Laboratory

Frequent Miler LaboratoryWelcome to the Frequent Miler Laboratory!  This is the place to read about, propose, and discuss experiments in mile and point gathering.  Specifically, we’re looking for places where you can earn shopping portal rewards when clicking through a portal to buy gift cards (even though most portals state that you won’t earn rewards, you sometimes do).  We’re also interested in whether or not paying with gift cards earns portal rewards.

On this page you will find a table showing results from all past experiments.  At the bottom you’ll also find a comments section in which you can propose your own experiments or discuss your own findings.  If you plan to try any experiments, please let us know and, of course, let us know the results!

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Frequent Miler Laboratory Experiment Results

MerchantPortal, TagsExperimentResultLast UpdateNotes
Air FrancePurchase refundable airline ticket to earn 20,000 MR for a $1,000 purchase.Failure2019-11-01Reported by FlyerDad. All MR will clawed back within 1 day of canceling the refundable ticket.
StaplesRebatesMe, BuyGCBought Safeway GC to earn cash backFailure2019-02-09Reported by AZ. Tracked but did not pay out.
Ralph LaurenEbates, BuyGCPurchase physical gift card to earn cash back
Failure2019-01-09Reported by Chris.
Ralph LaurenEbates, BuyGCPurchase physical gift card to earn cash back
Failure2019-01-09Reported by Jess. Tracked but did not pay out.
StitchFixBuyGCPurchase gift card to trigger Amex Offer Failure2019-01-09Reported by Jessie. Note: terms excluded gift cards.
Neiman MarcusBuyGCNeiman marcus and Purchase gift card (both E and physical) to trigger Amex offer.
Failure2019-01-09Reported by Nick.
Bergdorf GoodmanBuyGCNeiman marcus and Purchase gift card (both E and physical) to trigger Amex offer.
Failure2019-01-09Reported by Nick.
Best BuyAmerican, UseGCPurchase merchandise with combination of gift card and Prestige Card to earn AA milesSuccess2019-01-09Reported by Aubergine. Miles earned for total merchandise portion regardless of payment type.
Ralph LaurenRebatesMe, BuyGCPurchase gift card to earn cash backFailure2019-01-09Reported by AZ.
TargetAmerican, UseGCPurchase merchandise with combined gift card and credit card to earn milesSuccess2019-01-09Reported by Bill.
Ralph LaurenEbates, BuyGCPurchase physical gift card to earn cash back
Failure2018-12-09Reported by Brian. Initially tracked but did not pay out.
The Container StoreEbates, BuyGCPurchase physical gift card earn cashback
Success2018-12-05Reported by Brian
J.CrewEbates, BuyGCPurchase physical gift card earn cash back
Success2018-12-05Reported by Brian
LeviseBates, BuyGCBuy physical gift card earn cash backSuccess2018-11-27Reported by Rich
AmericanEagle.comTopCashBack, UseGCPurchase $55 worth of merchandise with $50 giftcard + $5 on a credit card. Partial success2018-11-20Reported by Nicole. Cashback only tracked for portion paid with credit card.
Bloomingdale’s.comEbates, BuyGCBuy physical gift card to earn cash back
Failure2018-11-11Reported by Rich
StaplesBuyGCPurchase Whole Foods gift cards to earn milesFailure2018-11-09Reported by Finn. Initially posted then clawed back.
StaplesBritishAirways, BuyGCPurchase Whole Foods gift cards to earn milesFailure2018-10-10Reported by Michelle. Originally posted then clawed back
StaplesUnited, BuyGCPurchase eBay eGift cards to earn milesFailure2018-10-10Reported by Eric. Originally posted then clawed back
StaplesUnited, BuyGCPurchase eBay eGift cards to earn milesFailure2018-10-10Reported by Brian. Originally posted then clawed back
StaplesChaseUR, BuyGCPurchase Uber gift card and earn Chase Ultimate RewardsFailure2018-10-10Reported by Justin. Initially posted but clawed back.
StaplesRetailMeNotPurchase gift cards to earn $30 off $110 Failure2018-10-10Reported by Justin. Originally confirmed but then showed as ineligible.
StaplesSouthwest, BuyGCPurchase gift cards to earn miles Failure 2018-10-10Reported by Justin
Best BuySouthwest, BuyGCPurchase gift cards to earn miles Partial Success2018-10-10Reported by Justin. Earned miles on $35 of a 4x$25 gift card order
StaplesAlaska, BuyGCPurchase gift cards to earn bonus miles.Failure2018-10-7Reported by Ira Pfeifer
Ray-BanUnited, BuyGCPurchase physical gift card earn miles




Failure2018-10-01Reported by Brian
Ray-BanSimplyCashBack, BuyGCPurchase physical gift card earn cash back
Failure2018-10-01Reported by Brian
Ray-BanTopCashBack, BuyGCPurchase physical gift card earn cash back
Failure2018-10-01Reported by Brian
StaplesUnited, BuyGCPurchase eGift cards with Ink Cash for AirBNB and Bed, Bath & Beyond to earn United miles and UR points. Partial Success2018-09-20Reported by Josh. MP portal was offering 6x. United miles posted but were then clawed back; earned 6000 UR points.
StaplesAA, BuyGCPurchase Ebay eGift card using Chase Ink Plus for AA miles and Chase UR. Failure2018-09-05Reported by Dee. Originally posted but miles were clawed back
BuyBuyBabyUnited, BuyGCPurchase physical gift card earn milesSuccess2018-08-29Reported by Brian
BuyBuyBabyeBates, BuyGCPurchase physical gift card earn cash backSuccess2018-08-29Reported by Brian
BuyBuyBabyTopCashBack, BuyGCPurchase physical gift card earn cash backSuccess2018-08-29Reported by Brian
Bed, Bath & BeyondUnited In-Store, BuyGCPurchase physical gift card earn milesSuccess2018-08-29Reported by Brian
Soma IntimatesUnited, BuyGCPurchase physical gift card earn milesFailure2018-08-23Reported by Brian
Banana RepublicUnited, BuyGCPurchase physical gift card earn milesFailure2018-08-23Reported by Brian
ChicosUnited, BuyGCPurchase physical gift card earn milesFailure2018-08-23Reported by Brian
SearsBritish Airways, BuyGCReload eGC and earn Avios
Failure2018-08-22Reported by Gregovich1
Lands' EndAA, UseGCPurchase merchandise with UPX gift card to earn American Airlines milesSuccess2018-08-22Reported by TCCQuest
Soma IntimatesTopCashBack, BuyGCPurchase physical gift card earn cash back
Failure2018-08-22Reported by Brian
Banana RepublicTopCashBack, BuyGCPurchase physical gift card earn cashback
Failure2018-08-22Reported by Brian
Cole HaaneBates, BuyGCPurchase physical gift card earn cashback
Failure2018-08-22Reported by Brian
Chico'seBates, BuyGCPurchase physical gift card earn cash back
Failure2018-07-27Reported by Brian. Amex Offer Triggered.
Banana RepubliceBates, BuyGCPurchase physical gift card earn cash backFailure2018-07-27Reported by Brian. Amex Offer Triggered.
Soma IntimateseBates, BuyGCPurchase physical gift card earn cash backFailure2018-07-27Reported by Brian. Amex Offer Triggered.
Home DepotAA, UseGCPurchase merchandise with gift card to earn miles. Success2018-07-24Reported by Rob
StaplesUnited, BuyGCPurchase eBay egift card earn milesSuccess2018-07-20Reported by Brian
West ElmBritish Airways, BuyGCBuy GC to earn AviosFailure2018-07-07Reported by FlyerDad
West ElmBritish Airways, UseGCPurchase merchandise with GC to earn AviosSuccess
2018-07-07Reported by FlyerDad
StaplesChase UR, BuyGCPurchase West Elm gift cards using Chase Ink Plus to earn UR pointsSuccess2018-07-07Reported by FlyerDad
Williams SonomaUnited, BuyGCPurchase physical gift card earn miles
Success2018-07-07Reported by Brian
Office DepotMPX, BuyGCPurchase physical ebay gift card using Mileage Plus X app to earn miles
Success2018-07-04Reported by Brian
Crate and BarreleBates, BuyGCPurchase physical gift card earn miles
Failure
2018-06-13Reported by Brian
Crate and BarrelTopCashBack, BuyGCPurchase physical gift card earn miles
Failure
2018-06-13Reported by Brian
Macy'sTopCashBack, BuyGCPurchase physical gift card earn miles
Failure
2018-06-13Reported by Brian
J. CrewTopCashBack, BuyGCPurchase physical gift card earn miles
Failure
2018-06-13Reported by Brian
Macy'seBates, BuyGCPurchase physical gift card earn miles
Failure
2018-06-13Reported by Brian
J. CrewUnited, BuyGCPurchase physical gift card earn miles
Failure
2018-06-13Reported by Brian
Crate and BarrelExtrabux, BuyGCPurchase physical gift card earn miles
Failure
2018-06-13Reported by Brian
Sam’s ClubUnited, BuyGCPurchase third party gift card earn miles
Failure2018-06-07Reported by Brian
Macy'sUnited, BuyGCPurchase physical gift card earn miles
Failure2018-06-07Reported by Brian
Crate and BarrelUnited, BuyGCPurchase physical gift card earn miles
Failure2018-06-07Reported by Brian
StaplesUnited, BuyGCPurchase third party egift card (Brinker) to earn miles
Success2018-06-07Reported by Brian
MadewelleBates, BuyGCPurchase eGift cards online for cash back and Amex offer.Failure2018-05-17Reported by Daniel. Cash back initially posted but was clawed back.
RayBaneBates, BuyGCPurchase eGift cards online for cash back and Amex offer.Success2018-05-17Reported by Daniel.
Neiman MarcuseBates, BuyGCPurchase eGift cards online for cash back Success2018-05-17Reported by Daniel.
MadewelleBates, BuyGCPurchase physical gift card to earn cash back
Failure2018-05-15Reported by Rich. Initially tracked but clawed back / Received “Great news! You just used your Amex Offer”
Levi'seBates, BuyGCPurchase physical gift card to earn cash back
Success2018-05-15Reported by Rich
J. CrewTopCashBack, BuyGCBought J. Crew eGift card to earn cash backFailure2018-05-09Reported by Justin Kevins. Tracked but shows as $0.00
J. CrewTopCashBack, BuyGCBought J. Crew physical gift card to earn cash backFailure2018-05-09Reported by Justin Kevins. Tracked but shows as $0.00
BouqseBates, BuyGCPurchase two gift cards from Bouqs to earn cash back
Failure2018-05-05Reported by Nicole
BouqseBates, UseGCPurchase merchandise with combination of gift cards and credit card to earn cash backSuccess2018-05-05Reported by Nicole
Home DepotChase, UseGCPurchased merchandise with combination of Home Depot GC and to earn Ultimate Rewards


I’ve read that portal points wont’t post for purchases done for store pick up. My purchase was part pick up, part shipped, but the whole amount posted.
Success2018-05-01Reported by Steve. Earned UR on entire purchase even though it was part delivery, part pick in up in store
White House / Black MarketeBates, BuyGCBought physical GC to earn cash backFailure2018-04-30Reported by Ian
Giftcardmart.comBought gift cards with old ink bold (mastercard) to earn 5xSuccess2018-04-25Reported by Justin Kevins
OriginsSimplyBestCoupons, BuyGCBuy physical GC and get cashback
Failure2018-04-21Reported by Brian
White House / Black MarketTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy physical GC and get cashback
Failure2018-04-21Reported by Brian
White House / Black MarketeBates, BuyGCBuy physical GC and Buy physical GC and get cashback

Success2018-04-21Reported by Brian
HyattBuyGCPurchase $200 Hyatt GC from front desk of Hyatt Regency Columbus to trigger $60 statement credit from Amex
Success2018-04-21Reported by Stephen Pepper. Received email a few hours after purchase confirming the offer
White House / Black MarketSwagbucks, BuyGCBuy physical GC and get cashback
Failure2018-04-21Reported by Brian
Kroger GasGasBuddyUse kroger fuel points to get $1.00 off a gallon and pay with GasBuddy and earn SYWR.
Success2018-04-12Reported by John. Received additional 50 cents per gallon instantly.
OriginsTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy physical GC and get cashback
Failure2018-04-08Reported by Brian
NBAUnited, BuyGCBuy eGC to trigger Amex offer and get miles
Success2018-04-05Reported by Brian
Staples.comAlaska, BuyGCPurchased Whole Foods egift card to earn miles
Failure2018-04-05Reported by Justin
BoxedeBates, BuyGCBuy Third Party GC to trigger Amex offer and get cashbackSuccess2018-04-04Reported by Brian
BoxedeBates, BuyGCBuy Third Party GC to trigger Amex offer and get cashback
second attempt (different card and Ebates account than above)
Failure 2018-04-04Reported by Brian
StaplesuPromise. BuyGcPurchase Whole Foods e-gift card get cash back
Success2018-03-30Reported by Greg the Frequent Miler.
Home DepotChaseUR, UseGCBuy merchandise, use CC and Home Depot GC to pay, with one item delivered and held for pickup at store.



Not sure if this portal’s terms exclude pick-up orders as some are said to do, but regardless, the points posted. I really appreciate how Chase posts quickly and sends a confirmation email.
Success2018-03-24Reported by Steve. Points posted for entire purchase
Best BuyAA, UseGCPay for merchandise with mix of gift cards and credit card, receive cash back
Success2018-03-18Reported by Jason. Miles posted 4/18/18 for full purchase amount
JCrewTopCashBack, BuyGCPurchased JCrew eGC using TCB portal. Failure2018-03-15Reported by Brion. Cash back did not track.
Staples.comAlaska, BuyGCPurchased Gap egift card to earn milesFailure2018-03-12Reported by Justin
BoxedeBates, BuyGCPurchase P.F. changs gc for 4% cash back
Success2018-03-10Reported by SassMonkey
Best BuySwagbucks (instore), BuyGCBuy Best Buy GC get cashback

Success2018-03-09Reported by Brian
SamsClub.comTopCashBack, BuyGCPurchase physical gift card get cash back
Failure2018-03-03Reported by Brian
KohlseBates, UseGCPurchase merchandise with a gift card (purchased on United MPX app) to earn cash back. Success2018-02-20Reported by Peter Crew
GrouponChase, UseGCBuy Groupon with mostly Groupon egift card and get UR bonus on entire purchase
Success2018-02-20Reported by John. Received 4x UR portal bonus at the time.
GCMartBuy gift cards using Chase Ink for 5xFailure2018-02-18Reported by Max.
StaplesRetailMeNot, BuyGCPurchase $300 VGC using RMN cashback portal offer $15 back after $75 online purchase on Staples
Success2018-02-15Reported by Dave
eBayRadissonRewards App, BuyGCPurchase Airbnb eGC from PPDG
Result: Success
Success2018-02-14Reported by Stephen Pepper. Earned 6 pts / $; prior to points being awarded 4/1/2018 had not shown as tracking
Bonobos.comeBates, UseGCUse e-gift card to purchase merchandise and earn portal rewards (cash back)


Success2018-01-29Reported by DaveZ
1800Flowers.comUseGCBuy flowers mostly with gift card and partially with credit card and earn rewards via 1800Flowers promo code
Success2018-01-29Reported by Greg, Frequent Miler.
Notes: Delivery was 1/31/18. Points appeared in Southwest account on 2/5/18. Earned 1000 Southwest points from promo code RR22. Confirmed that points count towards Companion Pass
Bonobos.comeBates, BuyGCBuy Bonobos e-gift card and earn portal rewards (cash back)

Success2018-01-28Reported by DaveZ. Purchased $250 e-gift card with Amex card ($50 off $250 Amex Offer) and received 5% cash back on Ebates for the gift card amount (total of $12.50 cash back)
SamsClub.comDiscoverDeals, BuyGCBuy GC and get cashback
Failure2018-01-27Reported by Brian
Best BuySwagbucks (in-store), BuyGCBuy VGC get 2% cashback plus 500SB offer.
Success2018-01-20Reported by Brian.
1800Flowers.comUseGCBuy flowers entirely with gift card and earn rewards via 1800Flowers promo code

Failure2018-01-18Reported by Greg the Frequent Miler. Delivery was 1/21/18. No points were earned. Expected 1000 Southwest points from promo code RR22
PetcoeBates In Store, BuyGCBuy physical gift card get cash back from Ebates (4%) along with trigger BofA BankAmerideals deal
Success2018-01-16Reported by Brian. eBates posting, BofA pending.
SamsClub.comTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy gift cards for 6% cash backFailure2018-01-15Reported by Heidi
StaplesBuyGCBuy $400 vgc , $30 ink, recycle 20 inks in same tran. Use Chase Biz Marriott to earn 10x from Marriott offer.
Success2018-01-14Reported by Nikki.
StaplesuPromise, BuyGCBuy Whole Foods e-gift card, get 5% cash back.
Success2018-01-12Reported by Greg the Frequent Miler.
StaplesuPromise, BuyGCBuy Spa Finder e-gift card, get 5% cash back.
Failure2018-01-12Reported by Greg the Frequent Miler.
BestBuy.comUnited, BuyGCBuy Exxon/Mobil GC to earn milesSuccess2018-01-05Reported by AZ.
BestBuy.comUnited, BuyGCPurchase Best Buy GC from BestBuy.com via UA portal to earn milesFailure2018-01-05Reported by AZ
ToryBurch.comUR, BuyGCBuy goods and gift cards with Amex, get UR points. Used Amex to trigger Amex offer. Failure2017-12-18Reported by LeoM. UR portal tracked only goods portion of purchase, not GC’s. Received AmexOffer
Crate & BarrelSwagbucks, BuyGCPurchase physical GC get points/cashback
Failure2017-12-16Reported by Brian
Macy'sMileagePlusXUse Freedom for quarterly Dept Stores bonus
Result: Failed, only 1UR/$
Purchase
Failure2017-12-15Reported by ZinCo. Did get 4 Mileageplus/$ for MPX, but did not get 5 UR/$ for Freedom category bonus.
Brooks BrothersChaseUR, UseGCBuy merchandise with physical gift card for UR points
Success2017-12-15Reported by Skyflake
StaplesChaseUR, BuyGCBuy Whole Foods physical gift cards with Ink Plus to earn 5X for Staples and bonus points for Chase UR portal



Success2017-12-12Reported by Julian. Earned 13x UR points/dollar on Whole Foods gift cards when Chase was offering 8x on Staples in the UR portal.
Crate & BarrelUnited, BuyGCPurchase physical GC get miles


Failure2017-12-09Reported by Brian
Best BuyPurchase 400 GC using Chase Pay

Success2017-12-07Reported by Marshall. Got 4000 points on three Chase cards (2 freedom & 1 Chase Sapphire)
Best BuyeBates In Store, BuyGCPurchase GC get cash back

Failure2017-12-04Reported by Brian. Purchase tracked but no CB credited
TargetSimplyCashBack, BuyGCBuy egiftcard and get cash back
Failure2017-12-03Reported by Brian
StarbucksPurchase $10 gift card in store and trigger 10% back AmEx offer
Result: success
Success2017-12-02Reported by Dan
NeweggChaseUR, UseGCBuy Apple product (iPad) with 100% Newegg GC
Success2017-12-01Reported by PDXDealsGuy.
Bed Bath and Beyond (in-store)MileagePlusXBuy merchandise using ATT Access More card via MPX app


Success2017-11-28Reported by ZinCo. Counts as online purchase (3x) with ATTM due to MPX even though purchase is in-store, PLUS MileagePlus bonus
StaplesShopAtHome, BuyGCBuy Whole Foods e-gift card (when it was $90 for $100 value) and get cash back


Success2017-11-27Reported by Greg. ShopAtHome was listing 10% cash back for Staples at that time, but 5% for promotional items. So far the gift card is tracking at 10%
StaplesuPromise, BuyGCBuy Whole Foods e-gift card (when it was $90 for $100 value) and get cash back


Success2017-11-27Reported by Greg the Frequent Miler. (CB paid in March 2018).
Bed Bath & BeyondeBates In-store, BuyGCBuy Visa Gift Card and get cash back (also use Amex Offer)
Result: Success
Purchase Date: 11/26/17
Success2017-11-26Reported by Brian
Bed, Bath & BeyondeBates, BuyGCBuy Visa gift cards with Amex offer
Success2017-11-25Reported by Marshall.
eBagsEbates, BuyGCPurchased $500 GC from eBags to earn cash back.Failure2017-11-22Reported by Dave. Purchase tracked but 0 dollars awarded.
eBagsAlaska, UseGCPurchased merchandise using gift card to earn miles.
Failure2017-11-22Reported by Dave. Denied because of use of 30% off coupon.
Crate & BarreleBates, BuyGCBuy physical gift card get cash back

