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The GCs are shipped separately from their 'activation code' for security purposes. They may arrive up to a few days after the GCs.  If you don't get your activation code or they are delayed and you are in a hurry:
Call 1-866-357-7391, press 3 to speak to a CSR.
(How To Activate Staples Visa GCs Without the Activation code. http://travelwithgrant.com/2014/05/12/how-to-activate-200-visa-gift-cards-from-staples-com-without-the-activation-codes/ )
Recently they've sometimes been emailing activation codes. Also check your spam folder.


PSA:  VISA rebate cards may be an issue if used to purchase VCG's from Staples online. It seems to be YMMV.  With larger orders more likely to invite scrutiny.
In store they work fine.

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #840 on: January 16, 2015, 12:21:27 PM »
as anybody been able to call anywhere to get the missing VSE credits ?
I had 7 orders  but only got one credit


Quote from:  https://www.visasavingsedge.com/members/article.php?sid=92XXdKrlo92&xid=128781
I made a purchase at a participating merchant and have not received my discount. Why is that?

Allow a minimum of two weeks after your qualifying purchase for your credit to post to your account. If you have not received your statement credit after four weeks, contact Visa Global Customer Care Services at 888-466-9227 to investigate.
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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #841 on: January 16, 2015, 02:07:36 PM »
What exactly is the Vse? And if it ended in 2014 do I even have to know about it? I've been buying a ton of Visa gift cards at Staples in the past week. Is there anyway to get money off. I bought a  $30 off of $80 coupon code on eBay. It didn't work on my order. However I did chat with representative after I placed the order and she did credit me the $30. I ordered the gift cards as well as a mouse.she did asked me if I ordered  gift cards. And I said I ordered  a mouse. Maybe that wasn't the most ethical thing to do. However she asked for my order number and was able to go into my order. I'm not sure why she didn't realize that the other item in my order was a  gift card.

You only have to worry about it if you have a Visa Business card, such as the Chase Ink.  But now that the 1% back on Staples purchases ($200 and more) is over, you don't have to worry about it now.  They have other merchants that you can get a statement credit for purchases. Go to https://www.visasavingsedge.com and register your card and you can see the merchants that participate in it. 

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #842 on: January 16, 2015, 02:45:03 PM »
You only have to worry about it if you have a Visa Business card, such as the Chase Ink.  But now that the 1% back on Staples purchases ($200 and more) is over, you don't have to worry about it now.  They have other merchants that you can get a statement credit for purchases. Go to https://www.visasavingsedge.com and register your card and you can see the merchants that participate in it. 


thats the card i have..ill check it our right now...thanks

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #843 on: January 16, 2015, 03:20:22 PM »

thats the card i have..ill check it our right now...thanks
Too late for prior purchases, but you can still sign up for it now. Make sure that you sign up every card on the account so that each card will get the discount.
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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #844 on: January 19, 2015, 02:22:41 PM »
is there any way to activate cards without speaking to CS agent. i have a lot of cards from the 201.95 deal in names of my wife and daughters and didn't get activation codes.
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« Reply #845 on: January 19, 2015, 02:29:32 PM »
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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #846 on: January 19, 2015, 02:37:09 PM »
i tried and they told me it has to be the person who ordered them and i'm not too good at faking female voices
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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #848 on: January 19, 2015, 02:40:14 PM »
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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #849 on: January 21, 2015, 09:03:21 PM »
i tried and they told me it has to be the person who ordered them and i'm not too good at faking female voices

I  have done it and told them I am calling for my wife. Never had a problem

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #850 on: January 22, 2015, 12:18:26 AM »
i tried and they told me it has to be the person who ordered them and i'm not too good at faking female voices
Your wife can start and then authorize you to talk for her.  All on the up and up.
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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #851 on: January 27, 2015, 12:10:41 PM »
When i do 1800 in one order I get the activation a day later. When is one at a time I don't.
can you purchase a amazon card with this Visa GC at Staples?

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #852 on: January 27, 2015, 12:13:30 PM »
can you purchase a amazon card with this Visa GC at Staples?
Should be able to. But why wouldn't you just use your Ink directly?
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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #853 on: January 27, 2015, 12:25:57 PM »
Should be able to. But why wouldn't you just use your Ink directly?
I bought a few staples card with the amex $25.00 offer, I figured i would get the best value.

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #854 on: January 28, 2015, 03:54:13 PM »
Are most people cashing these out with MO's. If so, i do not see the big benefit to ordering online, if you anyway have to bundle up and go outside to cash them out. Maybe i'm just spoiled because i have three GE that are in the same shopping centers as staples/office max.
To me the hassle of ordering, waiting (ordered 1/21, expected delivery 2/04), and then the activating, seems not worth it. Unless i'm missing something. Or just luck that i can do 1 stop MS.
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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #855 on: January 28, 2015, 07:24:32 PM »
Are most people cashing these out with MO's. If so, i do not see the big benefit to ordering online, if you anyway have to bundle up and go outside to cash them out. Maybe i'm just spoiled because i have three GE that are in the same shopping centers as staples/office max.
To me the hassle of ordering, waiting (ordered 1/21, expected delivery 2/04), and then the activating, seems not worth it. Unless i'm missing something. Or just luck that i can do 1 stop MS.
If u can do it in one stop ur right but not everyone could. Also sometimes there is sales on line but that's not the main reason.

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #856 on: January 28, 2015, 07:25:18 PM »
Are most people cashing these out with MO's. If so, i do not see the big benefit to ordering online, if you anyway have to bundle up and go outside to cash them out. Maybe i'm just spoiled because i have three GE that are in the same shopping centers as staples/office max.
To me the hassle of ordering, waiting (ordered 1/21, expected delivery 2/04), and then the activating, seems not worth it. Unless i'm missing something. Or just luck that i can do 1 stop MS.
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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #857 on: January 28, 2015, 08:06:16 PM »
i'm not so convinced it's worth it anymore after VSE expired.
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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #858 on: January 28, 2015, 08:23:48 PM »
i'm not so convinced it's worth it anymore after VSE expired.

I was thinking the same.. Haven't bought since December. Unless ppl are selling..

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #859 on: January 28, 2015, 09:55:43 PM »
i'm not so convinced it's worth it anymore after VSE expired.
If you need it for flights, it is worth it. If you want to sell it, may not be worth your time.
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