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)
May 18, 2017, 8:43 am
#736
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2004
Programs: Nah.
Posts: 13,967
Me too.
May 18, 2017, 9:14 am
#737
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 506
when the status changes to processed they show up on TCB next day
May 18, 2017, 9:32 am
#738
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 284
Yup, but that hasn't been happening the past few days. 5/16 went to processed on 5/16 and nothing the next day (or today). 5/17 order went to processed last night and nothing today. But looks like its the case for a bunch of people.
May 19, 2017, 8:33 am
#739
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 284
Still no cashback notification from TCB for either my May 16 or May 17 purchase...
May 19, 2017, 8:57 am
#740
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,303
Yep, they are struggling. Probably file a ticket Monday.
May 19, 2017, 9:11 pm
#741
Join Date: Nov 2015
Programs: DL, Marriott & IHG Platty; HH Diamonte
Posts: 861
Any new data points showing successful TCB crediting?
May 20, 2017, 10:19 am
#743
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2004
Programs: Nah.
Posts: 13,967
Order from the 16th not tracked and seemingly not shipped (no USPS package alert/tracking.)
May 20, 2017, 10:21 am
#744
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 740
Nothing tracked since the 15th!
May 20, 2017, 2:53 pm
#745
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 910
Seems related to GCM + TCB. I did an order on GC.com via TCB on 17th and it tracked at normal GC speed. I wouldn't be surprised if JCD killed it by telling us all here abt the recent 2x venue 
May 20, 2017, 3:14 pm
#747
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 284
I mean, at least something should still be tracking, whether its 1% or 2%. I wouldn't be surprised if the 2% trick is dead, since something like that would never survive once posted openly on a forum like this. But there should still be at least some tracking. And the fact that there is absolutely none suggests its some kind of site issue.
May 20, 2017, 3:20 pm
#748
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 506
I'm taking a break. Some of the WMs refuse to take GC even with my name on it because there is no bank name. Others don't even look at my GCs. When I put some invented logo and bank name on custom GC, GCM cancels order due to the picture not approved. Now TCB doesn't process cashback tracking either.
May 20, 2017, 3:36 pm
#749
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 3,688
my last order was on 5/15 and it got tracked at 2% which I received today in a well secured package. will lay low for now to prepare for vacay.
May 20, 2017, 3:51 pm
#750
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 910
I mean, at least something should still be tracking, whether its 1% or 2%. I wouldn't be surprised if the 2% trick is dead, since something like that would never survive once posted openly on a forum like this. But there should still be at least some tracking. And the fact that there is absolutely none suggests its some kind of site issue.