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This is the thread for 2018. The old thread is here.

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xx/xx/15 - xx/xx/15 Promotion

Participating items must be purchased in a single transaction. Limit one(1) offer per transaction

These coupons often do not scan properly(coming up -0.01 along with a 0.01) and require override. Override is always required at SCO.

If the coupon off your next order does not print out, you can request it online here.

When redeeming the coupon, the following items are excluded in the calculation of the minimum spend requirement:
-Fluid dairy such as Milk, Half & Half, etc
-Blunts, alcohol, and smokes
-Gift cards, Lottery tickets, MoneyGram, etc
-Taxes

2021 J4U offers
Feb. 10, 2021: 1) Save $15 off two $100 Visas and 2) Save $10 off two $50 Visas. Exp: 2/23/2021
Mar 28, 2021: 1) Save $15 off 2 $100 MCs and 2) Save $10 off 2 $50 MCs. Exp: 04/10/2021
May 2, 2021: 1) Save $15 off 2 $100 MCs and 2) Save $10 off 2 $50 MCs. Exp: 05/15/2021
May 23, 2021: 1) Save $15 off two $100 Visas and 2) Save $10 off two $50 Visas. Exp: 6/5/2021
July 1, 2021: Post 1235 reported that Safeway is switching vendor from Blackhawk to Incomm

2020 J4U offers
Feb. 9: 1) $15 off two $100 Visas; 2) $10 off two $50 Visas (non variables)
March 29, 2020: Two J4U offers: save $15 off 2 x $100 MCs and save $10 off 2 x $50 MCs. Exp: 04/11/2020.
May 3, 2020: Save $10 off $100+ MCs. Exp: 05/16/2020.
May 24, 2020: Save $10 off $100+ Visas. Exp: 6/6/2020
June 14, 2020: Save $10 off $100+ Visas. Exp: 6/27/2020
June 28, 2020: Save $10 off $100+ MCs. Exp: 7/11/2020
Aug. 16, 2020: 1) Save $15 off two $100 Visas and 2) Save $10 off two $50 Visas. Exp: 8/29/2020
Aug. 30, 2020: 1) Save $15 off two $100 MCs and 2) Save $10 off two $50 MCs. Exp: 9/12/2020
Sept. 13, 2020: 1) Save $15 off two $100 Visas and 2) Save $10 off two $50 Visas. Exp: 9/26/2020
Oct. 18, 2020: 1) Save $15 off 2 $100 MCs and 2) Save $10 off 2 $50 MCs. Exp: 10/31/2020
Oct. 25, 2020: 1) Save $15 off 2 $100 Visas and 2) Save $10 off 2 $50 Visas. Exp: 11/7/2020
Nov. 15, 2020: 1) Save $15 off 2 $100 MCs and 2) Save $10 off 2 $50 MCs. Exp: 11/28/2020
Nov. 29, 2020: 1) Save $15 off 2 $100 Visas and 2) Save $10 off 2 $50 Visas. Exp: 12/12/2020
Dec. 6, 2020: Save $10 off $100+ Visas. Exp: 12/12/2020
Dec. 27, 2020: Save $10 off $100+ Visas. Exp: 1/2/2021

Safeway/Vons Master thread (2018 onwards)

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Apr 25, 2021, 12:26 pm

#1141

radonc1

Join Date: Mar 2005

Programs: Continental Onepass, Hilton, Marriott, USAir and now UA

Posts: 6,447

Quote:

Originally Posted by ogg

How do you know it's a BHN policy--and not just some new glitch. (I've never been able to purchase a money order at any Safeway with anything except cash here in California. Never get the chance to try. I'm told it's the store policy at every store I've attempted it. Even real bank debit cards aren't allowed.)

Giant Eagle claimed that WU was making them go to a cash only basis for MOs.

However, that was not what happened. GE just decided for whatever reason to get out of the MO market by declining all payment methods except cash.

If it is true that Safeway has begun denying all payment methods except cash, it is likely a Safeway decision and not a BHN one.

Safeway may just be more sophisticated than other grocers in that their IT can make it a hard block at the register.

Apr 25, 2021, 12:29 pm

#1142

808pineapple

Join Date: Dec 2016

Programs: IHG, Hilton diamond (IHG match) SPG gold

Posts: 105

Bau Saturday - flyover country - certain stores w certain clerks asking to see cards lately (Last two months) high success rate overall.

