Originally Posted by sdflyer04

Is it possible to transfer DC points to family members to top off their accounts (if they live at same address?)? If so, huge benefit. If not, not a deal killer as you can't do that easily anyway.

I am interested in DC for several reasons:

1. It is the only way that I know of to earn Starwood points using a Visa or mastercard. Unfortunately, the transfer to starwood nets 60% of the original dollar value. Nevertheless, it is still the only option of which I am aware.

2. In spite of the fee to transfer points to frequent flyer programs, I wonder if the flexibility of using the miles on multiple carriers is worth the cost. Plus, as I understand it you can make unlimited purchases per year (not true without status on all the majors using their credit cards). I'm wondering if DC points would allow you to call several carriers and find the one that is available for an award ticket on the dates that you want and then transfer the DC points to that airline. If so, then I think I'm a DC convert.

SDFLYER