Originally Posted by Amex Customer Care

Hi dyrewolf31,

It’s Beth from American Express Customer Care.

I’ve summed everything up for you.

The Starwood Preferred Guest Card rewards Cardmembers with one StarPoint for every eligible dollar they spend on the card.

•A Welcome Bonus of 10,000 StarPoints will be awarded within 12 weeks after the first eligible purchase on the card.
•You can earn two StarPoints for every dollar spent at Starwood Properties and select Starwood Retailers.
•Receive an Annual 50% Off Reward Certificate.
•Unlimited potential - no cap on the amount of StarPoints you can earn.

In addition, you will receive an Annual 50% Off Reward Certificate off the regular rate for stays of up to five consecutive nights and Starwood Gold Upgrade after spending $30,000.00 or more in qualified spending during a calendar year.

There is no fee to add Additional Cardholders to the account.

American Express charges 2.7% fee to converting foreign charges.

Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any additional questions. It is my pleasure to assist you.