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)
Mar 24, 2019, 2:04 pm
#991
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Indianapolis
Programs: Hilton-Diamond Lifetime Platinum AA UA, WN-CP, SPG Gold.
Posts: 7,377
Mar 24, 2019, 6:49 pm
#992
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Chicago Burbs
Programs: SPG Gold, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 223
Confirmed initial PIN for these Meta MCGCs defaults to last 4, as lumangoy stated.
Mar 24, 2019, 6:53 pm
#993
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,832
As for Target, a refund in the form of a Target gift card is always an option.
Mar 27, 2019, 2:10 pm
#997
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Indianapolis
Programs: Hilton-Diamond Lifetime Platinum AA UA, WN-CP, SPG Gold.
Posts: 7,377
I have purchased 50 cards at my local Staples,,
Normally they hold the limit,,, New cashier..letting me buy 10 at a time,
5x on all my charges for a while.,and 2 more days to go...
Normally they hold the limit,,, New cashier..letting me buy 10 at a time,
5x on all my charges for a while.,and 2 more days to go...
Mar 28, 2019, 3:42 pm
#998
Join Date: May 2009
Location: EWR
Posts: 884
All the staples I've been to had a note displayed that "There was an error in this week's flyer. It should say limit one. Sorry for any inconvenience." However, it wasn't enforced at any, even at the one where the cashier went and asked the store manager if there was a limit.