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)
Jan 6, 2020, 8:40 am
#1321
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,303
I have not been getting the email with the confirm number nor have I been getting the shipping notification email (which typically comes 4 days after the order) and I have done the secure message and called in and they said nothing is wrong with my account and they don't know what the problem is but they did mention the shipping email is automated from the first email which as mentioned never get's sent anymore???
Jan 6, 2020, 12:03 pm
#1322
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 267
Has anybody had any issues placing an order in the past few days on GCM? My gf's account (same shipping/billing address as mine) cannot complete a 3 GC order, which she has done a ton of times before. You hit the "Complete Order" button, it goes to "Processing", then back to "Complete Order". If you hit again, it just stays at "Processing". I tried clearing browsing data, different browsers, computers, etc. Called support and they suggested opening a new account, with the same info, just different e-mail address. Same results. I tried two different CB portals, no help. It's not even hitting the credit card, looks like shut down?? My account seems to be fine and I've done much more volume on it, and we're well under 60k per month on the "household". Any ideas or suggestions? Is it just me?
Last edited by DjRocket; Jan 6, 2020 at 1:20 pm Reason: meant "under" limit, not "beyond"
Jan 6, 2020, 12:53 pm
#1323
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,767
I have not been getting the email with the confirm number nor have I been getting the shipping notification email (which typically comes 4 days after the order) and I have done the secure message and called in and they said nothing is wrong with my account and they don't know what the problem is but they did mention the shipping email is automated from the first email which as mentioned never get's sent anymore???
After that things have returned to normal, i.e. an initial confirmation email with order number and details, then a shipping email a few days later when shipment is sent. Though in the past the shipping emails tend to come between 7:30 to 9:30am, now they can come any hour of the day, a couple have come in the evening.
Jan 6, 2020, 1:19 pm
#1324
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 970
Has anybody had any issues placing an order in the past few days on GCM? My gf's account (same shipping/billing address as mine) cannot complete a 3 GC order, which she has done a ton of times before. You hit the "Complete Order" button, it goes to "Processing", then back to "Complete Order". If you hit again, it just stays at "Processing". I tried clearing browsing data, different browsers, computers, etc. Called support and they suggested opening a new account, with the same info, just different e-mail address. Same results. I tried two different CB portals, no help. It's not even hitting the credit card, looks like shut down?? My account seems to be fine and I've done much more volume on it, and we're well beyond 60k per month on the "household". Any ideas or suggestions? Is it just me?
Jan 6, 2020, 1:22 pm
#1325
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 317
Jan 6, 2020, 2:32 pm
#1326
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 4,477
I couldn't get GCM to work today. On previous days it worked acceptably. Today I'm getting error messages and a freeze after choosing any card design of my own. I'm not over any limits.
Last edited by MaxVO; Jan 6, 2020 at 2:38 pm
Jan 9, 2020, 2:04 pm
#1328
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 75
Can also happen if the credit card is not being approved. I was using an incorrect CCV and had this behavior. When I noticed after a couple of times and corrected, it processed normally.
Jan 9, 2020, 8:28 pm
#1329
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 267
Thanks. It wasn't even hitting the CC (no pending charges and I called CC to verify). I opened a ticket and they gave me the standard "try different browser, cookies, etc." which I had already done several times. Just earlier today, however, I was able to place the order again, from the same browser/computer I've used millions of times. So back in business. Something must have happened on the backend and got cleared. Hopefully this was just one off.
Jan 10, 2020, 1:25 pm
#1331
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 75
Works for me in Chrome. Clicked the link and it opened a shopping trip automatically.
Jan 13, 2020, 9:32 pm
#1332
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 48
Jan 14, 2020, 12:40 pm
#1333
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 970