Success2017-11-21Reported by AZ
StaplesUnited, BuyGCBuy e-gift cards to earn United miles Success2017-11-13Reported by Grif
eBagsTopCashBackBuy electronics (BOSE) get cash back. Success2017-11-08Reported by John. Cashback took several months to be payable. Combined with Amex deal.
HomeDepotChaseURPurchased merchandise a with non-Chase CC (Citi AT&T). Success2017-11-06Reported by PDXDealsGuy
StaplesChaseUR, BuyGCBuy e-gift cards with Ink Plus to earn 5X for Staples and bonus points for Chase UR portal

Failure2017-11-01Reported by Thomas. Earned normal 5x for Staples purchase, but did not earn bonus points for using the UR Mall portal.
HomeDepotUnited, UseGCBuy merchandise with Home Depot gift cards
Success2017-11-01Reported by Thomas
HomeDepotAA, UseGCBuy merchandise with Home Depot gift cardsSuccess2017-11-01Reported by Thomas
StubhubTopCashBackBuy ticket with combination giftcard and credit card and get cash back
Failure2017-10-24Reported by Brian. TCB original tracked, then updated to "declined".
CardcashBuyGCPurchase gift card using Chase Ink via PayPal for 5x URFailure2017-10-23Reported by Adriano.
Container StoreeBates, UseGCPay for merchandise with mix of CS gift cards and credit card, receive cash back on full amountSuccess2017-10-15Reported by Diamond Vargas
KohlsMileagePlusX, UseGCPurchased merchandise with gift card (MPX) and Amex combo

Success2017-10-09Reported by Matthew
Bed Bath & BeyondeBates In-Store, BuyGCBuy Third Party GC to trigger BBB rebate and get cutbackSuccess2017-10-08Reported by Brian
BabiesRUs.comSwaybacks, UseGCBuy merchandise with GC and partial cash payment to earn cash backSuccess2017-10-04Reported by Brian
HP.comUnited, BuyGCBuy eGC and earn milesSuccess2017-10-04Reported by Nick Reyes
StaplesMileagePlusXPurchased merchandise with coupon and rebate at Staples via MileagePlusX app paying with Chase Ink Bold card. Success2017-10-04Reported by Mike. Earned 5X Chase UR, 5% Staples Rewards credit, 3X MileagePlus points and 1X MP point additional for having the MileagePlus card.
Allen EdmondseBates, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and receive cash backSuccess2017-09-24Reported by Helmholtz
Macy'sEBates In-Store, BuyGCBuy GC to trigger Amex Offer and get cash backSuccess2017-09-14Reported by Leo M
Walmart.comTopCashBack, UseGCBuy merchandise with GC, get cash backSuccess2017-09-12Reported by Brian
Jet.comSwagbucksBuy Applebee's GC, get SwagBucks Success2017-09-01Reported by Brian
Macys.comTopCashBack.com, UseGCBuy merchandise entirely with gift card (and some Plenti points) and get cash backSuccess2017-09-01Reported by Frequent Miler
StaplesUltimateRewards, BuyGCBuy Stubhub eGift cards; pay with Chase Ink to earn 5x Ultimate Rewards plus UR from portal
Success2017-08-31Reported by Craig
StaplesBritishAirways, BuyGCBuy Stubhub eGiftcards; pay with Chase Ink to earn 5x UR plus BA milesSuccess2017-08-31Reported by Craig
Macys.comeBates, UseGCBuy merchandise entirely with gift card (and some Plenti points) and get cash backFailure2017-08-25Reported by Frequent Miler. Support ticket submitted to eBates. Received some Plenti points but not full amount.
Giftcards.com TopCashBackBuy 500 VGC using Chase Ink for 3X Chase URSuccess2017-08-23
Reported by ReconScott
Walmart.comuPromise, UseGCBuy merchandise entirely with gift card and get cash backSuccess2017-08-22Reported by Frequent Miler. CB pending
StaplesUltimateRewards, BuyGCBuy Darden eGiftcards and earn URSuccess2017-08-20Reported by Jedi
WalMart.comAlaska, BuyGCBuy physical GC, earn milesFailure2017-08-18Reported by Leo M.
Vegas.comTopCashBackBuy show tickets, earn cash backSuccess2017-08-16Reported by Leo M. Earned on full tickets + fees amount
Raise.comAlaska, BuyGCBuy GC, earn milesSuccess2017-08-14Reported by jedi. Terms say w/pay cash back for up to $2000 lifetime
BestBuy.comAlaska, BuyGCBuy physical GC, earn milesFailure2017-08-14Reported by Leo M.
HomeDepot.comAA, UseGCBuy merchandise with GC; earn milesSuccess2017-08-12Reported by Gaurav
Lowes.comuPromise, UseGCBuy merchandise entirely with gift card and get cash backSuccess2017-08-10Reported by Frequent Miler. CB pending
Hayneedle.comAmerican, UseGCBuy eGC with eGC and earn milesFailure2017-08-01Reported by Mike. Miles initially posted but were clawed back.
JosBank.comAmerican, BuyGCBuy eGC, earn milesFailure2017-08-01Reported by Mike
JosBank.comBritishAirways, BuyGCBuy eGC, earn AviosFailure2017-08-01Reported by Mike
JosBank.comAS, BuyGCBuy eGC, earn milesFailure2017-08-01Reported by Mike
MagicKitchen.comBritishAirways, BuyGCBuy eGC to earn AviosSuccess2017-08-01Reported by Mike
MagicKitchen.comBritishAirways, BuyGCBuy eGC with eGC to earn AviosFailure2017-08-01Reported by Mike. Website restriction prevents purchase of eGC with eGC.
MagicKitchen.comBritishAirways, UseGCBuy merchandise with eGC and earn AviosSuccess2017-08-01Reported by Mike
SierraTradingPost.comBritishAirways, BuyGCBuy eGC and earn AviosPartial Success2017-08-01Reported by Mike. Partial Success “Purchase of gift cards will receive a lower reward” Tracked at 1x vs of 5x
SierraTradingPost.comBritishAirways, BuyGCBuy eGC with eGC and earn AviosFailure2017-08-01Reported by Mike. Merchant canceled orders.
WarbyParker.comAmerican, BuyGCBuy eGC, earn milesSuccess2017-08-01Reported by Mike
WarbyParker.comAmerican, BuyGCBuy eGC/GC with GC to earn milesFailure2017-08-01Reported by Mike
WarbyParker.comAS, BuyGCBuy eGC/GC with GC to earn milesFailure2017-08-01Reported by Mike
WarbyParker.comA+, BuyGCBuy eGC/GC with GC to earn milesFailure2017-08-01Reported by Mike
Nike.comeBates, BuyGCBuy eGift cards and earn cash backFailure2017-07-31Reported by LeoM
Best BuyUnited, BuyGCBuy physical gift cards and earn milesSuccess2017-07-27
Reported by Stephen.
Best BuyTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy physical gift cards and earn cash backFailure2017-07-26Reported by Stephen. Initially tracked but declined
Best BuyAA, BuyGCBuy physical gift cards and earn milesSuccess2017-07-25Reported by Stephen
Best BuyUltimateRewards, BuyGCBuy physical gift cards and earn milesFailure2017-07-23Reported by Aureliano.
Jet.comAlaska, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and earn milesSuccess2017-07-23Reported by Aureliano
Jet.comAmtrak ,BuyGCBuy physical gift card and earn milesSuccess2017-07-23Reported by Aureliano
Jet.comeBates, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and earn cash backSuccess2017-07-23Reported by Aureliano
Jet.comTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and earn cash backSuccess2017-07-23Reported by Aureliano
Jet.comUltimateRewards, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and earn pointsSuccess2017-07-23Reported by Aureliano
Best BuyBritish Airways, BuyGCBuy physical gift cards and earn milesFailure2017-07-21Reported by Stephen
eBatesVirgin AmericaBook award flight and earn cash back on taxes and feesSuccess2017-07-20Reported by LeoM. Note: cb earned on *full* value $ of ticket!
Best BuyUnited, BuyGCBuy physical gift cards and earn milesFailure2017-07-20Reported by Aureliano.
Best BuyAA, BuyGCBuy physical gift cards and earn milesSuccess
2017-07-19Reported by Aureliano.
Best BuyeBates InStore, BuyGCBuy GC in store to earn special eBates InStore promo of 1% cash back. (Bought $150 Nike GC’s, $100 Google Play and $100 Netflix)
Partial Success2017-07-15Reported by LeoM. CB pending for $250 of the $350.
PetcoBritishAirways, BuyGCBuy physical GC to qualify for Amex $15 off $50 offer and earn milesFail2017-07-12Reported by TheSoCalledFan. GC not serviced by Petco so did not qualify for Amex. BA miles unknown at this time.
Boxed.comBeFrugal, BuyGCBuy physical GC, get cash backFailure2017-07-11Reported by LeoM
HPeBates, UseGCBuy merchandise w/combination of CC and GC and get cash backSuccess2017-06-29Reported by Victor. Cash back received on entire transaction.
GameStopLoad Amazon Cash with credit card and earn $10 Amazon credit.Success2017-06-26Reported by many
GameStopUseGCLoad Amazon Cash with Game Stop physical GC and earn Amazon creditFailure2017-06-25Reported by Joe
GrouponUR, BuyGCBuy eGC, receive Ultimate Rewards PointsFail2017-06-21Reported by LeoM
Bloomingdales.comTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy physical GC and get cash backFailure2017-06-13Reported by Greg the Frequent Miler
Bloomingdales.comBeFrugal, BuyGCBuy physical GC and get cash backFailure2017-06-13Reported by Greg the Frequent Miler
1800FlowerseBates, UseGCBuy merchandise with mostly gift cards and earn cash backSuccess2017-06-13Reported by Greg the Frequent Miler. CB earned on total purchase less tax.
Bestbuy.comTopCashBack, UseGCBuy merchandise with eGC and get cash backFailure2017-06-12Reported by Bryant
Bed Bath & BeyondBritishAirways, UseGCPay for merchandise completely with BBB gift cards, receive milesSuccess2017-05-30Reported by Steph
StaplesChase, BuyGCBuy eGiftcard, earn Ultimate Rewards.Success2017-05-20Reported by Jeremy H
Kate SpadeTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy eGiftcard, earn cash backFailure2017-05-17Reported by Nicole.
SearsUnited, BuyGCBuy eGiftcard, earn milesFailure2017-05-17Reported by Leonardo M.
1800Flowers.comAAdvantage, BuyGCBuy physical gift card, earn milesSuccess2017-05-17Reported by Chong
NikeEbates, BuyGCBuy physical gift card, earn cash backFailure2017-05-16Reported by Josh
The BouqsTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy eGC and earn cash backFailure2017-05-10Reported by Brandon.
The BouqsTopCashBack, UseGCBuy merchandise with eGC and credit card and earn cash backSuccess2017-05-10Reported by Brandon
Bloomingdale'sEbates, UseGCBuy merchandise with gift card and earn cash backSuccess2017-05-09Reported by Tarheel_95
Bloomingdale'sEbates, BuyGCBuy eGC and earn cash backFailure2017-05-09Reported by Tarheel_95
HPEbates, BuyGCBuy eGiftcard, earn cash backFailure2017-05-08Reported by GR. Cashback initially posted but was clawed back.
SearsBeFrugal, UseGCBuy merchandise with combination of eGC, credit card, and ShopYourWay Rewards and receive cash backSuccess2017-05-02Reported by Leonardo M. Success. Cash back pending.
HayneedleBeFrugal, UseGCBuy merchandise with eGC and credit card and earn cash backSuccess2017-05-02Reported by Leonardo M. Success; cutback pending on full purchase amount
PetcoTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and earn miles and Amex OfferPartial Success2017-04-28Reported by Leonardo M. Amex Offer posted but did not receive miles.
PetcoBeFrugal, BuyGCBuy gift card and receive cash back and Amex Offer.Partial Success2017-04-28Reported by Leonardo M. No miles received but Amex Offer posted
HayneedleAA, UseGCBuy merchandise with eGC and credit card to receive milesSuccess2017-04-26Reported by Leonardo M. Miles posted for full amount.
PetcoAA, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and receive miles and Amex OfferFail2017-04-26Reported by Luchex. Did not receive miles or Amex Offer, tho AA portal shows visit to Petco store
HayneedleAA, BuyGCBuy eGC and receive miles and Amex OfferPartial success2017-04-20Reported by Leonardo M. Miles originally posted but were clawed back. Amex Offer posted
saksoff5th.comAlaska, BuyGCBuy physical GC and earn milesSuccess2017-04-17Reported by Leonardo M.
BassProAlaska, BuyGCBuy eGC and earn milesFailure2017-04-12Reported by Leonardo M. Miles originally posted within 2 days but were clawed back a month later
BassProAlaska, UseGCBuy merchandise with combination of eGC and GC and earn milesSuccess2017-04-12Reported by Leonardo M
BumbleandBumble.comAlaska, BuyGCBuy eGC and earn milesFail2017-04-12Reported by Leonardo M
BumbleandBumble.comAlaska, UseGCBuy merchandise with eGC plus credit card and earn milesSuccess2017-04-12Reported by Leonardo M. Miles earned on full purchase amount
LancomeBritishAirways, BuyGCBuy eGiftcard and earn milesFailure2017-04-05Reported by Raulf
Neiman MarcusShopAtHome, BuyGCBuy eGC and earn cash backSuccess2017-03-31Reported by Glenn
DelleBates, BuyGCBuy Xbox gift card to earn cash backFail2017-03-09Reported by Glenn
PlastiqPay "business services" bill with Citi ATT card to earn 3x. Fail2017-03-06Reported by Frequent Miler. Looks like rent still gets 3x
Amazon.comJetBlue, UseGCBuy merchandise with eight card and receive milesSuccess2017-03-03Reported by Leonardo
M.
CardCookie.comBuy Walmart gift cards with Citi AT&T to earn 3xSuccess2017-02-27Reported by CJ
PetcoChase, UseGCBuy merchandise with gift card to earn pointsSuccess2017-02-20Reported by Leonardo M. Points pending full price prior to discounts.
LancomeiConsumer, BuyGCBuy physical gift card to get cash backFail2017-02-18Reported by Diamond Vargas
LancomeTCB, BuyGCBuy eGC and earn cash
Fail2017-02-17Reported by Glenn. Amex offer tracked but no cash back.
LancomeBeFrugal, BuyGCBuy eGC and earn cashFail2017-02-17Reported by Glenn. Amex offer tracked but no cash back.
Kohl'seBates, BuyGCBuy Kohl’s physical GC and earn cash back

Success2017-02-15Reported by Fanfoot
PetcoBA, BuyGCBuy physical gift card, receive miles
Fail2017-02-08Reported by edlin. Multiple orders. Amex offers paid out; transactions tracked but marked "declined" after 4-8 days.
eBagsVirginAmerica, BuyGCBuy eGiftcard, earn cash backFailure2017-02-07Reported by murtuza
eBagsPlenti, BuyGCBuy eGiftcard, earn cash backFailure2017-02-07Reported by murtuza
eBagsShopatHome, BuyGCBuy eGiftcard, earn cash backFailure2017-02-07Reported by murtuza
eBagsMr.Rebates, BuyGCBuy eGiftcard, earn cash backFailure2017-02-07Reported by murtuza
SwarovskiMr. Rebates, BuyGCBuy physical gift card, receive cash backFail2017-02-02Reported by Diamond Vargas
Neiman MarcusAlaska, BuyGCBuy eGift card and earn miles and get Amex offerFail (Clawback)2017-01-28Reported by Pal Guy
Neiman MarcusTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy eGift card and earn cash back and get Amex offerFail2017-01-27Reported by Chris.
Neiman MarcusAlaska, BuyGCBuy eGiftcard and earn miles and get Amex offerFail (Clawback)2017-01-26Reported by Daniel. Miles posted but were clawed back. Order was canceled by NM and eGift cards were deactivated
SamsClub.comTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy physical gift card to earn cash back
Fail2017-01-24Reported by Dave
Neiman MarcusAlaska, BuyGCBuy eGift card and earn milesFail2017-01-20Reported by Taco. Note: posted 1/21/17, clawed back 1/26/17
Neiman MarcusAlaska, BuyGCBuy eGift card plus small item to earn miles and get Amex offerFail (Clawback)2017-01-20Reported by Ben. Miles posted initially and were removed as "redemptions" from Alaska miles account
AppleUnitedBuy customized macbook pro, earn UA pointsFail2017-01-19Reported by kit. credit card was not charged until the laptop was ready
Neiman MarucsSplender, BuyGCBuy e-gift card, receive cash back
Fail2017-01-19Reported by snuggliestbear. Initially tracked, then reversed
Tartecosmetics.comUR, BuyGCBuy egift card with Chase Freedom Unlimited Visa card, receive points


