Aug 21, 2019, 12:38 pm
Last edit by: Klemhuzzah
Signing up to buy $1000 visa/mc gift cards
You can buy the $1000 cards on Simon's volume site. Their regular site only sells $500 cards.
If you're new, or haven't bought anything in a year, you need to register at https://www.simon.com/volume/register-consumer
As part of the registration process, you will have to go to a brick and mortar mall and buy at least $3000 in cards in person, as well as filling out some paperwork while there. After that, you can do everything online.
As of Nov 2020, Simon Mall Gift cards will only work for $99/swipe for money services at Walmart and many grocery chains.
$1000 gift cards are available indefinitely.
2020 Promotions
Ongoing: FREEGROUND - Free Ground Shipping on any order size. Limited to 5 orders per customer. Expires December 31, 2020 (subject to change).
5/15-6/17: MDHOL20 - 20% off Visa Giftcard Purchase Fees + Free Ground Shipping on orders of 9 more cards
5/15/5/31: MAYGROUND - Free UPS Ground shipping on orders of 7 or more cards
5/15-6/31: MAY20VG10 - 10% off purchase fees on Visa Giftcards
6/29-7/20: JUL4HOL20 - 20% off Visa Giftcard Purchase Fees + Free Ground Shipping on orders of 5 or more cards. If you select a shipping other than Ground - the code will still take 20% off the purchase fees. Limited to 10 orders per customer.
8/11-8/31: AUG20PR - 15% off ALL fees (excl. shipping fees) on orders of 5 or more cards. Limited to 10 orders per customer (Originally expired on 8/23; on 8/24 promo was extended through 8/31)
10/12-10/14: FSOCT20 - 30% off all purchase fees on Visas and Mastercards.
10/26-10/31 - FS20SCARY - 35% off all purchase fees
11/1-11/30 - HOL20MC25 - 25% off all purchase fees on MasterCard / HOL20VG25 - 25% off all purchase fees on Visa / HOL20AG50 50% off all purchase fees on American Express
11/6-11/8 - FS20THANKS - 35% off all purchase fees
11/16-11/18 - FS20SAVINGS - 35% off all purchase fees
You can buy the $1000 cards on Simon's volume site. Their regular site only sells $500 cards.
If you're new, or haven't bought anything in a year, you need to register at https://www.simon.com/volume/register-consumer
As part of the registration process, you will have to go to a brick and mortar mall and buy at least $3000 in cards in person, as well as filling out some paperwork while there. After that, you can do everything online.
As of Nov 2020, Simon Mall Gift cards will only work for $99/swipe for money services at Walmart and many grocery chains.
$1000 gift cards are available indefinitely.
2020 Promotions
Ongoing: FREEGROUND - Free Ground Shipping on any order size. Limited to 5 orders per customer. Expires December 31, 2020 (subject to change).
5/15-6/17: MDHOL20 - 20% off Visa Giftcard Purchase Fees + Free Ground Shipping on orders of 9 more cards
5/15/5/31: MAYGROUND - Free UPS Ground shipping on orders of 7 or more cards
5/15-6/31: MAY20VG10 - 10% off purchase fees on Visa Giftcards
6/29-7/20: JUL4HOL20 - 20% off Visa Giftcard Purchase Fees + Free Ground Shipping on orders of 5 or more cards. If you select a shipping other than Ground - the code will still take 20% off the purchase fees. Limited to 10 orders per customer.
8/11-8/31: AUG20PR - 15% off ALL fees (excl. shipping fees) on orders of 5 or more cards. Limited to 10 orders per customer (Originally expired on 8/23; on 8/24 promo was extended through 8/31)
10/12-10/14: FSOCT20 - 30% off all purchase fees on Visas and Mastercards.
10/26-10/31 - FS20SCARY - 35% off all purchase fees
11/1-11/30 - HOL20MC25 - 25% off all purchase fees on MasterCard / HOL20VG25 - 25% off all purchase fees on Visa / HOL20AG50 50% off all purchase fees on American Express
11/6-11/8 - FS20THANKS - 35% off all purchase fees
11/16-11/18 - FS20SAVINGS - 35% off all purchase fees
Simon Mall Gift Cards (2019-2023)
Aug 6, 2019, 12:02 pm
#331
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: S Cal
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, United Silver, Marriott Plat, IHG Plat
Posts: 1,142
In case anyone from Simon corporate is reading this thread:
I had abandoned Simon for VGCs. $3.95 for a $500 debit card was too much for me. I'm very conscious of my costs, and there are less expensive avenues.
But the new $1000 VGCs have brought me back. It's still a bit more expensive, but the convenience makes Simon worth it again.
I worry about debit card fraud, and I like to change the PIN and register my VGCs for safety. Although I've never had a problem with a Simon card, I feel somewhat exposed if the PIN in the last 4. If someone picks off my card number, then they've got the PIN as well. A $1000 VGC could be an attractive target for fraudsters. However, these are Giftcardmall products, so I have just found that I can change the PIN and register my $1000 Simon cards using the Giftcardmall website.
I had abandoned Simon for VGCs. $3.95 for a $500 debit card was too much for me. I'm very conscious of my costs, and there are less expensive avenues.
But the new $1000 VGCs have brought me back. It's still a bit more expensive, but the convenience makes Simon worth it again.
I worry about debit card fraud, and I like to change the PIN and register my VGCs for safety. Although I've never had a problem with a Simon card, I feel somewhat exposed if the PIN in the last 4. If someone picks off my card number, then they've got the PIN as well. A $1000 VGC could be an attractive target for fraudsters. However, these are Giftcardmall products, so I have just found that I can change the PIN and register my $1000 Simon cards using the Giftcardmall website.
