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Old Dec 21, 2025 | 3:53 pm
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bgriff
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Originally Posted by EmperorNero
Has anyone tried this in Japan? Looking to use the credit in Osaka/Tokyo. The card is in my dad's name (so John Smith) but only my wife and I will be traveling (so Nick Smith and Jane Doe).

I am planning to book the room with my dad's card (to trigger the $300 FHR credit). However for check in I'm wondering if I should use his card again (same last name but obviously different first name) or could I use any of my personal Amex cards (like Amex Green). I do not have a personal Amex Platinum card.

Or would it be better advised to get a Companion Card (free) to at least have some Platinum card in my name?
You should expect that rules are very, very strictly enforced in Japan. Agree the person checking in should have an Amex in their name, and likely the name on the reservation needs to match the name of the person checking in.
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