Originally Posted by
Cledaybuck
My annual fee for my SPG Amex comes due in February, which should also earn me a free night certificate at that time. I would like to use this free night in March. Am I able to book a points reservation for the hotel now and have it converted to the certificate when I receive it in February? Thanks.
Keep in mind that it may take 2-3 months to have the certificate post. If the timing works out in theory you can change the form of payment. The Marriott website often defaults to choosing the certificate first and without realizing it you may end up using it when a points reservation was intended. I have changed the certificate reservation back to a points one without a problem so I assume the reverse should be possible if the timing works out for you.