Originally Posted by
dubbledxu
Is it a true Gift Card or is it a Travel Card. The Terms & Conditions differ for these. Travel Cards do not earn points on spend, while marriott branded gift cards do.
There NEVER ime or of anyone else I know has been any difference with these. You don't lose your base points based upon the form of payment if you are paying the property directly. Marriott Travel cards are Marriott gift cards, Vacation cards are gift cards, etc.