Update: Readers clarify in the comments that this increase is from the issuer, MetaBank, and that the fee increase is being found at Office Depot, Shoprite, etc, as well. Presumably Visa gift cards will get the fee increase soon as well.
Original Post:
Staples raised the activation fees on the $200 Mastercard gift cards in stores from $6.95 to $7.95. The change has no bearing the fee-free promos that Staples runs (though it could matter if they ever bring back the $5-off Mastercard deals). Visa gift cards are still $6.95 for the time being.
On a separate note, the MetaBank issued cards are now showing the name change of Pathward, a change that was announced earlier this year.
