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 9, 2018, 4:57 pm
#496
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 14
I placed an order for 2 visa GC's on 04/24, but they still haven't shipped. An order placed after that for a store GC has shipped and I've already gotten it. Is this normal? I was guessing there might have been an increase in VGC orders late april causing a backlog, but this is a bit ridiculous.
May 9, 2018, 6:17 pm
#497
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 160
May 9, 2018, 9:19 pm
#501
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,257
I placed an order for 2 visa GC's on 04/24, but they still haven't shipped. An order placed after that for a store GC has shipped and I've already gotten it. Is this normal? I was guessing there might have been an increase in VGC orders late april causing a backlog, but this is a bit ridiculous.
I have forgotten how bad GCM free shipping is cos I have been banned for so long and spoiled by GCCOM efficiency.
May 10, 2018, 12:40 am
#503
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: LAX/SFO
Programs: AS 100k, BA GGL, UA 1k, DL DM, AC SE, B6 Mosaic4, Hyatt/Hilton/Wyndham/IHG Diamond, Marriot Ti
Posts: 1,249
I'm still missing an order from mid April. That being said, I also ordered a few hundred thousand dollars in the month of April. I have received all of my April 30th orders already and have liquidated them without issue so I can't complain too much about GCM. If that last order doesn't show up by next week i'll call in and see what they want to do. Sometimes they just haven't shipped it, sometimes it's lost, sometimes it just delayed. Hopefully it just arrives in the next couple days and I can close the GCM chapter of my MS journey.
May 10, 2018, 7:44 pm
#506
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 559
i have just placed an order with gcm thru befrugal. the terms say 1% for vgc , and i messaged support and they also confirmed the same. So i just gave a try. Atleast i have the msg proof and term and condition screenshot , if they dont pay
May 10, 2018, 8:27 pm
#507
Suspended
Join Date: May 2009
Location: DFW
Programs: AAdvantage Platinum, Hilton HHonors Gold
Posts: 2,863
May 10, 2018, 8:29 pm
#508
Join Date: Oct 2017
Programs: Lots
Posts: 320
I just received a bunch of GCM orders, and a few of them came not activated. I tried calling the number on the back and they said they weren't activated, and to return to the place where I purchased them, which was GCM online. I don't understand what happened.
Has anyone have this happen to them?
Last edited by devastitis; May 10, 2018 at 9:06 pm
May 11, 2018, 4:56 am
#510
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 333
I just received a bunch of GCM orders, and a few of them came not activated. I tried calling the number on the back and they said they weren't activated, and to return to the place where I purchased them, which was GCM online. I don't understand what happened.
Has anyone have this happen to them?