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)
Oct 1, 2019, 7:07 pm
#1277
Join Date: May 2015
Location: LAX, BUR
Programs: AS,AA,JB, HH Gold, Starriott Titanium Elite, Hyatt Explorist, Global Entry
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Hey Guys,
I have1 sunrise VGC from Staples and 1 metabank VGC from Staples and 1 one-vanilla MCGC from sams club, I had a hard time converting them to MO's , the CSR at WM did not let me buy MO's and other stores i know only accept cash for MO, Can you guys tell me how you liquidate GC's ?
I have1 sunrise VGC from Staples and 1 metabank VGC from Staples and 1 one-vanilla MCGC from sams club, I had a hard time converting them to MO's , the CSR at WM did not let me buy MO's and other stores i know only accept cash for MO, Can you guys tell me how you liquidate GC's ?
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Oct 2, 2019, 7:51 pm
#1278
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,833
Oct 2, 2019, 8:31 pm
#1279
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Posts: 24,153
As for those who say its hard-coded no they arent at least in the 1/2 dz stores closest to me , its getting so bad I dont know if I walked into a Wally or Stap any more with all the csrs saying their nonsense as well as the mgrs
Oct 2, 2019, 10:27 pm
#1281
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: DEN
Programs: Hilton Diamond Hyatt Globalist Marriott Gold AA EXP
Posts: 1,019
I bought 2 VGCs in one transaction with no problem - although when I did ask if I could buy with 2 separate cards, she said I could not.
I have a $25 back at Staples offer from Amex I want to use, but that can wait for another trip. Meanwhile, I've bought like 8 cards from OD.
I have a $25 back at Staples offer from Amex I want to use, but that can wait for another trip. Meanwhile, I've bought like 8 cards from OD.
Oct 20, 2019, 8:02 am
#1284
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Posts: 24,153
Its been a while since Ive been Stateside when Staples ran the MC promo. Does the circular say its Limit to 1 per person like the Visa usually says? If not did anyone who was limited to 1 Visa find they werent limited with the MCs?
Reason I ask is I will be back Stateside late Tues and if there is a limit I can knock off a few Staples on my way home, if they arent limiting it to 1 per person, then I can wait till Weds to start my collecting
tia
Reason I ask is I will be back Stateside late Tues and if there is a limit I can knock off a few Staples on my way home, if they arent limiting it to 1 per person, then I can wait till Weds to start my collecting
tia
Oct 20, 2019, 10:35 am
#1285
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 205
Its been a while since Ive been Stateside when Staples ran the MC promo. Does the circular say its Limit to 1 per person like the Visa usually says? If not did anyone who was limited to 1 Visa find they werent limited with the MCs?
Reason I ask is I will be back Stateside late Tues and if there is a limit I can knock off a few Staples on my way home, if they arent limiting it to 1 per person, then I can wait till Weds to start my collecting
tia
Reason I ask is I will be back Stateside late Tues and if there is a limit I can knock off a few Staples on my way home, if they arent limiting it to 1 per person, then I can wait till Weds to start my collecting
tia
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Now whether or not they limit you to 1 in store is another story.
Oct 21, 2019, 8:28 pm
#1289
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Bought $2k today.