The ones that ask, will accept Simon mail order - printed name
They seem to say they had refresher training - fwiw

Last edited by 808pineapple; Apr 25, 2021 at 12:33 pm Reason: Additional info

Apr 25, 2021, 12:32 pm

#1143

Happy Traveling Consultant

Join Date: May 2019

Programs: AA EXP, UA 1K, Hilton Diamond, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium Elite, Hyatt Lifetime Globalist

Posts: 455

Quote:

Originally Posted by geclub1

Looking from their profitability angle, it is not a surprise, isn't it?
A debit transaction, especially a single one, does not yield them much swipe fees.
Multiple small dollar credit swipes, in the meantime, are significantly more profitable for them.

I get that it is much less profitable, but this push makes it seem like it must be unprofitable. They split $5.95 with the grocery store for a $500 card. Then they get about .84% plus $1.97 debit fee, so yeah under 2% net per $500 card.

I expect them to continue to cut off avenues. Going to test at my local Safeway chain today.

Apr 25, 2021, 12:36 pm

#1144

808pineapple

Join Date: Dec 2016

Programs: IHG, Hilton diamond (IHG match) SPG gold

Posts: 105

Quote:

Originally Posted by diburning

For those who MS, as of Friday 4/23, Blackhawk Network Visa/MC gift cards will decline when used as payment at the service desk for transactions over $100. This is a Blackhawk Network policy change and not a Safeway policy change.

Curious where the info came from?

Apr 25, 2021, 3:39 pm

#1145

persoid

Join Date: Sep 2016

Posts: 109

Quote:

Originally Posted by diburning

Used $200 BHN Visa on 4/24 without issue.

Apr 25, 2021, 3:40 pm

#1146

ericdabbs

Join Date: Dec 2013

Posts: 3,509

Quote:

Originally Posted by 808pineapple

So the MB VGC worked as normal at the service center on 4/24?

Apr 25, 2021, 4:32 pm

#1147

diburning

Join Date: Jun 2012

Location: New England

Programs: American Gold, Marriott Gold, Hilton Silver

Posts: 5,644

The info I shared was from a memo that someone shared with me. I tried it today. It still works.

I don’t want to call false alarm, since it is a legitimate memo, but if it does stop working suddenly, you’ll know why

geclub1 and msp3 like this.

Apr 25, 2021, 4:50 pm

#1148

Happy Traveling Consultant

Join Date: May 2019

Programs: AA EXP, UA 1K, Hilton Diamond, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium Elite, Hyatt Lifetime Globalist

Posts: 455

Quote:

Originally Posted by diburning

BAU for me today. Usual Sunday run. 5 stops (3 Safeway) 5k in 1.5 hours.

Apr 25, 2021, 7:06 pm

#1149

infovis

Join Date: Aug 2014

Posts: 22

I also saw the memo today, but BAU. Let's keep each other updated when this stops working (hope not).

Apr 26, 2021, 9:07 am

#1150

808pineapple

Join Date: Dec 2016

Programs: IHG, Hilton diamond (IHG match) SPG gold

Posts: 105

BAU Sunday
Is there a distinction between BHN and MetaBank or are they one in the same?

Apr 26, 2021, 11:57 am

#1151

diburning

Join Date: Jun 2012

Location: New England

Programs: American Gold, Marriott Gold, Hilton Silver

Posts: 5,644

BHN is the brand partner and distributor, MetaBank is the backing bank. Most branded cards are that way. For example, with the Target RedCard, Target is the brand partner, and TD Bank is the backing bank.

BHN also uses Sunrise Bank for their gift cards, although those are a bit less common than the MetaBank ones.

Apr 26, 2021, 12:51 pm

#1152

infovis

Join Date: Aug 2014

Posts: 22

are visa/master GC from Krogers also serviced by BHN? Thanks!

Apr 26, 2021, 7:04 pm

#1153

sow

Join Date: Apr 2021

Posts: 60

Quote:

Originally Posted by infovis

are visa/master GC from Krogers also serviced by BHN? Thanks!

Believe so, at least giftcards.kroger.com looks to be serviced by BHN.

Apr 26, 2021, 9:57 pm

#1154

danhouston

Join Date: Aug 2015

Posts: 2,061

Quote:

Originally Posted by sow

Believe so, at least giftcards.kroger.com looks to be serviced by BHN.

the in-store vgc is not serviced by BHN

Apr 27, 2021, 11:46 am

#1155

tomprc

Join Date: Aug 2013

Posts: 80

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericdabbs

So the MB VGC worked as normal at the service center on 4/24?

How can you guys use debit card to buy mo in the first place? My Safeways only take cash.