Fail2017-01-19Reported by Leo
Best BuyTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy iTunes gift card and get cash backSuccess2017-01-18Reported by Glenn
Neiman MarcusAmerican, BuyGCBuy gift card and get cash back and use Amex offerFail2017-01-18Reported by Matt E. Has not tracked after 5 days; will update status to success if it tracks
Tartecosmetics.comUR, UseGCBuy goods with egift card and balance with Chase Visa to receive points
Success2017-01-18Reported by Leo. Received UR points on total purchase amount
AvedaUR, BuyGCBuy egift card, get cash backFail2017-01-17Reported by Diamond Vargas
Aveda TopCashBack, BuyGCBuy eGift card and earn cash back Fail2017-01-16Reported by Glenn
Aveda BeFrugal, BuyGCBuy eGift card and earn cash back Fail2017-01-16Reported by Glenn
Aveda eBates, BuyGCBuy eGift card and earn cash back Fail2017-01-16Reported by Glenn
AvedaBritish Airways, BuyGCBuy egift card, get cash backFail2017-01-16Reported by Diamond Vargas
AvedaBeFrugal, BuyGCBuy egift card, get cash backFail2017-01-15Reported by Diamond Vargas
GrouponeBates Purchase Groupon with Groupon Bucks and earn cash backSuccess2017-01-15Reported by Paul. Tracked/pending within 2 hours.
AvedaMrRebates, BuyGCBuy egift card, get cash backFail2017-01-14Reported by Diamond Vargas
AvedaSplender, BuyGCBuy egift card, get cash backFail2017-01-13Reported by Diamond Vargas
Cole HaanAlaska, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and earn milesFail2017-01-13Reported by Glenn
NewEggUnited, BuyGCBuy Hyatt eGift card and earn milesFail2017-01-13Reported by Glenn
AvedaiConsumer, BuyGCBuy egift card, get cash backFail2017-01-12Reported by Diamond Vargas
Fedex Office PrintURBuy Print Service with a Visa Card (not Chase) receive pointsSuccess2017-01-12Reported by Leo M
StaplesTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy Visa gift card and earn cash backFail2017-01-12Reported by DSP
AvedaTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy egift card, get cash backFail2017-01-11Reported by Diamond Vargas
Best BuyTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy iTunes gift cards and earn cash backSuccess2017-01-11Reported by Glenn
NewEggTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy Nike eGift card and get cash backSuccess2017-01-10Reported by Dan
Mac CosmeticsSplender, BuyGCBuy egift card, get cash backFail 2017-01-09Reported by Diamond Vargas
NewEggSplender, BuyGCBuy Nike eGift card and earn cash backSuccess2017-01-09Reported by Glenn
Mac CosmeticsSplender, BuyGCBuy physical card, get cash backFail 2017-01-08Reported by Diamond Vargas
Mac CosmeticsTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy egift card, get cash backFail2017-01-07Reported by Diamond Vargas
StaplesMr. Rebate, BuyGCBuy physical Starbucks gift card, get cash backSuccess2017-01-07Reported by kv
Mac CosmeticsMrRebates, BuyGCBuy egift card, get cash backFail2017-01-06Reported by Diamond Vargas
SamsClub.comSimplyBestCoupons, BuyGCBuy physical gift card get cash back
Failure2017-01-06Reported by Brian
NikeChase, UseGCPurchase merchandise with a gift card (purchased on United MPX app) to earn Chase pointsSuccess2017-01-02Reported by dumbaidiot.
StaplesTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy Target eGiftcard and earn cash back Fail2016-12-31Reported by Dan
StapleseBates, BuyGCBuy Target eGiftcard and earn cash back Fail2016-12-31Reported by Dan
StaplesiConsumer, BuyGCBuy Target eGiftcard and earn cash back Fail2016-12-31Reported by Dan
StaplesAlaska, BuyGCBuy Target eGiftcard and earn cash back Fail2016-12-31Reported by Dan
StaplesURUse Amex credit card, buy e-GCsFail2016-12-31Reported by kct
LowesTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy physical gift card, earn cash backFail2016-12-30Reported by Sarhaan. Purchased gc that looked like a present.
Neiman MarcusAlaska, BuyGCBuy eGiftcard, earn milesSuccess2016-12-27Reported by JustSaying
StaplesUnited, BuyGCBuy Whole Foods eGiftcard, get milesSuccess2016-12-26Reported by Frequent Miler. Miles counted toward portal's NY bonus also
Macy'siConsumer, BuyGCBuy Macy's physical gift card, get cash backFail2016-12-23Reported by Diamond Vargas
Best BuyAA, BuyGCBuy iTunes eGiftcard and earn milesSuccess2016-12-22Reported by Glenn
Best BuyeBates, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and earn cash backSuccess2016-12-21Reported by Glenn
StapleseBates, BuyGCBuy physical Hyatt gift card and earn cash backSuccess2016-12-21Reported by Glenn
SearsGiving AssistantReload GC and get cash backSuccess*2016-12-20Reported by Greg the Frequent Miler. *At the time of this experiment, terms said gc earned cash back. This tested whether reloads also earned cb. Current terms don't say gcs earn cash back.
NewEggSplender, BuyGCBuy Visa virtual gift card and earn cash backSuccess2016-12-18Reported by Frequent Miler. Cash back pending.
SearsUnitedReload Sears gift card and earn milesFail2016-12-18Reported by Frequent Miler. Miles were clawed back
Staples United, BuyGCBuy Whole Foods physical gift card, get milesFail 2016-12-18Reported by Frequent Miler
Staples United, BuyGCBuy Target eGfit card, earn milesFail 2016-12-18Reported by Frequent Miler
StaplesUnited, BuyGCBuy Target physical gift card, earn miles Fail 2016-12-18Reported by Frequent Miler
SearsTopCashBackBuy merchandise with SYW Rewards and earn cash backSuccess2016-12-16Reported by PowerT
ExpressDiscover DealsBuy merchandise with eGC and Discover and earn cash backSuccess2016-12-16Reported by Leonardo M. Received cash back on full amount
Sunglass HutTopCashBack, UseGCBuy merchandise with GC and receive cashbackSuccess2016-12-16Reported by Leonardo M. CB took over 5 months to be payable.
SearsBeFrugalReload Sears gift card, get cash backFail2016-12-15Reported by JCB
SearsTopCashBackReload Sears gift card, get cash backFail2016-12-15Reported by JCB
SearsUnited Buy merchandise with SYW Rewards and earn milesSuccess2016-12-15Reported by Frequent Miler. Miles pending.
StaplesBeFrugal, BuyGCBuy Hyatt gift card, earn cash backFail2016-12-15Reported by Glenn. Initially tracked, then reversed.
Sunglass HutAlaska, BuyGCBuy gift card and earn milesFail2016-12-15Reported by Glenn
GiftCardMallBeFrugalBuy AirBNB gift cards and earn cash backSuccess2016-12-14Reported by JCB.
Macy'sBeFrugal, BuyGCBuy physical gift card, get cash back Fail2016-12-14Reported by Diamond Vargas
1-800-FlowersTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy physical gift card, earn cash backSuccess2016-12-13Reported by Frequent Miler
SearsTopCashBackReload Sears gift card, earn cash backFailure*2016-12-13Reported by Duncan. Tracking at $0 the day after purchase. Will update if it tracks.
Cole HaanBeFrugal, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and earn cash backFailure2016-12-12Reported by Glenn
NewEggSplender, BuyGCBuy Nike eGift card and earn cash backSuccess2016-12-12Reported by Glenn
SearsBeFrugalBuy merchandise with egfitcards and credit card and earn cash backSuccess2016-12-12Reported by JCB. Earned cash back on full amount of purchase.
StaplesSplender, BuyGCBuy Hyatt physical gift card and earn cash backFail2016-12-09Reported by Glenn
StaplesMr. Rebates, BuyGCBuy Hyatt physical gift card and earn cash backFail2016-12-09Reported by Glenn
StaplesMr. Rebates, BuyGCBuy eGift cards, receive cash back. Purchase was 3 x $25 Gap, 1 x $25 AthletaPartial Success2016-12-09Reported by Anita. Purchased tracked at $25 instead of $100
1-800-BasketsBeFrugalBuy physical gift card, get cash back plus Amex Harry & David offerSuccess2016-12-05Reported by Frequent Miler. Amex Offer was to spend $75, Get $20 from Harry & David. Terms show that offer is good at variety of 1-800-etc brands. Cash back pending from BeFrugal. Cash back received from Amex.
PetcoTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy physical gift card, receive cash backSuccess2016-12-05Reported by CJ. Bought 4x$25 GC. Amex Offers paid out. Cash back payable.
LowesTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy physical gift card, earn cash backSuccess2016-12-04Reported by Frequent Miler. Note: chose card that looked like a present; card was not personalized.
LowesTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy physical gift card, earn cash backFailure2016-12-04Reported by Tom. Tracked but at 0%
SaksURUse Amex credit card to buy merchandise and earn UR pointsSuccess2016-12-03Reported by kct
Under ArmourBeFrugal, BuyGCBuy gift card, earn cash backFailure2016-12-02Reported by Rich
Under ArmourTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy gift card, earn cash backFailure2016-12-02Reported by Rich
Under ArmoureBates, BuyGCBuy gift card, earn cash backSuccess2016-12-02Reported by Rich
Cole HaaniConsumer, BuyGCBuy physical gift card, earn cash backFailure2016-11-29Reported by Diamond Vargas
SearsBeFrugal, UseGCBuy merchandise with gift card to earn cash back and SYW RewardsSuccess2016-11-29Reported by Frequent Miler. SYW posted within an hour; CB within 5 hours
SearsBeFrugalBuy merchandise with SYW Rewards only and get cash back for store pickup.Success2016-11-29Reported by Frequent Miler
SearsUnited, BuyGCBuy eGiftcard, earn milesFailure2016-11-29Reported by Frequent Miler
SearsUnitedReload eGiftcard, earn milesSuccess2016-11-29Reported by Frequent Miler. Miles posted within 3 days.
SearsTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy eGift card and earn cash backFailure2016-11-28Reported by Frequent Miler. Note: tracked at $0 whether paying directly or through Amex Checkout
SearsTopCashBackReload Sears gift card and earn cash backSuccess2016-11-28Reported by Frequent Miler. Note: Worked whether paying directly with Amex or through Amex Checkout.
StaplesUnited, BuyGCBuy physical Hyatt gift card and earn milesSuccess2016-11-28Reported by Glenn
AnthropologieTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy e-gift card, earn cash backSuccess2016-11-27Reported by Nicole
AnthropologieTopCashBackBuy merchandise, pay partially with egiftcard and partially on credit cardSuccess2016-11-27Reported by Nicole
Cole HaanTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and earn cash backFailure2016-11-27Reported by Diamond Vargas
LL BeanEbatesBuy merchandise with gift card and credit card to earn cash backSuccess2016-11-27Reported by Liz. Cash back on full amount of purchase.
Sur la TableAlaska, BuyGCBuy eGiftcard, earn milesFailure2016-11-25Reported by Leonardo
Sur la TableAlaska, UseGCBuy merchandise with gift card and credit card, earn milesSuccess2016-11-25Reported by Leonardo. Earned miles on full amount of purchase
Sears ShopAt HomeReload Sears gift card, get cash backFail2016-11-24Reported by Bret. Initially received credit, later reversed.
Newegg


BeFrugal, BuyGCBuy Hyatt egift card and earn cash backFailure2016-11-23Reported by Glenn
Staples
BeFrugal, BuyGCBuy Hyatt physical gift cardSuccess2016-11-23Reported by Glenn
Best BuyURUse Citi credit card to buy merchandise and earn UR pointsFail 2016-11-22Reported by kct
Macy'sAABuy merchandise with a combination of Plenti points and credit card to earn AA miles and Plenti points

Success2016-11-21Reported by Jesson
Sunglass HutAlaska, BuyGCBuy gift card and earn milesSuccess2016-11-18Reported by Glenn
StaplesMr. Rebates, BuyGCBuy physical Hyatt GC and earn cash back
Success2016-11-18Reported by Glenn
Boden

ExtraBux, BuyGCBuy physical gift card, receive cash backSuccess2016-11-17Reported by Frequent Miler. Cash back pending until 2/15/17
Gap/Banana Republic
AABuy Banana Republic merchandise by adding it to cart then clicking Gap through AA portal and checking out on Gap site. Paid with combination of GC + CC. Used BR coupon codes.Success2016-11-17Reported by VRHunter. Note check out/pay on the Gap affiliated storefront that has the highest cash back payout
NeweggSplender, BuyGCBuy CVS egift cardSuccess2016-11-17Reported by Anita
NeweggSplender, BuyGCBuy Southwest egift card and earn cash backFailure2016-11-17Reported by Anita. Transaction did not track.
StaplesUpromise, BuyGCBuy egift card and earn cash backFailure2016-11-17Reported by Anita. Transaction did not track.
JCPenney Alaska, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and earn pointsSuccess2016-11-15Reported by Nate
Sur La Table
AA, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and earn pointsSuccess2016-11-15Reported by Nate
Cole Haan
Mr. Rebates, BuyGCBuy physical gift card, receive cash backFailure2016-11-14Reported by Diamond Vargas. Looks like a change from previous results?
Jet.com
EbatesBuy merchandise using Jet Cash and get cash back. Success2016-11-13Reported by Yosk
HPEbates, BuyGCBuy physical gift card, receive cash backSuccess2016-11-12Reported by Diamond Vargas
NikeUR, UseGCUse e-gift card, earn portal pointsFail2016-11-2Reported by kct
JC Penney
United, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and receive milesFailure2016-11-09Reported by Dan
Newegg
Alaska, BuyGCBuy eGift card, earn milesFailure2016-11-09Reported by Dan
SamsClub.com
DiscoverBuy Visa GC with non-Discover card to earn 5% cash backFailure2016-11-09Reported by Lela Shifton
Ralph LaurenTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy eGiftcard, earn cash backFail2016-11-03Reported by Josh. Originally tracked, then declined
Staples UR, BuyGCBuy Overstock eGift card to earn UR points.Success2016-11-03Reported by Angela
West ElmAA, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and earn American Airlines milesSuccess 2016-11-02Reported by Nate
Newegg AA, BuyGCBuy egiftcard to earn milesFailure2016-11-01Reported by Nate
Ralph LaurenTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy eGiftcard, earn cash backSuccess (pending)2016-10-27Reported by Stephen. Showed as pending, but note other RL data
SearsShopAtHomeReload Sears gift card, get cash backFail2016-10-25Reported by Bret. Initially received credit, later reversed.
Bloomingdale'sAA, BuyGCBuy eGiftcard, earn American Airlines milesFail 2016-10-14Reported by Michael. Purchase did not track.
SakesUnited, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and earn United milesFail2016-10-10Reported by Dave. Purchase 10/10; as of 10/24 nothing tracked.
SaksUnited, BuyGCBuy physical gift card, earn United milesFail2016-10-10Reported by Diamond Vargas. Purchase 10/10; as of 10/24 not tracking.
SaksUnited, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and earn United milesFail2016-10-10Reported by Michael. Purchase did not track.
HP
BeFrugal, BuyGCBuy physical gift card, receive cash backSuccess2016-10-09Reported by Diamond Vargas
GNCBeFrugal Buy physical gift card, receive cash back
Result: FAIL
Purchase Date: 05/09/2016


Fail 2016-09-20Reported by Diamond Vargas
GNCSplenderBuy physical gift card, receive cash back
Fail 2016-09-20Reported by Diamond Vargas. Purchase date 05/09/2016
NikeUnited, BuyGCBuy e-gift card, receive miles

Purchase Date: 9/4/2016
Fail 2016-09-20Reported by FM. Purchase Date: 9/4/2016
NikeAA, BuyGCBought Nike e-Gift cards through AA portal and earn milesFail2016-09-20Reported by Taco
TargetVirgin ElevateBought merchandise at Target through Virgin Elevate to see how long it takes to post2016-09-20Reported by Anita. Purchase date: 6/27/2016
Post date: 8/12/2016.
HPAA, BuyGCBuy physical gift card, receive miles

Fail2016-09-17Reported by RT. Purchase date: 8/5/2016, initially tracked but clawed back 9/17/2016
Best BuyBuyGCTried to use Best Buy gift card in store to buy Visa gift card
Fail2016-09-16
Reported by Ricardo. Registers were hard-coded to not allow it
Allen EdmondsTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and receive cashbackSuccess2016-09-16Reported by James. Appeared as pending in TopCashBack the next day. (9/13)
Allen EdmondsBeFrugal, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and receive cashbackSuccess2016-09-16Reported by Me. CB showed up as pending within 2 hours.
NikeUnited Airlines, BuyGCBuy physical Nike gift cards and earn milesFail2016-09-16Reported by Chris
BlissTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy physical gift card, receive cash backSuccess2016-09-15Reported by Diamond Vargas
PetcoMrRebates, BuyGCBuy physical gift card, get cash backSuccess2016-09-15Reported by Ben
Allen EdmondsBeFrugal, BuyGCBuy physical gift card, earn cash backPartial Success2016-09-12Reported by Volker. Only $100 of $300 tracked.
Allen EdmondsTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy physical gift card, earn cash backPartial Success2016-09-12Reported by Volker. Only $100 of $300 tracked.
Allen EdmondseBates, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and earn cash back.
SUCCESS, tracked correctly with EBates
(as expected, has always worked previously too)
Success2016-09-11Reported by Glenn
Best BuyAA, BuyGCBuy physical GC, receive miles
Fail2016-09-11Reported by ENOTTY. Purchase 8/4 or 8/21/16
Best BuyUnited Airlines, BuyGCBuy physical GC, receive milesFail2016-09-11Reported by ENOTTY. Purchase 8/4 or 8/21/16
Best BuyAlaska Airlines, BuyGCBuy physical GC, receive milesFail2016-09-11Reported by ENOTTY. Purchase 8/4 or 8/21/16

ebags.comTopcashback, BuyGCBuy e-gift card, receive cash backFail2016-09-11Reported by LeonardoM. Note that he did receive the Amex Offer for the purchase. Purchase date 4/28/2016.
ebags.comAA Shopping Mall, BuyGC
Buy e-gift card, receive cash backFail2016-09-11Reported by LeonardoM. Purchase date 8/18/2016
ebags.comAlaska Airlines, BuyGCBuy e-gift card, receive cash backFail2016-09-11Reported by LeonardoM. Purchase date 8/18/2016
ebags.comVirgin Elevate, BuyGCBuy e-gift card, receive cash backSuccess2016-09-11Reported by LeonardoM. Purchase date 6/2/2016
Eddie Bauer

Topcashback, BuyGCBuy physical gift card, receive cash backSuccess2016-09-11Reported by Stephen. Purchase date 8/16/2016
etsy.comAlaska Airlines, UseGCMerchant: etsy.com
Use e-gift certificate, receive miles
Success2016-09-11Reported by LeonardoM. Purchase date 9/2/2016.
etsy.com

Alaska Airlines, BuyGCBuy e-gift certificate, receive milesSuccess2016-09-11Reported by LeonardoM. Purchase date 9/2/2016.
NikeUnited Airlines, BuyGCBuy e-gift card, earn miles.

Success2016-09-11Reported by Marko. Purchase date 8/9; miles pending 8/19
NikeAlaska Airlines, BuyGCBuy physical gift card w/ Amex Platinum and receive Alaskan Miles and Amex Offer
Successs2016-09-11Reported by Rich
OfficeDepot.comeBatesPurchase merchandise online for in-store pickup and earn cash backFail2016-09-11Reported by John Hopper
SamsClub.comPurchase merchandise with Chase Freedom to earn 5x category bonusSuccess2016-09-11Reported by ENOTTY
SamsClub.com
Amtrak, BuyGCBuy physical gift card, receive pointsFail2016-09-11Reported by ENOTTY. Purchase date 8/6/2016
StaplesAlaska AirlinesBuy merchandise with mix of CC and Staples Rewards to receive miles

Partial success; earned for CC portion only2016-09-11Reported by LeonardoM. Purchase date 9/1/2016
West ElmBritishAirways, UseGC, BuyGCBuy physical gift card w/ electronic gift card, receive cash back
Success2016-09-04Reported by REI
West ElmBritishAirways, BuyGCBuy physical gift card, receive cash backSuccess2016-09-04Reported by REI
West ElmBritishAirways, BuyGCBuy electronic gift card, receive cash back
Success2016-08-30Reported by REI
Allen EdmondsTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy physical gift card, earn cash backSuccess2016-08-27Reported by REI. Cash back pending and payable in 5 weeks.
Eddie BauerTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy physical gift card, earn cash backSuccess2016-08-27Reported by REI. Cashback pending and payable in 5 weeks.
SearsShopAtHome, UseGCBought merchandise with a combination of SYW points and gift cards.Fail2016-08-23Reported by CE. Purchase 8/23; shopathome responded "Sears does not offer as back on electronics purchases"
Costco
Google ExpressPurchase merchandise at Costco via Google Express and earn 5% cash back with Chase Freedom. Success2016-08-10Reported by Masa. Purchase date 8/3/2016
DeltaNoneBuy $1000 Delta gift cards with American Express to see if it qualifies for 20% Delta purchase Amex OfferSuccess2016-08-10Reported by Million Mile Secrets
HP

Ebates, BuyGCBuy electornic gift card, receive cash back
Success2016-08-10Reported by Rich
HP.com

iConsumer, BuyGCBuy eGC with Amex Simply Cash and get cashback plus 5% from OPEN.Success2016-08-10Reported by Michael
Kate Spade

Topcashback, BuyGCBuy physical gift card, receive cash back
Fail2016-08-10Reported by Diamond Vargas
Kate Spade


Splender, BuyGCBuy physical gift card, receive cash backFail2016-08-10Reported by Diamond Vargas
Nike


United, BuyGCBuy electronic gift card, receive milesSuccess2016-08-10Reported by Daisy C
Staples

Splender, BuyGCBuy physical eBay gift card, receive cash backSuccess2016-08-10Reported by Diamond Vargas. Note: cashback posted after about 9 weeks.
Sur La Table


