So I need about 160K marriott points to get lifetime gold under old qualifications. I currently have Marriott Rewards chase card and Amex SPG card. I've had both for about 5-8 years with no changes or upgrade bonuses.
Is my best bet to get the Marriott Premiere Plus and Premiere Plus Business for the 150K total bonus points? I can get the other 10K easy through stays or spending.
If that is the best route, do I know I need to cancel the Marriott card. Do I need to cancel the SPG card too? And if so, do I need to wait 30 days? If I call in to apply instead of doing it online, will they be able to verify bonus eligibility for me at the time of application?
Thanks, trying to puzzle through all this!
Steve