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Most Macy’s colleagues have asked themselves this question, “Can one use Macy’s gift card at Bloomingdales?” This question is common among most colleagues since Bloomingdale’s and Macy’s are owned by the same parent company- Macy’s Inc. hence making this question relevant. In 1929, Xavier Warren founded Macy’s Inc. a holding company based in America which originally was the Federated Department Stores. Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury (beauty store chain) are operated by their parent company Macy’s Inc.
However, despite Macy’s and Bloomingdales being owned by Macy’s Inc, one cannot use Macy’s gift card at Bloomingdale’s outlets and similarly one cannot use Bloomingdale’s gift cards at Macy’s outlets either. This information was confirmed with customer service representatives at Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s. Also, this information is present in Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s conditions and terms for gift cards. This directive applies to both eGift cards and physical plastic gift cards thus one cannot use these gift cards interchangeably at Macy’s or at Bloomingdale’s.
Also, if one has a gift card for instance a Macy’s Gift card and would like to use it at Bloomingdale’s stores, then the best alternative is by trading or selling the gift card online.
Where can one use Macy’s Gift Cards?
Redeeming of Macy’s gift cards can be done at Macy’s stores (U.S Macy’s locations and Macy’s Backstage location) or online at macys.com. For cases of redeeming a card at Macy’s outlets, one should avail him/herself and present the card to a store colleague.
Steps to follow for online mobile and desktop redemption.
- Choose Apply Gift Cards at Check out.
- Then, one is required to key in the 15-digit card number at the back of the card as it appears into the Card Number slot and then key in the 4- or 3- digit code without leaving any spaces in the CID slot. (One is required to remove the tab on the back of the card to access the security number)
- Upon keying in the characters above, select the Apply Gift Card button.
- Ones’ confirmation email for the order will display and show the redeemed gift card in the payment section as an EGC.
It is important to note that before entering a credit card all gift cards must be submitted and only a maximum of 5 gift cards may be applied towards a single order unless otherwise one needs to call customer service.
Where Can one sell Unwanted Gift Cards?
If one isn’t interested in using his/her gift card at the assigned store, then alternatively he/she can sell the gift card on eBay or at any other place that buy gift cards for instance Card Cash or Check into Cash.
Does Macy’s Credit Cards work at Bloomingdale’s?
Similar to Macy’s gift cards, Macy’s credit cards are only acceptable for use at any Macy’s Backstage store, or online at macys.com thus are not acceptable at any Bloomingdale’s outlet be it online or at any store. In reference to Macy’s American Express Card, it can only be used at places that American Express cards are accepted.
How does one use his/her Macy’s employee card at Bloomingdale’s?
For Macy’s employees, only their Macy’s account is coded for the Associate discount hence, when a Macy’s employee shop at any Bloomingdale’s outlet either online or at the stores he/she must use their Macy’s card to receive the standard associate discount which is 20 percent.
Do employees at Macy’s receive discounts at Bloomingdale’s?
Macy’s employees receive a 20 percent discount on most commodities not only at Macy’s but also at Bloomingdale’s outlets and also online (macys.com and bloomingdales.com). For a Macy’s employee to receive the 20-percentage associate discount, one must sign up for an employee prepaid card or a credit account at Macy’s.
Conclusion
In conclusion it is important to note that despite Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s being under the same parent company they however operate independently without mixing of affairs. That is why both Macy’s gift cards and credit cards are acceptable for use in Macy’s outlets and at macys.com. This also applies to Bloomingdale’s gift and credit cards hence cannot be used interchangeably.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are Both Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s account coded for Colleague Discount?
Unfortunately, NO. For Macy’s colleagues, the account coded for their Colleague Discount is only for their Macy’s Account only, despite one carrying a Bloomingdale’s credit card. It is therefore mandatory for Macy’s employees to use their Macy’s cards to receive the 20 percent colleague discount in spite of shopping at Bloomingdale’s, Bloomingdale’s outlet or online at bloomingdales.com.
- Do colleagues receive discounts on Bluemercury Products?
Yes. If the purchases are made at Macy’s store or at macys.com then a colleague receives a discount on Bluemercury products purchased using a Macy’s credit card or prepaid debit card. Unfortunately, one cannot receive a discount on Bluemercury products purchased at bluemercury.com or at a freestanding Bluemercury store.