Splender, BuyGCBuy egift card, receive cash backFail2016-08-10Reported by Diamond Vargas
KohlseBates, UseGCBuy merchandise with a gift card and get cash back. Fail2016-07-21Reported by Avi. (Note that others have reported success getting cash back when paying with a GC.)
Lands' EndChaseUR, BuyGCBuy a End GC and pay with Chase Sapphire PreferreedSuccess2016-07-21Reported by TCCQuest
Lands' EndChaseUR, UseGCBuy Lands' End merchandise with GC and Chase Sapphire PreferredFail2016-07-21Reported by TCCQuest. Earned 1x only for the portion paid with CSP
NikeiConsumer, BuyGCBuy e-gift card, receive cash back
Success2016-07-21Reported by Mark B.
Sur La Table TopCashBack, BuyGCBuy Sur La Table GC with Sur La Table GC via TopCashBackFail2016-07-21Reported by Daniel Gordon
Estee LauderiConsumer, BuyGCBuy egift card and earn cash backFail2016-07-09Reported by Diamond Vargas
HonestMrRebates, BuyGCBuy gift card and received cash backSuccess2016-07-09Reported by Diamond Vargas. GC balance can be added to account and used for subscriptions.
ScoreBigiConsumerBuy tickets and earn both cash back and Southwest milesSuccess2016-07-09Reported by Anita. Note that Southwest miles aren't earned through SW portal but through SW linked version of ScoreBig.
ScoreBigBuy tickets with a credit card linked to both ShopYourWayRewards and Fuel Rewards and earn rewards from bothSuccess2016-07-09Reported by Anita
ScoreBigBuy tickets and use a coupon, and also earn milesFail2016-07-09Reported by Anita. Airline linked versions of ScoreBig are hardcoded to not accept coupons.
ScoreBigFlyStore(VirginAmerica)Buy tickets at ScoreBig to see how long it would take for points to post.Points posted approximately 48 hours after purchase2016-06-26Reported by Anita. Purchase made Saturday afternoon; points posted Monday afternoon.
1-800-FlowersBuy flowers at 1-800-Flowers using the RR22 promo code to see how long before miles posted to Southwest Airlines account. Miles posted the 5th day after date of delivery2016-06-18Reported by Anita
AmazonBuy merchandise with Citi ATT Access More card and earn 3xSUCCESS2016-06-18Reported by Anita. 12 of 12 transactions earned 3x.
AmazonMileagePlusX, BuyGCBuy Amazon gift card via MileagePlusX using Amex Platinum with United designated as airline for reimbursement; earn UA miles and Amex fee reimbursement.Success2016-06-18Reported by Kathy Nokes. Earned 2x UA, .5x as UA cardholder, and airline credit from Amex.
AmazonMileagePlusX, BuyGCBuy Amazon gift card via MileagePlusX using Amex Platinum with United designated as airline for reimbursement; earn UA miles and Amex fee reimbursement.Success2016-06-18Reported by Anita
Costco.comBuy merchandise with Citi ATT Access More card and earn 3xPartial Success2016-06-18Reported by Anita. 4 of 5 purchases earned 3x.
DeltaPay for fees on award flights with Citi Access More and earn 3xPartial Success2016-06-18Reported by Anita. 4 of 5 purchases earned 3x.
eBagsBuy merchandise with Citi ATT Access More card and earn 3xSUCCESS2016-06-18Reported by Anita. 2 of 2 purchases earned 3x.
eBayBuy merchandise with Citi ATT Access More card and earn 3xPartial Success2016-06-18Reported by Anita. 3 of 4 purchases earned 3x.
eSavingBuy merchandise with Citi ATT Access More card and earn 3xPartial Success2016-06-18Reported by Anita. 2 of 4 purchases earned 3x.
GiftCardRescueBuy merchandise with Citi ATT Access More card and earn 3xSuccess2016-06-18Reported by Anita. 1 of 1 purchases earned 3x.
GiftCardSpreadBuy merchandise with Citi ATT Access More card and earn 3xSuccess2016-06-18Reported by Anita. 1 of 1 purchases earned 3x.
GrouponBuy merchandise with Citi ATT Access More card and earn 3xPartial Success2016-06-18Reported by Anita. 5 of 6 purchases earned 3x.
Home DepotChase UR, UseGCBuy merchandise at Home Depot using Home Depot gift card and earn URSUCCESS2016-06-18Reported by el.
PaneraMileagePlusXBuy Panera gift card via MileagePlusX using Amex Platinum to earn reimbursement credit for United.SUCCESS2016-06-18Reported by Anita
Raise.comBuy merchandise with Citi ATT Access More card and earn 3xSUCCESS2016-06-18Reported by Anita. 4 of 4 purchases earned 3x.
ScoreBigBuy merchandise with Citi ATT Access More card and earn 3xFail2016-06-18Reported by Anita. 1 of 4 transactions earned 3x. (and not the big one!)
SearsSplenderPay with SYWR and Discover and get cash backPartial Success2016-06-18Reported by John. Cash back earned on portion paid with Discover.
StaplesBritishAirways, BuyGCBuy Groupon GC and earn BA milesFail2016-06-18Reported by Coldagglutannin
Targetebates, UseGCPay with Target gift card and Target Redcard and earn cash backPartial Success2016-06-18Reported by John. Cash back earned only on portion paid with Target Redcard.
UnitedPay for fees on award flights with Citi Access More and earn 3xPartial Success2016-06-18Reported by Anita. 4 of 7 purchases earned 3x.
Pottery BarnSouthwest, BuyGCBuy Pottery Barn physical gift card to earn Southwest miles & track how long it takes for miles to post7 days2016-06-15Reported by Anita. Received confirmation email saying I'd received miles one day after transaction, but miles didn't post until 7 days after.
Pottery BarnAA, BuyGCBuy Pottery Barn physical gift card to earn American miles & track how long it takes for miles to post7 days2016-06-15Reported by Anita. Received confirmation email saying I'd received miles one day after transaction, but miles didn't post until 7 days after.
Pottery BarnUnited, BuyGCBuy Pottery Barn physical gift card to earn United miles & track how long it takes for miles to post1 day2016-06-15Reported by Anita. Miles posted one day after transaction. No confirmation email received.
eBagsTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy gift card and earn cash back. Fail2016-06-09Reported by Chuck. Note that cash back initially posted but was clawed back.
eBagsMrRebates, BuyGCBuy gift cards and earn cash back.Fail (edited: unknown at this point)2016-06-09Reported by Mike. Originally cash back posted, then was removed. It has now been added back.
eBagsMrRebates, UseGCUse gift cards and earn cash backSUCCESS2016-06-09Reported by Mike
KickfurtherPay for Kickfurther claim with Citi AT&T Access More and earn 3x for online purchasesSUCCESS2016-06-09Reported by Frequent Miler. Purchase was classified as "MerchandiseMENS / LADIES CLOTHING STORE)
PaneraMileagePlusX, BuyGCBuy Panera gift card through MPX app to see how quickly miles postIMMEDIATE2016-06-09Reported by Anita. Miles were posted to my United account within minutes.
PlastiqPay bill classified as "Business Services" with Ink Plus via Plastiq, earn 5x Ultimate RewardsFail2016-06-09Reported by Frequent Miler
PlastiqPay bill classified as "Cable, Phone and Internet" with Ink Plus via Plastiq, earn 5x Ultimate RewardsFail2016-06-09Reported by Frequent Miler
StaplesAA, BuyGCBuy e-gift cards and earn milesPartial Success2016-06-09Famous Jack, Deal Killer. Miles for Safeway e-gift card posted; miles for Target and Whole Foods e-giftcards did not post.
TargetMyPoints, BuyGCBuy e-giftcard and a small item and earn MyPointsFail2016-05-25Reported by Anita. This worked previously but may be dead.
7 For All MankindTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and receive cash back

Fail2016-05-24Reported by Diamond Vargas
7 For All MankindeBates, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and receive cash back

Fail2016-05-24Reported by Diamond Vargas
7 For All MankindSplender, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and receive cash back

Fail2016-05-24Reported by Diamond Vargas
7 For All MankindiConsumer, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and receive cash back

Fail2016-05-24Reported by Diamond Vargas
7 For All MankindMr. Rebates, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and receive cash back

Fail2016-05-24Reported by Diamond Vargas
GiftCertificates.comSplender, UseGCUse $100 supercertificate to buy merchant gift card and get cash back
Result: FAIL
FAIL2016-05-24Reported by Frequent Miler. Note: Purchase did not track which confirms older test results
GiftCertificates.com


uPromise, BuyGCBuy $100 supercertificate for $95 (using coupon code) and get cash backSUCCESS2016-05-24Reported by Frequent Miler. Note: uPromise tracked 5% cash back of the face value rather than the paid value.
Warby Parker
Splender, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and receive cash backSUCCESS2016-05-24Reported by Diamond Vargas
7 for All MankindMr. Rebates, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and earn cash back.Partial success. Received 50% of correct amount.2016-05-16Reported by Diamond Vargas
1800BasketsDiscover, UseGCBuy gift card with Amex and get cash back and Amex OfferSUCCESS2016-05-16Reported by Frequent Miler. Earned Discover cash back and Amex Offers cash back
1800BasketsDiscover, UseGCBuy merchandise with combination of gift card and Amex and get cash back.SUCCESS2016-05-16Reported by Frequent Miler. Earned Discover cash back and Amex cash back.
1800BasketsDiscover, UseGCBuy merchandise with gift card and get cashbackSUCCESS2016-05-16Reported by Frequent Miler. Repeated 3x; received full cash back each time.
1800FlowersiConsumer, BuyGC
Buy gift card and receive cash backSUCCESS2016-05-16Reported by Diamond Vargas
Bed, Bath & BeyondiConsumer, UseGC
Buy merchandise with gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2016-05-16Reported by Diamond Vargas
eBagsTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and earn cash back.FAIL2016-05-16Reported by Rose
GNCMr. Rebates, BuyGCBuy gift card and earn cash back.FAIL2016-05-16Reported by Diamond Vargas
HPeBates, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and earn cash back.SUCCESS2016-05-16Reported by Frequent Miler
HPeBates, UseGCUse e-gift card and earn cash back.SUCCESS2016-05-16Reported by Frequent Miler
Neiman MarcusMr. Rebates, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and earn cash backSUCCESS2016-05-16Reported by Diamond Vargas
PetcoAdvantage, BuyGCBuy gift card and earn miles.SUCCESS2016-05-16Reported by Jamie
PlastiqPay bill classified as category "Other" with Citi AT&T card via Plastiq bill pay service, earn 3x Citi Thank You pointsFail2016-05-16Reported by Frequent Miler. Citi classified it as "utilities-electric, gas, sanitary, water".
PlastiqPay bill classified as "Business Services" with Citi AT&T card via Plastiq bill pay service, earn 3x Citi Thank You pointsSuccess2016-05-16Reported by Frequent Miler. Citi classified it as Services REAL ESTATE AGENTS, BROKERS, MANAGERS

Red RobinMileagePlusX, BuyGCBuy gift card for Red Robin via United's MileagePlusX app using Amex HHonors card, earn Hilton points and United milesSUCCESS2016-05-16Reported by Emile
SonosiConsumer, BuyGCBuy gift card and receive cash backSUCCESS2016-05-16Reported by Diamond Vargas
StaplesAdvantage, BuyGCBuy e-giftcard for Safeway and earn miles.SUCCESS2016-05-16Reported by Jack
BouqsTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy e-gift card, earn cash backSuccess2016-05-06Reported by Nicole
BouqsTopCashBackBuy merchandise, pay partially with egiftcard and partially on credit cardSuccess2016-05-06Reported by Nicole
1800FlowersiConsumer, UseGC
Buy merchandise with gift card and get cash back

SUCCESS2016-04-29Reported by Frequent Miler
Staples
Southwest, BuyGCBuy eBay eGC and earn Southwest miles.Fail2016-04-29Reported by Glenn
AirBnBUse PenFed Travel Rewards credit card to earn 5 points per dollar
SUCCESS2016-04-18Reported by Calvin
HPEbates, BuyGC



