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Lots of misinformation here. I do a lot of gc transactions via Kroger, in store and on-line, and even if you avoid the fee here, I'm not a fan of mailed Kroger gcmall deals:
1. Transactions via Kroger gc on-line are not processed as grocery purchases, so nope, no Chase or Discover 5x grocery category bonus. (other card spending bonuses, sure)
2. Fixed value visa or mc gcs DO count for 2x fuel points.
3. I actually stopped buying these, precisely because they take "forever" to arrive (often more than two weeks), often have wildly confusing and maddening validation procedures. (sometimes you'll get pin #'s sent separately, sometimes not -- sometimes the pin letters get lost), and yes, you're vulnerable to mail issues. (and yes, all too many reports lately of merchants NOT having your back if you don't receive what they can claim they shipped via untraceable USPS -- insidious. Kroger has not done THAT -- yet -- afaik)
4. That concern aside, and as pointed out by SPepper at GCGalore, it makes more cents to buy 2x100. (for the same shipping fee, $1.00, get more fuel points in same transaction.)
"Excludes the Kroger Family of Companies Gift Cards, ALL PREPAID RELOADABLE DEBIT CARDS (Green Dot®, MoneyPaks®, 1-2-3 Rewards® Visa), & ALL FINANCIAL VARIABLE LOAD CARDS (American Express®, Mastercard®, & Visa®)."
"Excludes the Kroger Family of Companies Gift Cards, ALL PREPAID RELOADABLE DEBIT CARDS (Green Dot®, MoneyPaks®, 1-2-3 Rewards® Visa), & ALL FINANCIAL VARIABLE LOAD CARDS (American Express®, Mastercard®, & Visa®)."
If you read the directions in the OP, you see it does not, as long as you order the right cards (Arizona).
For me, since there is no special bonus for buying with a particular CC, I used a few higher value digital cards that I've gotten from doing surveys. Great deal.
All the hassle and save $9? Remember you have to write down the balance each time after you swipe the card. Some stores' card readers just won't let transactions go through if your gift card doesn't have enough fund for the total charges. You have to tell them exactly how much fund left in the card, so they can split the transaction..... That's all $9 saving is going to cost you..
All the hassle and save $9? Remember you have to write down the balance each time after you swipe the card. Some stores' card readers just won't let transactions go through if your gift card doesn't have enough fund for the total charges. You have to tell them exactly how much fund left in the card, so they can split the transaction..... That's all $9 saving is going to cost you..
I just pay the internet bill in advance when they arrive. Simple.
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All the hassle and save $9? Remember you have to write down the balance each time after you swipe the card. Some stores' card readers just won't let transactions go through if your gift card doesn't have enough fund for the total charges. You have to tell them exactly how much fund left in the card, so they can split the transaction..... That's all $9 saving is going to cost you..
You can also use the full amount for Amazon to reload your balance there. I always load these there since I will always buy stuff on Amazon and don't have to remember card balances.
All the hassle and save $9? Remember you have to write down the balance each time after you swipe the card. Some stores' card readers just won't let transactions go through if your gift card doesn't have enough fund for the total charges. You have to tell them exactly how much fund left in the card, so they can split the transaction..... That's all $9 saving is going to cost you..
never done this. Most everywhere has systems that will debit remaining balances automatically. Safeway, Kroger, Walmart...there have been a couple that just reject the transaction if the card can't cover it, but that's fine. I just use it up on my next trip to wally.
But, fair enough. Handling this card may be too much for some folks. Best for them to just stay away.
All the hassle and save $9? Remember you have to write down the balance each time after you swipe the card. Some stores' card readers just won't let transactions go through if your gift card doesn't have enough fund for the total charges. You have to tell them exactly how much fund left in the card, so they can split the transaction..... That's all $9 saving is going to cost you..
I just check the remainder on the gift card balance website and then transfer the exact amount to my Amazon gift card balance to avoid that.
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01/29/22 - AUTH : BHN*GIFTCARDS $141.00
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855-2730838
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BUSINESS SERVICES (NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED)
Purchase Method
Manually Entered
1. Transactions via Kroger gc on-line are not processed as grocery purchases, so nope, no Chase or Discover 5x grocery category bonus. (other card spending bonuses, sure)
2. Fixed value visa or mc gcs DO count for 2x fuel points.
3. I actually stopped buying these, precisely because they take "forever" to arrive (often more than two weeks), often have wildly confusing and maddening validation procedures. (sometimes you'll get pin #'s sent separately, sometimes not -- sometimes the pin letters get lost), and yes, you're vulnerable to mail issues. (and yes, all too many reports lately of merchants NOT having your back if you don't receive what they can claim they shipped via untraceable USPS -- insidious. Kroger has not done THAT -- yet -- afaik)
4. That concern aside, and as pointed out by SPepper at GCGalore, it makes more cents to buy 2x100. (for the same shipping fee, $1.00, get more fuel points in same transaction.)
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"Excludes the Kroger Family of Companies Gift Cards, ALL PREPAID RELOADABLE DEBIT CARDS (Green Dot®, MoneyPaks®, 1-2-3 Rewards® Visa), & ALL FINANCIAL VARIABLE LOAD CARDS (American Express®, Mastercard®, & Visa®)."
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01/29/22 - AUTH : BHN*GIFTCARDS $141.00
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855-2730838
CA
Merchant Category
BUSINESS SERVICES (NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED)
Purchase Method
Manually Entered
"Excludes the Kroger Family of Companies Gift Cards, ALL PREPAID RELOADABLE DEBIT CARDS (Green Dot®, MoneyPaks®, 1-2-3 Rewards® Visa), & ALL FINANCIAL VARIABLE LOAD CARDS (American Express®, Mastercard®, & Visa®)."
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For me, since there is no special bonus for buying with a particular CC, I used a few higher value digital cards that I've gotten from doing surveys. Great deal.
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But, fair enough. Handling this card may be too much for some folks. Best for them to just stay away.
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