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Oct 18, 2026 5:31 PM

At Staples - No Purchase Fee when you buy a $200 VISA Gift Card In Store Only (a $7.95 value)

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I found this on Staples website, assuming it started to day 10/18 and will most likely run until 10/24. I'm not sure the limit as it wasn't posted in the usual weekly ad. I can confirm it is active in the Seattle area as of 10/18 AM, I purchased 7 cards, not sure what the limit is.

https://www.staples.com/gift-cards/cat_SC5857

**** This should now be considered YMMV. The original link I posted now just takes you to the general Staples gift card page with no mention of the purchase fee being waived.

My fear is that the run of Staples offering fee-free Visa/MC may be coming to an end, or at least a change in the interval, or the time the offer is valid

I found this deal by searching Staples website on Sunday 10/18 morning. I was able to purchase 7 cards with no fee, and assumed the offer ran until the following Saturday, as it always has. I'm not sure that's the case anymore
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I found this on Staples website, assuming it started to day 10/18 and will most likely run until 10/24. I'm not sure the limit as it wasn't posted in the usual weekly ad. I can confirm it is active in the Seattle area as of 10/18 AM, I purchased 7 cards, not sure what the limit is.

https://www.staples.com/gift-cards/cat_SC5857

**** This should now be considered YMMV. The original link I posted now just takes you to the general Staples gift card page with no mention of the purchase fee being waived.

My fear is that the run of Staples offering fee-free Visa/MC may be coming to an end, or at least a change in the interval, or the time the offer is valid

I found this deal by searching Staples website on Sunday 10/18 morning. I was able to purchase 7 cards with no fee, and assumed the offer ran until the following Saturday, as it always has. I'm not sure that's the case anymore

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Oct 18, 2026 5:32 PM
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am90Oct 18, 2026 5:32 PM
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Anyone able to confirm?
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Oct 18, 2026 5:38 PM
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seahawks2112
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Oct 18, 2026 5:38 PM
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Quote from am90 View quoted comment :
Anyone able to confirm?
It worked for me this morning

https://www.staples.com/gift-cards/cat_SC5857
Oct 18, 2026 5:52 PM
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WallEworldOct 18, 2026 5:52 PM
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If you buy 5 cards, is it processed as a $1000 transaction or 5 separate $200 transactions? TiA
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Oct 18, 2026 6:56 PM
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Oct 18, 2026 6:56 PM
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Quote from WallEworld View quoted comment :
If you buy 5 cards, is it processed as a $1000 transaction or 5 separate $200 transactions? TiA
You can get that many in one transaction for sure. The typical limit lately is 9 in a transaction.

It's up to the store whether you can do more than one transaction. Many are paranoid about fraud and may limit you to one transaction per day of 9 max. There is no reason to split transactions up.
Oct 18, 2026 8:21 PM
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Curb71Oct 18, 2026 8:21 PM
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Quote from WallEworld View quoted comment :
If you buy 5 cards, is it processed as a $1000 transaction or 5 separate $200 transactions? TiA
Just like with anything else, if you ring them up together then you're charged the total amount. I guess you can just get one at a time and keep getting back in line? Lol
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Oct 18, 2026 8:49 PM
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c2nah777
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Oct 18, 2026 8:49 PM
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Quote from Curb71 View quoted comment :
Just like with anything else, if you ring them up together then you're charged the total amount. I guess you can just get one at a time and keep getting back in line? Lol
They were just a newcomer, asking if the register limits you to one discounted card per purchase. The answer is no. Limit should be 9 per purchase. But I am 100% certain 5 would be no problem.
Oct 18, 2026 10:25 PM
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taiwanOct 18, 2026 10:25 PM
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Oct 19, 2026 9:40 AM
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SmartCorn4020Oct 19, 2026 9:40 AM
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Newb question on the deal here, so, there's no purchase fees. How is this a deal if you can avoid the same fees using your normal credit card?
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Oct 19, 2026 12:02 PM
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Oct 19, 2026 12:02 PM
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Quote from SmartCorn4020 View quoted comment :
Newb question on the deal here, so, there's no purchase fees. How is this a deal if you can avoid the same fees using your normal credit card?
The advantage for buying these is for those who have cards that pay you cash back on the purchase.
The Chase INK card, for example, pays 5% cash back for the office supply store purchases category.
Oct 19, 2026 1:15 PM
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LovelyTeam8232Oct 19, 2026 1:15 PM
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So if get 5 cards do I have to pay the $1,000
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Oct 19, 2026 2:44 PM
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joseattOct 19, 2026 2:44 PM
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Is this dead? I saw this morning, was getting ready to go to store and now no longer loads ad at OP link.
Oct 19, 2026 6:55 PM
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EfficientHarrier605Oct 19, 2026 6:55 PM
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Not worth it. No cash or ATM access with these cards. Declined at some places. Made out of flimsy cardboard.
Oct 19, 2026 7:08 PM
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canhelpOct 19, 2026 7:08 PM
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Deal is dead
Oct 19, 2026 8:24 PM
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williamh1181Oct 19, 2026 8:24 PM
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Yes picked up many at my local staples . Max 9 per day . Promo for the rest of the week.

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Oct 19, 2026 8:26 PM
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williamh1181Oct 19, 2026 8:26 PM
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Quote from c2nah777 View quoted comment :
The advantage for buying these is for those who have cards that pay you cash back on the purchase.The Chase INK card, for example, pays 5% cash back for the office supply store purchases category.
Ultimate rewards valuable ink cash 5X .

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