Feb 11, 2014, 12:26 pm
Last edit by: ed765
USB Buxx
(NOTE: stopped taking new applications ~mid February 2014 through the official link.
Current users can still add new cards.)
Also - Answer ALL the identification questions in your profile (not JUST three or four) USBuxx will sometimes ask you one of the questions, if you use the account on a new computer. HOWEVER - they are more than happy to ask you an unanswered question - talk about BROKEN! So, answer ALL the questions so that when you are prompted - you can answer any of them.
Do not load with any US Bank card as this will not provide points.
Citi codes as purchase and earns points for US Bank
(NOTE: stopped taking new applications ~mid February 2014 through the official link.
Current users can still add new cards.)
- Initial purchase fee: $15 + $2.50 load fee
- Load fee: $2.50 per load, $517.50 max load per transaction ($520 charge to card)
- Max load per day: $2,000 per CC
- Max load per rolling 30 days: $2,000 per card, but $5k per CC (if you have multiple teen cards.)
NOTE: The rolling 30 days is also time sensitive. For example, if you loaded on 9/1 at 2 PM local time and try to load on 10/1 at 12 PM local time, it will NOT work. You must load on 10/1 at 2 PM or later. - Max value at any time: $2,000
- Max ATM withdraw: $200, max 3 ATM per day ($600 total). No fee at US Bank ATMs. Other 'Plus' or Visa ATM $1.50 + ATM fee.
- You may only add/edit two new credit/debit payment methods every 24 hours, three every 30 days and 5 every 180 days.
Also - Answer ALL the identification questions in your profile (not JUST three or four) USBuxx will sometimes ask you one of the questions, if you use the account on a new computer. HOWEVER - they are more than happy to ask you an unanswered question - talk about BROKEN! So, answer ALL the questions so that when you are prompted - you can answer any of them.
Do not load with any US Bank card as this will not provide points.
Citi codes as purchase and earns points for US Bank
NW Buxx
Max # of CC on file for both is 2. Each has a max # of loads per card per 7 day rolling period (~3/4). If you card fails to load, first try to switch to another CC, second check to make sure there are at least 7 calendar days between loads.
Reports of Citi cards (at least Mastercard) coding as purchase for NW Buxx (Jan 2015), but YMMV.
- Initial purchase fee: $5 (waived with promo code: 02050053)
- $2 load fee
- Max load per day: $500
- Max load per rolling 30 days: $1,000
- The maximum Card value is $1,000.00
- Max ATM per week: ($200 - but only if specifically enabled online, including PIN setup). No fee for some Allpoint ATMs (no way to know in advance if the Allpoint ATM will ding you $1; check your account carefully and call if necessary to reverse the $1 charge…IME 2/3 Allpoint ATMs do charge the fee).
- Max spend per 7 rolling days: $800
Max # of CC on file for both is 2. Each has a max # of loads per card per 7 day rolling period (~3/4). If you card fails to load, first try to switch to another CC, second check to make sure there are at least 7 calendar days between loads.
Reports of Citi cards (at least Mastercard) coding as purchase for NW Buxx (Jan 2015), but YMMV.
TD Bank Go Buxx
Dead - "members will only be able to load TD Go Card(s) using a TD Bank Debit or Credit Card, or by direct deposit."
Limits are per teen card, not per master account
States not supported.
According to thread, USPS MOs count against the ATM withdraw limit.
Citi codes as purchase and earns points for TD Bank loads.
Citi with some cards including the Exec will keep your order as pending and it will take up Credit limit for 3 to 4 weeks.
Beginning September 3, 2014, we're making changes to the TD GO Card program.
•We're decreasing the reload limit. We're reducing the per-day reload amount from $1,000 to $500. Rest assured, your maximum card balance at any time will remain at $2,000.
•We're changing how you can fund your TD Go Card. Account owners and friends and family members will only be able to load TD Go Card(s) using a TD Bank Debit or Credit Card, or by direct deposit.
Dead - "members will only be able to load TD Go Card(s) using a TD Bank Debit or Credit Card, or by direct deposit."
- Initial purchase fee: $4.95 + $1 load fee.
