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)
#466
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 163
Yes, rebates that are manually processed by customer service will only show up under the "Mail-In Rebates" tab (found near top of page) under "Track a Rebate."
As for this week's MasterCard rebate, it is working... you would know if it's working if it shows up when you enter the tracking number rather than just saying "your eligible rebates are still being determined."
As for this week's MasterCard rebate, it is working... you would know if it's working if it shows up when you enter the tracking number rather than just saying "your eligible rebates are still being determined."
#467
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: LAX
Posts: 3,267
I'm not an expert here so please don't beat me up.
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?
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?
#468
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,207
(emphasis added)
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.
You can make your check payable to "Steve in Olympia."
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.
You can make your check payable to "Steve in Olympia."
Last edited by hamokmonky; Aug 16, 2017 at 6:04 am
#471
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 278
Normally, I receive my orange activation codes on the same day as my cards in the mail. This last batch has now been 3 days since I received the codes, but I still don't have the cards.
Edit: Cards showed up 3 days after codes. Just a data point.
Edit: Cards showed up 3 days after codes. Just a data point.
Last edited by Newgene; Aug 18, 2017 at 8:08 pm
#474
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: SAN
Programs: Delta Gold. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Explorist.
Posts: 1,676
#476
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: SAN
Programs: Delta Gold. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Explorist.
Posts: 1,676
Funny, my last batch showed up three days BEFORE I got the codes.
#478
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 3,688
I didn't buy MO with mine but loaded three to one of my prepaids + GCcom VGC. Each of the StapGCs didn't prompt for PIN although I mentioned to cashier to type in $20 for each knowing WM doesn't drain these type of cards.