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 6, 2020, 7:41 am
#1516
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: California
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, HH DIA, Hertz PC, GE + Pre✓, Amazon Super Special Prime
Posts: 1,008
Yep, $250 is a real deal killer. Can't make the numbers work with that low a limit.
I have a strong feeling GCM will see a notable decrease in sales as the MS'ers out there find new watering holes to drink from. Perhaps that will cause some movement back towards the old standards.
Simon and Grocery, here we come!
I have a strong feeling GCM will see a notable decrease in sales as the MS'ers out there find new watering holes to drink from. Perhaps that will cause some movement back towards the old standards.
Simon and Grocery, here we come!
Jul 6, 2020, 9:11 am
#1517
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: Continental Onepass, Hilton, Marriott, USAir and now UA
Posts: 6,447
Yep, $250 is a real deal killer. Can't make the numbers work with that low a limit.
I have a strong feeling GCM will see a notable decrease in sales as the MS'ers out there find new watering holes to drink from. Perhaps that will cause some movement back towards the old standards.
Simon and Grocery, here we come!
I have a strong feeling GCM will see a notable decrease in sales as the MS'ers out there find new watering holes to drink from. Perhaps that will cause some movement back towards the old standards.
Simon and Grocery, here we come!
I highly doubt that any company will return to a money losing business plan.
Jul 6, 2020, 10:03 am
#1518
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 2,061
Yep, $250 is a real deal killer. Can't make the numbers work with that low a limit.
I have a strong feeling GCM will see a notable decrease in sales as the MS'ers out there find new watering holes to drink from. Perhaps that will cause some movement back towards the old standards.
Simon and Grocery, here we come!
I have a strong feeling GCM will see a notable decrease in sales as the MS'ers out there find new watering holes to drink from. Perhaps that will cause some movement back towards the old standards.
Simon and Grocery, here we come!
Jul 6, 2020, 11:22 am
#1519
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: California
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, HH DIA, Hertz PC, GE + Pre✓, Amazon Super Special Prime
Posts: 1,008
There are other cards out there besides the Amex varietals that reward grocery spend at a bonus rate.
AA Mile Up is one I am thinking about getting - no AFand 2mi/$, can make an AA mile @ $0.0068/ea with that earn rate.
AA Mile Up is one I am thinking about getting - no AFand 2mi/$, can make an AA mile @ $0.0068/ea with that earn rate.
Jul 6, 2020, 12:11 pm
#1520
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: Continental Onepass, Hilton, Marriott, USAir and now UA
Posts: 6,447
That isn't true for all grocery stores.
I have a grocery store and still get all 12 points/dollar spend at it using my Amex Hilton Card. It's too bad this point bonus ends 7/31 but it was a good run while it lasted
It just depends on whether your grocery store reports L3 data, which mine does not. I don't think that having a weekly grocery bill of around $500+ dollars is too outrageous in these days of Covid.
I have a grocery store and still get all 12 points/dollar spend at it using my Amex Hilton Card. It's too bad this point bonus ends 7/31 but it was a good run while it lasted
It just depends on whether your grocery store reports L3 data, which mine does not. I don't think that having a weekly grocery bill of around $500+ dollars is too outrageous in these days of Covid.
Jul 6, 2020, 2:27 pm
#1521
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 4,477
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I have a grocery store and still get all 12 points/dollar spend at it using my Amex Hilton Card. It's too bad this point bonus ends 7/31 but it was a good run while it lasted
It just depends on whether your grocery store reports L3 data, which mine does not. I don't think that having a weekly grocery bill of around $500+ dollars is too outrageous in these days of Covid.
I have a grocery store and still get all 12 points/dollar spend at it using my Amex Hilton Card. It's too bad this point bonus ends 7/31 but it was a good run while it lasted
It just depends on whether your grocery store reports L3 data, which mine does not. I don't think that having a weekly grocery bill of around $500+ dollars is too outrageous in these days of Covid.
Jul 6, 2020, 5:40 pm
#1522
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: Continental Onepass, Hilton, Marriott, USAir and now UA
Posts: 6,447
I'd suggest to be cautious and NOT pig out on the grocery spend during the last month. There are reports (e.g. in Amex USA COVID-19 temporary bonuses) that RAT claws back everything after a certain spend level -- both organic and MS earned HH points.
As I said, I don't think that a weekly $500 grocery bill is outrageous in these Covid times.
Mar 19, 2021, 12:03 pm
#1524
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: EWR/PHL/BWI
Posts: 4,412
Anyone knows how GCM handles limit now? At one pending order for $1.5k GCs, it says:
Your order could not be processed because the total for gift products in your cart exceeds $10,000.00, our daily order limit for consumers.
No way $10k per day. Not sure if done $10k for the entire year.
What kind of error is this? Is this limit by address?
Your order could not be processed because the total for gift products in your cart exceeds $10,000.00, our daily order limit for consumers.
No way $10k per day. Not sure if done $10k for the entire year.
What kind of error is this? Is this limit by address?
Jun 2, 2021, 2:48 pm
#1525
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: IAD, TPE
Posts: 465
We bought $300 worth of Lowe's e-gift cards when it was on sale at GCMall over X-Mas, went to use it recently and showed no balance. I called the support number was told they've been drained for months. I've never had an issue with GCMall cards, physical or electronic. Is there a known issue that I am not aware of?
Last edited by fangtl; Jun 2, 2021 at 2:55 pm
Jun 2, 2021, 3:08 pm
#1526
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 4,477
Jun 2, 2021, 3:28 pm
#1527
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: IAD, TPE
Posts: 465
No, Lowe's can't even locate a transaction tied to the gift card, GCM is washing their hands of it too. All they know is someone, somewhere used the card on a specific date and time, they don't know (so they say) what was ordered w/ the card, where it was shipped to, nothing...As far as I am concerned, I am out $300.
Jun 2, 2021, 3:47 pm
#1528
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 4,477
I'd consider this amount worth investing a few hours of my time. I'd start documenting the theft with a police report. That should compel GCM to start their investigation. It's likely an inside job, and that's the reason for their reluctance to offer an immediate resolution.
Jun 2, 2021, 8:40 pm
#1530
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: IAD, TPE
Posts: 465
I don't know if GCM has anything to do with it, but what you said is not criminal logic, because it's always easier to pass a fake Hamilton than a Franklin.