's kind of sounding like her screw-up isn't going to work and I'll need to call back!
I was told that the newly issued tracking number for the rebates the last week of July could be checked online but under the mail in rebate section. Have you tried that?
Can anyone provide suggestions on how to get the MasterCard rebates processed for this week?