Simon discontinuing Simon Gift Accounts..

[smithgroup]

No, that's not it. You might have to go to a Kroger.

It is a Kroger branded greendot card. It's just cheaper than a greendot card from say a CVS or RiteAid.

You fill out the application with your real info.

But in PP you can make up a **** name and address with the same zip code (as the one you used on the card application) and it works fine.

[smithg57]

Originally Posted by smithgroup

No, that's not it. You might have to go to a Kroger.

It is a Kroger branded greendot card. It's just cheaper than a greendot card from say a CVS or RiteAid.

You fill out the application with your real info.

But in PP you can make up a **** name and address with the same zip code (as the one you used on the card application) and it works fine.

Are you saying that only the zip code matters and that name and address could be ⊗⊗⊗⊗?, i.e., name and address can be anything with paypal and ebay when you use this card?

[learningthis]

can we still use this kroger cc with paypal and ebay at this time?

[DreamerInTheClouds]

You can still use the kroger cc with paypal and ebay the only question that I have is how many kroger cards can you have. Has anyone gotten away with multiple kroger cards?

[smithgroup]

When I need another card, I just report mine "lost or stolen" you get another in about a week.

I never actually tried to go back and get another one from the store.

[evicktd]

Will Kroger and Walgreens greendot debit cards will work the same way? I don't have a Kroger near me, but have Walgreens everywhere.

Also, with the Walgreens greendot card, would I be able to transfer money FROM paypal into the debit card (like a bank account?) if linked with routing number?


BTW, everytime I hear Kroger, I picture Freddy Kruger, is it just me? May have been scarred as a child, . Thanks for all of the useful information!

[rsot]

Welcome to the forums - Green dot card has proved to work for pa yp al but pp does screen for them from what I had been reading/hearing. Still works though.

[evicktd]

rsot, thank you for the warm welcome. I'm definitely in the market for one, but a couple of folks up there implied that you would be able to link your routing number (thus receive funds). Is it true that you can receive funds on your green dot card as well as expend the funds?

[stillselling]

I wouldn't bother with the Green Dot cards issued by Columbus Bank and Trust. Those are sold @ CVS so Walgreen might sell the same ones. They've been around for a while and by now, every scammer has used at least one. They'll reject the pp transfer if the names don't match. They'll also reject deposits over $400 once you start transfering regularly from PP, too often or didn't change your underwear. And when you think you can just deposit $300 a day, everyday, the ACH system will screw with you and randomly speed up or slow down your deposits so multiple $300's will show up on the same day. There are better products out there for the unbanked. I've seen a couple that specifically mention deposit limits for PP. For more information, check with Mastercard and Visa.

[evicktd]

That's enlightening information, thank you. Have you heard of NetSpend or Brank Freedom? Have you had any experience with them or other no bank type companies? If you might be able to point me in the right direction, I would be very grateful. Thanks so much.

[evicktd]

Now this question has probably been exhausted to death, but I received my simon gift card (under my stealth name) and I'm prompted to put my CC info into eBay and/or Paypal. I hear that Simon GCs are no longer accepted and gets you flagged and I ALSO hear that they work like a charm. Can anyone shed some light please? I'm stuck on the "sign up for paypal" screen. I also have an Accountnow card coming in the mail, should I opt for that card? Would that card work? Thanks so much.

[smithgroup]

You have to put your Simon card into PayPal not eBay. Then use PP to verify the eBay seller account. Do not put the Simon card directly into eBay.

For some reason it works in PP but not in EB.

[wasebayseller]

Is Kroger at Ralphs still work with eb and pp
anyone recently sign up with eb and pp with it
thanks

[shyaam7]

I have been using accountnow cards for about 2 years now, haven't had a problem lifting limit in paypal, yet the only downside is they require a SS for U.S. accounts.