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 31, 2017, 7:43 am
#872
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 34
Hey guys! My 5/29 order is tracking at 2%!! Woohoo!
(I don't have many ways to contribute to the thread so I thought I'd post)
(I don't have many ways to contribute to the thread so I thought I'd post)
May 31, 2017, 8:28 am
#873
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 143
My missing tcb credits from over 2 weeks ago were just posted and tracked at 2%. And another $500 order from last night posted this morning also at 2%. Looks like all systems are normal.
May 31, 2017, 12:07 pm
#874
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 3
5/17 Order Stuck in the System
I called about a 5/17 order today and Customer Service determined that it was stuck in the system and would have to be cancelled. This order showed as Processed but their records showed it never shipped.
Edit on 6/13: Order status was changed to "Refunded" 7 days after I inquired. I received the cards around this time and but they were invalid. I received a credit dated today that was back-dated to the same date.
Edit on 6/13: Order status was changed to "Refunded" 7 days after I inquired. I received the cards around this time and but they were invalid. I received a credit dated today that was back-dated to the same date.
Last edited by Gonzoid; Jun 13, 2017 at 9:26 pm
May 31, 2017, 1:03 pm
#875
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 284
I've still got no TCB tracking for my orders from the 16, 17, or 20, and debating when/if to file the ticket.
May 31, 2017, 1:43 pm
#876
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: CHS
Programs: Delta, AA, BA, United, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Honors Diamond, SPG Marriott Gold, Sixt Platinum
Posts: 1,142
May 31, 2017, 2:09 pm
#878
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 910
This is encouraging. I haven't file a claim yet hoping this would happen, I will file them next week probably if they don't show up by themselves.
Jun 1, 2017, 3:02 am
#879
Suspended
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Look up - On a ✈ DELTA ✈ jet NOW!
Programs: Blogger & Delta Diamond Medallion Million Miler
Posts: 4,174
Jun 1, 2017, 3:57 pm
#882
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
Edit: GCs arrived on day 13. They had allowed me to initiate a refund since on day 11 they hadn't shown up. They had a block put on them by GCM, and it would tell you the card is locked when looking up the balance online. Called and they were able to stop the refund process and unlock the cards. Able to liquidate all $15k within half an hour of them unblocking the cards.
Last edited by TalkingPoint; Jun 5, 2017 at 11:50 am
Jun 1, 2017, 5:24 pm
#884
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 910
I also have two orders, placed on 5/11 and 5/15 with a ship date of 5/17 that got stuck. It shows processed as well. I'll keep you updated when the refund hits and if it opens up additional space in the rolling 30 days $15k limit. They were 2 x $7,5000 orders and I've already paid them off when the statement was set to close so that it wouldn't show up in my utilization. So I will need to get orders on this card as soon as refund hits so I'm not carrying a large negative balance. My friend had a case a few months ago where he had to chase GCM for a refund on an order he never received. He chased it for two months and they still claimed the refund was being processed so he gave up and just disputed it with his credit card company. Hopefully this is a known issue with orders on this date that can be quickly fixed.
Moral of GCM refund story? Call once to process them, then call again a few days later to make sure they are processed.