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)
Oct 28, 2018, 2:42 pm
#213
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 319
WM doesn’t care or control whether or not you get points from CCs. You might want to go back and start reading posts from 6 months ago until you’re up tp date. Also check out Reddit churning, Doctor of Credit, Frequent Miler, etc before getting in too deep.
Dec 28, 2018, 3:01 pm
#214
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Join Date: Jul 2008
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Any experience with this? I bought 3 gdots from a today WMNM and 1 of the 3 worked fine, but the other 2 didn't, and when I try to check the balance using the 1800 number, it says "this is not a valid gift card" and to go back to the place you purchased it. Anybody have any experience dealing with this? My first thought was activation lag, but since 1 of the 3 worked I don't see why the other 2 wouldn't.
Dec 28, 2018, 3:23 pm
#215
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 2,061
Any experience with this? I bought 3 gdots from a today WMNM and 1 of the 3 worked fine, but the other 2 didn't, and when I try to check the balance using the 1800 number, it says "this is not a valid gift card" and to go back to the place you purchased it. Anybody have any experience dealing with this? My first thought was activation lag, but since 1 of the 3 worked I don't see why the other 2 wouldn't.
Dec 28, 2018, 7:06 pm
#216
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They were. Seems like there was some glitch for a while today, because checking within the last hour they seem to be working, checking via both the website and the 1800 number.
Jan 23, 2019, 8:33 pm
#219
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 15
Recently purchased 4 gd VGCs and one did not seem to be properly loaded/activated. Looking at the receipt, it says "WM debit declined - reason 77". When balance checking online, it gives the message "Your Gift Card was deprecated." Not sure what to do to get refund. Wife (who initially made the purchase) went in and didn't have any luck with the CSRs. Called the number on the card, automated system. I have had this issue once before (1 of 4 not loading/activating), but the register seemed to recognize it and automatically kicked out the cash drawer for a refund at the time of purchase. I think it was the same issue b/c i held onto that card just to see what the deal was and remember seeing the same error number and same message on the check balance site.
Any help is appreciated!
Any help is appreciated!
Jan 24, 2019, 11:31 am
#220
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 30
Recently purchased 4 gd VGCs and one did not seem to be properly loaded/activated. Looking at the receipt, it says "WM debit declined - reason 77". When balance checking online, it gives the message "Your Gift Card was deprecated." Not sure what to do to get refund. Wife (who initially made the purchase) went in and didn't have any luck with the CSRs. Called the number on the card, automated system. I have had this issue once before (1 of 4 not loading/activating), but the register seemed to recognize it and automatically kicked out the cash drawer for a refund at the time of purchase. I think it was the same issue b/c i held onto that card just to see what the deal was and remember seeing the same error number and same message on the check balance site.
Any help is appreciated!
Any help is appreciated!
Apr 24, 2019, 7:24 am
#222
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 35
Update: These were just not activated. Once I let it refund, I went in again to the same store with the same card and it worked fine.
Last edited by taxquestion332123; Apr 26, 2019 at 3:57 pm Reason: update
May 13, 2019, 3:24 pm
#223
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 95
GC refund denied
PSA:
Had an interesting experience with GreenDot. Bought 2 gift cards (Happy birthday) in March but didn't touch them until April. One card didn't work. So I went online and checked, created account. Obviously, it was drained in the beginning of April. Arghh.
So I filed a dispute with GreenDot. Send all paperwork. Today they told me that my dispute was denied because I "created account after the card was used". What??? How's that even related? I have to create a card account online and that's the only way to make sure it wouldn't be emptied? Are they for real?
Went ahead and filed charge dispute with Amex, will see how it goes.
Had an interesting experience with GreenDot. Bought 2 gift cards (Happy birthday) in March but didn't touch them until April. One card didn't work. So I went online and checked, created account. Obviously, it was drained in the beginning of April. Arghh.
So I filed a dispute with GreenDot. Send all paperwork. Today they told me that my dispute was denied because I "created account after the card was used". What??? How's that even related? I have to create a card account online and that's the only way to make sure it wouldn't be emptied? Are they for real?
Went ahead and filed charge dispute with Amex, will see how it goes.
May 13, 2019, 4:13 pm
#224
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,293
PSA:
Had an interesting experience with GreenDot. Bought 2 gift cards (Happy birthday) in March but didn't touch them until April. One card didn't work. So I went online and checked, created account. Obviously, it was drained in the beginning of April. Arghh.
So I filed a dispute with GreenDot. Send all paperwork. Today they told me that my dispute was denied because I "created account after the card was used". What??? How's that even related? I have to create a card account online and that's the only way to make sure it wouldn't be emptied? Are they for real?
Went ahead and filed charge dispute with Amex, will see how it goes.
Had an interesting experience with GreenDot. Bought 2 gift cards (Happy birthday) in March but didn't touch them until April. One card didn't work. So I went online and checked, created account. Obviously, it was drained in the beginning of April. Arghh.
So I filed a dispute with GreenDot. Send all paperwork. Today they told me that my dispute was denied because I "created account after the card was used". What??? How's that even related? I have to create a card account online and that's the only way to make sure it wouldn't be emptied? Are they for real?
Went ahead and filed charge dispute with Amex, will see how it goes.
Were there any signs of tampering?
May 13, 2019, 7:42 pm
#225
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 95
GreenDot just decided to be a total jackass about refunds. Ok, will keep you posted about my dispute with Amex, CFPB, FDIC and Pasadena police. We'll see!
Last edited by abcpp; May 13, 2019 at 10:30 pm