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Old Sep 23, 2017, 9:55 pm
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Kacee
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Originally Posted by Marriott15
How do you use the certificate? I have never used one before. When you go to check out does it ask if you would like to use your certificate just like using a gift card?
You use it like points. When you search for a rewards stay, and the property is Cat 5 or lower, you will have the option to apply the Cert at booking.

Originally Posted by Marriott15
Do you have to pay tax or parking fees with a certificate?
It's like points. No taxes (except possibly city taxes in some jurisdictions, e.g., Paris or Budapest. You will pay fees such as parking and resort fees.
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