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Old Aug 7, 2013 | 3:30 am
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Originally Posted by BKKLEE
the # of points due is based upon the base rate WITHOUT taxes/service charges (and not include any 3rd party payments which may include parking charges not owned by the property) ...............so it may not be due to a conversion issue.............
I wonder how this works in Europe though where you're quoted a room rate which includes tax (VAT). My assumption was that you'd get points on the full rate (including VAT) but I'm not entirely sure that's correct.

Given the wierd exchange rates Marriott uses when awarding points for non-USD spend, it's hard to work out anyway...
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