Jan 27, 2019, 8:39 am
Last edit by: ChrisFlyer66
This thread is a continuation of the following discussion: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manufactured-spending/1737248-kroger-master-thread-2016-onwards-26.html
Kroger master thread (2019 onwards)
Jan 15, 2019, 9:47 am
#16
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 595
I had no problem yesterday @ Kroger. But my area just started accepting debit a month or so ago. I did 2x$998 with 4 swipes. Don't know if they realize they are VGCs or not and don't volunteer the info.
Jan 15, 2019, 12:24 pm
#17
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: DFW
Posts: 683
Was it declined by the machine or did the CSR just tell you that can't accepte VGC's? Most krogers in the DFW area stopped accepting VGC's long ago, but it is not hard coded into the system so you can still buy them from the right CSR if you are not doing multiple swipes and not getting to close too $500. I'm guessing any changes would either be store specific or possibly region specific.
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Jan 15, 2019, 3:20 pm
#18
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,828
Was it declined by the machine or did the CSR just tell you that can't accepte VGC's? Most krogers in the DFW area stopped accepting VGC's long ago, but it is not hard coded into the system so you can still buy them from the right CSR if you are not doing multiple swipes and not getting to close too $500. I'm guessing any changes would either be store specific or possibly region specific.
Fortunately, my local WMNM is still golden.
Jan 15, 2019, 3:57 pm
#19
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Today, I was turned down by the other Kroger/Fred Meyer in my area. Previously, I had no problems at either store. Now, the CSR at each store asked to see the VGC. Store no. 1: "We can't accept gift cards." Store no. 2: "We can only accept cards with your name on them."
Fortunately, my local WMNM is still golden.
Fortunately, my local WMNM is still golden.
Jan 15, 2019, 4:32 pm
#20
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,828
Because I have other options for liquidation (WMNM), I am not dependent on Kroger. All of my VGC purchases are at OM/OD/Staples when the fees are waived, and they qualify for the 5X with my Ink, so I have not needed to buy from (and pay fees to) GCM. But thanks for the suggestions. (Because I do my regular shopping at Kroger, I do not want to try any dodgy tricks there.....)
Jan 15, 2019, 4:44 pm
#21
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,837
The seasoned ones look at the back and as soon as they see metabank or some sort of gift card or prepaid card in the fine print in the back, they will not let you use the card.
Jan 15, 2019, 10:38 pm
#22
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 463
Today, I was turned down by the other Kroger/Fred Meyer in my area. Previously, I had no problems at either store. Now, the CSR at each store asked to see the VGC. Store no. 1: "We can't accept gift cards." Store no. 2: "We can only accept cards with your name on them."
Fortunately, my local WMNM is still golden.
Fortunately, my local WMNM is still golden.
Jan 17, 2019, 10:31 am
#23
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 16
I have tried ~10 krogers in SE michigan/NW ohio, my standard question is to ask if I can do multiple swipes and they all say yes unless they are gift cards. This is store policy, not coded in the register, so If you don't do multiple swipes you can often get away with one pretty easily. Just not worth my time so I don't bother.
Jan 17, 2019, 11:37 am
#24
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 161
Anyone in the Knoxville area? Wanted to see what the Kroger landscape is like.
Jan 18, 2019, 8:30 am
#25
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 142
No issues using the USB VGC at Kroger, but had an issue with the WU MO.
My bank (Regions) froze my account because they said WU couldn’t authorize the funds at time of deposit. Maybe I deposited the MO too quickly? Is there a lag on these WU MO becoming available? Never had this issue before.
My bank (Regions) froze my account because they said WU couldn’t authorize the funds at time of deposit. Maybe I deposited the MO too quickly? Is there a lag on these WU MO becoming available? Never had this issue before.
Jan 18, 2019, 9:01 am
#26
Join Date: Nov 2017
Programs: none
Posts: 106
my suntrust not only closed my acct(Lost out $200 new acct bonus) but held the 1 MO for 1 yr despite i worte to CFPB, they sometimes do that only to new account, lesson learned, for me, I never open an account with MO or deposit MO until 30 days or got my bonus 1st with the new account, it wont happen to all but i no longer take my risk, i deposit all MO to WF, then may use WF check or fund to open new acct if needed. your bank regions may just want hold 7 to 10 days to get paid.
Jan 18, 2019, 11:12 pm
#27
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 109
Does kroger accept the mastercard GC from metabank? I can't hit the "change payment" button fast enough to use the MC GC in walmart!
Jan 19, 2019, 9:13 am
#28
Join Date: Nov 2017
Programs: none
Posts: 106
Best way to try is to buy few bananas and do self check out to make sure its working(receipt even show you remaining balance) before heading to the customer service desk. computer may decline you 1st, but try again after 30 minute or another day and it should work
Jan 19, 2019, 11:42 am
#29
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 463
When I was trying to liquidate Mastercards from Sam's Club at Kroger, I found that some Kroger stores would take them, some wouldn't. A SC MC is Bancorp, but I imagine you'll get the same result with Metabank. Some Krogers will take it, some won't. While trying to find out, I would start with a $499.12 MO so you don't need to split payment. That way you can test if the machine will take it instead of being turned down by the CSR. Good luck!
Jan 21, 2019, 12:15 pm
#30
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 81
It's been a year since I was in TN, but at the time I was able to do ~$5k per month in MS at Krogers. It doesn't sound like anything has changed as I currently do that in CO at a Kroger owned chain. Only times I get denied is if I ask to do multiple swipes and they ask to see the card. When I'm using cards from GC.com that have my name on them, they allow it, but if I'm using a GC from a grocery store they won't. Hope this helps!