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)
Jul 15, 2018, 5:57 am
#664
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My experience is the other way. I have been shorted over a thousand from TCB and have moved all my spend away to BF and others including Yazing.
Jul 16, 2018, 8:02 am
#665
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Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 128
Based on recent experience, I believe the BF limit is a rolling 30-days. I was at 28.5k for the previous 30 days, but only 10k for the calendar month, and an a $2,500 order placed yesterday did not earn a credit on BF. I'll test again tomorrow when my rolling 30-day drops to 25k
Jul 19, 2018, 7:58 am
#668
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Jul 25, 2018, 12:50 pm
#670
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Jul 25, 2018, 3:47 pm
#672
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Jul 25, 2018, 4:17 pm
#673
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Jul 31, 2018, 7:59 am
#674
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Location: SAN
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Posts: 1,672
The last few times I ordered from GCM with UPS shipping, UPS just left the package with the giftcards at my door if I'm not home. I try to get them to forward my packages to an access point, but they say they can't due to a restriction from the shipper. They are supposed to be shipped "signature required", but apparently they aren't. Is this consistent with everyone else's experience? Seems like a disaster waiting to happen.
Jul 31, 2018, 9:57 am
#675
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 559
The last few times I ordered from GCM with UPS shipping, UPS just left the package with the giftcards at my door if I'm not home. I try to get them to forward my packages to an access point, but they say they can't due to a restriction from the shipper. They are supposed to be shipped "signature required", but apparently they aren't. Is this consistent with everyone else's experience? Seems like a disaster waiting to happen.