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)
Sep 6, 2017, 12:22 am
#496
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 576
I'm having a devil of a time liquidating the Amex GC. In the past, I used to do sunnies at wally world, but somehow amex seems to be blocking that. So, first time that happened, I unloaded at hyvee for some $500 meta visa gc with no issues, but now amex appears to be blocking them too. Anyone else have advice to unload them? I have no CVS, but do have Sams and Walgreens.
Sep 15, 2017, 3:49 pm
#503
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 46
Sep 17, 2017, 10:16 pm
#506
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 576
Strange thing, went in today to buy the MCGCs. Nothing left over over $25. VGC were also wiped clean. only the amex cards were there. either someone cleared their inventory or they pulled the big notations off...
not gonna buy $300 of $25 mcgcs... lol
edit: ive been buying all the staples promotions for the past 5 weeks, they always had it fully stocked.
not gonna buy $300 of $25 mcgcs... lol
edit: ive been buying all the staples promotions for the past 5 weeks, they always had it fully stocked.
Last edited by BuBu4; Sep 17, 2017 at 10:34 pm
Sep 19, 2017, 7:24 am
#507
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: Continental Onepass, Hilton, Marriott, USAir and now UA
Posts: 6,445
Strange thing, went in today to buy the MCGCs. Nothing left over over $25. VGC were also wiped clean. only the amex cards were there. either someone cleared their inventory or they pulled the big notations off...
not gonna buy $300 of $25 mcgcs... lol
edit: ive been buying all the staples promotions for the past 5 weeks, they always had it fully stocked.
not gonna buy $300 of $25 mcgcs... lol
edit: ive been buying all the staples promotions for the past 5 weeks, they always had it fully stocked.
Sep 19, 2017, 5:04 pm
#509
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Chicago Burbs
Programs: SPG Gold, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 223
Didn't work for me on two transactions with my INk+. Each had 2 $200 MCGC and another third party GC for about $25.
not sure if it is the amount because earlier this month I bought a few real items and some GCs for about $50 and got the Uber CB. Tried with a larger mixed transaction close to $200 and didn't get the credit either.
Id like to figure out how exactly this works but for me it is just an added bonus if it works.
not sure if it is the amount because earlier this month I bought a few real items and some GCs for about $50 and got the Uber CB. Tried with a larger mixed transaction close to $200 and didn't get the credit either.
Id like to figure out how exactly this works but for me it is just an added bonus if it works.
Sep 19, 2017, 5:51 pm
#510
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: NYC
Posts: 419
It didn't work for me the time before, when all I bought was 2 $200 VGCs. So I don't know if VGC vs. MCGC matters, or if the bottle of water triggered it, or if I had added the card too recently last time (it was just a couple minutes before the purchase).
Seth