Gift cards – best way to stack offers for a discount?

[PeteM]

Praise the Lord 🙏🤣

[Flying_Pigz]

Looks like Swipii have stopped the ability to buy discounted cards using Amex now, anyone else seeing declined messages using Amex?

[PeteM]

Flying_Pigz wrote:

Looks like Swipii have stopped the ability to buy discounted cards using Amex now, anyone else seeing declined messages using Amex?

Afraid so 🙁

[bartas8891]

Approximately three weeks ago, I added funds to my account using Amex. On my initial attempt, I successfully exchanged their questionable currency for a Sainsbury’s gift card. However, on my second attempt, I encountered an error and was unable to proceed with the redemption. Unfortunately, this issue persisted, and I eventually decided to “withdraw” the funds from my account. Regrettably, the money never arrived in my account. As a result, I raised a dispute with AMEX, and they are currently conducting an investigation. Despite my numerous attempts, I have been unable to contact the merchant for assistance.

[Rui N.]

With all this trouble, I think it’s over for me. I won’t risk having money stuck with money.
Shame, because it was quite good while it lasted!

[PeteM]

bartas8891 wrote:

Approximately three weeks ago, I added funds to my account using Amex. On my initial attempt, I successfully exchanged their questionable currency for a Sainsbury’s gift card. However, on my second attempt, I encountered an error and was unable to proceed with the redemption. Unfortunately, this issue persisted, and I eventually decided to “withdraw” the funds from my account. Regrettably, the money never arrived in my account. As a result, I raised a dispute with AMEX, and they are currently conducting an investigation. Despite my numerous attempts, I have been unable to contact the merchant for assistance.

Wonder if this is why AmEx blocked them 🤣

Visa and MC are working fine though.

[Alesio]

andiron wrote:

Ok, so this makes me wonder if our 11% bonus comes from my friends and @Alessio account.. ok, I’ll pass on this. When the fun stops, stop.

Yes could be the case. Some are used as collateral but if Amex funds are the issue here then they need to be upfront about it as it could be seen as another way of manufacturing spending when trying to withdrawing the funds again.

[gtellez]

I have used Swipii today without issues. I tried with £10 and once it went through, I tried with £90 more. The only problem, as reported, is that amex payments are no longer accepted. I paid with barclaycard.

[Rui N.]

Ok, gave another go at Swipii. Transaction went fine with a Mastercard and I got the £10 I deposite to use immediately. But the 11% bonus keeps showing as pending, even after 30 min. Anyone experiencing this?

[gtellez]

Funny, the same the same happened to me 15min ago @Rui N., put in £90 and the £10 bonus is still pending, came here to report it and saw your comment…

[andiron]

Has this changed?

[Rui N.]

My bonus is still pending

[Alesio]

I had to do a chargeback recently due to the amount not being returned when I went to withdraw the funds even if they took the nominal £1 I would have accepted it but they were taking so long and cited issues their end I just wasn’t comfortable with their responses.

So I would be wary some have experienced no issues others have encountered problems. Luck of the draw with these lot.

[gtellez]

Rui N. wrote:

My bonus is still pending

Me too…

[zapato1060]

You guys are intent on beating a dead horse.

[mmc99]

All rewards pending and CS no respond the company will close soon?

[andiron]

Apparently it won’t even allow to top up now, so I guessed they’ve closed down for good.

[gtellez]

I got the pending bonus today and could use it for AN Amazon voucher

[PeteM]

gtellez wrote:

I got the pending bonus today and could use it for AN Amazon voucher

Same here. Have also added money with no issues.

[Rui N.]

Me three. New bonus from £5 top up today still went into pending.

EDIT: became available 2 min later.

[iEimis]

AnotherRandomPerson wrote:

andiron wrote:

Ok Swipii at least for me looks dead, a friend of mine actually lost there some money so I’ll stay away.
Has anyone used CompleteSavings? Played carefully looks quite promising.

How does Swipii look dead and how did your friend lose money due to it?

CompleteSavings can be good but make sure you start your account with Ebay or Trainline and *remember* to submit your £15 refund every month (by buying something on your starting site) or they will keep making you pay that £15 and you will lose money. The other main issue I have with CompSave is that the One4All cards are very restrictive on where you can spend at but when you can spend them, 20% off is quite good.

One4all eGift can be converted to many more retailers through One4all’s self swapping service. Not amazon though, unfortunately.

[andiron]

Swipii shows error after purchasing Sains GC, “unfortunately.. please try again”
So a bit of warning if anyone wants to try big £

[andiron]

Can’t edit post above.
1. It loaded successfully after 1h
2. They responded via email within 30 mins, wow. Although asking for everything like customer number etc.

Anyway, it’s down to less than 7% now.
£93 buys £99.98 GC.

[trader363]

FYI Amazon is no longer an option on Swipii

[andiron]

From their email footer, other name they operate under