Jan 5, 2018, 12:28 pm
Last edit by: Klemhuzzah
This is the thread for 2018.
The previous discussion from 2016 on this topic can be found here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manuf...thread-77.html
The thread for 2017 is here: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manufactured-spending/1825524-giftcardmall-master-thread-2017-a-97.html
Giftcardmall (and giftcards.com) now limit Visa loads to $250. No more $500 cards, Change happened sometime in 2020.
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 30K 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 previous discussion from 2016 on this topic can be found here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manuf...thread-77.html
The thread for 2017 is here: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manufactured-spending/1825524-giftcardmall-master-thread-2017-a-97.html
Giftcardmall (and giftcards.com) now limit Visa loads to $250. No more $500 cards, Change happened sometime in 2020.
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 30K 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 (2018 onwards)
Jan 26, 2018, 11:58 am
#153
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 267
curious if anybody figured out what's going on with the "There was a problem processing your order..." error. I thought my account got axed, but then waiting a couple of days and placing a small order was fine, then cranked up to $1k, then waited, then placed $2k and the error again no matter what I did (clear cookies, different CC's, browser, etc....) so I thought I was banned for sure, and now OK again. There must be a new rule of some kind. I did wait until the previous order passed the shipment day and I'm way under the limit at this point.... what else is there?
Jan 26, 2018, 1:48 pm
#154
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 3,688
I can't figure out the cut off dates GCM uses to compute the rolling $30K, if I base it from calendar month, my records show I've ordered >$30K on one account this month, all accounted for with CB on pending status at TCB. Sometimes, I get the dreaded message something went wrong with order, I just wait a few minutes and re-process the order and it goes through. The last GCC order I've made was in December using the promo code and thereafter, all orders I made were from GCM. I'm not complaining as long as my orders go through, CBs tracked and paid in due time.
Jan 26, 2018, 8:52 pm
#155
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,837
I can't figure out the cut off dates GCM uses to compute the rolling $30K, if I base it from calendar month, my records show I've ordered >$30K on one account this month, all accounted for with CB on pending status at TCB. Sometimes, I get the dreaded message something went wrong with order, I just wait a few minutes and re-process the order and it goes through. The last GCC order I've made was in December using the promo code and thereafter, all orders I made were from GCM. I'm not complaining as long as my orders go through, CBs tracked and paid in due time.
Jan 27, 2018, 6:42 am
#156
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 3,688
that's what I thought too although I've read reports saying it's total orders of BHN GCs which also includes orders from GCC. I don't know the basis of where the $15K or $30K cap is based (rolling or calendar month), I just order where sometimes I get error messages or immediate confirmation email while other times, I get delayed confirmation email. As long as the CC charges posts and packages arrive at my PO that I put on HFPU (hold for pick up), it's all good.
Jan 27, 2018, 7:34 am
#157
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,837
that's what I thought too although I've read reports saying it's total orders of BHN GCs which also includes orders from GCC. I don't know the basis of where the $15K or $30K cap is based (rolling or calendar month), I just order where sometimes I get error messages or immediate confirmation email while other times, I get delayed confirmation email. As long as the CC charges posts and packages arrive at my PO that I put on HFPU (hold for pick up), it's all good.
Jan 27, 2018, 5:27 pm
#158
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 284
that's what I thought too although I've read reports saying it's total orders of BHN GCs which also includes orders from GCC. I don't know the basis of where the $15K or $30K cap is based (rolling or calendar month), I just order where sometimes I get error messages or immediate confirmation email while other times, I get delayed confirmation email. As long as the CC charges posts and packages arrive at my PO that I put on HFPU (hold for pick up), it's all good.
Are you referring to the new $30k limit in TCB cashback instead?
Jan 28, 2018, 11:09 pm
#160
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: SAN
Programs: Delta Gold. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Explorist.
Posts: 1,672
Jan 29, 2018, 11:36 am
#161
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 267
curious if anybody figured out what's going on with the "There was a problem processing your order..." error. I thought my account got axed, but then waiting a couple of days and placing a small order was fine, then cranked up to $1k, then waited, then placed $2k and the error again no matter what I did (clear cookies, different CC's, browser, etc....) so I thought I was banned for sure, and now OK again. There must be a new rule of some kind. I did wait until the previous order passed the shipment day and I'm way under the limit at this point.... what else is there?
Jan 29, 2018, 12:28 pm
#162
Join Date: May 2011
Location: CMH
Programs: w/+1: AS MVPG; IHG/Marriott Plat; Hilton/BW Diamond; Hertz Prez; SG Silver
Posts: 1,188
Started getting the error again. This time tried bypassing the TCB portal, thinking GCM started limiting how many portal purchases one can make. Nope, didn't make a difference, not the browser or cookies either. Tried a different image too. Would like to hear any DP's from anybody experiencing similar issues. Thanks.
Jan 29, 2018, 12:56 pm
#163
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,303
I tried the five back order a couple of weeks ago and tried unsuccessfully 3 or 4 times util it ate up my credit line with my credit card on GCM via TCB. I just placed an order today for a smaller amount and received the approval email shortly after. About 10 minutes after the approval email, I received the cancellation email from GCM with the Blackhawk literature at the bottom. I take it I'm on the naughty list and the best I can do with GCM is just to wait 3 full months before trying again and in the mean time give GC.com a whirl(?), I haven't used them in a while.
ETA- One thing I noticed was that on GCC, the mastercard's are going for 1.25% via TCB and the Visas are still 1%, should I go with MCGC on GCC or are there issues with the MCGC?
ETA- One thing I noticed was that on GCC, the mastercard's are going for 1.25% via TCB and the Visas are still 1%, should I go with MCGC on GCC or are there issues with the MCGC?
Last edited by DeltaNeutral28; Jan 29, 2018 at 1:04 pm
Jan 29, 2018, 1:38 pm
#165
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,303
Just to clarify, mine went through today after a month off, and then was cancelled ten minutes later via email.