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)
Jul 7, 2017, 2:22 pm
#991
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 188
I could use some advice.
In June, I submitted (6) orders of $1,999, followed by (1) order of $1,000. All processed fine.
(5) of the $1,999 orders and the (1) $1,000 all arrived and were liquidated. One $1,999 order (submitted before the $1,000 order) still hasn't arrived after 15 days.
At this point, I don't even know which order is missing. Any advice on how to proceed?
In June, I submitted (6) orders of $1,999, followed by (1) order of $1,000. All processed fine.
(5) of the $1,999 orders and the (1) $1,000 all arrived and were liquidated. One $1,999 order (submitted before the $1,000 order) still hasn't arrived after 15 days.
At this point, I don't even know which order is missing. Any advice on how to proceed?
Jul 7, 2017, 2:51 pm
#992
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 284
I could use some advice.
In June, I submitted (6) orders of $1,999, followed by (1) order of $1,000. All processed fine.
(5) of the $1,999 orders and the (1) $1,000 all arrived and were liquidated. One $1,999 order (submitted before the $1,000 order) still hasn't arrived after 15 days.
At this point, I don't even know which order is missing. Any advice on how to proceed?
In June, I submitted (6) orders of $1,999, followed by (1) order of $1,000. All processed fine.
(5) of the $1,999 orders and the (1) $1,000 all arrived and were liquidated. One $1,999 order (submitted before the $1,000 order) still hasn't arrived after 15 days.
At this point, I don't even know which order is missing. Any advice on how to proceed?
Jul 7, 2017, 3:09 pm
#993
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 4,469
I could use some advice.
In June, I submitted (6) orders of $1,999, followed by (1) order of $1,000. All processed fine.
(5) of the $1,999 orders and the (1) $1,000 all arrived and were liquidated. One $1,999 order (submitted before the $1,000 order) still hasn't arrived after 15 days.
At this point, I don't even know which order is missing. Any advice on how to proceed?
In June, I submitted (6) orders of $1,999, followed by (1) order of $1,000. All processed fine.
(5) of the $1,999 orders and the (1) $1,000 all arrived and were liquidated. One $1,999 order (submitted before the $1,000 order) still hasn't arrived after 15 days.
At this point, I don't even know which order is missing. Any advice on how to proceed?
I also find it useful to have (and record) a backup order ID through the use of multiple card pictures, and rotating them with every order. There were a couple of times when I somehow forgot to record the receipt of an order and almost declared it missing, but the picture count turned out to be correct and excluded that possibility.
Jul 7, 2017, 3:28 pm
#994
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 188
I had an incident when one order arrived > 2 weeks behind. The exterior envelope was left unsealed, then got stuck and demolished in the P.O. sorting machine. It was eventually delivered in a plastic bag with a postal apology note.
I also find it useful to have (and record) a backup order ID through the use of multiple card pictures, and rotating them with every order. There were a couple of times when I somehow forgot to record the receipt of an order and almost declared it missing, but the picture count turned out to be correct and excluded that possibility.
I also find it useful to have (and record) a backup order ID through the use of multiple card pictures, and rotating them with every order. There were a couple of times when I somehow forgot to record the receipt of an order and almost declared it missing, but the picture count turned out to be correct and excluded that possibility.
The missing order was supposed to ship 3 weeks ago, so they weren't sure what happened. The good news is that the cards were still unused, so they blocked them.
The agent said that they cannot reissue custom $500 VGCs any longer, so they would have to submit a request for refund. I agreed to the refund, not knowing any other options. Anyone have experience with their refund process?
Jul 7, 2017, 3:42 pm
#995
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 271
edit: charge posted later today
Last edited by randomdude; Jul 7, 2017 at 9:03 pm
Jul 7, 2017, 5:53 pm
#996
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: SAN
Programs: Delta Gold. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Explorist.
Posts: 1,672
edit: the charge posted on 7/8
Last edited by ChrisFlyer66; Jul 9, 2017 at 8:42 am Reason: update
Jul 8, 2017, 10:56 pm
#997
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 1
Delete
Last edited by scubaduba14; Nov 3, 2017 at 4:11 am Reason: Delete
Jul 10, 2017, 7:24 am
#998
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 34
I edited my original post, but I'll say it here too: my 7/1 charge finally went through on 7/8 on my credit card, and tracked on 7/10 at 2%. Yay!
