Originally Posted by
craigthemif
It is rather hard to remain a Gold member without any account activity for 24 months. Credit card in a sock drawer I suppose.
But by the same token, it must be ridiculously easy to use that sock drawer credit card to earn a couple of points and remain active. Put your Netflix subscription or something on it...
I do believe that points expire after 24 months, regardless of elite status level.
Amex Platinum provides gold status, and earns MR, so purchases won't help extend. I spoke with a Hilton agent who also confirmed that points won't expire with Gold. Wondering if anyone can validate this.