Aug 6, 2019, 12:19 pm
#332
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,295
In case anyone from Simon corporate is reading this thread:
I had abandoned Simon for VGCs. $3.95 for a $500 debit card was too much for me. I'm very conscious of my costs, and there are less expensive avenues.
But the new $1000 VGCs have brought me back. It's still a bit more expensive, but the convenience makes Simon worth it again.
I worry about debit card fraud, and I like to change the PIN and register my VGCs for safety. Although I've never had a problem with a Simon card, I feel somewhat exposed if the PIN in the last 4. If someone picks off my card number, then they've got the PIN as well. A $1000 VGC could be an attractive target for fraudsters. However, these are Giftcardmall products, so I have just found that I can change the PIN and register my $1000 Simon cards using the Giftcardmall website.
I had abandoned Simon for VGCs. $3.95 for a $500 debit card was too much for me. I'm very conscious of my costs, and there are less expensive avenues.
But the new $1000 VGCs have brought me back. It's still a bit more expensive, but the convenience makes Simon worth it again.
I worry about debit card fraud, and I like to change the PIN and register my VGCs for safety. Although I've never had a problem with a Simon card, I feel somewhat exposed if the PIN in the last 4. If someone picks off my card number, then they've got the PIN as well. A $1000 VGC could be an attractive target for fraudsters. However, these are Giftcardmall products, so I have just found that I can change the PIN and register my $1000 Simon cards using the Giftcardmall website.
Aug 6, 2019, 2:02 pm
#333
Join Date: Jan 2012
Programs: Marriott/SPG Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 887
Hello!
Does MS on Delta Amex still earn miles, and count towards MQD waiver?
I had not been in my Simon Mall in a while, but when I stopped in my long-time rep was still there.
She cautioned me that another MSer had told her, that we do not earn any miles.
My priority is hitting MQD waiver threshold, but I would like the miles too.
Thanks!
Does MS on Delta Amex still earn miles, and count towards MQD waiver?
I had not been in my Simon Mall in a while, but when I stopped in my long-time rep was still there.
She cautioned me that another MSer had told her, that we do not earn any miles.
My priority is hitting MQD waiver threshold, but I would like the miles too.
Thanks!
Aug 6, 2019, 5:53 pm
#334
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 1,727
Hello!
Does MS on Delta Amex still earn miles, and count towards MQD waiver?
I had not been in my Simon Mall in a while, but when I stopped in my long-time rep was still there.
She cautioned me that another MSer had told her, that we do not earn any miles.
My priority is hitting MQD waiver threshold, but I would like the miles too.
Thanks!
Does MS on Delta Amex still earn miles, and count towards MQD waiver?
I had not been in my Simon Mall in a while, but when I stopped in my long-time rep was still there.
She cautioned me that another MSer had told her, that we do not earn any miles.
My priority is hitting MQD waiver threshold, but I would like the miles too.
Thanks!
Last edited by Chelski; Nov 18, 2019 at 7:27 pm
Aug 6, 2019, 5:55 pm
#335
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 1,727
Completely agree with bostonbali. And if they've seen you verify the purchase via phone or text in front of them, you would think that transaction would be more secure!
I have a pretty good relationship with my mall and the few times I've had declines, they've never let me retry that card.
I have a pretty good relationship with my mall and the few times I've had declines, they've never let me retry that card.
Aug 8, 2019, 12:32 pm
#336
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 1,322
I have lost track of the bidding. Is Simon continuing to sell $1k cards past the original date of August 4? Thanks.
Aug 8, 2019, 12:57 pm
#337
Community Director Emerita
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Anywhere warm
Posts: 33,753
Aug 8, 2019, 4:12 pm
#338
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: Continental Onepass, Hilton, Marriott, USAir and now UA
Posts: 6,445
If I were a betting man, I would probably say that DL Amex would be a no-go as well, but the best way to find out is to give it a test ....and then let us know the results
Aug 9, 2019, 3:04 am
#339
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,516
Visited our local mall yesterday - was told that all $1K cards were pulled out on August 5. They did not extend the sale of them. Too sad.
Aug 9, 2019, 6:26 am
#341
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,516
They have lots of $500 VGCs. I asked specifically about $1K cards, and lady at customer service told me that they were instructed to remove all $1K cards, because the sale was ended.
Aug 9, 2019, 8:47 am
#342
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: North Texas
Programs: SWA A-List, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 188
That seems odd, I made a 1K purchase at my Simon Mall on the 6th. They also said the promotion would last to the end of the month... So maybe you just go someone uninformed?
Aug 9, 2019, 8:54 am
#343
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 3,509
Im planning to make a purchase tonight so I will find out if any of this is true.
Aug 9, 2019, 10:10 am
#344
Join Date: Dec 2016
Programs: IHG, Hilton diamond (IHG match) SPG gold
Posts: 105
Bought 1k yesterday. I went just before closing at guest services, my friendly clerk was short on cards (18) but couldn’t get any more because office was closed. I asked if they ran out and she didn’t think so. Next trip I’m going to call early as she suggested - to try an ensure an adequate supply. I guess she was saying they are assigned a supply per day. A different friendly mall in my old state, they sell from the office and one person has full access to the supply - but hours are much more limited FWIW
Aug 9, 2019, 11:20 am
#345
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 104
That’s how it is for the one by me. They don’t have a rack that you grab the cards from. You go into the office and they have them behind the counter. The cards don’t come individually packaged like vanillas, and there is no amount listed. They just say Simon Gift Card.