Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Welcome American Express Gift Cards, Visa Prepaid Card and Target to our list of SCRIP Vendors

AMERICAN EXPRESS PREPAID CARD

We offer American Express Gift Cards. Below are some things you should know about this card:

American Express Gift Card is not a credit, charge, or debit card and has no activation fee. Redeemable at US, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Island retailers where The American Express Card is accepted. Includes mail order and online merchants. Not redeemable at cruise lines, for recurring billing purchases, at casinos, or ATMs. Usage restrictions apply for international airlines. Subject to applicable law, beginning 12 months after the date your Gift Card was purchased by Great Lakes Scrip Center, a monthly service fee of $2.00 will be deducted from your remaining balance. Note: because this is an "open-loop gift card", this service fee and expiration applies to all states, even those with non-expiration date laws. Please read their terms and conditions found on their website for pay at the pump gas purchases.

VISA PREPAID CARD

Here are somethings you need to know about the Visa Prepaid Card:

Not a credit card. It is a Visa prepaid card and can be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted. Visit the website or call customer service to check your balance.

At checkout: Always select CREDIT. If your purchase is more than the card balance, first pay the difference with another form of payment.

At Restaurants: Make sure that you know whether or not an automatic tip is being included on the bill. For example, if your meal is $20, you must have at least $24 on the Visa card if tip is being automatically generated.

At Gas Stations: Please present your card to an attendant inside the gas station. The card will not work at the pump.

Online Purchases: Visit the cardholder website at www.prepaidrewardscenter.com and update your name and address information before shopping. Often times online merchants do not accept multiple forms of payments, so be sure your purchase balance is less than your card balance to ensure a smooth experience.

The card is a 12 month card. Fees begin on month 13 at a rate of $3 per month. Information you may read about a fee being applied after 6 months does not apply to any of the Visa cards you purchase with SCRIP.

TARGET

It's here...TARGET gift cards are now offered through SCRIP. Here are somethings you should know:

This gift card can be redeemed for merchandise or services at Target stores or Target.com and cannot be redeemed for cash or credit except where required by law. For balance information, call 800-544-2943. No fees and no expiration.