Originally Posted by
supermintyfresh
Want to book a hotel room for a family member.
Is there any way to ensure that the hotel uses my Amex Surpass credit card at checkout without me staying so I can earn points? Because usually at check out sometimes they ask for another form of payment. When booking, I just have to put my credit card on file but don't actually pay it.
You could book a prepaid rate. The hotel would still ask your relative for a card for incidentals, but you'd be guaranteed having the room rate (and the points accruing from it) on your card.