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Starwood Lurker
If during any calendar year, Eligible Spending on your Card account is $30,000 or more, you (the Basic Cardmember) will be enrolled for at least twelve months in the Gold Preferred level of the Starwood Preferred Guest® loyalty program (unless you are already enrolled in an equivalent or higher level). Starwood associates excluded. Please allow 12-16 weeks after your Eligible Spending equals or exceeds such amount for the applicable year for enrollment to become effective.
I get to $30k spend around mid-year, but my Gold status has only ever been marked through to End Feb of teh following year - so 6-8 months, not 12 months+.