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 20, 2019, 9:24 pm
#1171
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2017
Programs: MR, SPG, UR
Posts: 38
I tried to place some orders tonight but happened to notice that a couple of orders tracked 3% before got adjusted to 1%. Those orders were placed on 07/31 and 08/10. Anyone else having the same issue?
Aug 20, 2019, 9:41 pm
#1172
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2017
Programs: MR, SPG, UR
Posts: 38
Was supposed to get 59k from GCM spend on the 15th. Nothing. Emailed rakuten and got the response that it'll come 16th. Nothing. Emailed again and got the response that it could take 7 business days to post. Pretty frustrating.
Called rakuten yesterday. After the 4th call, somebody picked up. I explained the issue and The CSR told me they'd push it through, also sent an email as confirmation. Boom 59k hit my account today.
Called rakuten yesterday. After the 4th call, somebody picked up. I explained the issue and The CSR told me they'd push it through, also sent an email as confirmation. Boom 59k hit my account today.
Aug 20, 2019, 10:00 pm
#1173
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 104
Nope. All my orders track correctly. 1% with the CC icon in the “Cash Back on Purchases” section, and 3% for the entire corresponding order in the “Qualifying 3% Rakuten Visa Card Purchases” section. Orders were end of last month and about a week into this month.
Aug 20, 2019, 10:41 pm
#1174
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2017
Programs: MR, SPG, UR
Posts: 38
I looked closer at my orders. Looks like I lost all the cashback between 7/30 and 8/13. Those orders were all tracked before. I can't figure out why.
Aug 20, 2019, 11:09 pm
#1175
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 104
I ended up contacting support through the website and reported the CB as missing. The day after they fixed it I got a response from support saying that they see no problem and that my CB was properly accounted for.
You should probably report the CB missing. Then after they correct your account they can tell you that there was no problem.
Their whole attitude has been “Nothing to see here folks. Move along.” Then they fix it and tell you that you’re dumb.
Aug 20, 2019, 11:31 pm
#1176
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 354
1%, mostly used JB biz, citibiz AA, and HH biz
Aug 21, 2019, 8:17 pm
#1180
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: SAN
Programs: Delta Gold. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Explorist.
Posts: 1,677
Aug 21, 2019, 8:54 pm
#1182
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2017
Programs: MR, SPG, UR
Posts: 38
Aug 21, 2019, 8:59 pm
#1183
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
they've made a bunch of small changes targeted at HH but won't affect most. for example they also just added a $10k cap for all vgc. used to be able to do $10k custom + $10k pre-designed because they were independent limits. they've improved the back in though so it's easier to track and match up cb which is nice, however.
Aug 21, 2019, 9:58 pm
#1184
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: SAN
Programs: Delta Gold. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Explorist.
Posts: 1,677
Aug 22, 2019, 3:33 pm
#1185
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 42