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Old 12-01-2013, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by travelguy View Post
this is how it works. you have to pay the cash portion first, and then use the prepaid debit card or gift card for the balance. all pre-paid cards and gift cards work this way. and you have to know your balance...your exact balance.

This is not true, at least with Publix gift cards. I've used them many times, and when I get to the end of the balance, they use the balance first and then I pay the difference in cash. Ask the manager the next time you're there.