Points Transfers
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 271
Points Transfers
First off, I apologize if this has been posted elsewhere...
We want to transfer points from one person to another and understand that transfers need to be done in conjuction with a reservation.
If the reservation is later cancelled, will the points stay in the recipient's account or be returned to their original owner?
Any insights anyone can provide would be very much appreciated.
We want to transfer points from one person to another and understand that transfers need to be done in conjuction with a reservation.
If the reservation is later cancelled, will the points stay in the recipient's account or be returned to their original owner?
Any insights anyone can provide would be very much appreciated.
#2
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: dfw
Programs: AA EXP/MM, HGP ♦; former elite in Hilton, Marriott & DL (just under MM thanks to Leo)
Posts: 415
My understanding, Hyatt does not transfer points.
So if an account you are making an award reservation under has insufficient points for the award, you can combine points from other account(s). Not simple, a form is required and is available here: http://www.hyatt.com/gp/en/awards/combine_transfer.jsp
Upon cancellation of a "combined" points award, the points return to originating account(s).
So if an account you are making an award reservation under has insufficient points for the award, you can combine points from other account(s). Not simple, a form is required and is available here: http://www.hyatt.com/gp/en/awards/combine_transfer.jsp
Upon cancellation of a "combined" points award, the points return to originating account(s).
#3
No longer used by Hyatt; use World of Hyatt Concierge
Join Date: Jul 1999
Posts: 1,628
First off, I apologize if this has been posted elsewhere...
We want to transfer points from one person to another and understand that transfers need to be done in conjuction with a reservation.
If the reservation is later cancelled, will the points stay in the recipient's account or be returned to their original owner?
Any insights anyone can provide would be very much appreciated.
We want to transfer points from one person to another and understand that transfers need to be done in conjuction with a reservation.
If the reservation is later cancelled, will the points stay in the recipient's account or be returned to their original owner?
Any insights anyone can provide would be very much appreciated.
The points would go into the recipient's GP account, as that is the account tied to the reservation. Hope this helps!
Sincerely,
Nick B.
#4
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Charleston, SC, USA
Programs: Avis Pref+, Hyatt Explorist, Marriott Life Gold, Honors Silver, IHG Plat via MC.
Posts: 6,786
I just phoned GP trying to do a point combining & was told that effective 24 Sep. 2012, any number of points can be transferred & the receiver need not have a specific reservation. However, the giver must wait 30 days before giving points to anyone again.
#5
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: MFR
Programs: UA 1K 1.9MM, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,872
#6
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Charleston, SC, USA
Programs: Avis Pref+, Hyatt Explorist, Marriott Life Gold, Honors Silver, IHG Plat via MC.
Posts: 6,786
My friend & I just did it successfully. Points posted in my account as receiver the next day. The Hyatt rep. agreed with my idea to write "NA" in the blank for the reservation #.
#7
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: MFR
Programs: UA 1K 1.9MM, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,872
The form I filled out today didn't have a line for a res #. They must have already updated them.