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)
May 8, 2020, 5:22 am
#1475
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They do sell a variety of GCs at their kiosk. However, since Safeway and Kroger are not in my area's market location, I have not seen nor expect to see their cards here.
Why got go on-line and see what cards Staples does sell? That might give you an answer.
Why got go on-line and see what cards Staples does sell? That might give you an answer.
May 8, 2020, 7:40 am
#1476
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 2,061
staples.com does have safeway but has an extra $2 fee for physical card delivery.... stores in my area are far, so thought to ask; have the amex 10% off, want to use it sooner rather than later
May 8, 2020, 8:33 am
#1477
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I would next call my local Staples and ask them to look for the cards you want and see if they carry them.
I think that the CSRs may have time to look since the Staples I have been to lately haven't exactly been teeming with customers
Finally, will Amex give you credit for buying a GC? I thought that Amex had canned that months ago. (Or was it only for V and MCGCs?)
May 8, 2020, 12:01 pm
#1478
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May 9, 2020, 8:29 am
#1479
Join Date: Aug 2015
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You now know that they sell grocery chain store gift cards.
I would next call my local Staples and ask them to look for the cards you want and see if they carry them.
I think that the CSRs may have time to look since the Staples I have been to lately haven't exactly been teeming with customers
Finally, will Amex give you credit for buying a GC? I thought that Amex had canned that months ago. (Or was it only for V and MCGCs?)
I would next call my local Staples and ask them to look for the cards you want and see if they carry them.
I think that the CSRs may have time to look since the Staples I have been to lately haven't exactly been teeming with customers
Finally, will Amex give you credit for buying a GC? I thought that Amex had canned that months ago. (Or was it only for V and MCGCs?)
for signup bonus however, best to avoid
Last edited by danhouston; May 9, 2020 at 8:35 am
May 9, 2020, 8:53 am
#1481
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May 24, 2020, 4:59 am
#1483
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I suspect that Staples and OM/OD are suffering in the same way that all brick and mortar retailers are, in that there are no physical customers for the most part currently entering their stores (presuming that they are open). I don't think that a VGC promotion that interests a minuscule fraction of their customer base is going to increase floor traffic.
So I believe that we have seen the last of these offerings until the retail trade returns to a more normal level (if that ever occurs)
So I believe that we have seen the last of these offerings until the retail trade returns to a more normal level (if that ever occurs
)
May 24, 2020, 11:16 am
#1484
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 3,508
I suspect that Staples and OM/OD are suffering in the same way that all brick and mortar retailers are, in that there are no physical customers for the most part currently entering their stores (presuming that they are open). I don't think that a VGC promotion that interests a minuscule fraction of their customer base is going to increase floor traffic.
So I believe that we have seen the last of these offerings until the retail trade returns to a more normal level (if that ever occurs)
So I believe that we have seen the last of these offerings until the retail trade returns to a more normal level (if that ever occurs
)
May 24, 2020, 7:59 pm
#1485
Join Date: Mar 2005
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