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)
May 12, 2018, 6:17 am
#513
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 483
Did you get tracking at 1%?
May 12, 2018, 6:32 am
#514
Join Date: Oct 2017
Programs: Lots
Posts: 320
May 12, 2018, 7:52 am
#515
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 3,688
Learned my lesson with AXP years ago when they quit paying CBs for AGCs >$200 and there were portals that didn't post the update to their site(s). When I inquired about a payment that was long overdue, I was told that AXP didn't pay them as of X date for AGC orders >$200 
It's still too early to say whether portals will really pay but hopefully, they do.
It's still too early to say whether portals will really pay but hopefully, they do.
May 12, 2018, 10:19 am
#516
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 483
Learned my lesson with AXP years ago when they quit paying CBs for AGCs >$200 and there were portals that didn't post the update to their site(s). When I inquired about a payment that was long overdue, I was told that AXP didn't pay them as of X date for AGC orders >$200 It's still too early to say whether portals will really pay but hopefully, they do.
It's still too early to say whether portals will really pay but hopefully, they do.
May 12, 2018, 12:39 pm
#518
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 58
Quick one - I'm doing a home renovation, and want to buy Home Depot gift cards through Office Supply store for 5x on Ink. Can I do this online? I noticed Office Depot's url includes giftcardmall, so not sure if that will code as an "office" purchase on my Ink if bought online. Should I just head into the store and buy them there?
Thanks!
Thanks!
May 12, 2018, 1:06 pm
#519
Join Date: Oct 2017
Programs: Lots
Posts: 320
I will be pleasantly surprised if I get cashback for my May 1st purchases, but I’ll take the word of CSRs with a grain of salt. I’ll make more orders after I receive my cashback but not before then.
May 12, 2018, 1:36 pm
#520
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 3,688
Quick one - I'm doing a home renovation, and want to buy Home Depot gift cards through Office Supply store for 5x on Ink. Can I do this online? I noticed Office Depot's url includes giftcardmall, so not sure if that will code as an "office" purchase on my Ink if bought online. Should I just head into the store and buy them there?
May 13, 2018, 7:08 am
#521
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 23
If you can update if/when you get paid out that would be great! I've heard that even when tracking GCM isn't paying out so I hope this is still working.
May 13, 2018, 6:33 pm
#522
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 559
May 14, 2018, 6:36 am
#523
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,303
Not sure there would be anything concrete because TCB didn't nix GCM until about three weeks ago, so how would someone who went through Befrugal who tracked at 1% already have definitive data that they didn't pay out since it takes a month?