Applebees Gift Card Frustration
Received a $50 Applebee's gift card as a Christmas present.  When I tried to use it by swiping it at an Applebees restaurant was informed by the machine that the &#34;Card is Expired&#34; -- only problem is, according to Applebee's FAQ the cards NEVER expire.  So what's with this message.  When attempting to enter the Card#, after getting home, on their Card checking webpage -- the card# wasn't recognized.  Then, after going to the trouble to track down their customer service # and giving them a call (the 800# on the card was ONLY for checking card balances), found that the card had a $50 balance and no declined transactions.<br /><br />So, I guess, NOW I can return to an Applebees restaurant and have them enter the card manually into their system.  And then call their customer service whenever I wish to check the balance.<br /><br />Safe yourself some grief -- pass on this card!  Get American Express instead, more flexible and works better!
Rating: 1 stars