Remember the Procter & Gamble offer that Giant ran for several weeks in April & May? The one that was spend $100, get a $25 gift card?
I got my card in the mail this week. One part of the mailer said something like “Here’s your $25 gift card” and another part said something about $10 being on the card. I checked the balance online, using the website they gave, and it had $10 listed. I sent an email. The first response I got gave me an 800 number to call and said I had to take it up with P&G. While I was mulling that over, another email came. It said that $10 cards were sent out in error, and that another $15 card would be coming in the mail.
If you get a $10 card, I’d just wait a few weeks and see if another one comes before you call or email.
Now, redeeming these things can be a pain in the butt, so I’m a bit miffed at having to redeem two of them instead of one. When you redeem it, I highly recommend making a purchase that will use up all of it. Because when you give it to a cashier, he/she has to punch in the amount that is on the card, as you enter it. For example, since mine is a $10 card, let’s say I make a $12 purchase at Acme. I just swipe my card, it will be declined. Because the computer is looking for $12 on the card and can only find $10, therefore it’s thinking I have insufficient funds, and declining it. The cashier has to punch in that you’re making a $10 payment with the card, swipe it, and then it should work. Or, use self-checkout someplace where you can just do it yourself.
Because the cashier has to punch in the amount is why I don’t recommend using the card more than once-dump the entire amount while you can.
I wouldn’t even bother trying to use it at a gas pump! I tried that with the $10 Kellogg’s cards we got and it was a nightmare.
Sometimes saving money is a bit of work! I just keep reminding myself that these gift cards enabled me to get several boxes of diapers and wipes for super cheap.
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