Originally Posted by
sam_goh
@hailstorm - the way I read it is the "see front of check" part. The stuff you're likely to find on CP and MP (which I ordered through and came from Hyatt) were likely purchased by individuals. The T&C specifically says they are transferable as well, and since there is no specific mechanism to register ownership of a gift check or register transfer of gift check, I'm going to say "see front of check".
I bought my checks through the Milepoint discount store. The front of the check has an expiration date about a year from my time of purchase.
I intend to use these myself anyway, but it does seem a bit risky to give them away as a gift...