Originally Posted by
Smiley90
I know this is just the case in general, but it really bugs me how screwed we Canadians get on the SPG Amex
Starpoints earned:
Canada - 1 for everything
USA - 2 for stays, 1 for rest
... that's quite a big difference if one wants to focus on SPG stays&points
I agree on many of your points, but the point earning comparison is only much of a factor when about 30% or more of your spend is at Starwood hotels.
For those of us who use it much more for regular spend than hotel spend it is better at the higher annual fee and 1CAD to 1SPG conversion.