Feb 25, 2017, 7:35 am
Last edit by: ChrisFlyer66
This is the thread for 2017. The previous discussion on this topic can be found here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manuf...thread-77.html
The thread for 2018 is here: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manufactured-spending/1886480-giftcardmall-master-thread-2018-a.html
What portal is currently offering the highest payout for GCM?
Check cashbackmonitor and cashbackholic for current payouts. Be sure to review the T&C for GCM at each portal as some offer lower payouts for Visa GCs.
Amex gift cards cannot be used to buy Visa gift cards
VGC issued by metabank. Cards come activated.
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Monthly Limit is 15K per GCM account for a revolving 30 days. Once you hit 15K, GCM will display a message on the screen letting you know you hit the limit.
Start out slow 1k and then another 1k - they will call to verify the card, and shipping address. Next order they will not call. Orders under 2k have free shipping.
If you get this error:
This transaction was not completed. The transaction was not submitted correctly, or has been declined by your card issuer. You can try again with a different card or review your payment information for any necessary corrections.
- A Few people report it is blocked for the day, try again the next day. MOST ppl report being permanently blocked. Or you entered a wrong 3-digit security number.
GCM recommends using the Chrome or Firefox browsers. Be sure you are not using an ad blocker and not disabling any cookie settings (3rd party, tracking, etc.) from the default or you may get this error.
Direct support Numbers is 877.426.2551
Warning: Orders can be lost or stolen. Call to have the cards reissued or canceled. Orders usually arrive in 5-10 days.
Check your cc for pending or posted payments and call about your order if you are concerned it is taking a long time for delivery. Sometimes GCM was taking up to 2 weeks for delivery.
The thread for 2018 is here: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manufactured-spending/1886480-giftcardmall-master-thread-2018-a.html
What portal is currently offering the highest payout for GCM?
Check cashbackmonitor and cashbackholic for current payouts. Be sure to review the T&C for GCM at each portal as some offer lower payouts for Visa GCs.
Amex gift cards cannot be used to buy Visa gift cards
VGC issued by metabank. Cards come activated.
-------------------------
Monthly Limit is 15K per GCM account for a revolving 30 days. Once you hit 15K, GCM will display a message on the screen letting you know you hit the limit.
Start out slow 1k and then another 1k - they will call to verify the card, and shipping address. Next order they will not call. Orders under 2k have free shipping.
If you get this error:
This transaction was not completed. The transaction was not submitted correctly, or has been declined by your card issuer. You can try again with a different card or review your payment information for any necessary corrections.
- A Few people report it is blocked for the day, try again the next day. MOST ppl report being permanently blocked. Or you entered a wrong 3-digit security number.
GCM recommends using the Chrome or Firefox browsers. Be sure you are not using an ad blocker and not disabling any cookie settings (3rd party, tracking, etc.) from the default or you may get this error.
Direct support Numbers is 877.426.2551
Warning: Orders can be lost or stolen. Call to have the cards reissued or canceled. Orders usually arrive in 5-10 days.
Check your cc for pending or posted payments and call about your order if you are concerned it is taking a long time for delivery. Sometimes GCM was taking up to 2 weeks for delivery.
GiftCardMall Master Thread(2017)
Apr 11, 2017, 10:42 pm
#481
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 910
I placed an order on April 2, and another on April 4. The April 4 order just arrived today, but no sign of the April 2 order. Is it normal or out of the ordinary that a slightly later order arrive first? Wasn't sure if its something to call them about, since I hope the April 2 order isn't lost or something (though its still totally within the expected shipping range).
Apr 11, 2017, 10:44 pm
#482
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 284
The April 2 order was actually my first order ever placed with GCM. And the next day, they called me to verify certain info. So I'm thinking that may have delayed the whole process by a bit. So the order I placed just 2 days later (which involved no confirmation) ended up coming first. My guess is that the confirmation at the front end likely delayed things a bit. But who knows.
Apr 12, 2017, 10:05 am
#484
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 740
4/11 tracked at 2% as usual.
Apr 12, 2017, 10:44 pm
#485
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 284
I've seen a few people say to avoid GiftCardMall purchases with the AMEX SPG Biz card. Said AMEX is more sensitive to MS (especially when its kind of blatant with the GCM purchases). Any truth to this? Do they become less sensitive to it once you are past the min spend requirement?
Apr 12, 2017, 10:54 pm
#486
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 740
I've seen a few people say to avoid GiftCardMall purchases with the AMEX SPG Biz card. Said AMEX is more sensitive to MS (especially when its kind of blatant with the GCM purchases). Any truth to this? Do they become less sensitive to it once you are past the min spend requirement?
Apr 12, 2017, 11:01 pm
#487
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 284
I figured that, so long as I'm not constantly cycling CL, or spending at a level that is so clearly beyond my income means, etc., that its almost certainly not going to be an issue. But I'm just the worrying type so figured I'd ask around.
Last edited by brody24; Apr 12, 2017 at 11:07 pm
Apr 13, 2017, 4:37 pm
#488
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 73
I've seen a few people say to avoid GiftCardMall purchases with the AMEX SPG Biz card. Said AMEX is more sensitive to MS (especially when its kind of blatant with the GCM purchases). Any truth to this? Do they become less sensitive to it once you are past the min spend requirement?
Apr 13, 2017, 4:41 pm
#489
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 284
Hmm thats odd. I used SPG Biz for first time recently on a GCM purchase and had no issues. The only time I ever had an issue was for my very first GCM purchase (on my CSR), where they just needed to call and verify certain details before it could go through.
Apr 13, 2017, 7:27 pm
#490
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 10
Have you received your order yet? My order on 3/29 still no where to be found.
Apr 14, 2017, 7:06 am
#492
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 284
The April 2 order was actually my first order ever placed with GCM. And the next day, they called me to verify certain info. So I'm thinking that may have delayed the whole process by a bit. So the order I placed just 2 days later (which involved no confirmation) ended up coming first. My guess is that the confirmation at the front end likely delayed things a bit. But who knows.
Apr 14, 2017, 11:29 am
#493
Join Date: Apr 2014
Programs: Hilton - Diamond, IHG - Spire Amb
Posts: 901
Weird variable website response based upon sign-in. I have 3 logins (one for 3 members of the family including myself). These log ins work. I tried creating an account for a 4th member and I got the welcome email but both IE and chrome time out while trying to login with those login credentials. I can reload, and immediately login with the other credentials. It is like there is a select denial of service for the 4th credentials. Anyone experience this?
Apr 14, 2017, 12:20 pm
#494
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 740
I suspect something to do with the higher than usual tracking at 2.5%
Anyway, except for that one problematic order, GCM/TCB combo has been good to me
JCD
Apr 14, 2017, 12:56 pm
#495
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 70
Gcm and TCB
So I know majority of people use TCB... anyone know how often they run cashback bonus'. Seems like Amex is either 3% or 6% bonus. From people who use TCB a bunch is this a quarterly thing? Figured I can just venmo agc to friend and cash out. I appreciate the help in advance