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DO THEY COUNT AS PURCHASES?
It is confirmed that Citi will consider these as a Cash Advance. They will hit you with a fee AND won't count them toward spending.

HOW TO CASH OUT?
Blue Bird: Amex gift cards cannot be used to load bluebird.
Money Orders: Many locations require a debit card with a PIN; Amex GC don't have a PIN.
Try Amazon Payments, Target Amex or MC/VS GC's from many places.
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Re: Amex Free Gift Card Code (Works Great For US Mint Purchases!)
« Reply #800 on: June 18, 2014, 02:51:36 PM »
hmmmmmm. Maybe that was my issue....?
Tried paying with my discover card logged into my wife's AmEx account for free shipping.
Not sure what the issue was.
I think that's the issue. With Amex everything must match. I once had same problem. If ordering from her account, use CC where she is primary

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Re: Amex Free Gift Card Code (Works Great For US Mint Purchases!)
« Reply #801 on: June 19, 2014, 03:15:05 PM »
Don't think it's the issue, cos I managed to place order with my Barclay MnM card no prob. Just put in all my info.

AmEx is really picky about the billing info for GC. If I forget to write "APT" before my apartment number in the billing address it doesn't go through.  Never experienced that before!

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Re: Amex Free Gift Card Code (Works Great For US Mint Purchases!)
« Reply #802 on: July 06, 2014, 07:49:49 PM »
It looks like Barclaycard no longer has Amex gift cards in Rewardboost

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Re: Amex Free Gift Card Code (Works Great For US Mint Purchases!)
« Reply #803 on: July 06, 2014, 10:44:11 PM »
It looks like Barclaycard no longer has Amex gift cards in Rewardboost

Correct, been like that for a little while.

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Re: Amex Free Gift Card Code (Works Great For US Mint Purchases!)
« Reply #804 on: July 23, 2014, 09:38:54 AM »
Does it make sense that Amex is blocking orders that are placed through cashback portals?

I keep on trying to put orders through, and they are either never processed (after hitting the final submit order- the page reverts to the original order gift cards page, no confirmation page) or the order goes through but is later cancelled (due to unverifiable billing info).

But whenever I go straight through Amex without any portals the order goes through.

I've tried calling Amex Gift Card dept. as well as the CC company I was using.
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Re: Amex Free Gift Card Code (Works Great For US Mint Purchases!)
« Reply #805 on: July 23, 2014, 09:42:26 AM »
Which portal are you referring to?

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Re: Amex Free Gift Card Code (Works Great For US Mint Purchases!)
« Reply #806 on: July 23, 2014, 09:44:50 AM »
Bigcrumbs, but if I recall correctly I had the same problem with Ebates.
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Re: Amex Free Gift Card Code (Works Great For US Mint Purchases!)
« Reply #807 on: July 23, 2014, 10:11:26 AM »
It's not the portal, it's just tricky to get approvals for Amex.
Everything must match exactly between your CC and the order, down to Ave or Avenue etc.
There is also a 5k per 14 days limit for the personal gift cards.

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Re: Amex Free Gift Card Code (Works Great For US Mint Purchases!)
« Reply #808 on: July 23, 2014, 10:19:09 AM »
It's not the portal, it's just tricky to get approvals for Amex.
Everything must match exactly between your CC and the order, down to Ave or Avenue etc.
There is also a 5k per 14 days limit for the personal gift cards.

It doesn't even work with Amex cards. Also- the cc company whether Amex or another approves the charge- just the GC dept. cancels the order.
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Re: Amex Free Gift Card Code (Works Great For US Mint Purchases!)
« Reply #809 on: July 23, 2014, 10:23:56 AM »
It doesn't even work with Amex cards. Also- the cc company whether Amex or another approves the charge- just the GC dept. cancels the order.

Correct, It's the GC side that is extremely finicky.

Also it might help it you log in to your account when making the order.

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Re: Amex Free Gift Card Code (Works Great For US Mint Purchases!)
« Reply #810 on: July 23, 2014, 10:26:08 AM »
Correct, It's the GC side that is extremely finicky.

Also it might help it you log in to your account when making the order.

I do log in. The billing/shipping addresses are saved into the account so they're not changing- but after submitting the order the page just redirects to the home page. No confirmations, no pending charges.
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Re: Amex Free Gift Card Code (Works Great For US Mint Purchases!)
« Reply #811 on: July 23, 2014, 10:42:19 AM »
Just did it directly through Amex- and the order submitted. I'm pretty sure the other times it was blocked because of the portals...
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Re: Amex Free Gift Card Code (Works Great For US Mint Purchases!)
« Reply #812 on: July 23, 2014, 07:30:31 PM »
When I called and asked why all my orders are getting canceled, they told me that when ordering GCs the billing address has to be identical to the way it appears on your statement... thus, if there is an extra space somewhere, it will reject the order...
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Re: Amex Free Gift Card Code (Works Great For US Mint Purchases!)
« Reply #813 on: July 23, 2014, 07:32:51 PM »
When I called and asked why all my orders are getting canceled, they told me that when ordering GCs the billing address has to be identical to the way it appears on your statement... thus, if there is an extra space somewhere, it will reject the order...
It's not the portal, it's just tricky to get approvals for Amex.
Everything must match exactly between your CC and the order, down to Ave or Avenue etc.

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Re: Amex Free Gift Card Code (Works Great For US Mint Purchases!)
« Reply #814 on: July 25, 2014, 06:16:29 PM »
is CITI the only one who considers it a cash advance? how about Chase, Barclay and AMEX?

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Re: Amex Free Gift Card Code (Works Great For US Mint Purchases!)
« Reply #815 on: July 25, 2014, 06:41:23 PM »
is CITI the only one who considers it a cash advance? how about Chase, Barclay and AMEX?

I've been buying on my Barclay Arrival for a few months. Posts totally as a purchase.

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Re: Amex Free Gift Card Code (Works Great For US Mint Purchases!)
« Reply #816 on: July 25, 2014, 07:10:08 PM »
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Amex Gift Card Summer Savings
« Reply #817 on: August 03, 2014, 09:45:07 PM »
Hey everybody

I got that email today from amex, it looks like its targeted since i have my last 4digit account
"Show your appreciation with American Express Business Gift Cards. Gift Cards are a thoughtful way to acknowledge the hard work and commitment of employees, trusted vendors and other business associates. They also make excellent rewards and incentives for valued customers. American Express Business Gift Cards offer great flexibility, and can be used virtually anywhere American Express Cards are accepted in the U.S., including millions of in-store and online merchants.
Summer Savings
Take advantage of summer savings on American Express Business Gift Cards. Purchase now and receive 100% off Purchase Fees.

Is that interesting? What is the best way to cash them out ? Thanks for the help

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Re: Amex Gift Card Summer Savings
« Reply #818 on: August 03, 2014, 11:34:52 PM »
Umm. Welcome to the forums... Please don't start new threads like this... seriously.
A) this is nothing new or special.
B) you probably can't go two pages in these forums without hitting your head  into cashing out methods.
Please. Read.

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Re: Amex Gift Card Summer Savings
« Reply #819 on: August 04, 2014, 03:47:27 PM »
Haha 292 posts and your already policing the forum! Love it!
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