There are 2 or 3 steps in the Parago debit card validation process, which you can track at rebateshq.com. The first step, which is only in a Staples easy rebate would state your rebate status is paperless. The second step, which applies to all rebates,would state "Your rebate is valid and is scheduled for final processing". The last step is "Your rebate is valid. Please allow up to 30 days to receive your rebate." Now once the third step appears allow about 3 business days to call the aforementioned tel.#(in my previous post), and explain to Parago the that you would like to cancel your debit card, and are opting instead for a check. They will not ask you for your debit card #, only the parago tracking #, well at least, up to this point, they have not.

I tried to use the Visa debit card for gas but it was declined. I think I chose credit. Should I have picked "debit"?

milkandcookies said:I tried to use the Visa debit card for gas but it was declined. I think I chose credit. Should I have picked "debit"?

The cards can only be used as credit.

I just now figured out how to use the Visa prepaid rebate cards for online purchases. I found this on the Visa gift card website, tried it on a Frys.com order, and it worked.

Online or phone purchases
To make an online or phone purchase, you will need to register your card.
To register, either call the issuing provider, or visit their website. This information should have been supplied to you when you received the card. It may also be printed on the back of the card.
When you make an online or phone purchase, the name, address, and phone number you use will need to be exactly the same as the information you provided when registering your card in order to avoid declines
You can verify or update your information by visiting the card provider's Web site, or by contacting them using the toll-free number provided in your card materials.

It didn't work the last time I tried this so the card info must have been different than the order info. This time I used the same exact name and address info on the http://www.stapleseasyrebates.com/rebatecard website (via the Update Cardholder Info link) on a Frys.com order just now and it went through just fine. Too bad you can't use more than one Visa card on an order if the card value is less than the order.

billrubin said:So has anyone called to get a check recently and gotten one in a timely manner? I have a $60 gift card coming from them soon, I would love to get a check instead.About two weeks ago I did this. Check arrived in 3 days

nomansland said:Is this only working with Staples card? Anybody tried this with Sandisk prepaid card?That's a different company, so I'm not sure. However, the Parago CSR who told me that I could convert Staples cards to checks also told me that I could also request checks for Symantec gift cards. I'll be calling them tonight to see how true that is.

billrubin said:So, I called around trying to convert my Visa debit cards to checks. Symantec (Parago) was happy to do it, I have 8 checks being sent to me. I then called the numbers on my Sandisk and Bitdefender cards, but neither of them would issue a check. So it seems that rebate cards issued by Parago can be converted to chcks, but not the others.

To convert the Parago cards, just call the customer service # on the back of the card. They will probably try to convince you that the card is a great thing but if you tell them you want a check, they will process your request.which number did you call?

You can use up the value of the gift card by buying gas. Many people think that you can’t buy fuel with pre-paid Visa gift cards (along with MC and AMEX gift cards) because they are not accepted for pay-at-the pump transactions. However, most gas stations will allow you to use one of these cards for a pre-paid fuel transaction inside the store. First, make sure you know the exact amount left on the card, lets say its $12.43. When you get to the gas station, go inside as if you were going to pre-pay with cash, give the clerk the gift card and tell him that you want $12.43 on pump #4 (or whatever pump you happen to be at). You will then be able to use up the gift card and trash it.

Something seems changed. I called today to request a check replacement for my Symantec cards. This process was usually no hassle before unless I had to listen to them trying to tell me about all benefits of these card. But today the first guy I talked to mentioned that there is a $9 fee to issue a check and he was going around telling me all about good things about these cards. So I told him never mind. I called again and I think I talked with this girl before and she was usually nice. However today her tone like this "I will make one-time exception to issue a check for you". Huh? I am wondering Parago is trying to force people to use their symantec rebate cards by asking their CSR not to issue replacement checks if possible.

I actually called on Tues. April 27th to convert 2 of my QuickBooks gift cards to checks, and it was done without a problem. I think it really depends on the customer service rep. who answers the call. The jerk will make it difficult for you to get a check and vice versa.