Amex Offers (fka Sync Offers) (2020 - 2021)
Apr 1, 2021, 8:36 am
#1486
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Among a bunch of the Amex Hilton offers that showed up today was one for Waldorf-Astoria. I thought I had added that one too, but can't currently see it as an added offer. Probably need to view it elsewhere.
My Hilton-related offers are showing as expiring 06/30/21
My Hilton-related offers are showing as expiring 06/30/21
Apr 1, 2021, 8:39 am
#1487
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Mexico City
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Gold, Marriot Gold, IHG Silver, Choice Platinum, Wyndham Gold
Posts: 3,866
I just thought about what you wrote, and I know for a fact spending more than enough has nothing to do with it, because I spend a boatload on my all my cards monthly especially the green card since I use it for hotels, uber (out of the country). There's been a lot of prepaid reservations I've made recently too. So, can't be spending too much. The bad thing is I can't use any of the offers because mostly all my upcoming stays are non-branded resorts, marriot and hyatt hotels so I can get globalist by the end of the year.
Apr 1, 2021, 8:44 am
#1488
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Mexico City
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Gold, Marriot Gold, IHG Silver, Choice Platinum, Wyndham Gold
Posts: 3,866
I just went back and checked the expiration dates. There are two expiration dates, depending on the hotel offer you use. June 30 or July 31. I corrected my post.
Apr 1, 2021, 8:49 am
#1489
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I just thought about what you wrote, and I know for a fact spending more than enough has nothing to do with it, because I spend a boatload on my all my cards monthly especially the green card since I use it for hotels, uber (out of the country). There's been a lot of prepaid reservations I've made recently too. So, can't be spending too much. The bad thing is I can't use any of the offers because mostly all my upcoming stays are non-branded resorts, marriot and hyatt hotels so I can get globalist by the end of the year.
Are any of these Amex offers for the major branded hotels ever good for hotels in Europe, Africa, Asia, South America?
Apr 1, 2021, 8:53 am
#1490
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Mexico City
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Gold, Marriot Gold, IHG Silver, Choice Platinum, Wyndham Gold
Posts: 3,866
Usually not. Just Canada, USA and Mexico. Glad you mentioned that, totally forgot about the terms and conditions on location.
Apr 2, 2021, 2:04 pm
#1491
Join Date: Aug 2019
Posts: 283
Got an offer for $50 off of $150 at Wine Access but uhhh...
"Excludes for online orders delivered in the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming."
I'm too lazy to figure out which four states are eligible for the offer but I live in CA. Chances the credit will post if I have it shipped here anyhow? I'm guessing unlikely.
"Excludes for online orders delivered in the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming."
I'm too lazy to figure out which four states are eligible for the offer but I live in CA. Chances the credit will post if I have it shipped here anyhow? I'm guessing unlikely.
Apr 2, 2021, 2:21 pm
#1492
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: RSW
Programs: Delta - Silver; UA - Silver; HHonors - Diamond; IHG - Spire Ambassador; Marriott Bonvoy - Titanium
Posts: 14,185
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Last edited by Points Scrounger; Apr 2, 2021 at 2:32 pm
Apr 2, 2021, 2:23 pm
#1493
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,968
I'm guessing there has been an editing error, because this is not natural syntax. I think that is the list of states to which they do ship, not a list of exclusions from the offer. See here: https://www.wineaccess.com/where-we-ship/ They do not ship to Alabama, Arkansas, Michigan, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Utah.
Apr 2, 2021, 6:39 pm
#1494
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Toledo, OH
Programs: Delta DM & MM, Hilton DM, Marriott gold, Hyatt Globalist, Alaska 75K, Wyndham Diamond,
Posts: 15,401
Got an offer for $50 off of $150 at Wine Access but uhhh...
"Excludes for online orders delivered in the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming."
I'm too lazy to figure out which four states are eligible for the offer but I live in CA. Chances the credit will post if I have it shipped here anyhow? I'm guessing unlikely.
