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)
Aug 11, 2019, 3:33 pm
#1111
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 129
Nothing posting the 3% is GREAT (ok, great is an overstatement) news as far as I'm concerned. I'm hopeful that we'll see points start to post on something more like a weekly or a statement basis, as opposed to the scenario we all fear, where we aren't getting 3x points for the purchases we make on this site.
Aug 11, 2019, 4:55 pm
#1112
Join Date: May 2008
Location: PHL (kinda, no airport is really close)
Programs: AA Exp, but not sure for how long. Enterprise Platinum woo-hoo!
Posts: 4,551
Thursday afternoon I got a reply to a query about the missing 3%. I was told to wait 3-5 days and then write again and send copies of the GCM confirmations. I did that earlier today (Sunday); no reply so far. The GCM confirmations don't show the credit card used though, not even the last 4 digits. However it all matches up to my CC statement of course, and I've gotten the 1% posted.
I"m not buying any more cards now though. TBH the card is not an out-of-this-world deal, especially since it can't be paid at WM with GC's. 3% + 1% cash is not that much better than 2.625% (BOA Rewards) + 100 Amex MR points.
I"m not buying any more cards now though. TBH the card is not an out-of-this-world deal, especially since it can't be paid at WM with GC's. 3% + 1% cash is not that much better than 2.625% (BOA Rewards) + 100 Amex MR points.
Aug 11, 2019, 8:20 pm
#1115
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: EWR/PHL/BWI
Posts: 4,412
Not everyone is working to get the most returns. People spend to get to:
1. New card initial spending
2. Bonus spending to certain level, like $20,000, even $50,000 to get to free hotel night, airline qualify miles etc.
3. Some people working toward certain airline or hotel elite levels.
They are as valuable as cash back or points.
1. New card initial spending
2. Bonus spending to certain level, like $20,000, even $50,000 to get to free hotel night, airline qualify miles etc.
3. Some people working toward certain airline or hotel elite levels.
They are as valuable as cash back or points.
Aug 11, 2019, 9:53 pm
#1116
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 104
My purchases last last month had the 3% track the day after the purchase. This month, no 3% yet.
I’ve made non-GC purchases, one locally and one through the portal. The regular cash back tracked on the purchase through the portal, but not the 3%. The purchase locally hasn’t tracked at all. So this seems to be an issue between Rakuten & the card issuer (Synchrony). Or they’ve just changed when they award the 3%. Perhaps there is a built-in delay, or it tracks at the end of the billing cycle like most cash back cards. Or maybe there’s a glitch in the system. As long as you keep the receipts from purchases on the card, there should be enough proof that the 3% is due to be paid.
Aug 11, 2019, 11:07 pm
#1117
Join Date: Jul 2017
Programs: UR, Marriott, AA, WN, Chick Fil A Red
Posts: 182
If I have to fight for every (or every 1 in 5) purchase, this kills the card for me. One of the good aspects of rakuten/ebates is reliable tracking thus far.
Aug 11, 2019, 11:36 pm
#1118
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 104
I agree that having to prove purchases and fight for them to track on a regular basis would make the card not worth my time.
Aug 12, 2019, 1:55 am
#1119
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 970
Experiencing same issue as everyone else - no 3% posting as of 8/1 on one account. Emailed last week, was told to submit proof of order (the usual request when you submit a ticket). Got a response a few days later apologizing saying they are experiencing "delays" in reporting from Synchrony. No estimated time for a fix was given. However, I did get one order to track properly on a second account (ordered 8/7, posted 3% 8/8). So not sure what is going on.
Aug 12, 2019, 2:05 am
#1120
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 104
Experiencing same issue as everyone else - no 3% posting as of 8/1 on one account. Emailed last week, was told to submit proof of order (the usual request when you submit a ticket). Got a response a few days later apologizing saying they are experiencing "delays" in reporting from Synchrony. No estimated time for a fix was given. However, I did get one order to track properly on a second account (ordered 8/7, posted 3% 8/8). So not sure what is going on.
Are you using the same CC on both accounts?
Are you using both accounts for GC purchases?
Is one a CB account and the other a MR earning account? If so, which one tracked the 3%?
Aug 12, 2019, 2:22 am
#1121
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 970
Interesting DP. Since you’re the first person to report that the 3% tracked, perhaps you can help clarify a few things.
Are you using the same CC on both accounts?
Are you using both accounts for GC purchases?
Is one a CB account and the other a MR earning account? If so, which one tracked the 3%?