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 15, 2017, 8:28 am
#691
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,837
May 15, 2017, 8:35 am
#692
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 70
Yes, Straight black visa with my name on the bottom... So at the 1% level is GC better?
May 15, 2017, 8:38 am
#693
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: CHS
Programs: Delta, AA, BA, United, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Honors Diamond, SPG Marriott Gold, Sixt Platinum
Posts: 1,142
USPS Informed Delivery
This is a nice new service from USPS , showing what first class mail is out for delivery today.
My last GCM delivery did not display on informed delivery. I'm expecting a few more this week. We'll see.
Is any one seeing their GCM orders on Informed Delivery.
My last GCM delivery did not display on informed delivery. I'm expecting a few more this week. We'll see.
Is any one seeing their GCM orders on Informed Delivery.
May 15, 2017, 8:49 am
#695
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 115
I did two orders of custom VGC both for $1.5k on separate days which went through fine. However, for the past couple of days similar orders are getting cancelled because of failed approval. I did take some images off of internet and also personal images. Don't know why this is failing approval. However one ($500) order of standard VGC went through fine.
May 15, 2017, 10:12 am
#696
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: CHS
Programs: Delta, AA, BA, United, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Honors Diamond, SPG Marriott Gold, Sixt Platinum
Posts: 1,142
I switched from Safari to Foxfire a few months ago, to get my orders to go through. Last week they stopped going through again. I switched back to Safari and orders started processing again. Go figure.
May 15, 2017, 11:44 am
#697
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 333
informed delivery is for standard size letters, they might be too big to track
May 15, 2017, 12:11 pm
#699
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 740
1 out of 10 GCM deliveries shows up on my USPS emails...
May 15, 2017, 1:10 pm
#700
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: CHS
Programs: Delta, AA, BA, United, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Honors Diamond, SPG Marriott Gold, Sixt Platinum
Posts: 1,142
Maybe it will improve with time. It's still a new service.
May 15, 2017, 3:01 pm
#701
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Northeastern United States
Posts: 594
DP - Order from 5/12 only tracked at 1% (TCB) as well. Same VGC design as previous orders. Last order that tracked for me at 2% was 5/7.
May 15, 2017, 3:10 pm
#702
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 70
Oh well
I guess they caught on and now we are back to the normal 1% amount... Seems now that GCM and GC are even in price I might switch to GC. GC pays TCB weeks faster......
May 15, 2017, 4:13 pm
#704
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 4,467
Any DP's from May 13 on yet?
I have a DP from May 11, that's still tracking at 2%.
I have a DP from May 11, that's still tracking at 2%.
May 15, 2017, 4:16 pm
#705
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 284
Just had a GCM ordered cancelled. Order is same size as all my other orders, with a card I've used before. Same card design and all. Haven't put in any orders in past week. No clue why it was cancelled within an hour of placing. This happened once in the past and I just waited a day and placed the same order over again.