Buy eGC and get cashback. Paid with AMEX Business Gold and get 5% from OPEN.SUCCESS2016-04-18Reported by Aureliano
HPTopcashback, BuyGCBuy eGC and get cashback. Paid with AMEX Business Gold and get 5% from OPEN.SUCCESS2016-04-18Reported by Aureliano
1-800-FlowersUseGCBuy merchandise with gift cards and earn points using code for 1750 SW Rapid Rewards points per orderFAIL2016-04-05Reported by Superworm. Told by CSR that orders paid with gift cards and celebrations pass awards are not eligible.
Tory BurchGoCashBack, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash back. FAIL2016-04-05Reported by Will
Toys R UsUseGCBuy gift card and pay with with e-gift card. FAIL 2016-04-05Reported by Stu
Toys R UsUseGCBuy merchandise and gift card and pay with e-gift card. FAIL2016-04-05Reported by Stu. Register hard-coded that gift card needed to be run up separately from the merchandise.
JCPenneyTopCashback, UseGCUse gift cards (100%) to purchase merchandise and get cashbackSUCCESS2016-03-22Reported by Diamond Vargas
CardCashSunshineRewards, BuyGCBuy gift cards at CardCash and earn cash backSUCCESS2016-03-13Reported by Anita
CardCashPay for gift cards with Chase Ink to earn 5x bonusSUCCESS2016-03-13Reported by Anita
CardCashPay for gift cards with Paypal using Chase Ink card to earn 5x bonusSUCCESS2016-03-13Reported by Anita
SonosSavingStar, BuyGCBuy physical gift cards and get cash back. SUCCESS2016-03-11Reported by Diamond Vargas
SonosSavingStar, UseGCUse physical gift cards to buy merchandise and earn cash backSUCCESS2016-03-11Reported by Diamond Vargas; confirmed double dip works.
1800FlowersSplenderBuy Celebrations Pass and get cash backSUCCESS2016-03-04Reported by FM
1800FlowersiConsumer, UseGCPartial pay with gift card to earn cash backSUCCESS2016-03-04Reported by Stephen. Cash back only on merchandise; not on service charge, delivery or tax.
1800FlowersSouthwest, UseGCBuy flowers with GC and apply promo code to earn Southwest points, plus earn Southwest points from portalFAIL2016-03-04Reported by FM. Promo code points successful. Portal points were initially posted and then clawed back 3 weeks later.
1800FlowersBuy celebrations pass and pay with gift cardFAIL2016-03-04Reported by FM.
Website wouldn’t allow gift card as payment for Celebrations Pass
AmazonMileagePlusX, BuyGCBuy gift card through MPX app using Amex Platinum to earn bonus miles and Amex Platinum fee reimbursement. SUCCESS2016-03-04Reported by Terri M. Note: United selected as preferred airline with Amex Platinum.
Backcountry.comChaseSee if points would be earned via CSP portal when paying with Chase Ink+FAIL2016-03-04Reported by jcb
Cole HaanMr Rebates, BuyGCBuy physical gift card to earn cash backSUCCESS2016-03-04Reported by Diamond Vargas
eBagsExtrabux, BuyGCBuy eBags GC to earn cash back and eBags RewardsSUCCESS2016-03-04Reported by Jenny. Also paid with Amex and used Amex Offers
eBagsExtrabux, UseGCUse eBags GC to buy merchandise and earn cashback and eBags RewardsSUCCESS2016-03-04Reported by Jenny
eBagsMr Rebates, BuyGCBuy gift card and earn cash backSUCCESS2016-03-04Reported by Melanie
eBagsTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy gift card and earn cash backSUCCESS2016-03-04Reported by Melanie
eBagsMr Rebates, UseGCUse gift cards to buy merchandise and earn cash backSUCCESS2016-03-04Reported by Melanie
FandangoMarriott, BuyGCBuy gift card and earn pointsSUCCESS2016-03-04Reported by FM. Portal initially showed an incorrect 100x but later changed to 1x.
FandangoSplender, UseGCUse gift card to buy movie tickets and earn cash backSUCCESS2016-03-04Reported by FM
Giftcards.comATTAccessMoreSee if giftcards.com counts for 3X online purchases with AT&T Access More cardFAIL2016-03-04Reported by FM
HPMr. Rebates, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash backPARTIAL SUCCESS2016-03-04Reported by Diamond Vargas. Should have received $10 cash back but got $6.
KivaATTAccessMoreSee if Kiva loans count for 3X online purchases AT&T Access More cardFAIL2016-03-04Reported by FM
SearsDiscover, BuyGCProve that online Sears e-gift card will count for Discover's 5% Department Stores categorySUCCESS2016-03-04Reported by FM. Purchase coded as DIRECT MRKTNG-COMBO CATALOG & RETAIL
SephoraDiscover, UseGCUse gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2016-03-04Reported by Olanky. Confirmation email did not show transaction date or order ID.
TargeteBates, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and a small item and get cash back.FAIL2016-02-14Reported by Anita
TargetSimplyCashBack, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and a small item and get cash backFAIL2016-02-14Reported by Anita
TargetSwagBucks, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and small item to get SwagBucksFAIL2016-02-14Reported by Anita
TargetMyPoints, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and small item and get MyPointsSUCCESS2016-02-14Reported by Anita
TargetUseGCUse e-gift card and Target Redcard to get 5% discount. SUCCESS2016-02-14Reported by Anita. At least $.01 must be on credit card to get 5% off entire order.
1800FlowersiConsumer, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash backSUCCESS (cash back pending)2016-02-02Reported by FM
1800FlowersiConsumer, UseGCUse physical gift card to buy flowers/food/etc and get cash backSUCCESS (cash back pending)2016-02-02Reported by FM; 3 of 5 orders pending next day; 2 of 5 pending after 3 days
SearsDiscover, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get cash backSUCCESS
2016-02-02Reported by FM; over 5 weeks from purchase (12/20/15) to email confirmation of cash back (2/1/2016)
SearsDiscover, UseGCUse both Sears GC and Discover It to buy merchandise and get cash back
SUCCESS2016-01-19Reported by Ford. Received cash back for total purchase
SearsSplender, UseGCUse gift card to buy merchandise and earn cash back
SUCCESS2016-01-13Reported by Avi
SearsSplender, SYWUse ShopYourWayRewards points to buy merchandise and earn cash back
SUCCESS2016-01-13Reported by Avi
Warby ParkerAlaska, BuyGCBuy egift card to earn milesSUCCESS2016-01-13Reported by Steve
Warby ParkerAlaska, UseGCUse egift card to earn milesFAIL2016-01-13Reported by Steve
SaksBeFrugal, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash backFAIL2015-12-23Reported by Glenn
SaksBarclays RewardsBoost, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and earn pointsFAIL2015-12-23Reported by Glenn
SaksUnitedBuy physical gift card and earn milesSUCCESS2015-12-23Reported by Andyandy (ThePointsNinja)
SaksShopAtHome, UseGCUse Saks egift cards and credit card to buy merchandise and get cash backSUCCESS2015-12-19Reported by JustSaying
SearsSplender, BuyGCBuy egift card and get cash backFAIL2015-12-19Reported by Diamond Vargas
J CrewSplender, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-12-15Reported by Glenn
J CrewUnited, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get milesSUCCESS2015-12-15Reported by Glenn
Home DepotBuyGCBuy Physical Gift Card with AMEX to get Amex Offer ($60 off $400)FAIL2015-12-14Reported by Matt S NYC. Posted as HomeDepot CSTAR GFTCRD, no Amex offers congrats email
Toys R UsuPromise, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-12-14Reported by Josh
JetJet, BuyGCBuy $450 Saks egift card and earn Jet pointsFAIL2015-12-13Reported by JustSaying. Did receive $100 Amex Offer credit
Neiman MarcusShopAtHome, BuyGCBuy $1500 e-gift cards and get cash backSUCCESS2015-12-10Reported by JustSaying
HPeBates, BuyGCPurchase both e-gift card and by mail gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-12-09Reported by Glenn
HPUnited, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and earn milesSUCCESS2015-11-21Reported by Glenn
Cole HaanMr Rebates, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-11-20Reported by ENOTTY
Last CallShopAtHome, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and earn cash backSUCCESS2015-11-20Reported by Corey
Best BuyAadvantage, BuyGCBuy physical gift card, use savings code for part of the purchase and credit card for the rest, and get milesSUCCESS2015-11-18Reported by ENOTTY
NewEggAAdvantage, BuyGC, UseGCBuy physical gift card, use gift card for part of the purchase and credit card for the rest, and get milesPARTIAL2015-11-18Reported by ENOTTY. Got miles for the credit card amount of the purchase
Best BuySouthwest, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get milesSUCCESS2015-11-17Reported by ENOTTY
KmartAAdvantage, UseGCUse gift card and SYW points to buy merchandise and earn milesSUCCESS2015-11-17Reported by Victor
Last CallShopAtHome, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and earn cash backFAIL2015-11-16Reported by char
SearsAAdvantage, UseGCUse gift card to buy merchandise and earn milesSUCCESS2015-11-16Reported by Victor
SearsAAdvantage, BuyGCReload gift card and earn milesSUCCESS2015-11-16Reported by Victor
SearsAAdvantage, BuyGCReload gift card and earn milesSUCCESS2015-11-15Reported by Victor
Best BuyDiscover, UseGCUse gift card to pay for most of order (everything but sales tax) and get cash backSUCCESS2015-11-13Reported by Calvin. Notification email received 12/18
NewEggNewEgg, TopCashBackBuy eBay e-gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-11-11Reported by Calvin
eBayUnited, BuyGCBuy Staples e-gift card from PPDG and earn milesSUCCESS2015-11-09Reported by Glenn
SonosSavingStar, UseGCBuy merchandise with gift cards and get cash backSUCCESS2015-11-08Reported by Diamond Vargas
HPFatWallet, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-11-07Reported by ENOTTY
Pottery BarnUnited, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get milesSUCCESS2015-11-06Reported by aresay
Pottery Barn KidsUnited, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get milesSUCCESS2015-11-06Reported by aresay
West ElmUnited, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get milesSUCCESS2015-11-06Reported by aresay
Williams-SonomaUnited, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get milesSUCCESS2015-11-06Reported by aresay
StaplesAmtrak, BuyGCBuy ebay e-gift card and earn pointsFAIL2015-11-04Reported by ENOTTY
Best BuyUnited, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get milesSUCCESS2015-11-03Reported by ENOTTY
HPSimplyBestCoupons, BuyGCBuy physical gift card from shopping.hp.com and earn cash backSUCCESS2015-10-31Reported by ENOTTY
HPSouthwest, BuyGCBuy physical gift card from shopping.hp.com and earn milesSUCCESS2015-10-30Reported by ENOTTY
SearsShopAtHome, BuyGCReload gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-10-27Reported by Kevin
SearsShopAtHome, UseGCUse SYW points and credit card to buy items and get cash backSUCCESS2015-10-27Reported by Kevin. He received cash back for entire purchase amount
SearsUnited, UseGCMake large merchandise purchase and pay entirely with gift cards and earn milesSUCCESS2015-10-27Reported by Kev
SearsUnited, UseGCPurchase item entirely with gift card and earn milesSUCCESS2015-10-26
SearsUnited, UseGCPurchase item with combination of gift card and credit card and earn milesSUCCESS2015-10-26
SearsUnited, UseGCPurchase item entirely with SYW points and earn milesSUCCESS2015-10-26
Amazon.comGiving Assistant, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-10-24Reported by ENOTTY
LastCallTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-10-23Reported by Yao. Also worked with Mr Rebates and BeFrugal
LastCallAAdvantage, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and earn milesSUCCESS2015-10-23Reported by Yao. Also worked with UA, Southwest, Alaska
SearsSouthwest, UseGCUse SYW points and credit card to buy merchandise and earn milesSUCCESS2015-10-23Reported by Justin. He received miles for the entire purchase
SearsSouthwest, UseGCBuy merchandise and pay entirely with gift card and get pointsSUCCESS2015-10-23Reported by Kev
ServeAttempted to add AMEX Fidelity Rewards to my Serve account and authorized user card (same card number) to another Serve account in that person's name.FAIL2015-10-23Reported by LiteSalt
SearsAAdvantage, UseGCUse SYW points and credit card to buy merchandise and earn milesSUCCESS2015-10-21Reported by Justin. He received miles for the entire purchase
HayneedleBeFrugal, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get cash backFAIL2015-10-19Reported by Diamond Vargas. Initially tracked cash back but was later declined
eBayAAdvantage, BuyGCBuy physical eBay gift card and earn milesFAIL2015-10-17Reported by ENOTTY
SearsDiscover, UseGCPurchase merchandise entirely with Shop Your Way points and earn cash backSUCCESS2015-10-15Reported by yogi
SearsDiscover, BuyGCReload Sears gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-10-12Reported by Josh
TargetSimply Best Coupons, BuyGCBuy eBay e-gift card from a.com and get cash backFAIL2015-10-11Reported by J
Pottery BarnAAdvantage, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and earn milesFAIL2015-10-10Reported by Robert
SearsAAdvantage, UseGCUse SYW points and gift card to buy merchandise and earn milesSUCCESS2015-10-10Reported by Justin. He received miles for the entire purchase
ColumbiaTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-10-09Reported by Diamond Vargas
Home DepotDiscover, UseGCUse physical Home Depot gift card to buy merchandise and get cash backSUCCESS2015-10-07Reported by Matt S NYC
HotwireUse PenFed Travel Rewards credit card to earn 5 points per dollarSUCCESS2015-10-06Reported by Calvin
Barnes & NobleDiscover, UseGCUse gift card to partially pay for order and get cash backFAIL2015-09-23Reported by Calvin. Initially showed full amount of order for cashback, but later changed to just part paid by credit card (Note from FM: This is known to happen with B&N with all portals)
J CrewMr Rebates, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-09-22Reported by Diamond Vargas
KmartSouthwest, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and earn milesSUCCESS2015-09-17Reported by Daniel W
Bed Bath and BeyondUseGC, BuyGC, UpgradeGCUse Bed Bath & Beyond gift card to buy Visa gift card in-storeSUCCESS2015-09-14Reported by Duane
GNCMr Rebates, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get cash backFAIL2015-09-06Reported by Diamond Vargas. Purchase tracked but with a $0 cash back amount.
OrvisTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash backFAIL2015-09-04Reported by Diamond Vargas. Initially tracked at proper cashback %, but was later declined
OrvisTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-09-03Reported by Diamond Vargas
PetcoAAdvantage, BuyGCBuy physical Petco gift card and earn milesSUCCESS2015-09-03Reported by gaurav
KMartSouthwest, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-09-01It took about 2 weeks for the portal to report this as pending
KMartSouthwest, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-09-01It took about 2 weeks for the portal to report this as pending
KMartSouthwest, BuyGCReload gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-09-01It took about 2 weeks for the portal to report this as pending
KMartSouthwest, UseGCBuy merchandise with SYW points and get cash backFAIL2015-09-01I'll have to retest this one.
SearsDiscover, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-09-01
SearsDiscover, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-09-01
SearsDiscover, BuyGCReload gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-09-01
SearsDiscover, UseGCBuy merchandise with SYW points and get cash backSUCCESS2015-09-01
SearsUnited, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-09-01It took about 2 weeks for the portal to report this as pending
SearsUnited, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-09-01It took about 2 weeks for the portal to report this as pending
SearsUnited, BuyGCReload gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-09-01It took about 2 weeks for the portal to report this as pending
SearsUnited, UseGCBuy merchandise with SYW points and get cash backSUCCESS2015-09-01It took about 2 weeks for the portal to report this as pending
SearsDiscover, BuyGCReload gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-08-31Reported by Trevor. Bought reload on 8/31 and received email on 9/2
heatherDiscover, BuyGCReload gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-08-29Reported by heather
Michael LDiscover, BuyGCReload gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-08-28Reported by Michael L. It took a while to get confirmation (2 weeks?)
William SonomaChase, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and earn pointsSUCCESS2015-08-28Reported by Vinh
BodenUPromise, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash backFAIL2015-08-27Reported by Jamie
MacysDiscover, UseGCUse gift card and credit card to buy merchandise and get cash back for full amountSUCCESS2015-08-27Reported by Ell
DellEBates, UseGCUse gift card and credit card to buy merchandise and get cash back for entire purchase amountSUCCESS2015-08-23Reported by Trevor
DellEBates, UseGCUse gift card for entire purchase amount to buy merchandise and get cash back FAIL2015-08-23Reported by Trevor who wrote: Transaction did not track. I submitted a claim and was denied when they saw that it was paid with a GC. When submitting the claim I submitted the full invoice.
DellEBates, UseGCUse gift card for entire purchase amount to buy merchandise and get cash back SUCCESS2015-08-23Reported by Trevor who wrote that the transaction didn't track. He submitted a claim with the email confirmation but without the full detail showing that he paid with a gift card. The claim was approved and paid.
Home DepotDiscover, UseGCBuy merchandise and pay with both gift cards and credit card and receive cash back for entire purchaseSUCCESS2015-08-20Reported by CopperHog
StaplesuPromise, BuyGCBuy eBay e-gift card and get cash backFAIL2015-08-20Reported by Mike
TargetUnited, BuyGCBuy eBay e-gift card and earn milesFAIL2015-08-20Reported by Mike
eBayTopCashBack, BuyGC, UseGCBuy eBay gift card and pay with other eBay gift cards and get cash backSUCCESS2015-08-19Reported by Jeremy
BloomingdalesDiscover, BuyGCBuy Bloomingdales e-gc and get cash backFAIL2015-08-18Reported by Marigold
MacysDiscover, BuyGCBuy e-gc and get cash backFAIL2015-08-18Reported by janol
NordstromDiscover, BuyGCBuy Nordstrom e-gc and get cash backFAIL2015-08-18Reported by Marigold
SephoraDiscover, BuyGCBuy e-gc and get cash backFAIL2015-08-18Reported by janol
Sharper ImageDiscover, BuyGCBuy e-gc and get cash backSUCCESS2015-08-18Reported by janol. Had to call to get gift card
HayneedleMr Rebates, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get cash backFAIL2015-08-17Reported by Diamond Vargas who wrote: Transaction initially tracked properly, but cashback was reversed a few days later, opened a claim with Mr. Rebates who confirmed it would not be payable due to gift card purchase
StaplesuPromise, BuyGCBuy physical Nordstrom gift cards from Staples.com and get cash backFAIL2015-08-16Reported by Trevor. Some gcs were sent to store, some home. None earned cash back
HayneedleTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-08-12Reported by Diamond Vargas who wrote: Transaction did not initially track, opened a claim with TCB and the cash back showed as pending within a day, then payable a day after that
Living SocialDiscover, BuyGCUse Discover credit card to buy discount gift certificate on Living Social and get cash backSUCCESS2015-08-12Reported by Chuck Sithe. "Gift certificate is technically excluded in terms." "Interestingly, I received cb on the entire $50, despite the fact that I used a promo code and only actually paid $42.50."
SaksTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash backFAIL2015-08-12Reported by FBG
KmartAAdvantage, UseGCUse Kmart gift card to buy merchandise and earn milesSUCCESS2015-08-11Reported by akr1970akr
Lands EndAAdvantage, UseGCUse Lands End gift card and credit card to buy merchandise and earn milesPARTIAL2015-08-11Reported by akr1970akr. Only the credit card portion tracked.
NordstromDiscover, UseGCUse Nordstrom physical gift card and Discover card to buy merchandise and earn cash backSUCCESS2015-08-11Reported by swizzera
OfficeMaxBuyGC, UseGCUse OfficeMax eGC to purchase Office Max physical Gift CardFAIL2015-08-11Reported by Glenn. “Attention:
Certificates can not be applied to orders containing a gift card.”
HPUnited, BuyGCBuy physical gift card from shopping.hp.com and get milesSUCCESS2015-08-05Reported by Glenn
JCrewDiscover, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-08-05Reported by Marigold. Also got Amex offer cash back
BlissSavingStar, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-08-03Reported by Diamond Vargas
SearsDiscover, BuyGCLoad $25 on a physical gift card from Sears using Discover card and get Discover Deals cash back and Quarterly bonusSUCCESS2015-07-31Reported by Manny. Transaction coded as Sears.com
BackcountryUnited, UseGCUse gift card and credit card to buy merchandiseFAIL2015-07-29Reported by LUCHEX. Points posted, then 2 weeks later were taken away
JCPenneyDiscover, UseGCUse JCP gift card to buy merchandise and get cash backFAIL2015-07-28Reported by Jack
SearsDiscover, BuyGCBuy $500 gift card from Sears (e-gift card?) and get cash backSUCCESS2015-07-28Reported by Jack
SearsDiscover, UseGCUse Sears gift card to buy and schedule a tire installationSUCCESS2015-07-28Reported by Jack
AmazonGiving Assistant, BuyGCBuy Amazon e-gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-07-27Reported by patternseverywhere
AmazonGiving Assistant, UseGCUse Amazon e-gift card to buy merchandise from a 3rd party seller and get cash backSUCCESS2015-07-27Reported by patternseverywhere
PetSmartDiscover, UseGCBuy merchandise, pay with both gift card and credit card, and get cash backPARTIAL2015-07-24Reported by Christine. Payout was for 5% of total rather than advertised 15%
Sports AuthorityDiscover, UseGCBuy merchandise, pay with gift card, get cash backSUCCESS2015-07-24Reported by Stantheman
WalmartDiscoverPurchase merchandise and pay with non-Discover card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-07-23Reported by Nidhi: Purchased furniture from Walmart which was sold by wayfair from non discover card and received 5% discover portal cashback
GamestopBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCUse Gamestop E-gift card to buy Shell Gift cardsSUCCESS2015-07-22Reported by Deanna
ToysRUsBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCUse Toys R Us Gift card to purchase Visa Variable Load gift cardsSUCCESS2015-07-20Reported by Deanna. Note that many others have recently reported problems trying to do this. YMMV
StaplesBuyGCBuy e-gift card for any merchant from StaplesFAIL2015-07-19Many readers have reported that this was not working as of late July
VerizonVerizon, DiscoverBuy gift card and get cash backFAIL2015-07-17Reported by janol
BodenMr Rebates, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-07-15Reported by Diamond Vargas
Allen EdmondsTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-07-14Reported by Diamond Vargas
StaplesAAdvantage, UseGCUse Staples gift cards to buy tablets and earn milesSUCCESS2015-07-14Reported by Oren
StaplesDiscover, BuyGCBuy iTunes physical gift card and get cash backFAIL2015-07-13Reported by Chuck Sithe
StaplesDiscover, BuyGCBuy Target egift card from Staples.com and get cash backSUCCESS2015-07-11Reported by Oren
Lands EndDiscover, UseGCUse Shop Your Way Rewards SYWR to buy merchandise and earn cash backFAIL2015-07-10Not surprised. Lands End is also known to not pay out for use of gift cards (but they do pay out for purchasing gift cards)
SearsDiscover, UseGCBuy merchandise, pay with combo of SYWR points, gift card, and amex gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-07-10Reported by janol
Sur La TableDiscover, BuyGC, UseGCBuy Sur La Table e-gift card and pay with Sur La Table e-gift card and get cash backFAIL2015-07-10
SaksAAdvantage, BuyGCBuy Saks e-gift card and earn milesFAIL2015-07-09Reported by fauxblogger who reported: Failed to track. Opened up a claim. Claim denied, citing: GCs not eligible per T&C
Brooks BrothersUnited, BuyGCBuy physical Brooks Brothers gift card and earn milesSUCCESS2015-07-04Reported by Miles Whip and Max
StaplesuPromise, BuyGCBuy eBay e-gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-07-04Reported by Miles Whip
Henri BendelTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-06-30Reported by Diamond Vargas
Henri BendelTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get cash backFAIL2015-06-30Reported by Diamond Vargas
StaplesUnited, BuyGCBuy Nordstrom e-gift card and earn milesSUCCESS2015-06-30Reported by Ken
StaplesDiscover, BuyGCBuy eBay e-giftcard and get cash backSUCCESS2015-06-26Reported by RadR
1800FlowersMr Rebates, BuyGCBuy gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-06-25Reported by Diamond Vargas
1800BasketsDiscover, BuyGCBuy 1800Flowers from 1800Baskets website and earn portal cash backSUCCESS2015-06-241800Baskets was offering higher portal returns than 1800Flowers, so it was worth clicking through to their site instead
1800BasketsBuyGCBuy 1800Flowers gift cards from 1800Baskets and pay with Visa card linked to Sears' Shop Your Way Rewards program to earn 20% back in pointsSUCCESS2015-06-24
BestBuyDiscover, UseGCUse both gift card and credit card to buy merchandise and earn cash back (and Best Buy rewards)FAIL2015-06-20Reported by Oren. Received Discover and Best Buy rewards only for portion paid by credit card.
BrookstoneDiscover, BuyGCBuy Brookstone physical, by-mail, gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-06-20
Apple StoreDiscover, BuyGCBuy Apple by-mail gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-06-19Paid with Discover It card
StaplesDiscover, BuyGCBuy Whole Foods e-gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-06-19Paid with Chase Ink card
StaplesUnited, BuyGCBuy Target e-gift card from Staples.com and earn milesSUCCESS2015-06-19Reported by Pam
BrookstoneDiscover, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get cash backFAIL2015-06-17I didn't actually make the purchase since the link to buy e-gift cards sent me to coinstar.com. That never works for portal rewards.
Brooks BrothersMr Rebates, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-06-15Reported by Diamond Vargas
Sears.comDiscover, UseGCUse Shop Your Way Rewards (SYWR) points to buy merchandise and get cash backSUCCESS2015-06-15
HorchowSouthwest, BuyGCBuy Horchow e-gift card and earn milesSUCCESS2015-06-14Reported by Jigar
HorchowChase, UseGCUse gift card to buy merchandise and earn pointsSUCCESS2015-06-14Reported by Jigar. Earned miles even though there was a sale going on and a code was applied at checkout for it
Sears.comDiscover, BuyGCReload Sears gift card online and get cash back. SUCCESS2015-06-12Paid with Discover card. Transaction shows as Sears
Sears.comDiscover, BuyGCBuy Sears physical gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-06-12Paid w/ Discover card. Transaction shows as Kmart
Sears.comDiscover, BuyGCBuy Sears e-gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-06-12Paid w/ Discover card. Transaction shows as Sears
SearsDiscover, BuyGCBuy $300 physical gift card from Sears using non-Discover card and get Discover Deals cash backFAIL2015-06-11Reported by Manny. Transaction coded as Sears.com
StaplesAlaska MileagePlan, BuyGCBuy eBay e-gift card from Staples and get milesFAIL2015-06-11Reported by Kevin
SearsDiscover, BuyGCBuy $200 e-gift card from Sears using non-Discover card and get Discover Deals cash backSUCCESS2015-06-10Reported by Manny. Transaction codes as Kmart.com
Wag.comBuyGCBuy gift card to get Amex Offers credit.FAIL2015-06-05Reported by Jessica
StaplesEBates, UseGCUse eGift card to buy merchandise and get cash back SUCCESS2015-05-27Reported by Glenn
Neiman MarcusBuyGCBuy Neiman Marcus e-gift card and get pointsSUCCESS2015-05-23Reported by Hank
Bed Bath & BeyondBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCUse BBB gift card in-store to buy 3rd party gift cardSUCCESS2015-05-21Reported by Stephen
Home DepotBuyGCBuy phyiscal gift card from HomeDepot.com, get cash back from Amex Offers promoSUCCESS2015-05-21Reported by Glenn
Neiman MarcusBuyGCBuy Neiman Marcus gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-05-21Reported by Chuck Sithe. Took over a week for cash back to be reported.
Rite AidBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCUse Rite Aid gift card to buy 3rd party gift cards in-storeFAIL2015-05-21Reported by Stephen. System block
StaplesBuyGCBuy Gap e-gift card at Staples.com and get cash backFAIL2015-05-21Reported by Chuck Sithe
Whole FoodsBuyGCBuy phyiscal gift card from WholeFoods.com, get cash back from Amex Offers promoFAIL2015-05-21Reported by Glenn. Transaction shows: VESTA GIFTANGO WHOLE
StaplesEbates, BuyGCBuy Staples egift card and earn cash backFAIL2015-05-13Reported by Glenn
ToysRUsBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCBuy Visa gift card in-store with ToysRus gift cardFAIL2015-05-10Reported by a number of readers
Neiman MarcusEbates, BuyGCBuy Neiman Marcus e-gift card and earn cash backSUCCESS2015-05-09Reported by Chuck Sithe
Jos A BankSouthwest, BuyGCBuy e-gift card, get milesSUCCESS2015-05-08
StaplesAlaska MileagePlan, BuyGCBuy Nordstrom e-gift card and earn milesSUCCESS2015-04-27Reported by Yao
Golden1 Credit UnionN/AFund account with credit card (Citi Prestige) and earn milesSUCCESS2015-04-23Reported by EY
BestBuySouthwest, BuyGCBuy egift card and earn milesFAIL2015-04-22Reproted by Patrick L
JCrewDiscover, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2015-04-20Reported by Chuck Sithe
LegoEbates, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash backFAIL2015-04-20Reported by Yao
LegoMrRebates, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash backFAIL2015-04-20Reported by Yao
LegoTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash backFAIL2015-04-20Reported by Yao
LegouPromise, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash backFAIL2015-04-20Reported by Yao
LegouPromise, UseGCUse gift card plus credit card to buy merchandise and get cash backSUCCESS2015-04-20Reported by Yao
QuilluPromise, UseGCUse Quill cash + credit card to buy merchandise and earn cash backPARTIAL2015-04-06Reported by Nate. Received cash back only for credit card portion
Office DepotuPromise, UseGCUse combination of credit card and store rewards to buy merchandise and get cash backSUCCESS2015-03-04Reported by Nate. Entire amount received cash back.
StaplesuPromise, UseGCUse combination of credit card and store rewards to buy merchandise and get cash backSUCCESS2015-03-04Reported by Nate. Received cash back based on amount paid (not including rewards amount)
NewEggChase, BuyGCBuy Hyatt e-gift card and get pointsSUCCESS2015-03-01
BloomingdalesExtraBux, BuyGCBuy Bloomingdale's gift card to get cash backFAIL2015-02-19Reported by Larry Ordway
1800FlowersN/AUse promo code to earn Southwest points and verify that they count towards Southwest Companion PassFAIL2015-02-17While you'll still earn points, as of early February, Southwest stopped counting points from 1800Flowers towards the companion pass.
AnySouthwest, N/AEarn points through portal to verify that they count towards Southwest Companion PassSUCCESS2015-02-17
GrouponSouthwest, UseGCUse Groupon e-gift card and earn portal pointsSUCCESS2015-02-17Reported by Patrick L
StaplesSouthwest, BuyGCBuy Groupon egift card from staples.com and earn portal pointsSUCCESS2015-02-17Reported by Patrick L
SephoraTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash backFAIL2015-02-07Reported by Amy C
ShutterflyuPromise, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get cash backFAIL2015-02-07Reported by Amy C
StaplesSavingStar, BuyGCBuy e-gift card (Lowes) and get cash backFAIL2015-02-04Reported by Joe
StaplesuPromise, BuyGCBuy e-gift card (Lowes) and get cash backFAIL2015-02-04Reported by Joe
TigerDirectDiscover, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get cash backFAIL2015-01-27Reported by Kurt
SaksDiscover, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2014-12-29Reported by Josh
SaksDiscover, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get cash backFAIL2014-12-29Reported by Josh
SephoraTopCashBack, UseGCUse GC for partial cost of merchandise, earn cash back for entire orderSUCCESS2014-12-23Reported by Amy C
SearsBuyGCBuy physical Visa GC in store with Chase Freedom for dept store bonusSUCCESS2014-12-22Reported by JayR
SearsBuyGCBuy Sears e-GC with Chase Freedom for dept store bonusSUCCESS2014-12-22Reported by JayR
SearsBuyGCBuy Sears physical GC with Chase Freedom for dept store bonusFAIL2014-12-22Reported by JayR (note this happens because credit card bill shows Kmart, not Sears)
SearsBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCBuy Visa gift card in-store with Sears e-gift cardSUCCESS2014-12-22Reported by JayR
BrookstoneDiscover, UseGCUse gift card and promo code to buy merchandise and get cash backSUCCESS2014-12-13
SaksDiscover, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2014-12-07Reported by josh
SonyShopAtHome, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2014-11-24Reported by FMF
LidsWellsFargo, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get pointsSUCCESS2014-11-18Reported by Bob
LidsWellsFargo, UseGCUse gift card to buy merchandise and get pointsSUCCESS2014-11-18Reported by Bob
StaplesSouthwest, BuyGCBuy e-gift card (Whole Foods) and get pointsSUCCESS2014-11-18
AllenEdmondsAlaska MileagePlan, BuyGCBuy physical gift card get milesSUCCESS2014-11-16Reported by Alek
AllenEdmondsUnited, BuyGCBuy physical gift card get milesSUCCESS2014-11-16Reported by Alek
PetCoUnited, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get milesSUCCESS2014-11-16Reported by luchex
PetCoAadvantage, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get milesSUCCESS2014-11-11Reported by Frank
AllenEdmondsTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy physical gift card get cash backSUCCESS2014-10-26
PBTeenAadvantage, BuyGCBuy physical gift card get milesSUCCESS2014-10-26
Pottery BarnAadvantage, BuyGCBuy physical gift card get milesSUCCESS2014-10-26
West ElmAadvantage, BuyGCBuy physical gift card get milesSUCCESS2014-10-26
William SonomaAadvantage, BuyGCBuy physical gift card get milesSUCCESS2014-10-26Reported by Colin
Neiman MarcusSouthwest, BuyGCBuy e-gift card to get pointsFAIL2014-10-13Reported by Jordo06
ModclothUnited, BuyGCBuy e-gift card to get milesSUCCESS2014-10-10Reported by Jen.
ModclothUnited, UseGCUse e-gift card and get milesSUCCESS2014-10-10Reported by Jen.
Neiman MarcusSouthwest, BuyGCBuy e-gift card to get pointsFAIL2014-10-10Reported by Jan
BackcountryUnited, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get milesFAIL2014-10-07
HorchowSouthwest, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get milesSUCCESS2014-10-07
HorchowSouthwest, UseGCUse e-gift card to buy merchandise and get pointsSUCCESS2014-10-07
JcrewAadvantage, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get milesFAIL2014-10-07
JcrewAadvantage, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get milesFAIL2014-10-07
SamsClub.com
Delta SkyMiles, BuyGCBuy physical merchant gift card (Starbucks) and get milesFAIL2014-10-07
Sports AuthorityAadvantage, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get milesFAIL2014-10-07
Sports AuthorityAadvantage, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get milesFAIL2014-10-07
SurLaTableDelta SkyMiles, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get milesSUCCESS2014-10-07
SurLaTableDelta SkyMiles, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get milesSUCCESS2014-10-07
Cooking.comAlaska MileagePlan, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get milesSUCCESS2014-09-29Reported by Barry
Cooking.comAlaska MileagePlan, UseGCUse gift card to buy merchandise and get milesSUCCESS2014-09-29Reported by Barry
Neiman MarcusUnited, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get milesSUCCESS2014-09-24Reported by fauxblogger
WalmartuPromise, BuyGCBuy 3rd party physical gift card and get cash backFAIL2014-09-19Reported by Vinh
BackcountryAlaska MileagePlan, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get milesFAIL2014-09-12Reported by Vinh
Neiman MarcusDelta SkyMiles, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get milesSUCCESS2014-09-02Reported by fauxblogger
SearsDiscover, BuyGCReload existing Sears gift card and pay with non-Discover card and still get Discover cash backSUCCESS2014-08-15
AmexUseGCUse Amex B&N Campus Edition card to reload Serve online as a credit cardFAIL2014-08-06When I tried to link the card I kept getting We're sorry, something went wrong!
GiftCertificates.comuPromise, BuyGCBuy SuperCertificate and get cash backSUCCESS2014-08-06
GiftCertificates.comuPromise, BuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCUse SuperCertificate to buy regular gift card (e.g. AA gift card) and get cash backFAIL2014-08-06Purchase did not track within uPromise
MarriottBuyGCBuy Marriott gift card at Marriott Courtyard in order to get Amex Sync 20% rebateSUCCESS2014-08-06
Cumberland FarmsBuyGCBuy gift card or Vanilla Reload card with credit cardFAIL2014-08-02Reported by Cumby
AmexBuyGCBuy Amex traveler's cheque (not gift card) with Amex credit card and earn pointsFAIL2014-07-28Was not charged cash advance, but also didn't earn credit card points
KohlsSavingStar, BuyGCBuy Kohls physical gift cards to get cash backSUCCESS2014-07-28Reported by Vinh
StaplesBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCUse Staples gift card online to buy other gift cardFAIL2014-07-28At some point in July 2014 Staples.com stopped allowing their gift cards to be used online to buy other gift cards
KohlsDiscover, UseGCUse a gift card and promo codes and get cash backSUCCESS2014-06-27
Crate & BarrelDiscover, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash backFAIL2014-06-18Reported by John
Crate & BarreluPromise, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash backFAIL2014-06-18Reported by John
SearsShopAtHome, BuyGCReload existing gift card to get cash backFAIL2014-06-18Reported by Tianyi. FM note: this is a surprising finding since gift card reloads seem to result in points from other portals
BestBuyDiscover, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash backFAIL2014-06-17Reported by ANdy
StaplesuPromise, BuyGCBuy Southwest e-gift card and get cash backFAIL2014-06-16Reported by Bob. Purchased $10 item along with $700 worth of e-gift cards. Cashback for $10 item posted, e-gift cards did not.
Columbia SportsDiscover, BuyGCBuy gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2014-06-15Reported by oipunk77
RoadRunner SportsChase, UseGCUse physical gc to buy merchandise and get pointsSUCCESS2014-06-12Reported by Debbie
SearsSouthwest, BuyGCBuy Sears physical (by mail) gift card via portal to get pointsSUCCESS2014-06-12Credit card shows purchase from Kmart, but points are awarded anyway
SearsSouthwest, BuyGCReload existing gift card to get pointsSUCCESS2014-06-12
SearsSouthwest, BuyGCBuy Sears e-gift card via portal to get pointsSUCCESS2014-06-12
KohlsDiscover, BuyGCBuy a physical gift card to get cash backFAIL2014-06-07
StaplesDiscover, BuyGCBuy Visa gift card online and get cash backFAIL2014-05-15
StaplesuPromise, BuyGCBuy Visa gift card online and get cash backFAIL2014-05-15
RoadRunner SportsEbates, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash backPARTIAL2014-05-12Reported by Debbie. Portal only paid for first $100 worth of gift cards
Sports AuthorityDiscover, UseGCBuy merchandise and pay with gift card to earn cash backSUCCESS2014-04-29Reported by Free-quent Flyer
BloomingdalesExtraBux, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2014-04-23Reported by Travis
Crate & BarrelDiscover, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash backFAIL2014-04-22Reported by oipunk77
Alamo, UseGCVia phone, use 2 Alamo Car Rental gift cards from Discover Cash Back rewards to book single car rental2014-04-21Reported by Ben. This could not be done online
NationalCar, UseGCOnline, use 3 National Car Rental gift cards from Discover Cash Back rewards to book single car rentalSUCCESS2014-04-21
RoadRunner SportsChase, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get pointsSUCCESS2014-04-15Reported by Nick
RoadRunner SportsChase, UseGCUse gift card to buy merchandiseSUCCESS2014-04-15Reported by Nick
MeijeruPromise, BuyGCBuy physical Meijer gift card with other merchandise in cart to get cash backSUCCESS2014-04-08
MeijeruPromise, BuyGCBuy physical Meijer gift card without other merchandise in cart to get cash backFAIL2014-04-08Reported by multiple readers
1800FlowersAadvantage, UseGCBuy flowers with gift card and use 30X Alaskan Airlines miles codePARTIAL2014-04-0330X miles posted and AA portal miles initially posted but were later reversed out
1800FlowersDiscover,Buy flowers with credit card linked to Plink and to SYWR and enter SWA code for extra milesPARTIAL2014-04-03Plink and SWA points posted. No points from SYWR and no cash back from Discover
1800FlowersShopAtHome,Buy flowers with credit card linked to Plink and to SYWR and enter SWA code for extra milesPARTIAL2014-04-03Plink and SWA points posted. No points from SYWR and no cash back from ShopAtHome
TargetBigCrumbs, BuyGCBuy physical gift card to get cash backFAIL2014-03-19Reported by JohnBL
TargetDiscover, BuyGCBuy physical gift card to get cash backFAIL2014-03-19Reported by JohnBL
TargetShopAtHome, BuyGCBuy physical gift card to get cash backFAIL2014-03-19Reported by JohnBL
LowesChase, BuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCBuy physical Lowes gift card with Home Improvement card to earn portal pointsFAIL2014-03-14Reported by Big Habitat
Home DepotChase, UseGCUse gift card to fully pay for merchandise and get portal pointsSUCCESS2014-03-06Reported by Jon
OfficeMaxBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCBuy Visa or MasterCard gift card with OfficeMax gift cardSUCCESS2014-03-05Reported by Mario. 3rd store was the charm
LowesChase, UseGCBuy merchandise and pay with Lowes gift card to get portal pointsSUCCESS2014-03-04Reported by 405#Club
BlueNileChase, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get portal milesFAIL2014-02-25Reported by Miks S
Lands EndEbates, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2014-02-25Reported by Miks S
Neiman MarcusAadvantage, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get portal milesSUCCESS2014-02-25Reported by Miks S
Neiman MarcusChase, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get portal milesSUCCESS2014-02-25Reported by Miks S
Neiman MarcusSouthwest, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get portal milesSUCCESS2014-02-25Reported by Miks S
ToysRUsAadvantage, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get portal milesFAIL2014-02-25Reported by Miks S
ToysRUsChase, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get portal milesFAIL2014-02-25Reported by Miks S
ToysRUsEbates, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get portal cash backFAIL2014-02-25Reported by Miks S
ToysRUsSouthwest, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get portal milesFAIL2014-02-25Reported by Miks S
ToysRUsTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get portal cash backFAIL2014-02-25Reported by Miks S
1800FlowersAadvantage, BuyGCBuy 1800Flowers physical gift card to get portal milesSUCCESS2014-02-24Reported by Mike U
BloomingdalesAadvantage, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get milesFAIL2014-02-20Reported by Milesmath
BloomingdalesDelta SkyMiles, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get milesFAIL2014-02-20Reported by Milesmath
OfficeMaxBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCBuy Visa or MasterCard gift card with OfficeMax gift cardFAIL2014-02-18Reported by Mario. Cashier was willing to try, but register prohibited it.
NikeChase, BuyGCBuy e-gift card to get pointsSUCCESS2014-02-16Reported by Dina
NikeChase, UseGCUse e-gift card to buy merchandise and get pointsSUCCESS2014-02-16Reported by Dina
KmartBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCUse Kmart gift card to buy Visa gift cardFAIL2014-02-09Reported by Kyle S. Registers are hard coded not to allow this
West ElmChase, UseGCBuy merchandise with a combo of gift card and credit card to earn pointsSUCCESS2014-02-09Reported by Toni
WalmartUseGCBuy money order or do bill pay with Amex for TargetFAIL2014-02-05Reported by gasponi
NordstromMrRebates, UseGCUse gift card and credit card to buy merchandise and get cash backSUCCESS2014-02-04Reported by Toni
Walmart17 different portals, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get points or cash backFAIL2014-01-29Reported by Jonathan (purchases were made a couple of months ago)
JcrewChase, BuyGCBuy e-gift card to get pointsFAIL2014-01-28
KrogerBuyGCBuy Amex gift card to get fuel pointsFAIL2014-01-28Reported by MichaelP
WalmartBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCUse Walmart gift card online to buy Visa gift cardFAIL2014-01-28Reported by several readers
AmexGiftCardsDelta SkyMiles, BuyGCBuy gift cards using code not shown on portal and earn milesSUCCESS2014-01-27Works despite T&C. Points earned on full value of purchase, not just on purchase fee.
MeijerBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCUse Meijer gift card to buy Staples gift card in-storeSUCCESS2014-01-23Was able to swipe Meijer gc to pay
MeijerBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCUse Meijer gift card to buy GameStop gift card online at meijer.comSUCCESS2014-01-23
BrooksBrothersChase, UseGCUse gift card and credit card to buy merchandise and get pointsSUCCESS2014-01-22Reported by Steve
JcrewChase, BuyGCBuy physical gift card to get pointsFAIL2014-01-22Reported by Steve
JcrewEbates, BuyGCBuy physical gift card to get cash backFAIL2014-01-22Reported by Steve
RadioShackBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCUse RadioShack gift card to buy Amazon Kindle gift card in-storeSUCCESS2014-01-22
WalgreensBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCUse Walgreens gift card to buy Amazon gift card in-storeFAIL2014-01-22Reported by MLH
JcrewDiscover, BuyGCBuy physical gift card, pay with Amex, and get cash backSUCCESS2014-01-21Reported by Clint
Lands EndDiscover, BuyGCBuy physical gift card, pay with Amex, and get cash backSUCCESS2014-01-21Reported by Clint
Amazon.comBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCUse Amazon gift card to buy another gift cardFAIL2014-01-20Reported by MichaelP
BestBuySouthwest, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get pointsSUCCESS2014-01-14Reported by Julian
JCPenneySouthwest, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get pointsFAIL2014-01-14Reported by Julian
JcrewDiscover, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2014-01-14Reported by Ben
JcrewUnited, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get milesFAIL2014-01-14Reported by Julian
GiftCards.comBeFrugal, UseGCSell e-gift card to giftcards.com and get cash back from portalFAIL2014-01-13Reported by FrequentMiler
Neiman MarcusDiscover, UseGCBuy merchandise, use discount promo code, and pay with combo of gift cards & credit card and get cash backSUCCESS2014-01-13Reported by John
PipertimeAadvantage, UseGCBuy merchandise with combination of gift card and credit card and get milesSUCCESS2014-01-12Reported by Toni Perkins
JCrewAadvantage, BuyGCBuy physical gift card to get milesFAIL2014-01-07Reported by Arrek.
KohlsChase, BuyGCBuy two identical physical $25 gift cards in one transaction to get pointsPARTIAL2014-01-07Reported by Penny W
West ElmUnited, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get milesSUCCESS2014-01-01Reported by Julian
West ElmChase, BuyGCBuy physical gift card to get pointsSUCCESS2013-12-26Reported by Jason
CoachDiscover, BuyGCBuy physical gift card to get cash backSUCCESS2013-12-24Reported by Colin
NorthFaceAadvantage, BuyGCBuy single $750 gift card to get milesSUCCESS2013-12-23Reported by Luchex
NorthFaceAadvantage, BuyGCBuy two $300 gift cards in one transaction to get milesPARTIAL2013-12-23Reported by Luchex. Received miles for one gift card, but not for both.
BestBuyChase, BuyGCBuy physical gift card to get pointsSUCCESS2013-12-22Reported by Jason
MacysSouthwest, BuyGCBuy physical gift card to get pointsFAIL2013-12-22Reported by Gad
AmexGiftCardsTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy gift cards with >$500 value and get cash backSUCCESS2013-12-19After logging into Amex account, larger denomination options show up
AmexGiftCardsTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy gift cards using code not shown on portal and get cash backSUCCESS2013-12-19Works despite T&C
Bed Bath & BeyondAadvantage, BuyGCBuy egift card to get milesFAIL2013-12-19Reported by Abe
Bed Bath & BeyondAadvantage, BuyGCBuy physical gift card to get milesFAIL2013-12-19Reported by Abe
BestBuyBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCUse BestBuy gift card to buy $200 Visa gift card in-storeSUCCESS2013-12-19
MacysAadvantage, BuyGCBuy egift card to get milesFAIL2013-12-19Reported by Abe
Neiman MarcusAadvantage, BuyGCBuy $200 e-gift card and get portal pointsSUCCESS2013-12-19Reported by Naina
Neiman MarcusChase, BuyGCBuy $200 e-gift card and get portal pointsSUCCESS2013-12-19Reported by Allison
Neiman MarcusUS Airways, BuyGCBuy physical gift cards and get milesSUCCESS2013-12-19Reported by Adriano
NordstromTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy two $75 physical gift cards and get cash back from portalFAIL2013-12-19Reported by Colin
SearsBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCUse Home Improvement gift card to reload Sears gift cardSUCCESS2013-12-19Reported by Steve
TargetDiscover,Buy merchandise with non-Discover card (Target credit card) and get cash backSUCCESS2013-12-19Reported by Colin
HyattEbates, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get cash backFAIL2013-12-15Reported by Ted
SephoraChase, UseGCUse physical gift card to buy merchandise and get pointsSUCCESS2013-12-15Reported by Toni
CoachAadvantage, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get milesSUCCESS2013-12-14Reported by Kyle
CoachUnited, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get milesSUCCESS2013-12-14Reported by Kyle
Neiman MarcusAadvantage, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get milesSUCCESS2013-12-14Reported by Kyle
WalmartAadvantage, BuyGCBuy physical Visa gift card and get milesSUCCESS2013-12-14Reported by Kyle
West ElmChase, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get milesSUCCESS2013-12-14Reported by Kyle
BackcountryAadvantage, BuyGCBuy gift cards and get milesSUCCESS2013-12-12Reported by Jonathan
Bed Bath & BeyondAadvantage, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get milesFAIL2013-12-12Reported by Abe
MacysAadvantage, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get milesFAIL2013-12-12Reported by Abe
Neiman MarcusuPromise, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2013-12-12
AAALoadGCLoad AAA TravelMoney prepaid card with AAA BOA Visa card to earn credit card rewardsFAIL2013-12-09Reported by Travis
AAABuyGCBuy Visa gift cards from AAA using AAA BOA Visa card to earn bonus pointsSUCCESS2013-12-09Reported by Travis. He earned 3X points on the purchase
GuitarCenterAadvantage, BuyGCBuy Guitar Center physical gift card and earn milesFAIL2013-12-09Reported by Bob
GuitarCenterAadvantage, BuyGCBuy Guitar Center e-gift card and earn milesFAIL2013-12-09Reported by Bob
WalgreensBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCUse Walgreens gift card to buy merchant gift cards (Amazon, iTunes, etc.)SUCCESS2013-12-09Reported by Robert
GamestopBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCUse Gamestop gift card in-store to buy Amazon (Kindle) gift cardSUCCESS2013-12-05Reported by multiple readers
Magazines.comAadvantage, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and get milesFAIL2013-12-05
Magazines.comAadvantage, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get milesFAIL2013-12-05
Magazines.comAadvantage, UseGCUse combination gift card and credit card to buy magazine and get milesFAIL2013-12-05Only portion paid by credit card received miles
KohlsChase, BuyGCBuy Kohls physical gift cards to get UR pointsPARTIAL2013-12-02Works for physical gift cards when order is $100 or less. Larger orders often get credit only for $100.
Neiman MarcusAadvantage, BuyGCBuy e-gift card, physical gift card, and merchandise (all together) and get milesSUCCESS2013-12-02Reported by Ken
Neiman MarcusAadvantage, BuyGCBuy Neiman Marcus physical gift card to get milesSUCCESS2013-12-02Reported by Adriano
Neiman MarcusAadvantage, BuyGCBuy Neiman Marcus gift card to get milesFAIL2013-12-02Reported by Mary Beth. Her points initially posted, but then disapeared. No one else reported that result.
Office DepotUpgradeGCUse OfficeDepot gift card to buy fixed value Shell gift cardFAIL2013-12-02Reported by Nick. Register would not allow gift card as payment
SearsMrRebates, UseGCUse Sears gift card to buy merchandise and get cash backSUCCESS2013-12-02Reported by FlyingBoat
SonyTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2013-12-02Reported by Jonathan.
SonyTopCashBack, UseGCUse e-gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2013-12-02Reported by Jonathan.
StaplesBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCUse Staples gift card in-store to buy merchant gift cardSUCCESS2013-12-02Ability to do this depends upon cashier allowing it.
VenmoLoadGCLoad Venmo account with UFB Direct debit card to earn milesFAIL2013-12-02Reported by Ed. Venmo charged 3% for load which wipes out benefit of earning miles this way.
WalgreensBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCUse Walgreens gift card in-store to buy another gift cardSUCCESS2013-12-02Reported by Bob. He used the Walgreens gift card to buy a Whole Foods gift card
WalmartLoadGCUse Sears gift card, Amex gift card, or Walmart gift card to load BluebirdFAIL2013-12-02Reported by several readers.
WalmartTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy Visa gift card online to get cash backFAIL2013-12-02Reported by Chris F
KrogerBuyGCBuy $500 Visa gift card (or any variable load visa/mc gift card) and earn fuel pointsFAIL2013-11-25Reported by many readers as of 9/1/2013
WalgreensAadvantage, BuyGCBuy mix of physical gift cards and merchandise to get milesSUCCESS2013-11-25Reported by Ken
PetsmartChase, BuyGCBuy gift card and get pointsSUCCESS2013-11-06Reported by Steve
SearsAadvantage, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get pointsFAIL2013-11-06
AmexGiftCardsBigCrumbs, BuyGCBuy gift cards to get cash back. Use BDAY100 code to waive per card feesSUCCESS2013-10-21
AmexGiftCardsBigCrumbs, BuyGCBuy personalized Amex gift cards and get cash backFAIL2013-10-21Reported by several readers. Transaction cancelled.
BestBuyuPromise, BuyGCBuy gift cards, get cash backFAIL2013-10-21Reported by foxxeehi and Nick
FandangoHilton, BuyGCBuy gift card to get pointsSUCCESS2013-10-21Reported by Ryan
FandangoHilton, UseGCUse gift card and credit card to buy merchandisePARTIAL2013-10-21Reported by Ryan. Only credit card portion received points
LLBeanChase, UseGCUse gift card to buy merchandise and get pointsSUCCESS2013-10-21Reported by Liz
LowesChase, BuyGC, UseGCBuy Lowes gift card and pay with Home Improvement gift cardFAIL2013-10-21Reported by Steve. Transaction failed.
OfficeMaxTopCashBack, UseGCBuy merchandise, pay with gift cardSUCCESS2013-10-21Reported by nrdk. Received cash back for full order less sales tax.
PetsmartDiscover, UseGCUse gift card to buy merchandise and get cash backSUCCESS2013-10-21Reported by Nate
RoadRunner SportsChase, BuyGCBuy physical gift card to get pointsSUCCESS2013-10-21Reported by Jonathan
RoadRunner SportsChase, UseGCUse physical gift card and non-Chase credit card to buy merchandise and earn pointsSUCCESS2013-10-21Reported by Jonathan
SearsAadvantage, UseGCUse Sears gift cards to buy merchandise and get milesSUCCESS2013-10-21
SearsAadvantage, BuyGCBuy Sears physical gift card via portal to get milesSUCCESS2013-10-21
SearsUnited, BuyGC, UseGCUse Home Improvement gift card to buy Sears' e-gift card and get pointsSUCCESS2013-10-21Reported by Luke. Note that the ability to earn points on buying e-gift cards is most likely dead since the T&C changed shortly after this. Was able to use full $500 of HI card without $1 hold issue.
StarbucksstoreTopCashBack, UseGCBuy merchandise, pay with gift card and credit cardPARTIAL2013-10-21Reported by nrdk. Only credit card portion received cash back
NorthFaceAadvantage, BuyGCBuy store e-gift cards to get pointsSUCCESS2013-08-29Reported by Anita
NorthFaceAadvantage, UseGCUse store gift cards and get pointsSUCCESS2013-08-29Reported by Anita
SearsDiscover, BuyGCBuy Sears physical gift card through portal to earn cash back (pay with non-Discover card)SUCCESS2013-08-19
SearsUnited, BuyGCBuy Sears physical gift card via portal to get milesSUCCESS2013-08-19
WalmartDiscover, BuyGCBuy Visa gift card and get cash backFAIL2013-08-18Reported by Chris F. Received cashback for the fee and/or another small item purchased with the GC, but no cashback for the GC itself.
WalmartBuyGCBuy Visa gift card online and get Amex sync bonus (occassional promotion)SUCCESS2013-08-18Reported by Chris F
WalmartUseGCUse Walmart or Sears gc to load BluebirdFAIL2013-08-18Reported by Jonathan
WalmartBuy 5 cent plastic bag with debit card and request $100 cash back (as a way to avoid ATM fee)SUCCESS2013-08-18Reported by Jonathan
WalmartTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy Visa gift card and get cash backFAIL2013-08-18Reported by Chris F. Received cashback for the fee and/or another small item purchased with the GC, but no cashback for the GC itself.
