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 21, 2018, 12:17 am
#541
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 4,469
Is anyone planning to try GoCashBack? I only came across this portal today. The UI looks similar to TCB, but they don't offer payouts directly into bank accounts, and some menues are in Chinese. Perhaps it's a China-based portal.
I agree though that no new promises of CB for GCM from portals should be considered reliable, until there they're actually paid.
I agree though that no new promises of CB for GCM from portals should be considered reliable, until there they're actually paid.
May 21, 2018, 8:10 am
#542
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: South Florida
Programs: AA EXP, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinium
Posts: 1,334
May 21, 2018, 1:58 pm
#546
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 299
May 22, 2018, 3:56 am
#547
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 14
Can someone tell me the main difference of GCM, GC and SimonMall? I know the cashback/rebates can be different and the order limits can be different.
I just want to order some VGCs and do not know what amount to order. I'd think I use about $5k to $10 a month just to feed my Serve/BB at DG and Walmart. Do not do MOs since I do not want to mess up my banks. Should I order all the GCs together (each month) to save on the shipping cost?
I just want to order some VGCs and do not know what amount to order. I'd think I use about $5k to $10 a month just to feed my Serve/BB at DG and Walmart. Do not do MOs since I do not want to mess up my banks. Should I order all the GCs together (each month) to save on the shipping cost?
Giftcards.com does have MC that should still work for the portals. If you take your Serve to Family Dollar those May work. As you see at the wiki at the top there’s a way you might get them to work at Wal-Mart...personally it hasn’t worked for me but I’ve only tried twice, both from the same batch of cards, so I need to try again, and it’s worked for others before.
There’s also purchase limits for each: Simon 10 cards ($500 max each) and $2500 total purchase for Giftcards.com. GCM used to be moody and randomly cancel orders though it sounds like that might be getting better.
As for ordering in small amounts or all at once, Yv. Shipping is cheaper if you make large orders, but are you comfortable floating that much at once? Also, it’s debatable because having a $5000 purchase with nothing else on your card but tons of smaller purchases stands out to reviewers, but a similar argument can be made if a larger percentage of your purchases say “Gift Cards” or “Simon Gift Cards”.
May 22, 2018, 7:18 am
#548
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,207
no he didn't fail to state that, because gcmall doesn't sell MCGC. What hes failing to state is that the CB hasn't posted yet, its only pending. And Befrugal from previous experiences, will not pay out on what the websites themselves wont pay out on. Its likely they just didn't update their terms when the other portals did. Befrugal is known for screwing over customers and clawing back cashback because they didn't update terms quickly and the company didn't pay them.
May 22, 2018, 7:41 am
#549
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 559
no he didn't fail to state that, because gcmall doesn't sell MCGC. What hes failing to state is that the CB hasn't posted yet, its only pending. And Befrugal from previous experiences, will not pay out on what the websites themselves wont pay out on. Its likely they just didn't update their terms when the other portals did. Befrugal is known for screwing over customers and clawing back cashback because they didn't update terms quickly and the company didn't pay them.
We will know more data point from June 1st or 2 nd week for the payouts.
May 22, 2018, 10:22 am
#550
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,207
verified is not posted, therefore its ill technically pending payout. Also, based on Befrugals history of screwing customers in this case, it still doesn't matter if it pays out a few times, eventually if you keep buying, they will burn you. It doesn't matter what the terms of the portal say, because they say that you don't get paid unless they get paid, and if they aren't getting paid, its only a matter of time. If you haven't been here before with befrugal, then I can understand your skepticism, but take it from some of the more experienced msers who have been around to see this type of situation play out before on befrugal. Its fine if you would order without the portal, if you get paid then great! Bonus! But if you are depending on the portal to make the deal, its not going to end well. Whether it not ending well is june 1st, or if its july 1st, it will eventually happen. I will add last time something similar happened it took several months for befrugal to correct it, but people lost out on a lot of money because it was shown to be "dependable" even after all the other portals shut down
Last edited by hamokmonky; May 22, 2018 at 10:30 am
May 22, 2018, 6:12 pm
#551
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: EWR/PHL/BWI
Posts: 4,412
Understand you guys are saying. But a possible 1% is still better than nothing. I won't order like $10,000 a month yet from it. It is ok to risk $25 or so for a month to see what happens. If it does not pay, just move on.
So far, both purchase bonus got verified. But only payable in about a month.
So far, both purchase bonus got verified. But only payable in about a month.
May 23, 2018, 8:18 am
#552
Join Date: May 2018
Programs: Simon Malls
Posts: 47
I work for a company that sells individual and bulk giftcards. Often times, we have great specials such as Nike, Gamestop, etc. Our current special is buy $50 Aeropostale gift card and receive $10 visa gift card free. PM me for more details.
May 23, 2018, 8:27 am
#553
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,166
Anything you need to say can be said here in public please.
May 23, 2018, 8:29 am
#555
Join Date: May 2018
Programs: Simon Malls
Posts: 47
I work for a company (Simon Malls) that sells individual and bulk giftcards. Often times, we have great specials such as Nike, Gamestop, etc. Our current special is buy $50 Aeropostale gift card and receive $10 visa gift card free. PM me for more details.
