How do you use a Kelloggs Gas Card?

[PurpleBunny89]

I recently did a trade for one and today I attempted to use it and at each and every store I went to it was declined and said not valid or something to that effect.

I tried using it at:
Gas Station
Walmart
Rexall
Superstore
Pet Valu

When I got home I called the number on the back of the card, entered the card number and it said it had $5 on it so .... how in the heck do I use this thing?!

[sweet sparrow]

You went to gascashrewards.ca and activated it, right? You should then be able to go to any store and tell them it's a $5 pre-paid MC. Have them charge $5 to the card, then the rest to your usual method of payment.

You can also pay bills that accept MC as payment. I ask them to take $5 off the amount, enter card number, expiry date, security code, and my balance is $5 less than when I started. You can use them all at once, or separately.

Of course, it's a lot easier to do all at once to an automated voice than have the Superstore cashier do it five times. I've used it at FreshCo, WM, and online billing.

[frugalmom2]

You need to pay for your purchase minus $5 first, then use the card. If the amount owing is more than $5 the card will decline.

[sweet sparrow]

I've always done it the other way around. They've taken the $5 off first with the pre-paid card, then my regular method of payment.

You need to pay for your purchase minus $5 first, then use the card. If the amount owing is more than $5 the card will decline.

[PurpleBunny89]

Not sure if it is activated yet as I got it in a trade so maybe they did that already? Will go to the website and try.

Question tho also, can I use the $5 Gas Card and then my Visa together? Everywhere I went said no, I had to pay with cash after for the remaining balance.

[Jeniana]

Not sure if it is activated yet as I got it in a trade so maybe they did that already? Will go to the website and try.

Question tho also, can I use the $5 Gas Card and then my Visa together? Everywhere I went said no, I had to pay with cash after for the remaining balance.

I have paid for a purchase using a gas card and then a regular credit card multiple times. I just say I want to put $5 on the gas card, and the rest on a different card, and I've never had a problem at stores like Walmart, Food Basics, FreshCo - anywhere I've tried it, it's worked fine.

[Insane]

The cashier can't swipe the card. They have to do it as a $5 credit card transaction. So when I buy groceries, I say "you need to enter this as $5 mastercard" and then they do it. If you just swipe the card and the amount is over $5 it will decline. Think of it like a credit card with a $5 limit. If you are buying $5.01 it will decline as it's over your "limit."

[PurpleBunny89]

Thanks for the advice guys! Will try it out. Really bums me though that a few places said I can't use this gas card AND my credit card on the same transaction as it won't let them. Think they are blowing smoke but after the advice for you all I think I know better now.

BTW - card had already been activated so I guess the issue was they weren't entering it as $5 (despite it saying on the card and me telling them that) they were just scanning it.

[staceymic]

Hi! Did it work? I used mine that day I met you at Walmart and you gave me coupons in line. The cool cashier put it in as a $5.00 credit and when it decreased the $5.00 from my bill, I paid the rest by M/C.

[PurpleBunny89]

Hi! Did it work? I used mine that day I met you at Walmart and you gave me coupons in line. The cool cashier put it in as a $5.00 credit and when it decreased the $5.00 from my bill, I paid the rest by M/C.

Forgot all about that!

I haven't tried it yet because I've done all my shopping until the next flyers come out. I know now to tell them to put it in as a $5 charge to a credit card and then will try to pay the rest with my Visa. Will keep you posted

[PurpleBunny89]

I tried using it at Subway last night for $5 (the amount on the card) and it was declined. I'm going to give it a few more shots and then if it still doesn't work I'm going to have to contact the person who I traded with for it.

[Insane]

Weird. I've never had any problems.

[PurpleBunny89]

I finally used it tonight at Metro. Total was $8 exactly so I asked to put $5 on credit card (was going to put the $8 on my credit card but being the genious I am I put the gas card in front of my VISA so I wouldn't forget about it) and payed the $3 with a toonie and loonie. Nothing like getting three loaves of bread, three boxes of lasagna, two half hams for $3 and 16 airmiles back

[marmaduke]

I tried using it at Subway last night for $5 (the amount on the card) and it was declined. I'm going to give it a few more shots and then if it still doesn't work I'm going to have to contact the person who I traded with for it.

I have tried using at Subway twice. It worked when I got the more experienced cashier.

[LisaLisaBoBisa]

I've only done this at walmart - used 3 in one transaction so FREE !! I also think we should be able to buy $5 gift cards with this - since it's mastercard. Just a heads up for those with some they don't want to use right away. Has anyone tried that?