Banana RepublicChase, UseGCBuy merchandise, use 40% off promo codes, get portal pointsSUCCESS2013-08-02Reported by tp
GapChase, UseGCBuy merchandise, use 40% off promo codes, get portal pointsSUCCESS2013-08-02Reported by tp
Office DepotUpgradeGCUse OfficeDepot gift card to buy $200 fixed value Visa gift cardFAIL2013-08-02Reported by Nick. Register would not allow gift card as payment
StewartsBuyGCTry to buy GreenDot Prepaid MC and MoneyPaks and pay with Amex credit cardFAIL2013-08-02Reported by JohnBL
WalgreensUpgradeGCUse Walgreens gift card to upgrade to Shell gift cardFAIL2013-08-02Reported by Nick. Register would not allow gift card as payment
NordstromTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get cash backFAIL2013-06-18Reported by alexi
NordstromTopCashBack, UseGCUse gift card to buy merchandise and get cash backSUCCESS2013-06-18Reported by alexi
SpeedwayBuyGCBuy Home Improvement gift card and earn Speedway rewardsSUCCESS2013-06-07Reported by Chris
LLBeanChase, UseGCUse e-gift card + some credit card to buy merchandise and get pointsSUCCESS2013-05-22Reported by Harvson3
SearsChase, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and pay with Home Improvement card and get pointsFAIL2013-05-22This originally worked, but recently there have been several reports that it no longer works
GiftCardMall.comTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy GiftCardMall Choice e-card and get cash backSUCCESS2013-05-06
GiftCardMall.comTopCashBack, BuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCUse Choice e-card to buy part of Visa gift card and get cash backSUCCESS2013-05-06Limited to 1 $250 Choice card per transaction. Received cash back for full amount of Visa gift card
TargetDiscover, BuyGCBuy physical gift card to earn cash backFAIL2013-05-06Reported by Tim2
TargetDiscover, UseGCBuy merchandise and pay with gift card to earn cash backSUCCESS2013-05-06Reported by Tim2
KohlsChase, UseGCUse Kohls gift cards along with 30% off code to buy merchandise & get UR pointsSUCCESS2013-04-22Reported by Frequent Miler and others
KrogerUseGC, PINUse $500 Visa gift card with PIN from US Bank to load Bluebird at Walmart.SUCCESS2013-04-22Set PIN by calling
LowesAadvantage, BuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCBuy physical Lowes gift card with Home Improvement card to earn portal pointsSUCCESS2013-04-22Reported by Piecerate. NOTE: NO LONGER WORKS
LowesChase, BuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCBuy physical Lowes gift card with Home Improvement card to earn portal pointsSUCCESS2013-04-22Reported by Travel Bear. NOTE: NO LONGER WORKS
LowesUnited, BuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCBuy physical Lowes gift card with Home Improvement card to earn portal pointsSUCCESS2013-04-22Reported by Jen. NOTE: NO LONGER WORKS
MacysChase, UseGCUse Macys gift card to buy items and receive pointsSUCCESS2013-04-22Reported by Robert M
Office DepotBuyGCBuy $200 Visa gift card and earn OfficeDepot rewardsFAIL2013-04-22
Office DepotUseGC, PINUse $200 Visa gift card with PIN to load Bluebird at Walmart.SUCCESS2013-04-22PIN set automatically upon first use
OfficeMaxBuyGCBuy $100 Visa gift card and earn OfficeMax rewardsFAIL2013-04-22
OfficeMaxUseGC, PINUse $100 Visa gift card with PIN to load Bluebird at Walmart.SUCCESS2013-04-22Set PIN by calling
Pottery BarnChase, UseGCUsed PBCC rewards certificate, a coupon, and the remaining amount on the giftcard to make a Pottery Barn purchase. Received points for full amountSUCCESS2013-04-22Reported by Lori
Pottery BarnuPromise, BuyGCBuy PotteryBarn Kids gift card to get cash backSUCCESS2013-04-22Reported by Lori
SearsBuyGCBuy $100 Visa gift card and earn ShopYourWayRewardsFAIL2013-04-22
SearsUseGC, PINUse $100 Visa gift card with PIN to load Bluebird at Walmart.SUCCESS2013-04-22
SearsBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCUse ShopYourWayRewards points to buy Visa gift card in-storeFAIL2013-04-22Set PIN by calling
SpeedwayBuyGCBuy $500 Visa gift card and earn Speedway rewardsFAIL2013-04-22
SpeedwayUseGC, PINUse $500 OneVanilla Visa gift card with PIN to load Bluebird at Walmart.SUCCESS2013-04-22PIN set automatically upon first use
StaplesBuyGCBuy $200 Visa gift card and earn Staples rewardsFAIL2013-04-22
StaplesUseGC, PINUse $200 Visa gift card with PIN to load Bluebird at Walmart.SUCCESS2013-04-22Used last 4 digits of card # as PIN
WalgreensBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCUse Walgreens rebate card to buy BestBuy gift cardFAIL2013-04-22Reported by thewingtipper
BestBuyuPromise, BuyGCBuy physical BestBuy gc with Cash+ credit card & get cash backSUCCESS2013-02-28Reported by Vinh
LowesChase, BuyGCBuy physical gift card from Lowes to get extra pointsSUCCESS2013-02-28I paid with a Home Imrprovement gift card
LowesChase, BuyGCBuy e-gift card from Lowes to get extra pointsFAIL2013-02-28I didn't actually try this because the link to the e-gift cards took me to a different URL. No chance of points that way.
OfficeMaxDiscover, BuyGCUse Amex OPEN credit card to buy physical gift card at OfficeMax.com to get both Discover cash back and Amex OPEN cash backPARTIAL2013-02-28RomsDeals received Amex OPEN cash back but not anything from the portal
KohlsChase, BuyGCBuy Kohls e-gift cards to get UR pointsFAIL2013-02-15Didn't work for me
Lands EndChase, BuyGCBuy Lands End e-gift card & get pointsSUCCESS2013-02-15
Lands EndChase, BuyGCBuy Lands End e-gift card and pay with Home Improvement card & get pointsFAIL2013-02-15Land's End could not process payment from the Home Improvement card
BestBuyUse Cash+ card at BestBuy with electronics selected as 5% categorySUCCESS2013-01-31Did receive 5% back from Cash+ card, as expected
BestBuyTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy physical BestBuy gc with Cash+ credit card & get cash backFAIL2013-01-31TCB lists $0 pending
Buy.comUse Cash+ card at Buy.com with electronics selected as 5% categoryFAIL2013-01-31Did not receive 5% back from Cash+ card
DrugStore.comUse Hilton Amex at Drugstore.com to see if awarded 6X for drugstore categorySUCCESS2013-01-31Earned 6X points as expected. Unfortunately drugstore category is supposedly going away May 2013
Lands EndTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy physical Lands End gift card & get cash backSUCCESS2013-01-31
Lands EndTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy Lands End e-gift card & get cash backSUCCESS2013-01-31
OpenSkyUse Cash+ card at OpenSky with Home Improvement selected as 5% categorySUCCESS2013-01-31Did receive 5% back from Cash+ card, as expected
DrugStore.comChase, BuyGCBuy DrugStore.com gift card by going to Beaty.com to get pointsSUCCESS2013-01-21DrugStore.com claims that they don't give points for gc purchases, but their partner Beauty.com does. Replicated recently by AdamH
J&RDiscover,Used non-Discover card (Visa) to pay for merchandise to get cash backSUCCESS2013-01-21Reported by Kadim
JCPenneyEbates, UseGCUse gift card (100%) to buy merchandise and get cash backSUCCESS2013-01-21Reported by Skippy
BestBuyDiscover, BuyGCBuy physical BestBuy gc with Cash+ credit card & get cash backSUCCESS2013-01-14Received email from Discover: 5% cash back awarded
Buy.comTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy Buy.com e-gift card to get cash backPARTIAL2013-01-14TCB has tiered cash back levels for Buy.com. Received only 1% cash back
DrugStore.comTopCashBack,Use combo drugstore.com dollars and credit card to buy merchandise and get cash backPARTIAL2013-01-14Received cash back for portion paid by credit card. No cash back for portion paid with drugstore.com dollars
Chase BankUseGCAttempt to get cash advance at bank with American Express for Target Prepaid cardFAIL2013-01-11Teller attempted to do the cash advance, but it didn't work
Chase BankUseGCAttempt to get cash advance at bank with Mio Prepaid cardSUCCESS2013-01-11After 3 or 4 days a $4 fee showed up on my Mio account
OpenSkyBuy merchandise with Cash+ card and see if it earns 5% back as Home Improvement categorySUCCESS2013-01-11OpenSky often offers 50X through MyPoints so this is a great double dip
DrugStore.comDiscover, BuyGCBuy gift card with MasterCard to see if cash back is awardedFAIL2013-01-09Unclear if failure is due to buying gift card or to not using Discover card
Eddie BauerDiscover, UseGCBuy merchandise with gift card to get cash backFAIL2013-01-09Reported by Vinh
GrouponDiscover, BuyGCBuy physical gift card for cash backFAIL2013-01-09
GrouponBuy item from Groupon with Ink Bold to see if it gets 5X as an office supply purchaseFAIL2013-01-09
JCPenneyBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCUse JCPenney gift card in-store to buy another merchant gift card (such as Starbucks, iTunes, etc.)FAIL2013-01-09Reported by WishyAnand
Performance BikeChase, BuyGCBuy e-gift card to get extra pointsSUCCESS2013-01-09Reported by Chris L
Performance BikeChase, UseGCUse e-gift card + credit card to get pointsSUCCESS2013-01-09Reported by Chris L. Full points awarded
SearsDiscover, UseGCUse Sears gift card to buy merchandise and get cash backSUCCESS2013-01-09Reported by Vinh and Greg Z
DrugStore.comChase, UseGCUse Beauty.com gift card at DrugStore.com to get extra points (pay partially with credit card)PARTIAL2013-01-06Success reported by Greg Z, Fail reported by AdamH. AdamH says he received points only for the portion of the order not paid by gift card
DrugStore.comTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy gift card at Beauty.com to get extra cash backSUCCESS2013-01-06Reported by Greg Z. Beauty.com gift cards work at Drugstore.com
eBagsChase, BuyGCBuy e-gift card to get extra pointsFAIL2013-01-04Reported by Dina
eBagsChase, UseGCUse gift card to get extra pointsSUCCESS2013-01-04Reported by Dina
HalfOffDepotShopAtHome, UseGCUse ShopAtHome credit to buy merchandise and get cash backSUCCESS2013-01-04Reported by Steve. He used $10 credit to buy an $11 item. He received cash back for the full $11 purchase.
Home DepotDiscover, BuyGCBuy physical gift card online to get cash backFAIL2013-01-04Reported by VISA MCC Code Rob
NikeChase, UseGCUse Nike gift card to buy merchandise and earn pointsSUCCESS2013-01-04Reported by AJH
NikeChase, BuyGCBuy physical and/or e-gift cards online to get extra pointsFAIL2013-01-04Reported by Mike and AJH
WalmartBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCUse Walmart e-gift card in-store to buy Visa gift cardSUCCESS2013-01-04Reported by Ed
Cole HaanMr. Rebates, BuyGCBuy physical gift card and earn cash backFailure2012-12-12Reported by Glenn
SearsChase, BuyGCBuy Sears physical gift cards to get pointsSUCCESS2012-12-12As of 11/1/2012, physical gift cards work, but not e-gift cards
SearsChase, BuyGCBuy Sears e-gift cards to get pointsFAIL2012-12-12As of 11/1/2012, physical gift cards work, but not e-gift cards
Barnes & NobleLoadGCTry to load Amex Campus Edition card with credit card at regular B&N store (not campus store)FAIL2012-12-10
BestBuyUnited, BuyGCBuy iTunes gift card from Best Buy and get pointsSUCCESS2012-12-10Reported by Colin
CVSBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCUse Vanilla Visa card in person at CVS to buy Vanilla Reload card or PayPal cardSUCCESS2012-12-10
AppleDiscover, UseGCUse gift card to buy merchandise & earn cash backSUCCESS2012-12-04Reported by Colin. Small part of total paid for with Discover card, but cash back was earned on entire transaction.
J&RDiscover,Use PayPal to pay (instead of Discover card) and get cash backFAIL2012-12-04Reported by Colin.
NorthFaceChase, BuyGCBuy store gift cards to get pointsSUCCESS2012-12-04Reported by Chris D
NorthFaceChase, UseGCUse store gift cards (and pay partially with credit card) and get pointsSUCCESS2012-12-04Reported by Chris D. The amount paid for taxes did not receive points (as expected)
Victorias SecretChase, UseGCUse store gift card and get pointsSUCCESS2012-12-04Reported by Kyle
KmartUse Cash+ card at Kmart (to buy physical gift card) to get 5X for department store categoryFAIL2012-11-28I guess Kmart isn't treated as a department store!
SearsDiscover, BuyGCBuy Sears e-gift card through portal to earn cash back (pay with Discover card)FAIL2012-11-28
SearsDiscover, BuyGCBuy Sears physical gift card through portal to earn cash back (pay with Discover card)SUCCESS2012-11-28
SearsDiscover, UseGCBuy merchandise with combination of Sears gift card and Discover card, get cash backSUCCESS2012-11-28Reported by Colin. Cash back given for full purchase, not just amount on Discover card
SearsBuyGCUse Cash+ card at Sears.com (to buy physical gift card) to get 5X for department store categoryFAIL2012-11-28Gift cards are reported as sold by Kmart, so that might have been part of the problem
Barnes & NobleLoadGCTry to load Amexs Campus Edition Prepaid card with Citi Forward card for 5XSUCCESS2012-11-15Citi Forward card earns 5X at bookstores. This worked for 5X and did not count as a cash advance!
Diapers.comTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy gift card from Diapers.com for extra cash backFAIL2012-11-15Reported by Steve
Diapers.comTopCashBack, UseGCUse gift card at Diapers.com for extra cash backSUCCESS2012-11-15Reported by Steve
KivaMake Kiva loan with US Bank Cash+ card to see if it counts as Charity for 5% backSUCCESS2012-11-15
StateFarmUseGCUse VanillaVisa prepaid card (temporary card) to pay insurance onlineSUCCESS2012-11-07Reported by Tanu
JCPenneyChase, UseGCGo through UR Mall, use JCP gift cards to buy merchandise, get pointsSUCCESS2012-11-06Reported by HikerT and Kushal. Kushal found that it works regardless of whether a portion is paid with credit card
Eastern Mountain SportsMrRebates, UseGCUse gift card to get extra cash backSUCCESS2012-11-05Reported by Troy
Eastern Mountain SportsTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy gift card for extra cash backSUCCESS2012-11-05Reported by Troy
LowesChase, UseGCUse Lowes gift card to buy merchandise and earn points (100% of purchase made with gift card)SUCCESS2012-10-19Reported by donna pfau. Maybe older reports were wrong?
MacysChase, UseGCBuy merchandise and pay mostly with gift cards & partly with credit card and get full pointsSUCCESS2012-10-18Reported by Will
Buy.comChase, UseGCUse Buy.com gift card to buy merchant gift card and get portal pointsFAIL2012-10-11Buy.com doesn't allow you to use a Buy.com gift card to buy other gift cards
NordstromChase, UseGCUse gift card to buy merchandise and get pointsSUCCESS2012-10-11Reported by frequent churner
Pottery BarnChase, BuyGCBuy e-gift card and get pointsFAIL2012-10-11Reported by Mommy Points and Jessica
Pottery BarnChase, UseGCUse e-gift card through portal and get pointsSUCCESS2012-10-11Reported by Mommy Points
GrouponDiscover, BuyGCBuy Groupon gift card through portal to get cash backSUCCESS2012-10-10Reported by Frequent Grouponer
GrouponDiscover, UseGCUse Groupon gift card through portal to get cash backFAIL2012-10-10Reported by Frequent Grouponer
GrouponDiscover, UseGCUse Groupon gift card & Discover card through portal to get cash backFAIL2012-10-10Reported by Frequent Grouponer. Only part paid with Discover card was given cash back
Barnes & NobleLoadGCTry to load American Express Campus Edition Prepaid card with B&N gift cardFAIL2012-10-03
Barnes & NobleLoadGCTry to load American Express Campus Edition Prepaid card with credit cardSUCCESS2012-10-03Successfully used $500 Vanilla Visa to load Amex at register
Office DepotLoadGCTry to add value to reloadable prepaid card at Office Depot register without buying Vanilla Reload cardFAIL2012-10-03
Crate & BarrelChase, BuyGCBuy Crate & Barrel gift card in order to get portal pointsSUCCESS2012-10-02Reported by Jeanne at Heels First
Crate & BarrelChase, UseGCUse Crate & Barrel gift card to buy merchandise and get portal pointsSUCCESS2012-10-02Reported by Jeanne at Heels First
PetcoChase, UseGCBuy merchandise with gift card to get pointsSUCCESS2012-09-22Reported by IrishTiger
BloomingdalesChase, BuyGCBuy Bloomingdale's e-gift card to get pointsFAIL2012-09-21
BloomingdalesChase, UseGCUse Bloomingdale's gift card to buy merchandise and get pointsSUCCESS2012-09-21
Buy.comChase, BuyGCBuy Buy.com gift card to get pointsSUCCESS2012-09-21
Buy.comChase, UseGCUse Buy.com gift card to buy merchandise and get portal pointsSUCCESS2012-09-21
RiteAidBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCBuy Shell gift card using Rite Aid gift cardSUCCESS2012-09-13Reported by Rich
RiteAidBuyGCBuy $500 Vanilla Visa gift card with credit cardSUCCESS2012-09-13
WalgreensBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCUse Walgreens gift card to buy $500 Visa gift cardSUCCESS2012-09-13
WalgreensBuyGCBuy $500 Vanilla Visa gift card with credit cardSUCCESS2012-09-13
WalgreensBuyGCBuy Vanilla Reload card with credit cardFAIL2012-09-13I tried two Ann Arbor locations. No luck
Buy.comChase, BuyGCBuy Marriott gift card (or other merchant gift card) at Buy.com and get extra points from portalSUCCESS2012-09-10Buy.com charges a fixed shipping/handling fee so larger denomination cards make more sense
GrouponTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy gift card to get cash backSUCCESS2012-08-15Reported by Gabriel
GrouponTopCashBack, UseGCUse gift card to get additional cash backSUCCESS2012-08-15Reported by Gabriel
PacSunChase, BuyGCBuy Pacific Sunwear gift card to get pointsSUCCESS2012-08-13Reported by Chris L
PacSunChase, UseGCUse Pacific Sunwear gift card (& small amount with credit card) to buy merchandise and get more pointsSUCCESS2012-08-13Reported by Chris L
OnlyNaturalPetTopCashBack, BuyGCBuy gift card to get cash backSUCCESS2012-08-09Reported by FrequentFlyerCollector
OnlyNaturalPetTopCashBack, UseGCUse gift card to buy merchandise and get cash backSUCCESS2012-08-09Reported by FrequentFlyerCollector
JCPenneyShopAtHome, UseGCGo through ShopAtHome, use JCP gift cards (+ some credit card) to buy merchandise, get cash backSUCCESS2012-07-17Reported by Steve
Michael'sBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCBuy merchant gift card in-store with Micheal's gift cardFAIL2012-07-10The clerk tried to use the gift card, but the register didn't allow it
BestBuyBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCUse BestBuy gift card to buy Amazon kindle gift card in-storeSUCCESS2012-07-09Reported by a reader and confirmed by Frequent Miler
OfficeMaxChase, BugGCGo through Ultimate Rewards Mall to buy OfficeMax gc, see if points postFAIL2012-07-09
OfficeMaxBuyGC, OPENBuy $25 OfficeMax gift card online to get 5% back via Amex OPEN savingsSUCCESS2012-07-09Sweet. With the new OPEN rules, you get 10% back for purchases of more than $250, so a $300 gc should return 10%!
OfficeMaxBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCUse OfficeMax gift card in-store to buy a different merchant gift cardSUCCESS2012-07-08
ToysRUsuPromise, BuyGCBuy ToysRUs gift card via uPromise/ToysRUs.com to get 5% cash backSUCCESS2012-07-06I was surprised about this since the T&C states not for gift cards
Bed Bath & BeyondAadvantage, BuyGCUse Bed, Bath & Beyond gift card in-store to buy a different merchant gift cardSUCCESS2012-07-05I used a $25 BBB gift card to buy a $25 Visa gift card (paid the extra fee with a Visa gift card)
MarshallsBuyGCUse Marshall's gift card in-store to buy a different merchant gift cardFAIL2012-07-05I wasn't able to find any merchant gift cards to even attempt this.
ToysRUsBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCUse ToysRUs gift card to buy Amazon kindle gift card in-storeSUCCESS2012-07-05Reported by a reader. Confirmed by Frequent Miler
DrugStore.comChase, BuyGC, UseGCBuy Drugstore.com e-gift card online through the UR Mall to get extra pointsSUCCESS2012-07-03Reported by smurf
JCPenneyBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCBuy a different gift card using a JC Penney gift card in-storeFAIL2012-07-03Reported by bexho2000
Office DepotBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCBuy a different gift card using an Office Depot gift card in-storeSUCCESS2012-07-03Reported by benji
Office DepotBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCBuy a different gift card using an OD gift cardFAIL2012-07-02Reported by reader bf
MarriottChase, BuyGCBuy Marriott gift card at Marriott.com via UR Mall for extra pointsSUCCESS2012-06-30Reported by a reader
BestBuyTopCashBack, UseGCUse BestBuy gift card for entire purchase and get cash backSUCCESS2012-06-08Reported by Steve
LowesBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCUse Lowes gift card in-store to buy Shell gift cardFAIL2012-06-08Reported by bf
NikeAadvantage, UseGCUse Nike gift card to buy merchandise and earn pointsSUCCESS2012-06-08Reported by Jeff
ClubCarlsonAdd business ID to promo reservation after the fact via phone or in-person at hotelFAIL2012-06-01Reported by Greek2Me
OverStockChase, BuyGCBuy e-gift card at OverStock to get pointsFAIL2012-06-01Reported by Frequent Flyer Collector
OverStockChase, UseGCUse gift card at OverStock to get pointsSUCCESS2012-06-01Reported by Frequent Flyer Collector
JcrewChase, BuyGCBuy physical gift card at JCrew to get pointsSUCCESS2012-05-30Reported by matuag. Evidence suggests that eGift cards may not result in points
JcrewChase, BuyGCBuy e-gift card at JCrew to get pointsFAIL2012-05-30Reported by matuag. Evidence is a bit sketchy here. May need to redo experiment
JcrewChase, UseGCUse Jcrew gift card to buy merchandise to get extra pointsSUCCESS2012-05-30Reported by Mommy Points
SonyChase, UseGCUse gift card at Sony to get extra pointsSUCCESS2012-05-30As long as you buy items that meet the T&C, this double dip seems to work!
QVCChase, BuyGCBuy eGift card at QVC to get pointsFAIL2012-05-28Reported by carwag25. eGift cards actually sold by CashStar not QVC. Physical gift cards might work.
QVCChase, UseGCUse QVC gift cards at QVC to get extra pointsSUCCESS2012-05-28Reported by carwag25.
ShoeBuyChase, BuyGCBuy gift card at ShoeBuy to get extra pointsSUCCESS2012-05-28Reported by readers
ShoeBuyChase, UseGCUse gift card at ShoeBuy to get extra pointsSUCCESS2012-05-28Reported by readers. Note isse: one reader was unable to use gift card and discount coupon at the same time
OldNavyChase, UseGCUse gift card at Old Navy to get extra pointsSUCCESS2012-05-19Reported by reader Mike. Mike made part of purchase with Chase card. Still need to dermine if 100% gift card use works.
CVSUseGCUse CVS gift card in person to buy merchant gift cardsFAIL2012-05-17Reported by Greek2Me
CVSUseGCUse CVS gift card in person to buy Visa gift cardsFAIL2012-05-17Reported by Greek2Me
StaplesBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCUse Staples gift card in-store to buy merchant gift cardFAIL2012-05-17Greek2Me was told they do not allow Staples gift cards to be used to purchase any gift cards at all. Reported by GreekToMe
AmoozleBuyGCBuy 2 gift cards for the price of 1 (Walmart or Target)FAIL2012-01-01I had to dispute charges with Chase to get my money back
Barnes & NobleBigCrumbs, UseGCUse gift cards to buy merchandise & earn cash backFAIL2012-01-01No cash back earned
Barnes & NobleChase, BuyGCBuy gift cards to earn pointsSUCCESS2012-01-01
Barnes & NobleChase, UseGCUse gift cards to buy merchandise & earn pointsFAIL2012-01-01Only the part of the order paid by credit card received points
Barnes & NobleChase, BuyGC, OPENBuy gift cards online to earn points AND Amex OPEN SavingsSUCCESS2012-01-01Yes, you can use Amex cards for Ultimate Rewards Mall purchases
Barnes & NobleEbates, UseGCUse gift cards to buy merchandise & earn cash backFAIL2012-01-01No cash back earned
Barnes & NobleMrRebates, UseGCUse gift cards to buy merchandise & earn cash backFAIL2012-01-01No cash back earned
Barnes & NobleBuyGC, OPENBuy gift cards in-store using Amex business card to earn OPEN SavingsFAIL2012-01-01I didn't actually try this because the OPEN Savings terms and conditions say discount is not applicable to purchases made in Barnes and Noble stores
CouponTradeTopCashBack, SellGCSell gift cards, get extra cash backSUCCESS2012-01-01Earned fixed $2.50 per sale. Good for small face value cards ($20, $25)
DrugStore.comAadvantage, UseGCUse Beauty.com gift card at DrugStore.com & get AA milesFAIL2012-01-01
DrugStore.comBeFrugal, UseGCUse Beauty.com gift card at DrugStore.com & get cash backFAIL2012-01-01
DrugStore.comBigCrumbs, UseGCUse Beauty.com gift card at DrugStore.com & get cash backFAIL2012-01-01
DrugStore.comBigCrumbs, BuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCUse Beauty.com gift card at DrugStore.com to buy a different gift cardFAIL2012-01-01Drugstore.com doesn't allow buying gift cards with gift cards
DrugStore.comChase, BuyGC, UseGCBuy gift card at Beauty.com and use at DrugStore.com in order to get twice as many DrugStore.com dollarsSUCCESS2012-01-01This was really an accidental finding 🙂
GiftCards.comMyDeals&Coupons, SellGCSell Walmart gift card & get additional cash backSUCCESS2012-01-01Pleasantly surprised to find cash back was % of face value
Home DepotChase, BuyGCBuy Home Depot gift cards to get UR pointsFAIL2012-01-01Reported by Jeff
Home DepotChase, UseGCUse Home Depot gift cards and get UR pointsPARTIAL2012-01-01Full points are awarded only when part of purchase is made with credit card
KmartChase, BuyGCBuy Kmart gift cards to get pointsSUCCESS2012-01-01Bought physical gift cards, didn't try e-cards
KmartBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCIn person at Kmart, buy BP, Ebay, and other gift cards using Sears or Kmart gift cardsSUCCESS2012-01-01Some mean cashiers won't allow this, but most do
KohlsChase, UseGCUse Kohls gift cards to buy merchandise & get UR pointsSUCCESS2012-01-01Almost always worked. Did have to call Chase a few times to get credit for one purchase. Yes, even purchases made 100% with gift cards worked for me (one reader reported otherwise)
KohlsBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCUse Kohls gift card in person to buy a different merchant gift card (such as Best Buy)FAIL2012-01-01Cashier tried, but register wouldn't allow it
LowesChase, UseGCUse Lowes gift card to buy merchandise and earn pointsPARTIAL2012-01-01Like Home Depot, this seems to only work when part of order is paid with credit card. Reported by multiple readers.
Magazines.comBigCrumbs, UseGCUse Magazines.com gift card to buy magazines and cash backFAIL2012-01-01
Magazines.comChase, BuyGCBuy Magazines.com gift card and get pointsSUCCESS2012-01-01
Magazines.comChase, UseGCUse Magazines.com gift card to buy magazines and get pointsFAIL2012-01-01Initial tests were partially successful, but they later fixed this loophole
Office DepotBuyGCBuy $500 prepaid Visa using Ink Bold to get 5X points category bonusSUCCESS2012-01-01A few stores have turned people down, but most allow it
Office DepotBuyGCBuy $500 prepaid Amex using Ink Bold to get 5X points category bonusSUCCESS2012-01-01A few stores have turned people down, but most allow it
Office DepotBuyGCBuy $500 prepaid Vanilla reload card using Ink Bold to get 5X points category bonusSUCCESS2012-01-01A few stores have turned people down, but most allow it
OfficeMaxBuyGC, OPENBuy $100 Amazon gift card in person using Amex business card to get 5% back from OPEN SavingsSUCCESS2012-01-01This option won't be available after 6/15/2012
OfficeMaxBuyGC, OPENBuy $200 Visa gift card in person using Amex business card to get 5% back from OPEN SavingsSUCCESS2012-01-01This option won't be available after 6/15/2012
SearsChase, UseGCUse gift card to buy merchandise and get pointsSUCCESS2012-01-01100% success
SearsChase, BuyGC, UseGCBuy Sears gift card using Sears gift card to get points foreverFAIL2012-01-01Sears website doesn't allow this
SearsBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCIn person at Sears, buy Ebay gift cards using Sears or Kmart gift cardsSUCCESS2012-01-01100% success (but gift card rack can be hard to find!)
SephoraChase, BuyGCBuy Sephora gift card and get pointsPARTIAL2012-01-01One reader reported success, another reported failure
SephoraChase, UseGCUse Sephora gift card to buy merchandise and earn pointsSUCCESS2012-01-01Reported by multiple readers
StaplesChase, CouponBuy merchandise to get points and use Staples couponFAIL2012-01-01Reported by Sam
WalmartChase, BuyGCBuy Visa or merchant gift card online at Walmart.com and get extra points from portalFAIL2012-01-01
WalmartBuyGC, UseGC, UpgradeGCBuy Visa gift card online using Walmart gift cardSUCCESS2012-01-01
Intermedia.comSpend $200, get 20,000 Amex Membership RewardsReported by Nick Reyes. Bryan adds that the first month is prorated and suggests subscribing at the end of one month to get full $200 charge.
WalmartCNB Easy Rewards, UseGCPurchase merchandise with gift card to receive points. it took 20+ days to post and no notification / emails or anything.
Reported by Aubergine. Received points after 20+ days; no notification.
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A Z

