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 12, 2019, 5:51 pm
#1126
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Upper Sternistan
Posts: 10,047
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 12, 2019, 7:28 pm
#1127
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 104
Same. Purchase from 8/4 now tracks as extra 1% for using the card. But I’m going to wait until they completely fix this glitch before I use the card for another order.
Aug 12, 2019, 8:25 pm
#1130
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
Regarding the 3% Rakuten on GCM, I have gotten it for purchases through 7/31 but none since. I wrote and they replied Thursday asking me to wait 3-5 days, I wrote against Sunday afternoon, still no answer as of Monday evening.
Aug 12, 2019, 10:17 pm
#1132
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2017
Programs: MR, SPG, UR
Posts: 38
3 Orders placed on 08/10 using rakuten cc just tracked as 1x. Let's see if they update to 3x in a few days.
BTW, how long does it take for your guys' payment to rakuten cc to clear? For me, it's over a week (5 biz days? ), really annoying.
BTW, how long does it take for your guys' payment to rakuten cc to clear? For me, it's over a week (5 biz days? ), really annoying.
Aug 13, 2019, 5:21 am
#1135
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 77
The interesting thing to me is that the section where it used to track the 3% CB from the CC is now labeled "1% Rakuten Visa Card Purchases."
If it were labeled "3% Rakuten Visa Card Purchases" and was only showing 1%, I'd know it was just a matter of time before it got updated to 3%.
If it were labeled "3% Rakuten Visa Card Purchases" and was only showing 1%, I'd know it was just a matter of time before it got updated to 3%.
Aug 13, 2019, 5:27 am
#1136
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: Continental Onepass, Hilton, Marriott, USAir and now UA
Posts: 6,447
While not to do directly with GCM, this is about rebate sites such as Rakuten
I have noticed that with some sites such as Dosh (a 4 letter word meaning worthless), offers and rebates will be pulled or reduced without notification or warning.
Dosh did this with Sam's Club and again with Staples.
So it wouldn't surprise me that Rakuten pulled their 3% offer without notification.
I have noticed a correlation between the start of the month and the evaporation of rebates (at least with "worthless").
I have noticed that with some sites such as Dosh (a 4 letter word meaning worthless), offers and rebates will be pulled or reduced without notification or warning.
Dosh did this with Sam's Club and again with Staples.
So it wouldn't surprise me that Rakuten pulled their 3% offer without notification.
I have noticed a correlation between the start of the month and the evaporation of rebates (at least with "worthless").
Aug 13, 2019, 8:39 am
#1137
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 77
I have had similar DP's. Yesterday my August purchases from Aug 6 and Aug 7 posted with a 1% Rakuten bonus. Today, they were changed to 3% (like they did in the past). One of the purchases was a Raise and another at GCM.com. For me, it seems to be getting back to normal. There are a few other purchases in Rakuten 'limbo,' but I will give it some time. It seems they are clearing up.
Aug 13, 2019, 8:44 am
#1138
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 77
My 8/6 purchase shows the little card icon next to the portal 1% cashback purchase line, showing that I used my Rakuten card for the purchase.
Down below, I have a 1% section with five purchases from August and a 3% section with my 8/6 purchase reflecting 3% CB.
Hopefully they're running scripts to update all existing orders to reflect 3% CB instead of 1%, and it'll eventually be BAU again.
Down below, I have a 1% section with five purchases from August and a 3% section with my 8/6 purchase reflecting 3% CB.
Hopefully they're running scripts to update all existing orders to reflect 3% CB instead of 1%, and it'll eventually be BAU again.
. I think everything is good hopefully.
Aug 13, 2019, 9:51 am
#1140
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 267
one of the three orders now posts 3% for me too, dated 08/07. Interestingly, 08/02 is still at 1%, so seems like they're just catching up. The question now is, do you go all out and take it while you can, as this is probably won't last too long, or do you continue taking measured steps? I know the answer is as good as anybody's guess, but curious about different rationales. I also don't think it's a good idea inquiring about missing GCM missing cashbacks, at least within a week or two, just draws unnecessary attention especially when many people make inquiries.