Update: The online ad was incorrect when it stated that the rebate was for a $15 Staples gift card. It is actually for a $15 Visa gift card. Hat Tip: Doctor of Credit.
It’s back. Starting tomorrow, through September 9th, buy $300 or more in Visa or Mastercard gift cards and get a $15 Staples Visa gift card via an Easy Rebate. This offer is for in-store purchases only.
Fees for $200 Visa gift cards in-store are $6.95 per card. Fees for $100 Visa gift cards are $5.95 per card.
Earn 5X
Buy the gift cards with your Chase Ink Cash or Ink Plus card to earn 5 Ultimate Rewards points per dollar.
Link credit card to Uber account. Staples purchases receive 10% back in Uber credit via Visa Local Offers in Uber app.
Max $20 purchase, so $2 Uber credit if VGC does qualify.
Max $20 reward, not purchase.
FREE points. Thanks for a heads up.
How much are the ‘fees’ to buy these gift cards? And don’t CC companies frown on such gift card purchases, especially for newly opened CC?
Unless I’m trying to meet minimum spend on a card, I wait for better offers, like a $20 Visa card. $6.95 fee per $200 card. With a 5 X card, you can still do OK. $15 Staples card isn’t as exciting. If you try to charge your whole credit limit, yes, they might frown. Be wise.
Why wait. Take the $15 offer. Then if a $20 offer comes along, take it too.