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)
Feb 14, 2019, 10:10 am
#872
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 77
Isn't there a $10.95 shipping charge thrown in there that you're not accounting for?
Feb 14, 2019, 12:23 pm
#873
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: California
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, HH DIA, Hertz PC, GE + Pre✓, Amazon Super Special Prime
Posts: 1,008
Feb 14, 2019, 4:09 pm
#877
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 4,477
If you want a refund, you should probably ask for it and coordinate your actions with GCM. The seller has no obligation to read your mind, and could well leave your purchase in limbo. Also, if it gets lost/stolen on the way back to GCM and you didn't ask them to cancel the cards -- you probably have contributed to the damage.
Feb 14, 2019, 6:10 pm
#878
Join Date: Jul 2017
Programs: UR, Marriott, AA, WN, Chick Fil A Red
Posts: 182
I try a new design each time, hoping to find a 2% unicorn again. Switching designs also makes it easier to distinguish if there’s an issue with a card and you get frequent orders.
Feb 14, 2019, 7:30 pm
#879
Join Date: Oct 2014
Programs: All of them
Posts: 1,664
Black is probably most inconspicuous if you have sketchy cashiers who may be watching for GC.
Feb 15, 2019, 7:17 am
#880
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: California
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, HH DIA, Hertz PC, GE + Pre✓, Amazon Super Special Prime
Posts: 1,008
Feb 15, 2019, 8:13 am
#881
Join Date: Oct 2014
Programs: All of them
Posts: 1,664
I wonder if when you upload your own design, they would still stamp "gift" on it. Otherwise you can make up some fake but legit looking design for an obscure credit union and it'll look like a real bang debit.
Feb 15, 2019, 8:42 am
#882
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Northeastern United States
Posts: 597
Feb 15, 2019, 12:52 pm
#883
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 4,477
If you use a design with black area where "gift" is supposed to go, it will be very easy to cover it perfectly with black sharpie marker (i.e. no issue with color matching when it's black).
Feb 15, 2019, 2:06 pm
#884
Join Date: Oct 2014
Programs: All of them
Posts: 1,664
It probably won't matter to me, my stores are all either cool with anything, or are total a-holes and demand to see a bank owne'd debit card. Even a pre-paid card like Netspend wasn't good enough.
Feb 18, 2019, 6:47 am
#885
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 305
