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 27, 2018, 1:15 pm
#437
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 6
Bought some on the 23rd and 25th and neither one tracked at TCB. I guess i'm screwed on cb but the orders are processing with GCM. Really hate to see this avenue go away1
Apr 28, 2018, 10:52 am
#444
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: SAN
Programs: Delta Gold. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Explorist.
Posts: 1,672
Just out of curiosity, how long was that 2% hack working? I discovered it by accident about six months ago.
Apr 28, 2018, 11:00 am
#445
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 3,688
I don't know when but I just kept ordering up to the max the portal allowed and drained via AGCs that gave more CBs. I know I've been lucky since many couldn't get into GCM so they had to use GCC.
Apr 28, 2018, 11:12 am
#446
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,837
Apr 28, 2018, 11:37 am
#447
Join Date: Apr 2014
Programs: Hilton - Diamond, IHG - Spire Amb
Posts: 901
at least since early 2017. That was when regular vgc dropped from 2 to 1. Someone reported the success and I started at that time. It was a somewhat closely held secret for fear of it being shut down as it has been this week.
Apr 28, 2018, 12:34 pm
#448
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,837
Interestingly enough, after months of ordering, I got an automated call from @M3x.
My initial try was declined, but after I cleared the fraud alert, my order went through.
I did have to speak with someone.
another interesting tidbit, pending charge is now for Giftcards instead of BHN, maybe that's why the fraud alert. it's a new merchant
Apr 29, 2018, 6:34 am
#450
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 506
I remember buying AGC, using those on GCM to buy VGC, then unloading via Kate, earning CB along the way. The good ol days. Then GCM stopped accepting AGC, not like it mattered since AGC cashback eventually became worthless.
Thanks JCD, I'm forever grateful to you- I met many minimum spends through this site.