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Conversationalist ⭐⭐
February 1, 2025

Purchased a LOWE'S $5.00 Gift Card on 2/1/25 with 15,000 points and received NOTHING

  • February 1, 2025
  • 9 replies
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This is the second time in the last 6 months that I have redeemed points for a gift card and received nothing in return! This site has more issues with its point earning and redemption system than any other website I have ever used! It's so frustrating because the last time I had a problem, it took approximately a MONTH before the problem was finally resolved. Every time I contacted AARP customer service I would be told that my case would be "escalated" (whatever that means), and I was also told that I would be contacted regarding my case... no surprise that NO ONE ever contacted me within the quoted time frame. Normally, when you purchase a gift card with points, the gift card link is Emailed within minutes, not weeks! So if you purchase a GIFT CARD with POINTS... EXPECT to have to CONTACT AARP CUSTOMER SERVICE to complete the purchase.

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    Contributor ⭐⭐
    February 2, 2025

    Likewise, I redeemed points for a Bed and Bath gift card early this morning on 2/1/25.  As of 9:27 pm, I have not received it.  Points were deducted.  Usually, gift cards purchased with points come quickly.  I will call on Monday and hope best.  I really hope it doesn’t take a month to resolve.

    Contributor ⭐⭐
    February 2, 2025

    I meant I purchased a Bath and Body Works $5 gift card.  (It was not Bed and Bath.)

    Conversationalist ⭐⭐
    February 2, 2025

    Canned response... "I'm so sorry to hear that you did not receive your gift card. I'll escalate your case and you should have a response within 3-5 days." Be prepared to call again in 6 days, when they will once again "escalate" your case, and once again, you should have a response in 4-5 days 

    Contributor ⭐
    February 2, 2025

    I also purchased a $5 Lowe’s gift card and did not receive an email to redeem it. 

    Conversationalist ⭐⭐
    February 2, 2025

    Canned response... "I'm so sorry to hear that you did not receive your gift card. I'll escalate your case and you should have a response within 3-5 days." Be prepared to call again in 6 days, when they will once again "escalate" your case, and once again, you should have a response in 4-5 days 

    Community Champion ⭐
    February 2, 2025

     I had an instant win Feb 1 and didn't receive it. It looks like the first of the month had some major tech issue, for a change!

    Karyn
    Community Champion ⭐
    February 3, 2025

    @Karyn8 Thanks for reaching out! I've sent a private message so I can see where that gift card is.  Jodee R.