2011 Member Refer a Member Sign Up Bonus Promo
Dec 12, 2006, 6:32 am
#1
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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Joining Marriott Rewards - Promo Code?
I'm getting ready to join the Marriott Rewards program and noticed that there's an entry box for a promotion code.
Does anyone know of a code I could use? And if so, what benefits does this permit?
Does anyone know of a code I could use? And if so, what benefits does this permit?
Dec 12, 2006, 7:10 am
#2
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First, welcome to FT in general and the Marriott forum specifically. 
Next, exactly where are you seeing the promotion box? I know there is one listed when finding/making reservations. That one would be used for getting a certain group negotiated rate like a company's corporate rate.
The only other "promotion" that I can think of in terms of joining Marriott Rewards might be with signing up for the Megabonus promotion that Marriott currently has. If that is what you are seeing, then I doubt there is anything you can do with that one. While the Megabonus promotion has various earning options that are offered, those differences are based off a person's elite level and possibly their previous recent stay history. Since you would just now be joining MR, you will probably be offered the base level Megabonus earning offer. I don't remember off the top of my head what it is, but you can search this forum with the term "Megabonus" and find all sorts of info about it.
Basically, right now, I don't know of any sign-up bonuses Marriott has that you might be able to take advantage of right now. Though if you want to earn some extra Marriott points you might want to look at applying for one of the Marriott branded Visa cards. You will get a sign-up bonus of 15K, plus other bonuses which vary depending on the variation of the card you apply for. Again, there are a number of threads describing the cost/benefits of each of the cards here. Just do a search of "Signature" and/or "Visa" and you should find a lot of good info.
Good luck and enjoy your new Marriott Rewards journey. I definitely recommend you poking around the other threads here and seeing/learning about all the pros/cons of Marriott Rewards. And if you have questions you can't find an answer for, don't hesitate to ask.
Next, exactly where are you seeing the promotion box? I know there is one listed when finding/making reservations. That one would be used for getting a certain group negotiated rate like a company's corporate rate.
The only other "promotion" that I can think of in terms of joining Marriott Rewards might be with signing up for the Megabonus promotion that Marriott currently has. If that is what you are seeing, then I doubt there is anything you can do with that one. While the Megabonus promotion has various earning options that are offered, those differences are based off a person's elite level and possibly their previous recent stay history. Since you would just now be joining MR, you will probably be offered the base level Megabonus earning offer. I don't remember off the top of my head what it is, but you can search this forum with the term "Megabonus" and find all sorts of info about it.
Basically, right now, I don't know of any sign-up bonuses Marriott has that you might be able to take advantage of right now. Though if you want to earn some extra Marriott points you might want to look at applying for one of the Marriott branded Visa cards. You will get a sign-up bonus of 15K, plus other bonuses which vary depending on the variation of the card you apply for. Again, there are a number of threads describing the cost/benefits of each of the cards here. Just do a search of "Signature" and/or "Visa" and you should find a lot of good info.
Good luck and enjoy your new Marriott Rewards journey. I definitely recommend you poking around the other threads here and seeing/learning about all the pros/cons of Marriott Rewards. And if you have questions you can't find an answer for, don't hesitate to ask.
Dec 12, 2006, 7:53 am
#3
Join Date: Jul 2006
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I signed my partner up using info from THIS thread. I forgot all about it until a Silver Elite card came through the post ^
Feb 10, 2009, 7:26 pm
#4
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I have to sign someone in my family up .. anyone knows any current codes?
Aug 28, 2009, 1:36 pm
#5
Join Date: Jan 2007
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Posts: 2,235
Any new codes?
Aug 29, 2009, 6:43 am
#6
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No, MarriottConcierge confirmed about a month ago that they are not doing 'refer a member' promo this year. Which, IMHO, is a bit silly given the economic climate & folk leaving for greener pastures of other chains. OVMV. Cheers.
Sep 17, 2009, 11:18 am
#7
Join Date: Oct 2002
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Just found out that I'll be using a lot of Marriott hotels for work travel, so it's time to sign up for Marriott Rewards. Figured I would bump this thread and see if any new promotion codes have popped up for new members. Thanks!
Sep 17, 2009, 1:51 pm
#8
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Welcome to Marriott, but nope re: promos for new members. Cheers.
Oct 4, 2010, 1:01 pm
#9
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 20
Thought I would bump this as well. Will be staying at the Ritz in a few weeks and before I register for Marriott Rewards I thought I'd check if there are any promos now.
Oct 4, 2010, 1:58 pm
#10
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I'm not sure if Marriott has one or not, but if you plan on having a couple of Ritz stays, then you can get a free night at a Tier 1-3 RC: Ritz-Carlton Rewards Promo
You will have to join the RC Rewards program to get that promotion though. (I am assuming based on your OP that you are not and have not been a Marriott Rewards member in the past.) After you join the RC program, get your two RC stays in, get your free night. If in the future you are planning on staying mostly at RCs, you can stick with the RC Rewards program. You will get mostly RC promotions and emails. If you will be doing mostly Marriott stays, then you can transfer your membership to the MR program and get Marriott promotions and emails.
You will have to join the RC Rewards program to get that promotion though. (I am assuming based on your OP that you are not and have not been a Marriott Rewards member in the past.) After you join the RC program, get your two RC stays in, get your free night. If in the future you are planning on staying mostly at RCs, you can stick with the RC Rewards program. You will get mostly RC promotions and emails. If you will be doing mostly Marriott stays, then you can transfer your membership to the MR program and get Marriott promotions and emails.
Jan 1, 2011, 9:35 am
#11
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Charleston, SC, USA
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2011 Member Refer a Member Sign Up Bonus Promo
Happy New Year! Like everyone else, I have 5 new referrals to offer in 2011 ! Please PM me!
Jan 1, 2011, 12:13 pm
#12
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: New Orleans
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Platinum; UAL Silver
Posts: 296
I just tried referring someone and it says the offer is closed.
http://joinmarriottrewards.com/Friend/EN/closed.aspx
http://joinmarriottrewards.com/Friend/EN/closed.aspx
Jan 1, 2011, 6:29 pm
#13
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Charleston, SC, USA
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I just got the same "Closed" message, so I clicked on the link to the T&Cs, where it says that the new member must phone MR & give the name & MR# of the Sponsor. I am not willing to give out my MR# to strangers, so if this does become the new system for 2011, I won't be offering referrals here.
Jan 3, 2011, 11:00 am
#14
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: FNT
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I just called Marriott Rewards to find out if it is possible to do an online referral, as I, too, tried to refer a friend of mine and was unable to do it through the usual method. What I was told was that either my friend had to call to enroll and give them my number, or that she could go to the Marriott Rewards website, and when she enrolls, it will give her the ability to enter a promotion code. I was told that the promotion code for refer-a-friend is
MGM4 and that she can enter that and my Marriott rewards number (I have not tried this, so I don't know if it works). According to the person I spoke with, there isn't a way to do it without giving her my rewards number. Not sure how accurate this is, and she wasn't sure if the link that we've used before will be returning or not.
MGM4 and that she can enter that and my Marriott rewards number (I have not tried this, so I don't know if it works). According to the person I spoke with, there isn't a way to do it without giving her my rewards number. Not sure how accurate this is, and she wasn't sure if the link that we've used before will be returning or not.
Jan 3, 2011, 11:10 am
#15
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: GUM
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I just tried the promo code and it does NOT work. There's got to be somebody at Marriott that can fix this problem.