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 24, 2017, 9:36 pm
#826
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 81
Assuming you are talking about portals I did not mention anything about TCB. The main reason I called GCM was just to inquire if/when my cards had shipped and I threw in a question about the new $250 max afterwards. I'll edit that post to clarify there also.
May 24, 2017, 9:53 pm
#827
Join Date: Feb 2017
Programs: Citi AAdvantage
Posts: 67
I'm over TCB & GCM... I think it's time to find other creative ways.
Walmart is also a headache.
Walmart is also a headache.
May 25, 2017, 7:27 am
#829
Join Date: Feb 2017
Programs: Citi AAdvantage
Posts: 67
I've not received mine. 
May 25, 2017, 9:26 am
#831
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 115
I just placed an order yesterday with customized VGC ($500). It was cancelled after couple of hours. One of the other order was for standard VGC few days back which was cleared after verification call from them.
May 25, 2017, 10:45 am
#832
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 267
I placed mine late in the day yesterday ($500 custom), went to "processed" by the end of the day, still there. Don't anticipate issues at this point. But haven't received the 16h order yet, and the TCB still not tracking purchases, ...?
May 25, 2017, 7:08 pm
#833
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: SAN
Programs: Delta Gold. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Explorist.
Posts: 1,677
May 25, 2017, 10:00 pm
#835
Join Date: Nov 2015
Programs: DL, Marriott & IHG Platty; HH Diamonte
Posts: 861
I'm in Cancun right now, so have no idea whether May 16th has arrived. 
May 26, 2017, 11:46 am
#836
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 740
My orders on the 15th, 19th and 21st all shipped together on the 24th. Let's see how long it takes to get them with the extra long-weekend upon us 
May 26, 2017, 12:59 pm
#838
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 506
My order from 3 days ago shipped today. TCB hasn't tracked the order yet.
May 26, 2017, 1:45 pm
#840
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
Posts: 1,249
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Last edited by TalkingPoint; Jun 5, 2017 at 11:47 am