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Mar 31, 2017We have four children and will be flying in a few weeks. Each of them has their Rapid Rewards account so they'll get flight credit. I know my wife and I can earn extra credits through credit card spending, hotel points, car rentals, etc. Any ideas on how to earn extra credits for the kids?
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American Express points can be transferred to anyone from your account.Originally Posted by harbison
We have four children and will be flying in a few weeks. Each of them has their Rapid Rewards account so they'll get flight credit. I know my wife and I can earn extra credits through credit card spending, hotel points, car rentals, etc. Any ideas on how to earn extra credits for the kids?
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I hope this isn't a "serious" response! Creating credit in a minor's name for a few stupid RR credits is a horrid idea. Why pay an annual fee for a card that you'll never (or, shouldn't ever) use? Even worse, why encumber your child's future credit rating by opening an account?Originally Posted by jackinkc
They can get credit card signup bonus
I believe that at least once, or twice, we used our son's RR # on a car reservation. It didn't seem to matter that the renter's name was different and it created no liability issues.
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I believe that at least once, or twice, we used our son's RR # on a car reservation. It didn't seem to matter that the renter's name was different and it created no liability issues.
if the parents are responsible, and can pay off the bills, etc, then there's no reason this would be a problem for the child's future credit...in fact it could helpOriginally Posted by swaluvr
I hope this isn't a "serious" response! Creating credit in a minor's name for a few stupid RR credits is a horrid idea. Why pay an annual fee for a card that you'll never (or, shouldn't ever) use? Even worse, why encumber your child's future credit rating by opening an account?I believe that at least once, or twice, we used our son's RR # on a car reservation. It didn't seem to matter that the renter's name was different and it created no liability issues.
agreed. as long as credit is used properly there is no harm in opening accounts in children's names early. I'm glad my parents did. based on the weird way FICO works, my 10 y/o co-signed credit card account account allowed me to get my own card when I was in college without a cosigner and further helped to get better rates on loans for grad school.
if you plan on spending enough on your cards to get multiple RR credits, may as well spread it out and use the kids filghts to reach the level a few trips faster but keep in mind the FICO trick only works if the accounts remain open (which means annual fees for some cards)
if you plan on spending enough on your cards to get multiple RR credits, may as well spread it out and use the kids filghts to reach the level a few trips faster but keep in mind the FICO trick only works if the accounts remain open (which means annual fees for some cards)
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sheepherder , Jul 29, 2008 8:16 am
My grandaughter who is 4 needs one rapid reward credit for a free flight.
Any specific suggestions for someone that young?
Any specific suggestions for someone that young?
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Barring that, any points in programs (that would otherwise remain unused) that could be transferred (e.g. AmEx MR, Hilton, Choice)?Originally Posted by harbison
Any hotel stays or rental cars in the future?
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amex will work. do it online, that way theres no one to question it. they say that its only supposed to be for people who are authorized on the amex account, but, it doesn't seem to matter onlineOriginally Posted by harbison
Can you transfer those points to a child or does it have to match the name of the cardholder? I've never tried it so I have no idea.
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I've heard the same but (of course) I always redeemed MR points into my own mileage accounts.Originally Posted by sammy0623
amex will work. do it online, that way theres no one to question it. they say that its only supposed to be for people who are authorized on the amex account, but, it doesn't seem to matter online