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There’s always other ways to handle deposits or withdrawals anyway (and at the end of the day, you can just use cash at the register).

Jamie Mitchell2 said:Ugh... first disappointment.
So this was the response I got when I asked about the Louisiana Lottery:

Dear Customer,
due to the transition to the new currency, our partner's system may currently be unavailable. We hope to have the service back up and running as soon as possible.
You can check which partners are currently available via the PayPal app.
Thank you for your understanding. Best regards.

Seriously? I could have figured that out myself. "Currently unavailable"—well, duh, that’s why I’m asking! They should've told me *when* it'll actually be back. And "we hope to..."? Give me a break. Don't act like some random third party; YOU are the ones running the show, so you should know what's going on and tell the customer. I can do the "hoping" part on my own, thanks.

Good grief.

I guess they were implying it was a Powerball issue rather than an American Airlines one.

Maybe ask them again if you think they'll actually give you a straight answer. 🤣

ironcyclist58 said:There’s always other ways to handle deposits or withdrawals anyway (and at the end of the day, you can just use cash at the register).

Sure, whatever, but if I lose everything, I'm totally gonna blame Aircash for it... 🙂

Andrew Wells58 said:I guess they were implying it was a Powerball issue rather than an American Airlines one.

Maybe ask them again if you think they'll actually give you a straight answer. 🤣

That really speaks volumes about Aircash's reputation when almost none of their services actually function.

From what I can tell, everything is back up and running except for Powerball. Pretty sure most of the rest of the systems were already live by Monday.

boldnomad8 said:That really speaks volumes about Aircash's reputation when almost none of their services actually function.

I don't know, I guess I don't worry about it too much personally, but I totally get why it matters to some people.

Well, looks like the Powerball finally started paying out for you guys.

ironcyclist58 said:Has it actually shown up on the recipient's end? I sent some money through PayPal the day before yesterday and it still hasn't cleared. Not sure if it's a glitch with PayPal or if the person just hasn't checked...

Did the payment actually hit their account yet?
I paid off a few bills yesterday, and so far, nothing shows as paid anywhere. No rush, obviously, I just want to get a feel for how things are moving right now. ☕

Yeah, that afternoon...

I just noticed something rather peculiar—I have this monthly bill from Verizon for the full year listed in USD, complete with a barcode priced in USD.
But, get this: when I went ahead and scanned the code using aircash, the aircash app automatically converted the whole thing over into USD!

Everyone else does it too; they’re legally required to...

ironcyclist58 said:Everyone else does it too; they’re legally required to...

What I'm actually wondering about is how aircash knows to convert everything:

a) based on the bill date
b) the barcode itself specifies the currency
c) or maybe something else entirely.

And specifically, if it's option B—do those online generators spitting out barcodes now default to USD, or are they still using old rates? (I don't recall seeing the specific currency listed next to the amount).

I mean, I'm curious, but probably not enough to go down a massive rabbit hole researching it myself.😁

Andrew Wells58 said:What I'm actually wondering about is how aircash knows to convert everything:

a) based on the bill date
b) the barcode itself specifies the currency
c) or maybe something else entirely.

And specifically, if it's option B—do those online generators spitting out barcodes now default to USD, or are they still using old rates? (I don't recall seeing the specific currency listed next to the amount).

I mean, I'm curious, but probably not enough to go down a massive rabbit hole researching it myself.😁

It’s baked into the barcode.
The old spec, the new spec.

Andrew Wells58 said:What I'm actually wondering about is how aircash knows to convert everything:

a) based on the bill date
b) the barcode itself specifies the currency
c) or maybe something else entirely.

And specifically, if it's option B—do those online generators spitting out barcodes now default to USD, or are they still using old rates? (I don't recall seeing the specific currency listed next to the amount).

I mean, I'm curious, but probably not enough to go down a massive rabbit hole researching it myself.😁

The standard doesn't give you a choice in currency—you can't just swap in dollars or whatever. Under the old spec, it's USD; under the new one, it stays USD. The old rules run through June 30th, after which they won't accept any more legacy orders. Every generator should have updated by then, though some probably haven't...

thanks! 👍

I've got some $29 coins on me. Is there actually a rule where they only take a maximum of 50 coins per transaction, or $17? If I go over that limit, can I just generate, say, two codes and settle everything at once in one spot, or is the cashier at CVS going to give me a hard time?

50 coins

Amy Ward6 said:I've got some $29 coins on me. Is there actually a rule where they only take a maximum of 50 coins per transaction, or $17? If I go over that limit, can I just generate, say, two codes and settle everything at once in one spot, or is the cashier at CVS going to give me a hard time?

Besides hitting up a pharmacy, you could always use a Chase branch or maybe an old-school Western Union. There isn't really a cap on how many times you can pay in a row, so you could technically hit the same spot multiple times, as long as each payment is at least 1 USD (through December 31, 2022 $3.25).

The only thing that might get a little "awkward" is if you show up with a massive pile of those tiny nickels and pennies; honestly, most retail clerks aren't exactly thrilled about dealing with a ton of small change. 😬

crimsoncobra36 said:Besides hitting up a pharmacy, you could always use a Chase branch or maybe an old-school Western Union. There isn't really a cap on how many times you can pay in a row, so you could technically hit the same spot multiple times, as long as each payment is at least 1 USD (through December 31, 2022 $3.25).

The only thing that might get a little "awkward" is if you show up with a massive pile of those tiny nickels and pennies; honestly, most retail clerks aren't exactly thrilled about dealing with a ton of small change. 😬

Starting Jan 1st, we're looking at a $1 minimum and a $325 max per transaction (before 10 AM and $667).

ironcyclist58 said:Starting Jan 1st, we're looking at a $1 minimum and a $325 max per transaction (before 10 AM and $667).

That’s right, I was typing a bit too fast there because those old habits from back home still tend to stick with us Americans $3.25 😵 even after all this time.

I’ve got over fifty of those little coins—nickels, dimes, quarters—and honestly, they don't even add up to $3.25. Plus, I have one $27 tucked away in my pet supplies, fish food, and birdseed... I think I'll just go ahead and edit out those few cents; there's absolutely no reason to nickel and dime people over $1.50