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 23, 2017, 11:20 am
#796
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 465
Max denom is $250? I must be missing something as they seem a bit expensive?
May 23, 2017, 11:59 am
#799
Join Date: Apr 2014
Programs: Hilton - Diamond, IHG - Spire Amb
Posts: 901
May 23, 2017, 12:01 pm
#800
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 81
Just pick any vgc and try enter $500 for the amount and it won't let you. Says $10 - $250 max. I did however just call GCM in regards to my orders I placed on the 15th & 16th and the lady told me they had a problem last week with orders not being redirected to their fulfilment center and as a result they would not be shipping until tonight. Maybe the portal will track once they ship?
I also asked about $500 being unavailable and the lady told me they are out of stock and $500 denom will be available again in a few days. We'll see.
EDIT:
For clarification, the main purpose of my call was to get the shipping date of my order. Didn't mention anything about topcashback.
I also asked about $500 being unavailable and the lady told me they are out of stock and $500 denom will be available again in a few days. We'll see.
EDIT:
For clarification, the main purpose of my call was to get the shipping date of my order. Didn't mention anything about topcashback.
Last edited by Spiral1; May 24, 2017 at 9:32 pm
May 23, 2017, 12:50 pm
#802
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,257
Just pick any vgc and try enter $500 for the amount and it won't let you. Says $10 - $250 max. I did however just call GCM in regards to my orders I placed on the 15th & 16th and the lady told me they had a problem last week with orders not being redirected to their fulfilment center and as a result they would not be shipping until tonight. Maybe the portal will track once they ship?
I also asked about $500 being unavailable and the lady told me they are out of stock and $500 denom will be available again in a few days. We'll see.
I also asked about $500 being unavailable and the lady told me they are out of stock and $500 denom will be available again in a few days. We'll see.
I hope this is not permanent.
May 23, 2017, 12:55 pm
#803
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,837
Just pick any vgc and try enter $500 for the amount and it won't let you. Says $10 - $250 max. I did however just call GCM in regards to my orders I placed on the 15th & 16th and the lady told me they had a problem last week with orders not being redirected to their fulfilment center and as a result they would not be shipping until tonight. Maybe the portal will track once they ship?
I also asked about $500 being unavailable and the lady told me they are out of stock and $500 denom will be available again in a few days. We'll see.
I also asked about $500 being unavailable and the lady told me they are out of stock and $500 denom will be available again in a few days. We'll see.
May 23, 2017, 1:06 pm
#804
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,303
I wouldn't exactly count on the word of a CSR saying they'll be back up for $500s anytime soon, for the reason you just mentioned of design having nothing to do with denomination. No coincidence that GCM delayed portal tracking.
Last edited by DeltaNeutral28; May 23, 2017 at 1:33 pm
May 23, 2017, 1:08 pm
#805
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,837
see my post above, custom one still lets you add $500 to cart
May 23, 2017, 1:12 pm
#806
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: LAX/SFO
Programs: AS 100k, BA GGL, UA 1k, DL DM, AC SE, B6 Mosaic4, Hyatt/Hilton/Wyndham/IHG Diamond, Marriot Ti
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Last edited by TalkingPoint; Jun 5, 2017 at 11:47 am
May 23, 2017, 2:00 pm
#807
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: CHS
Programs: Delta, AA, BA, United, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Honors Diamond, SPG Marriott Gold, Sixt Platinum
Posts: 1,142
"The Sky is Falling"
Only time will tell.
Only time will tell.
May 23, 2017, 2:42 pm
#810
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 910
All of you meeting minimum spend from an obvious gift card vendor haven't had any issues doing so? Are you brave MS souls doing this with Chase also?