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 7, 2017, 4:51 am
#631
Join Date: Apr 2014
Programs: Hilton - Diamond, IHG - Spire Amb
Posts: 901
May 7, 2017, 5:08 pm
#635
Join Date: Nov 2015
Programs: DL, Marriott & IHG Platty; HH Diamonte
Posts: 861
Hey everyone in here that has been contributing - I just wanted to say thank you!
I think this recent discussion has been very informative and helpful.
I think this recent discussion has been very informative and helpful.
May 7, 2017, 6:05 pm
#636
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2004
Programs: Nah.
Posts: 13,967
So who's going to tell us which SKU's are still earning 2%? 
May 8, 2017, 9:30 am
#638
Join Date: Apr 2014
Programs: Hilton - Diamond, IHG - Spire Amb
Posts: 901
In case it is of benefit to someone here is my spread sheet info for ordering and tracking.
Columns are:B C d e f g h i j
Headings are: Name, current date, 31 ago, 30 day sum, date ordered, amount, received, order number, notes,
Here is the most important part:
Current date C4=TODAY()
31 ago=C4-31
30 day sum=SUMIFS(G:G,F:F,">="&D4)
*I calculate based upon a 31 day sum (even though my column names it 30 day sum). I intentionally do this to allow for 1 day buffer for processing etc in case it happens so I am not wasting time trying to order only to get the step and see I am bumping up against 15k max
*Your columns and labels could be different but the gist of the automatic sum of past 30 days is present with the logic of 1)calculate today 2)determine 31 days ago 3) If the date in the F:F column range is more recent than that date (D4) then sum the order amount in the G:G column range
* I have columns to track:
1)that I have received the order (important when you may have 5-10 orderings coming of similar amounts)
2)order number
3)notes - i.e. Citi AA plat select 3k min spend card ending 9999, AU card on personx account for Amex Hilton Surpass upgrade from plain Hilton to meet 5k min spend ending in 9999
I have multiple tabs in my spread sheet, one for each different giftcardmall login (currently only 3).
*When I order, on the welcome card for each card I have the personalized message as something cryptic such as: A - ACPSAA-3k-5-18 : which means person A's GCM account, person a's citi plat select aa card, 3k for how much is the order, and date ordered.
*take a photo of that cryptic message when you receive.
Why do all this?
Because orders can get lost, you may not remember who account ordered it, who's cc ordered it, what purpose it was for etc etc.
The above system provides a tracking process from the ordering, to receiving to make sure nothing is missed in the process. If you are only ordering once in a great while, it won't be necessary. If you are maxing out your 15k per month ... maybe with more than one account, it really is of value to have a tracking process.
Hope this helps
Columns are:B C d e f g h i j
Headings are: Name, current date, 31 ago, 30 day sum, date ordered, amount, received, order number, notes,
Here is the most important part:
Current date C4=TODAY()
31 ago=C4-31
30 day sum=SUMIFS(G:G,F:F,">="&D4)
*I calculate based upon a 31 day sum (even though my column names it 30 day sum). I intentionally do this to allow for 1 day buffer for processing etc in case it happens so I am not wasting time trying to order only to get the step and see I am bumping up against 15k max
*Your columns and labels could be different but the gist of the automatic sum of past 30 days is present with the logic of 1)calculate today 2)determine 31 days ago 3) If the date in the F:F column range is more recent than that date (D4) then sum the order amount in the G:G column range
* I have columns to track:
1)that I have received the order (important when you may have 5-10 orderings coming of similar amounts)
2)order number
3)notes - i.e. Citi AA plat select 3k min spend card ending 9999, AU card on personx account for Amex Hilton Surpass upgrade from plain Hilton to meet 5k min spend ending in 9999
I have multiple tabs in my spread sheet, one for each different giftcardmall login (currently only 3).
*When I order, on the welcome card for each card I have the personalized message as something cryptic such as: A - ACPSAA-3k-5-18 : which means person A's GCM account, person a's citi plat select aa card, 3k for how much is the order, and date ordered.
*take a photo of that cryptic message when you receive.
Why do all this?
Because orders can get lost, you may not remember who account ordered it, who's cc ordered it, what purpose it was for etc etc.
