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.
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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)
Mar 13, 2018, 5:24 pm
#302
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: LAX/SFO
Programs: AS 100k, BA GGL, UA 1k, DL DM, AC SE, B6 Mosaic4, Hyatt/Hilton/Wyndham/IHG Diamond, Marriot Ti
Posts: 1,248
The above may not include recent updates.
We're aware of intermittent issues when clicking through to merchants and are trying to resolve it ASAP
Mar 14, 2018, 7:50 am
#303
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 559
Finally it tracked on Mar 13 , after 6 days. I would have raised a ticket got GCM purchase and put a eyes on my account. Good i waited.
Mar 21, 2018, 7:21 pm
#310
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 572
Try a different operating system (Firefox, Safari, Chrome) or a different computer.
Mar 21, 2018, 9:51 pm
#311
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 1
Anyone having trouble with activation lately?
I purchased a visa gift card from GCM last December. I lost it last month and called for a replacement card. The replacement card came in the mail today, and the letter says call the number (855-202-5628) to activate.
After calling the number and entering card number, expiration date, etc, I automatically got connected to a CSR, who informed me that the only way to activate the card is through their automatic system. I have gone through the process more than 5 times.
Has anyone seen this before? Any other numbers I can try?
After calling the number and entering card number, expiration date, etc, I automatically got connected to a CSR, who informed me that the only way to activate the card is through their automatic system. I have gone through the process more than 5 times.
Has anyone seen this before? Any other numbers I can try?
Mar 22, 2018, 11:18 am
#312
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: SAN
Programs: Delta Gold. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Explorist.
Posts: 1,674
Can you earn rewards on Wells Fargo credit cards with giftcardmall purchases? The WF terms and conditions say 'prepaid gift cards' do not earn rewards, but I'm curious about how they enforce that. Does anyone sell gift cards that aren't prepaid?
Mar 22, 2018, 2:06 pm
#313
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 572
I do earn rewards on my GCM purchases using WF CC.
Mar 27, 2018, 6:39 am
#314
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,837
has anyone been able to order?
I've tried 3 different computers, my phone, different browser, but the place order button't won't go through.
I think they're blocking by IP. All are using my home IP.
Has anyone been able to order using a VPN or work IP?
I've tried 3 different computers, my phone, different browser, but the place order button't won't go through.
I think they're blocking by IP. All are using my home IP.
Has anyone been able to order using a VPN or work IP?
Mar 27, 2018, 7:01 am
#315
Join Date: Oct 2017
Programs: Lots
Posts: 320
I made two orders of $5k each over the weekend, and one went through but the other was cancelled. I’m going to try again later when the cancelled transaction falls off my credit card’s pending.