Feb 27, 2017, 10:46 pm
Last edit by: ChrisFlyer66
Post on this topic before 2017 can be found here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manufactured-spending/1520316-visa-gc-walmart-83.html
Tips in Reading Your Walmart Receipt to Prevent Errors
1. Locate the barcode on the back of the Sunnie; this is what Wally uses to load it; somehow their system links the barcode with the account number in the background. The barcode number is what goes on your receipt.
2. Find the "loading" of the Sunnie at the BOTTOM of your receipt. (NOT the top)
3. The last four numbers of the barcode will be shown; that is how you match it to the Sunnie.
What Happens if a Clerk Attempts to Load 1 Sunnie Twice
It will tie up your CC money for 5-8 business days. It will automatically credit back at that time.
Misc. Issues
1. Reports indicate that some stores only accept cash/debit for GC. This doesn't appear to be the case in every store so YMMV.
2. In the same store (or during multiple transactions) misinformed CSRs may tell you "no credit cards." Try a different CSR, or go back.
3. If you receive a "tender not allowed" message or the first swipe didn't work, ask to try it again but don't argue the point. (For some reason, pin-enabled cards fail or take several attempts before they work.)
4. Remember: if your card didn't work and the CSR insists on seeing it or says "no CC allowed" it's best to try a different CSR, lane, or store.
Tips in Reading Your Walmart Receipt to Prevent Errors
1. Locate the barcode on the back of the Sunnie; this is what Wally uses to load it; somehow their system links the barcode with the account number in the background. The barcode number is what goes on your receipt.
2. Find the "loading" of the Sunnie at the BOTTOM of your receipt. (NOT the top)
3. The last four numbers of the barcode will be shown; that is how you match it to the Sunnie.
What Happens if a Clerk Attempts to Load 1 Sunnie Twice
It will tie up your CC money for 5-8 business days. It will automatically credit back at that time.
Misc. Issues
1. Reports indicate that some stores only accept cash/debit for GC. This doesn't appear to be the case in every store so YMMV.
2. In the same store (or during multiple transactions) misinformed CSRs may tell you "no credit cards." Try a different CSR, or go back.
3. If you receive a "tender not allowed" message or the first swipe didn't work, ask to try it again but don't argue the point. (For some reason, pin-enabled cards fail or take several attempts before they work.)
4. Remember: if your card didn't work and the CSR insists on seeing it or says "no CC allowed" it's best to try a different CSR, lane, or store.
Visa GC/Walmart (2017 onwards)
Jul 26, 2018, 3:57 pm
#137
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 13
I wonder if WM and GD got into a pissing contest and WalMart decided to go this route to hit GD where it hurts? I would imagine this is going to drop sales of these cards significantly. Maybe WM is going to replace GD with someone else like they did with Sunrise.
Jul 27, 2018, 6:54 am
#141
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 14
Jul 27, 2018, 7:54 am
#142
Join Date: Jan 2010
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Marriott/SPG Platinum
Posts: 496
on the back , it states " issued by Green Dot Bank, Member FDIC..." yesterday evening WM POS might be different system from yesterday morning....
Jul 27, 2018, 8:25 am
#143
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 14
Jul 27, 2018, 11:05 am
#145
Join Date: Jan 2010
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Posts: 496
Jul 27, 2018, 11:40 am
#146
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 3,688
New trials ain't looking good for me 
Tried one in Grapevine, TX and payment with DMiles got cancelled with a paper printed saying cash/debit ONLY.
I compared notes with someone who told me it was still working on the 23rd at the same store, it seems the block is slowly but surely getting implemented in all stores. I don't think it's a glitch so for those who are trying to meet MSR with no SMall, best to check your WMs if they haven't blocked CCs for GDVGC and buy all you can, while it's still working. I've read DPs where they said it worked for them in the morning but when they tried it again in the afternoon, payment with CC got cancelled.
Tried one in Grapevine, TX and payment with DMiles got cancelled with a paper printed saying cash/debit ONLY.I compared notes with someone who told me it was still working on the 23rd at the same store, it seems the block is slowly but surely getting implemented in all stores. I don't think it's a glitch so for those who are trying to meet MSR with no SMall, best to check your WMs if they haven't blocked CCs for GDVGC and buy all you can, while it's still working. I've read DPs where they said it worked for them in the morning but when they tried it again in the afternoon, payment with CC got cancelled.
Jul 27, 2018, 5:44 pm
#148
Join Date: Jan 2010
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Marriott/SPG Platinum
Posts: 496
Jul 27, 2018, 6:04 pm
#149
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 2,061
still worked at my neighbor store; didn't try at super as wasn't otw; since wanting to quickly liquidate to a prepaid acct to make sure that that it can be drained that way, just now found out that the fund/$ wasn't immediately available...had to wait 1 full hr. coming back to WM to successfully loaded to the prepaid acct; any rate, not sure when this will end at my location...
Jul 27, 2018, 7:00 pm
#150
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 2,061
there is another poster who said GD refused to refund one card because it wasn't registered; they gave refund for one card that was registered.
if all else fail, file complaint via CFPB; best to have a police report plus receipt(s) and packages as part of your proof. Good luck!
PS: what city/region was this WM that you bought these GDVGCs? this will help those who are traveling to avoid such store where cards have been possibly compromised.
if all else fail, file complaint via CFPB; best to have a police report plus receipt(s) and packages as part of your proof. Good luck!
PS: what city/region was this WM that you bought these GDVGCs? this will help those who are traveling to avoid such store where cards have been possibly compromised.