The above system provides a tracking process from the ordering, to receiving to make sure nothing is missed in the process. If you are only ordering once in a great while, it won't be necessary. If you are maxing out your 15k per month ... maybe with more than one account, it really is of value to have a tracking process.
Hope this helps
May 8, 2017, 9:48 am
#639
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 1,066
In case it is of benefit to someone here is my spread sheet info for ordering and tracking.
Columns are:B C d e f g h i j
Headings are: Name, current date, 31 ago, 30 day sum, date ordered, amount, received, order number, notes,
Here is the most important part:
Current date C4=TODAY()
31 ago=C4-31
30 day sum=SUMIFS(G:G,F:F,">="&D4)
*I calculate based upon a 31 day sum (even though my column names it 30 day sum). I intentionally do this to allow for 1 day buffer for processing etc in case it happens so I am not wasting time trying to order only to get the step and see I am bumping up against 15k max
*Your columns and labels could be different but the gist of the automatic sum of past 30 days is present with the logic of 1)calculate today 2)determine 31 days ago 3) If the date in the F:F column range is more recent than that date (D4) then sum the order amount in the G:G column range
* I have columns to track:
1)that I have received the order (important when you may have 5-10 orderings coming of similar amounts)
2)order number
3)notes - i.e. Citi AA plat select 3k min spend card ending 9999, AU card on personx account for Amex Hilton Surpass upgrade from plain Hilton to meet 5k min spend ending in 9999
I have multiple tabs in my spread sheet, one for each different giftcardmall login (currently only 3).
*When I order, on the welcome card for each card I have the personalized message as something cryptic such as: A - ACPSAA-3k-5-18 : which means person A's GCM account, person a's citi plat select aa card, 3k for how much is the order, and date ordered.
*take a photo of that cryptic message when you receive.
Why do all this?
Because orders can get lost, you may not remember who account ordered it, who's cc ordered it, what purpose it was for etc etc.
The above system provides a tracking process from the ordering, to receiving to make sure nothing is missed in the process. If you are only ordering once in a great while, it won't be necessary. If you are maxing out your 15k per month ... maybe with more than one account, it really is of value to have a tracking process.
Hope this helps
Columns are:B C d e f g h i j
Headings are: Name, current date, 31 ago, 30 day sum, date ordered, amount, received, order number, notes,
Here is the most important part:
Current date C4=TODAY()
31 ago=C4-31
30 day sum=SUMIFS(G:G,F:F,">="&D4)
*I calculate based upon a 31 day sum (even though my column names it 30 day sum). I intentionally do this to allow for 1 day buffer for processing etc in case it happens so I am not wasting time trying to order only to get the step and see I am bumping up against 15k max
*Your columns and labels could be different but the gist of the automatic sum of past 30 days is present with the logic of 1)calculate today 2)determine 31 days ago 3) If the date in the F:F column range is more recent than that date (D4) then sum the order amount in the G:G column range
* I have columns to track:
1)that I have received the order (important when you may have 5-10 orderings coming of similar amounts)
2)order number
3)notes - i.e. Citi AA plat select 3k min spend card ending 9999, AU card on personx account for Amex Hilton Surpass upgrade from plain Hilton to meet 5k min spend ending in 9999
I have multiple tabs in my spread sheet, one for each different giftcardmall login (currently only 3).
*When I order, on the welcome card for each card I have the personalized message as something cryptic such as: A - ACPSAA-3k-5-18 : which means person A's GCM account, person a's citi plat select aa card, 3k for how much is the order, and date ordered.
*take a photo of that cryptic message when you receive.
Why do all this?
Because orders can get lost, you may not remember who account ordered it, who's cc ordered it, what purpose it was for etc etc.
The above system provides a tracking process from the ordering, to receiving to make sure nothing is missed in the process. If you are only ordering once in a great while, it won't be necessary. If you are maxing out your 15k per month ... maybe with more than one account, it really is of value to have a tracking process.
Hope this helps
May 8, 2017, 1:07 pm
#640
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 143
Serious question...
...but does TCB report these rebates as taxable income? Anyone ever get a 1099 form or it's equivalent from them?
May 8, 2017, 6:18 pm
#643
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: BUF
Programs: SPG Plt, HHonors Gold, UA Gold, PC Plat, Marriott Gold
Posts: 880
just wanted to say thanks JCD - much appreciated!