- Max load per day: $500
- Max load per 7 days: $2,000
- Max load per rolling 30 days: $3,000
- Max per ATM withdraw: $60/week. (No fee at TD Bank.)
- Max balance: $2,000
- Max transactions: no limit
- Max load per funding CC (across multiple teens): only via TD CC $6,000 per 30 days
Limits are per teen card, not per master account
States not supported.
AL, AK, AS, AZ, AR, CA, CO, FM, GA, GU, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, MP, OH, OK, OR, PW, PR, SD, TN, TX, UT, VI, WA, WV, WI, WY
Citi codes as purchase and earns points for TD Bank loads.
Citi with some cards including the Exec will keep your order as pending and it will take up Credit limit for 3 to 4 weeks.
Beginning September 3, 2014, we're making changes to the TD GO Card program.
•We're decreasing the reload limit. We're reducing the per-day reload amount from $1,000 to $500. Rest assured, your maximum card balance at any time will remain at $2,000.
•We're changing how you can fund your TD Go Card. Account owners and friends and family members will only be able to load TD Go Card(s) using a TD Bank Debit or Credit Card, or by direct deposit.
Do not create too many accounts too fast. Some reports of account shutdown when same SSN used across multiple cards / accounts in a short period of time.
VISA Buxx
Oct 20, 2014, 10:12 pm
#3796
Join Date: Jun 2014
Programs: Delta, Hilton Honors, SPG, Marriott, Hyatt
Posts: 672
I have in issue adding my BofA Travel Rewards Visa (now 2.625%) to USBank Buxx card:
"An error occurred while attempting to update your funding source information. Please verify that the information you provided is correct"
It's not related to 180/30/1 day rule, not limited to a single Buxx account.
I was able to add the same Visa to Nationwide Buxx, works as a purchase, puzzling
Anyone added BofA cards ?
"An error occurred while attempting to update your funding source information. Please verify that the information you provided is correct"
It's not related to 180/30/1 day rule, not limited to a single Buxx account.
I was able to add the same Visa to Nationwide Buxx, works as a purchase, puzzling
Anyone added BofA cards ?
Oct 20, 2014, 10:12 pm
#3797
Join Date: Jun 2014
Programs: Delta, Hilton Honors, SPG, Marriott, Hyatt
Posts: 672
Oct 20, 2014, 10:46 pm
#3798
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 367
Bank of America Preferred Rewards, Platinum Honors status:
https://www.bankofamerica.com/preferred-rewards/
gives 75% bonus on 1.5% card
Still can't add it though, dread to call CS - don't want to ruin something lasting for 11 years
https://www.bankofamerica.com/preferred-rewards/
gives 75% bonus on 1.5% card
Still can't add it though, dread to call CS - don't want to ruin something lasting for 11 years
Oct 21, 2014, 6:23 am
#3800
Join Date: Jun 2014
Programs: Delta, Hilton Honors, SPG, Marriott, Hyatt
Posts: 672
Bank of America Preferred Rewards, Platinum Honors status:
https://www.bankofamerica.com/preferred-rewards/
gives 75% bonus on 1.5% card
Still can't add it though, dread to call CS - don't want to ruin something lasting for 11 years
https://www.bankofamerica.com/preferred-rewards/
gives 75% bonus on 1.5% card
Still can't add it though, dread to call CS - don't want to ruin something lasting for 11 years
Oct 21, 2014, 6:25 am
#3801
Join Date: Jun 2014
Programs: Delta, Hilton Honors, SPG, Marriott, Hyatt
Posts: 672
Bank of America Preferred Rewards, Platinum Honors status:
https://www.bankofamerica.com/preferred-rewards/
gives 75% bonus on 1.5% card
Still can't add it though, dread to call CS - don't want to ruin something lasting for 11 years
https://www.bankofamerica.com/preferred-rewards/
gives 75% bonus on 1.5% card
Still can't add it though, dread to call CS - don't want to ruin something lasting for 11 years
Oct 21, 2014, 11:24 am
#3802
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: NYC
Posts: 365
My TD card didn't work today at TD Bank's 2 ATMs, had no time to talk to reps and left. Online account doesn't indicate anything.
