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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 11:34 am
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Originally Posted by Marriott Concierge
You will not receive any Marriott Rewards point credit when purchasing a gift card, however when used it is just cash tender. You would receive Marriott Rewards credit for the stay or just for the incidentals.

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Kate
True, but . . .

If you buy the Marriott gift card using your Marriott Rewards VISA card, the purchase will be considered a Marriott purchase and you'll get the 5 Marriott Rewards points per dollar (from the credit card company) for that purchase.
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