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)
Jun 27, 2019, 7:19 am
#1142
Join Date: Jun 2019
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Jun 27, 2019, 7:34 am
#1144
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: SAN
Programs: Delta Gold. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Explorist.
Posts: 1,675
I woudln't buy any VGC to meet minimum spend for Amex cards. Even if they give you the signup bonus initially they may claw it back later if they discover that you bought gift cards. For other credit card issuers it is probably okay.
Jun 27, 2019, 10:33 pm
#1147
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 2,061
Jun 29, 2019, 9:40 pm
#1148
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 71
My Amex card has an offer for $25 cash back on $100 at Staples(expires tomorrow). I wonder if I buy a $200 Visa gift card tomorrow it will count for that. I know people are saying it probably won't count towards minimum spending but what about offers?
Jun 29, 2019, 9:48 pm
#1149
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 463
It should count for the $25 offer.
Jun 30, 2019, 9:26 am
#1150
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 2,061
which card(s) got the offer? thx
Jun 30, 2019, 10:57 am
#1151
Join Date: May 2015
Location: LAX, BUR
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Jun 30, 2019, 5:40 pm
#1155
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Posts: 24,153
Im out of town, went to 1 store they said only the 1st card will be fee free, didnt think quick enough and took the 1 and left
In the past all cards came up w/o a fee, has anyone been able to purchase more then 1 w/o getting charged the fee. Feel free to PM me if you dont want to post in public. Could be they finally hard coded things and with a long line didnt want to experiment and then change my mind and tell her I will take only 1 card after she rang up the 2nd if the fee was there.
thx
In the past all cards came up w/o a fee, has anyone been able to purchase more then 1 w/o getting charged the fee. Feel free to PM me if you dont want to post in public. Could be they finally hard coded things and with a long line didnt want to experiment and then change my mind and tell her I will take only 1 card after she rang up the 2nd if the fee was there.
thx