I received the following offer via e-mail...
Background:
- I have have had my current Marriott card for 4+ years so the 24-month bonus rule doesn't affect me.
- I am thinking about upgrading to the Plus card for the 20,000 bonus points (I don't mind paying $10.00 extra AF for them).
- I don't care about any nights toward elite status. I'm happy to stay Silver or even have no status.
- I am at 12/24 new cards currently but will fall below 5/24 in late 2019.
- I plan to close my Marriott card sometime in 2019 and reapply for it once I'm below 5/24.
Question:
If I upgrade, does the 20,000 point bonus reset the clock on the 24-month bonus rule, thus thwarting my plan to reapply for the card in late 2019?
+1 It seems a good bonus for me in a similar situation. Annual fee is 10 dollars more and 20 k bonus points? Ok I am in. We shall see how it pans out. If it isn't what it seems I can cancel the card. I rarely use it. I have gold status for some reason already. I think from SPG.