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)
Apr 14, 2018, 10:50 am
#347
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 745
There's a "Preview New Version" option in the Statements tab that shows points awarded for each purchase. It's been behaving oddly and it is unclear whether it is a reporting issue or evidence of Amex beginning a crackdown on points from manufactured spend.
Apr 14, 2018, 12:00 pm
#348
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: SAN
Programs: Delta Gold. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Explorist.
Posts: 1,672
I saw some reports on another forum that organic spend is also not earning rewards. Might just be IT issues.
Apr 14, 2018, 1:07 pm
#349
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: LAX, SNA
Posts: 359
I checked the Beta website and a purchase I made this month from Starbucks is not showing any points earned.
I also checked my purchases from last month on the Beta website. One purchase from GCM did not show any points earned while the other two did. The statement posted and the points transferred to my account. I am missing points from that one purchase. Maybe it is an IT issue and they will resolve it once other people notify them, but I will probably refrain from any big GCM purchases for now.
Did anyone earn points from GCM on purchases made after 3/30 and the statement already posted?
I also checked my purchases from last month on the Beta website. One purchase from GCM did not show any points earned while the other two did. The statement posted and the points transferred to my account. I am missing points from that one purchase. Maybe it is an IT issue and they will resolve it once other people notify them, but I will probably refrain from any big GCM purchases for now.
Did anyone earn points from GCM on purchases made after 3/30 and the statement already posted?
Apr 18, 2018, 9:14 pm
#352
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: S Cal
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, United Silver, Marriott Plat, IHG Plat
Posts: 1,142
Wow, you're right.
giftcardmall.com/mygift is working properly. That's the site for changing PIN, registering a card, and checking balance. At the top of the page there is an orange box that says "Get a VISA gift card." That orange box works properly.
But when I tried giftcardmall.com, I got nimble buy.
Oops - after playing around with this for a few minutes, now it seems to be working properly again. TCB is now linking correctly to GCM.
To paraphrase what they used to say on the radio, who knows what evil lurks in the bowels of the Internet?
giftcardmall.com/mygift is working properly. That's the site for changing PIN, registering a card, and checking balance. At the top of the page there is an orange box that says "Get a VISA gift card." That orange box works properly.
But when I tried giftcardmall.com, I got nimble buy.
Oops - after playing around with this for a few minutes, now it seems to be working properly again. TCB is now linking correctly to GCM.
To paraphrase what they used to say on the radio, who knows what evil lurks in the bowels of the Internet?
Apr 19, 2018, 7:12 am
#357
Join Date: Apr 2014
Programs: Hilton - Diamond, IHG - Spire Amb
Posts: 901
Apr 19, 2018, 7:22 am
#358
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: SAN
Programs: Delta Gold. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Explorist.
Posts: 1,672
Mine too
Yep, new site is awful.
Can you tell if the spend counts towards the annual free night and/or the spend requirement for earning diamond?
Can you tell if the spend counts towards the annual free night and/or the spend requirement for earning diamond?
Apr 19, 2018, 7:44 am
#360
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 333