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)
#721
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Northeastern United States
Posts: 598
Has anyone found a merchant that sells gc on the five backs? Someone on this list? The Cabela's and Cracker Barrel that I visited did not carry any non-store branded gc.
#722
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 110
I saw someone mention cracker barrel in the 5-back thread, but the one I just checked didn't carry any non-store gc. Going to check another one tomorrow when it's more convenient, but I'm not hopeful
#723
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: RBK
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 128
Two accounts at same address
Are there clear data points on how GCM and GC.com handle daily/monthly limits where there are two people/accounts using the same address? And specifically where the two people have different last names? My DW (whose last name is not the same as mine) wants to start doing some low volume MS'ing on a couple CC's that help meet loyalty status.
#724
Are there clear data points on how GCM and GC.com handle daily/monthly limits where there are two people/accounts using the same address? And specifically where the two people have different last names? My DW (whose last name is not the same as mine) wants to start doing some low volume MS'ing on a couple CC's that help meet loyalty status.
Monthly Limit is 15K 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.
$15,000/month is not considered low volume MS. That is $180,000/year. I do not think last names matter. GCM may or may not monitor the addresses. I would not want to risk it. Find other places.
#725
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: RBK
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 128
The Wiki says:
Monthly Limit is 15K 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.
$15,000/month is not considered low volume MS. That is $180,000/year. I do not think last names matter. GCM may or may not monitor the addresses. I would not want to risk it. Find other places.
Monthly Limit is 15K 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.
$15,000/month is not considered low volume MS. That is $180,000/year. I do not think last names matter. GCM may or may not monitor the addresses. I would not want to risk it. Find other places.
As for judgments about what construes low volume - I know someone who has 20k days. That said, if GCM applies the monthly limit to a household, I would consider 7k/mo/person to be "low volume". But I guess it's a matter of perspective
#726
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 43
I wasnt even aware there was a 15k rolling month limit. The last 30 days I have ordered 18k and didnt receive any error messages.
Any chance my account could be flagged and banned?
I typically got all the VGC through Simon before trying GCM through BF.
Any chance my account could be flagged and banned?
I typically got all the VGC through Simon before trying GCM through BF.
#727
#733
#734
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 23