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 26, 2018, 7:26 am
#421
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 1,066
2.425 cost per card in your example. Slightly better than simon 3.95 fee, but all the headaches of GCM (cancelled orders, shipping issues, delay/non-tracking of cashback). My closest simon is 45 minutes away so I'll likely continue to use GCM at least in the short term but the days of trying to get more accounts to work are done for me.
Apr 26, 2018, 7:33 am
#422
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 161
2.425 cost per card in your example. Slightly better than simon 3.95 fee, but all the headaches of GCM (cancelled orders, shipping issues, delay/non-tracking of cashback). My closest simon is 45 minutes away so I'll likely continue to use GCM at least in the short term but the days of trying to get more accounts to work are done for me.
$94.25 - $70 = $24.95
$24.95 / 14 Cards = $1.73?
Apr 26, 2018, 9:27 am
#424
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,837
2.425 cost per card in your example. Slightly better than simon 3.95 fee, but all the headaches of GCM (cancelled orders, shipping issues, delay/non-tracking of cashback). My closest simon is 45 minutes away so I'll likely continue to use GCM at least in the short term but the days of trying to get more accounts to work are done for me.
1. the cancelled orders are resolved.
2. tracking of cashback is quicker too.
Apr 26, 2018, 11:41 am
#431
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
All the portals are updating terms to exclude Visa Gift Card from cb earning.
Example: "Exclusions: Cash Back is not available on gift cards for Hess Gasoline, Gulf, Safeway, BP, Best Buy, Gift Card Mall eGift, Arco, Target, Choice Card; or on Visa gift card, Visa purchase Fee, Customization Fee, Shipping Cost, or Tax."
Example: "Exclusions: Cash Back is not available on gift cards for Hess Gasoline, Gulf, Safeway, BP, Best Buy, Gift Card Mall eGift, Arco, Target, Choice Card; or on Visa gift card, Visa purchase Fee, Customization Fee, Shipping Cost, or Tax."
Apr 26, 2018, 3:10 pm
#432
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: North Texas
Programs: SWA A-List, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 188
All the portals are updating terms to exclude Visa Gift Card from cb earning.
Example: "Exclusions: Cash Back is not available on gift cards for Hess Gasoline, Gulf, Safeway, BP, Best Buy, Gift Card Mall eGift, Arco, Target, Choice Card; or on Visa gift card, Visa purchase Fee, Customization Fee, Shipping Cost, or Tax."
Example: "Exclusions: Cash Back is not available on gift cards for Hess Gasoline, Gulf, Safeway, BP, Best Buy, Gift Card Mall eGift, Arco, Target, Choice Card; or on Visa gift card, Visa purchase Fee, Customization Fee, Shipping Cost, or Tax."
Yup another good (great?) MS avenue is killed.
https://www.doctorofcredit.com/giftc...on-visa-cards/
Apr 27, 2018, 10:44 am
#435
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: SAN
Programs: Delta Gold. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Explorist.
Posts: 1,674
What portal did you use? My order from Apr 25 tracked fine on topcashback.
Last edited by ChrisFlyer66; Apr 27, 2018 at 10:46 am Reason: fix typo