Is there any reason to keep TD Buxx?
Will they send me a check if I'll close?
Is there any reason to keep TD Buxx?
Will they send me a check if I'll close?
Oct 21, 2014, 11:43 am
#3803
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 429
It gives you access to Penny Arcade, that's about it. Fee-free ATMs in Canada as well.
Oct 21, 2014, 11:50 am
#3804
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 65
If you close your TD Buxx, they'll mail you a check 30 days from the date you close the account. I just got a confirmation a few days ago that my check was mailed.
Oct 21, 2014, 3:02 pm
#3805
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 48
Are you outside your timed limits ($60 ATM per 7 days, $2k spend in 7 days?
Oct 21, 2014, 3:04 pm
#3806
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 48
TD Buxx
I have the points earning TD VISA, it does earn the equivalent of 1% (if redeeming for cash). 
The load initially scared me as it was showing as a "Cash Advance", but that pending charge dropped after a week. (The actual purchase shows up as a purchase even when the pending cash advance still hung around).
The load initially scared me as it was showing as a "Cash Advance", but that pending charge dropped after a week. (The actual purchase shows up as a purchase even when the pending cash advance still hung around).
Oct 21, 2014, 8:25 pm
#3808
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: SFO
Posts: 175
US Buxx, online load, last used 10/7 (A+ & Citi Exec, no problem), haven't met monthly minimum, 2 cards. Both cards failed last 3 days in a row. NP loading SO Buxx w/Arrival+.
Oct 21, 2014, 8:51 pm
#3809
Join Date: Jun 2014
Programs: Delta, Hilton Honors, SPG, Marriott, Hyatt
Posts: 672
Oct 21, 2014, 10:36 pm
#3810
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Danville, CA
Programs: Marriott, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, AA Gold, SWA, United, British Air, Jet Blue, Alaska
Posts: 77
Bad day at WM
For Oct, prior to today, I had one day (10/9) of loading at WM Customer Service.
USB Buxx 2x$1000 onto Serve
USB Buxx 2x$1000 onto BB
Today, I tried round 2.
Many attempts, repeated fails 1x$1000 USB Buxx onto BB
One attempt, successful, 2x$1000 USB Buxx onto Serve.
The customer swipe pad indicated pending, then approved, then all of a sudden the 1/2 inch paper prints out that indicates the transaction failed. Tender not allowed.
I then tried a $500 VGC and the customer swipe pad threw up a signature screen briefly before descending into a failed transaction, tender not allowed.
I then tried $500 VGC at a regular cashier and got the same effect.
Since I was successful with Serve, I tend to discount the likelihood of operator error.
I know every step of the way is YMMV, and different WM may be different. But, my conclusion is that between 10/9 and 10/21 WM cash register software changed such that it recognizes USB Buxx (for BB) and VGC up front and kicks it out, where before it worked.
If anyone has suggestions other than 'try another WM' I am very interested. Big problem if I can't unload Buxx or VGC onto BB. Thx.
WM was in Martinez, CA
USB Buxx 2x$1000 onto Serve
USB Buxx 2x$1000 onto BB
Today, I tried round 2.
Many attempts, repeated fails 1x$1000 USB Buxx onto BB
One attempt, successful, 2x$1000 USB Buxx onto Serve.
The customer swipe pad indicated pending, then approved, then all of a sudden the 1/2 inch paper prints out that indicates the transaction failed. Tender not allowed.
I then tried a $500 VGC and the customer swipe pad threw up a signature screen briefly before descending into a failed transaction, tender not allowed.
I then tried $500 VGC at a regular cashier and got the same effect.
Since I was successful with Serve, I tend to discount the likelihood of operator error.
I know every step of the way is YMMV, and different WM may be different. But, my conclusion is that between 10/9 and 10/21 WM cash register software changed such that it recognizes USB Buxx (for BB) and VGC up front and kicks it out, where before it worked.
If anyone has suggestions other than 'try another WM' I am very interested. Big problem if I can't unload Buxx or VGC onto BB. Thx.
WM was in Martinez, CA