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 10, 2018, 2:22 pm
#76
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 506
Ordered a staples VGC well before Christmas. Recieved the card in a timely manner, but just received the activation code today. So I'm not sure that I'd like the regular GCM cards coming unactivated, unless they send the activation codes by email.
Jan 10, 2018, 2:33 pm
#77
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 910
Anyone getting the "There was a problem processing your order. Please try again or feel free to contact us for support." recently?
I processed an order fine a few days ago. Since then I tried a couple of times with two different cards (though on same browser, but deleted the GCM cookies before the second try) and a couple of days between each try and keep getting this. I don't know if it could be a browser thing all of the sudden (have used Firefox with no issues for a while now). There's nothing unusual about the amount, same amounts and same cards I've used for a while with GCM. I'm thinking of giving it a rest for a while I guess trying to not have GCM computers flag my account for multiple failed attempts.
I processed an order fine a few days ago. Since then I tried a couple of times with two different cards (though on same browser, but deleted the GCM cookies before the second try) and a couple of days between each try and keep getting this. I don't know if it could be a browser thing all of the sudden (have used Firefox with no issues for a while now). There's nothing unusual about the amount, same amounts and same cards I've used for a while with GCM. I'm thinking of giving it a rest for a while I guess trying to not have GCM computers flag my account for multiple failed attempts.
Jan 10, 2018, 3:29 pm
#78
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,837
interesting thing happened regarding my 12/20 order
I received text notification from UPS that delivery date rescheduled for 12/28/2017 between 11:45 AM and 03:45 PM
the delivery never arrived on 12/28.
I checked UPS website and it was at the city next to mine on 12/27, but there was no inidication that it was out for delivery on 12/28
on 12/29, I requested that it be delivered to a UPS office in my city.
on 12/30, I opened an investigation on UPS website
on 1/4 I called GCM for investigation by 2nd level
on 1/5 I called again to request refund after reading posts here about packages being lost.
on 1/9 I received a text that package is in UPS office!
(no activity on UPS website from 1/1 to 1/8, 1/9 it was 55 miles away from the city next to mine where it was on 12/27!)
(Did someone leave it in a truck somewhere and just found out about it almost 9 days later?)
on 1/10, picked up package and verified on GCM website that the VGCs were still loaded. I called GCM to confirm, and ticket for refund was cancelled.
VGCs unloaded at go to grocery store!
I received text notification from UPS that delivery date rescheduled for 12/28/2017 between 11:45 AM and 03:45 PM
the delivery never arrived on 12/28.
I checked UPS website and it was at the city next to mine on 12/27, but there was no inidication that it was out for delivery on 12/28
on 12/29, I requested that it be delivered to a UPS office in my city.
on 12/30, I opened an investigation on UPS website
on 1/4 I called GCM for investigation by 2nd level
on 1/5 I called again to request refund after reading posts here about packages being lost.
on 1/9 I received a text that package is in UPS office!
(no activity on UPS website from 1/1 to 1/8, 1/9 it was 55 miles away from the city next to mine where it was on 12/27!)
(Did someone leave it in a truck somewhere and just found out about it almost 9 days later?)
on 1/10, picked up package and verified on GCM website that the VGCs were still loaded. I called GCM to confirm, and ticket for refund was cancelled.
VGCs unloaded at go to grocery store!
Jan 10, 2018, 5:53 pm
#80
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 3,688
Try calling the delivery supervisor of your local PO and if you have the tracking number of your package, tell him/her you want a HOLD FOR PICK UP. You can find the number of your local PO via google, that's how I found mine.
Good luck!
Jan 10, 2018, 5:58 pm
#81
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: LAX, LGB, SNA
Programs: AA EXP OWE, DL DM ST+, AS MVPG, UA, BA, WN CP, Hyatt E, Ritz Plat, HH GM
Posts: 3,185
I called my local PO where my mails come in. I got to know the delivery supervisor who takes care of all daily incoming mails. I am just fortunate that two DS I've dealt with are very friendly. I have made arrangements with the current DS that when there are packages from BHN, she holds them for pick up whether I call or not. Previously, I'd call her before 7 am to tell her my packages are at the PO so she can hold it there for pick up; lately, she already knows that packages with my name and address coming from BHN is for pick up at PO so I don't have to call.
Try calling the delivery supervisor of your local PO and if you have the tracking number of your package, tell him/her you want a HOLD FOR PICK UP. You can find the number of your local PO via google, that's how I found mine.
Good luck!
Try calling the delivery supervisor of your local PO and if you have the tracking number of your package, tell him/her you want a HOLD FOR PICK UP. You can find the number of your local PO via google, that's how I found mine.
Good luck!
Jan 10, 2018, 6:00 pm
#82
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 3,688
this is an ongoing issue reported by many since the start of the year. I suspect the portals are trying to prevent regular customers from placing too many orders. I noticed that when I have an order that has not shipped and I place another order, I get the dreaded message. Too bad because they keep the pending charges on hold for several days to weeks up to 30 days, according to C1ti.
Jan 10, 2018, 6:05 pm
#83
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 3,688
that only works for GCcom orders that don't require a signature. IME, if the package requires signature, you cannot leave delivery instructions. I pay for $10.95 shipping and just maximize my GCs to make up for it. I haven't used UPS so I can't compare their service.
Jan 10, 2018, 8:22 pm
#86
Join Date: May 2011
Location: CMH
Programs: w/+1: AS MVPG; IHG/Marriott Plat; Hilton/BW Diamond; Hertz Prez; SG Silver
Posts: 1,188
Anyone getting the "There was a problem processing your order. Please try again or feel free to contact us for support." recently?
I processed an order fine a few days ago. Since then I tried a couple of times with two different cards (though on same browser, but deleted the GCM cookies before the second try) and a couple of days between each try and keep getting this. I don't know if it could be a browser thing all of the sudden (have used Firefox with no issues for a while now). There's nothing unusual about the amount, same amounts and same cards I've used for a while with GCM. I'm thinking of giving it a rest for a while I guess trying to not have GCM computers flag my account for multiple failed attempts.
I processed an order fine a few days ago. Since then I tried a couple of times with two different cards (though on same browser, but deleted the GCM cookies before the second try) and a couple of days between each try and keep getting this. I don't know if it could be a browser thing all of the sudden (have used Firefox with no issues for a while now). There's nothing unusual about the amount, same amounts and same cards I've used for a while with GCM. I'm thinking of giving it a rest for a while I guess trying to not have GCM computers flag my account for multiple failed attempts.
Jan 10, 2018, 8:32 pm
#87
Join Date: May 2011
Location: CMH
Programs: w/+1: AS MVPG; IHG/Marriott Plat; Hilton/BW Diamond; Hertz Prez; SG Silver
Posts: 1,188
Credit Score Dropped
My credit score has been over 800 for as long as I can remember. I was just notified by Barclaycard (cc benefit) that my score is 768. I've been ms'ing a lot the last few months. Is this a normal side effect?