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)
Jan 5, 2018, 10:39 pm
#46
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 12
Jan 6, 2018, 7:38 am
#47
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: NY
Posts: 523
When you get that error, you need to wait 24 hours before trying again. That's the worst error to get because it locks up your credit limit for days. Your cc company is approving it, but for some reason GCM stops the transaction after the approval.
Jan 6, 2018, 8:26 am
#48
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 3,688
a. drain them to reloadable prepaids;
b. buy MOs;
c. if I have payees that accept DCs as payment, I register the VGCs and pay my bill by phone (we have different bills to pay, call each of your payee to find out).
I do NOT hoard VGCs for regular spend later to avoid issues of funds getting stolen; I drain funds within 48 hrs after I receive my online VGCs.
Jan 6, 2018, 8:35 am
#49
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 3,688
My experience with locked up pending charges is the worse with C1ti cards. I know the charges won't post since I have no order number nor confirmation email of the transaction, calling GCM is the last thing I'll do. With Cit card, I just have to wait till pending charges fall off, most often it took several days. A rep has said it may take up to 30 days for pending charges to fall off so all I can do it be patient 
Jan 6, 2018, 9:47 am
#50
Join Date: Oct 2017
Programs: Lots
Posts: 320
My experience with locked up pending charges is the worse with C1ti cards. I know the charges won't post since I have no order number nor confirmation email of the transaction, calling GCM is the last thing I'll do. With Cit card, I just have to wait till pending charges fall off, most often it took several days. A rep has said it may take up to 30 days for pending charges to fall off so all I can do it be patient
Jan 6, 2018, 10:02 am
#51
Join Date: Oct 2017
Programs: Lots
Posts: 320
Just checked TCB for CB on my GCM orders, and noticed something I didn’t know before. I bought 3 orders of the 5B VGC during the 3% off sale, and 2% CB for the 3 orders is pending, while I only received 1% CB for the regular VGC orders. Too bad I should have maxed it out when I had the chance.
Jan 6, 2018, 11:02 am
#52
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 506
When GCM temporally banned me I waited until all pending charges are gone from all CC accounts. I think they banned me because of an issue with one of my CC. But the worst thing you can do is to make an order from IP address that does not match your physical address.
Jan 6, 2018, 11:22 am
#53
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 284
I have the same issue and it started exactly last weekend after I placed a few orders:
It is so frustrating since the charge actually hits your cc and holds up the balance for a few days.
JCD
- There was a problem processing your order. Please try again or feel free to contact us for support.
It is so frustrating since the charge actually hits your cc and holds up the balance for a few days.
JCD
Jan 6, 2018, 12:33 pm
#54
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 59
I've always ordered 15 in the past but for whatever reason they always sent me envelopes bursting at the seams. Maybe they finally gave up after these new terms of service that are in each card.
Jan 6, 2018, 3:32 pm
#55
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 4,477
I experienced no evidence that IP location matching was used. Ordered without problems away from home, and on mobile internet in roaming mode. But IP addresses assigned to VPN's should be avoided.
Jan 7, 2018, 10:00 am
#56
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 3,688
I have no issues with GCcom but since they come out more expensive with lesser CB from portals, I try to be on the good side of GCM to avoid eyes on my account and scrutinize the orders I've made. One pattern I've noticed lately is when I have an order that has not yet shipped (let's say expected shipment of one order is 1/5 and I place an order 1/4, no go), I realize now I shouldn't place an order with that name/CC but when I use a different account, it goes through.
Maybe GCM and GCC are trying to manipulate the orders to minimize paying unlimited CBs via portals?
Maybe GCM and GCC are trying to manipulate the orders to minimize paying unlimited CBs via portals?
Jan 8, 2018, 10:51 am
#57
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 740
FYI: I finally got an order to go through by slightly changing my delivery address. The change was very minor ie. from "STE 400" to "SUITE 400". I cant say for sure, but I'm assuming that that was enough to differentiate it from my other accounts and get the order through. You might want to try replicating my approach OR temporarily change the addresses in your other accounts before placing an order.
JCD
Jan 8, 2018, 12:18 pm
#58
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 284
Jan 9, 2018, 7:58 am
#60
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 3,688
Indeed!
It's more challenging to place orders now, they can/will put a hold on charges as long as they want and all you can do is wait for it to fall off. Bad news for low credit lines One has to have an array of CCs when placing orders because once we get the dreaded message and charges hit the CCs, the waiting game begins. If I don't need them more than they want my business I would've gone back to b&m GCs but the CBs are worth it IF they get tracked and paid. Their reps can't help with issues of getting pending transactions to fall off, nothing else I can do but be patient.
It's more challenging to place orders now, they can/will put a hold on charges as long as they want and all you can do is wait for it to fall off. Bad news for low credit lines
One has to have an array of CCs when placing orders because once we get the dreaded message and charges hit the CCs, the waiting game begins. If I don't need them more than they want my business I would've gone back to b&m GCs but the CBs are worth it IF they get tracked and paid. Their reps can't help with issues of getting pending transactions to fall off, nothing else I can do but be patient.