Originally Posted by
Saral
I normally book a cancellable rate and pay on check-in, the last twice I have paid in advance on a non cancellable rate and neither time have I been allocated the points it said I would be when I booked
It looks like the points have been worked out minus the VAT element
is this the norm?
Just wondering
Yes you only earn points on net rate so in countries where booked rate includes taxes , taxes are removed before converting rate to points
Certain other expenditure does not generate points , eg room service/tray charges, carparking etc