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Old Apr 11, 2016, 7:44 pm
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Originally Posted by stevester
I have 5k points that expire in May 2016. Can I book something for points + cash and cancel later to extend the expiry of points?

When I go through the reservation, its as if I am purchasing points for the reservation. Not sure whether I would end up with original payment in $ or points after cancellation.
If they charge your card now, chances are you'd end up with points if you canceled it. But I haven't done the experiment.
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