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)
Feb 2, 2018, 2:14 pm
#616
Join Date: Mar 2005
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Feb 2, 2018, 10:15 pm
#617
Join Date: Mar 2011
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In any event, I'm pretty sure the Staples rebate cards are forwardable. I've done it many times.
Feb 16, 2018, 11:24 am
#620
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Feb 16, 2018, 12:04 pm
#621
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: IAD, TPE
Posts: 465
Since this is the Staples thread, thought it would be obvious I got banned from staples. Anyway, this is the email I have been receiving for my Staples orders: It's been happening to all orders from them, not just gift cards. "We would like to inform you that due to the nature of your order, it has not been processed. Please be advised that Staples reserves the right to limit the quantity of any item sold, or prohibit a sale altogether. Please see the terms and conditions posted on Staples.com."
Feb 16, 2018, 2:05 pm
#622
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,833
Since this is the Staples thread, thought it would be obvious I got banned from staples. Anyway, this is the email I have been receiving for my Staples orders: It's been happening to all orders from them, not just gift cards. "We would like to inform you that due to the nature of your order, it has not been processed. Please be advised that Staples reserves the right to limit the quantity of any item sold, or prohibit a sale altogether. Please see the terms and conditions posted on Staples.com."
Feb 19, 2018, 8:21 am
#624
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Feb 20, 2018, 7:09 am
#625
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Feb 20, 2018, 7:16 am
#626
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 163
I did 3 different addresses on this last offer for the first time. What could go wrong? All 3 were accepted but only 2 were mailed. CS wants a copy of the receipt emailed to [email protected]. I threw away the receipt when the cc bill came and I was traveling when I bought these and can't go back to the issuing store. I'm calling corporate today unless someone has an easier solution.
Feb 21, 2018, 6:48 am
#627
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 108
Trying something new (for me) and posting for people who are newer than myself. I received 2 of the last $20 rebates by sending one to work. Today order a vgc and pencils online was able to put both rebate cards in on the order. Marked order as pickup in store. Pencils will be ready by tomorrow (ha, prob. today), vgc in 2 weeks. Since I'm small time potatoes, I thought I'd give it a try. I'll post back if it causes a problem. It might prove a lot of convenience for small time dabblers.
Mar 2, 2018, 12:31 pm
#630
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 108
I did one then too and got mine a week ago.