Rakuten, on dell.com, bought XBox GC, got MR back.

EddyRoad

Giftcards.com. CitiPrestige 5x as online purchase. Success

A Z

Used Chase UR portal, BestBuy GC and BestBuy rewards to buy things from bestbuy.com, got UR cashback for BestBuy GC paid portion, no cashback for Reward paid portion.

RICHARD ILCZUK

Lands End – Ebates, Use PGC, Buy PGC / Merchandise – Buy Lands End PGC and merchandise with PGC & get cashback – FAIL – 2DEC19 – Only received cashback on merchandise

FlyerDad

Not sure if the lab is still being maintained, but posting a fail (would not have posted if it was a success). I had a promo on my AMEX to receive 20,000 MR for a $1,000 purchase on Air France. I bought a refundable economy ticket and waited two months, and then cancelled. Within a day, all the points (for the purchase and the bonus) were clawed back. No disappointment–I was curious what would happen. So now I know.

John

I have a question and I don’t know where else to ask it. Has anyone ever gotten a 1099 from a portal? I’ve accumulated some rather sizable balances and never cashed out, wondering if I should draw down smaller amounts every year or …? Anyone ever drawn over $600 from a portal or cb site ?

Greg The Frequent Miler

I’ve received 1099s for referring friends, but not for portal rewards. Portal rewards are considered rebates, just like credit card rewards, and therefore you shouldn’t be taxed.

Greg The Frequent Miler

Thanks FlyerDad. I’m surprised that they are clawing back so aggressively. Very good to know.

Snowflaking

Curious about what? Whether or not you could defraud Air France and/or American Express? Keep it classy

Gena

Added a gilt credit to my account (PS this takes 24-48 hours for them to do now); and bought an item after a click through on mr rebates. Purchased an item in the giltcity area paid in full with credit, and got a confirmation email from mr rebates and my 1% is in pending.

[…] but many things in this hobby do not work that way.  That’s why, for example, we have the Frequent Miler Laboratory for testing what works with shopping portals.  The stated terms are often wrong.  In the case of […]

[…] any rewards. While most portals exclude gift card purchases, it is always worth checking out our Laboratory for any recent results and/or simply testing by going through a portal to see what […]

aubergine

CNB Easy Rewards Portal (their version of the UR portal) – used Walmart GC to buy from Walmart.com Rec’d points for that, but it took 20+ days to post and no notification / emails or anything.

Anita, FM Lab Manager

Thanks, this has been added to the table.

A Z

Bought Safeway e-Gift card from staples.com using Rebatesme.com, tracked but 0 cashback.

Anita, FM Lab Manager

Thanks. Your data points have been added to the table.

Bill

Success ..Used Target GC through AA portal for ~90% of purchase, and received AA miles for full purchase.

Anita, FM Lab Manager

Thanks Bill. I’ve updated the lab table to reflect this experiment.

[…] don’t track the 2 purchases for cash back. You can also check online resources like the Frequent Miler Laboratory for other customers recent experience using a cash back portal to purchase a merchant […]

A Z

Bought Ralph Lauren e-Gift card using Rebatesme.com, tracked but 0 cashback.

Anita, FM Lab Manager

Thanks for adding to our database!

aubergine

Used AA portal to buy Chromebook on Best Buy.com using partial BB GC and Prestige Card, got full AA points from portal on the merchandise part of the order. (Points given on GC component, which was about 25%)

aubergine

ATT Access card

Random data points for ATT card. These all coded up for the online bonus

KLwines.com
winebid.com
Amazon
Amazon Prime Now
Amazon Prime Now Tips
Google Photos
CostPlusWorldMarket online

The first two were the ones I really was interested in.