Jul 10, 2017, 9:08 pm
#999
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 740
I live in LA but I'm currently in South Korea reaping the benefits of MSing. Having said that I tried submitting orders from my account as well as my wife's and we both got the dreaded transaction failed message.
I am hoping it is simply related to ordering from an overseas IP and things will workout when I'm back home.
I am hoping it is simply related to ordering from an overseas IP and things will workout when I'm back home.
Jul 10, 2017, 9:10 pm
#1000
Join Date: Nov 2015
Programs: DL, Marriott & IHG Platty; HH Diamonte
Posts: 861
Jul 11, 2017, 3:35 pm
#1001
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 910
I live in LA but I'm currently in South Korea reaping the benefits of MSing. Having said that I tried submitting orders from my account as well as my wife's and we both got the dreaded transaction failed message.
I am hoping it is simply related to ordering from an overseas IP and things will workout when I'm back home.
I am hoping it is simply related to ordering from an overseas IP and things will workout when I'm back home.
Jul 11, 2017, 5:20 pm
#1002
Join Date: Nov 2015
Programs: DL, Marriott & IHG Platty; HH Diamonte
Posts: 861
Jul 13, 2017, 1:47 pm
#1003
Join Date: Apr 2014
Programs: Hilton - Diamond, IHG - Spire Amb
Posts: 901
Query for those who think they were banned because they got the dreaded message of "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"
Did you try a different CC?
I manage 3 logins that we have been pushing close the 15k per month with each. One login has begun getting that error for a Amex card (I'll try twice and then stop so as not to hit the 3 strikes rule). An AU (which has a different card number) works on one of the other logins. I thought for sure I was banned, but I was successful submitting an order with another CC. It seems that just that card is now blacklisted somehow. Is this consistent with others' experiences or do you see an alternative explanation?
I was paranoid and worried enough about this that I stooped to submitting an order from giftcards.com (ugh cost me money ;-) ).
Did you try a different CC?
I manage 3 logins that we have been pushing close the 15k per month with each. One login has begun getting that error for a Amex card (I'll try twice and then stop so as not to hit the 3 strikes rule). An AU (which has a different card number) works on one of the other logins. I thought for sure I was banned, but I was successful submitting an order with another CC. It seems that just that card is now blacklisted somehow. Is this consistent with others' experiences or do you see an alternative explanation?
I was paranoid and worried enough about this that I stooped to submitting an order from giftcards.com (ugh cost me money ;-) ).
Jul 13, 2017, 2:53 pm
#1004
Join Date: Apr 2014
Programs: Hilton - Diamond, IHG - Spire Amb
Posts: 901
Query for those who think they were banned because they got the dreaded message of "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"
Did you try a different CC?
I manage 3 logins that we have been pushing close the 15k per month with each. One login has begun getting that error for a Amex card (I'll try twice and then stop so as not to hit the 3 strikes rule). An AU (which has a different card number) works on one of the other logins. I thought for sure I was banned, but I was successful submitting an order with another CC. It seems that just that card is now blacklisted somehow. Is this consistent with others' experiences or do you see an alternative explanation?
I was paranoid and worried enough about this that I stooped to submitting an order from giftcards.com (ugh cost me money ;-) ).
Did you try a different CC?
I manage 3 logins that we have been pushing close the 15k per month with each. One login has begun getting that error for a Amex card (I'll try twice and then stop so as not to hit the 3 strikes rule). An AU (which has a different card number) works on one of the other logins. I thought for sure I was banned, but I was successful submitting an order with another CC. It seems that just that card is now blacklisted somehow. Is this consistent with others' experiences or do you see an alternative explanation?
I was paranoid and worried enough about this that I stooped to submitting an order from giftcards.com (ugh cost me money ;-) ).
Jul 13, 2017, 6:44 pm
#1005
Join Date: Nov 2015
Programs: DL, Marriott & IHG Platty; HH Diamonte
Posts: 861