"Excludes for online orders delivered in the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming."
I'm too lazy to figure out which four states are eligible for the offer but I live in CA. Chances the credit will post if I have it shipped here anyhow? I'm guessing unlikely.
Apr 2, 2021, 7:57 pm
#1495
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Atlanta Metro
Programs: DL , AC, BA, Hhonors Gold, IH Platinum, Bonvoy Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 2,370
There's an extra point on Grubhub purchases offer. I put it on my Gold card.
Apr 3, 2021, 8:06 am
#1496
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: BDL, BOS
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium, AA EXP, IHG Diamond Ambassador, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 630
Anybody try a prepaid reservation on the Marriott website and triggering the Amex $200/$50 offer for a hotel not based in the offer terms regions:
Offer valid only at participating Marriott Bonvoy properties in the U.S. and U.S. territories, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.
I was about to use the offer on multiple cards for a stay in Central America but now realize after looking at the fine print this may not trigger the offer.
Offer valid only at participating Marriott Bonvoy properties in the U.S. and U.S. territories, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.
I was about to use the offer on multiple cards for a stay in Central America but now realize after looking at the fine print this may not trigger the offer.
Last edited by ymx; Apr 3, 2021 at 9:54 am
Apr 3, 2021, 1:33 pm
#1497
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Anybody try a prepaid reservation on the Marriott website and triggering the Amex $200/$50 offer for a hotel not based in the offer terms regions:
“Offer valid only at participating Marriott Bonvoy™ properties in the U.S. and U.S. territories, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.”
I was about to use the offer on multiple cards for a stay in Central America but now realize after looking at the fine print this may not trigger the offer.
“Offer valid only at participating Marriott Bonvoy™ properties in the U.S. and U.S. territories, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.”
I was about to use the offer on multiple cards for a stay in Central America but now realize after looking at the fine print this may not trigger the offer.
Originally Posted by Marriott.com
Q. Where can I use my Marriott GiftCard / eGiftCard?
A. Marriott GiftCards / eGiftCards can be used at any participating Marriott hotel at these brands(excluding those brands located in India), including AC Hotels by Marriott, Aloft, Autograph Collection Hotels, Courtyard, Delta Hotels and Resorts, EDITION, Element, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Four Points by Sheraton, Gaylord Hotels, JW Marriott, Le Mridien, Marriott Executive Apartments, Marriott Hotels, Marriott Vacation Club, Moxy Hotels , Protea Hotels by Marriott, Renaissance Hotels, Residence Inn, Sheraton, SpringHill Suites, St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, The Ritz-Carlton, The Ritz-Carlton Reserve hotels, TownePlace Suites, Tribute Portfolio™, W, Westin
The following Marriott Hotel Brands DO NOT accept Marriott GiftCards: Bvlgari Hotels, Design Hotels™, Homes & Villas by Marriott International Marriott™, The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club,
A. Marriott GiftCards / eGiftCards can be used at any participating Marriott hotel at these brands(excluding those brands located in India), including AC Hotels by Marriott, Aloft, Autograph Collection Hotels, Courtyard, Delta Hotels and Resorts, EDITION, Element, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Four Points by Sheraton, Gaylord Hotels, JW Marriott, Le Mridien, Marriott Executive Apartments, Marriott Hotels, Marriott Vacation Club, Moxy Hotels , Protea Hotels by Marriott, Renaissance Hotels, Residence Inn, Sheraton, SpringHill Suites, St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, The Ritz-Carlton, The Ritz-Carlton Reserve hotels, TownePlace Suites, Tribute Portfolio™, W, Westin
The following Marriott Hotel Brands DO NOT accept Marriott GiftCards: Bvlgari Hotels, Design Hotels™, Homes & Villas by Marriott International Marriott™, The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club,
Seems like there is one way to use this Amex offer: buy the gift cards at some Marriott hotel front desks using the Amex card with this offer. Not by the book in terms of the offer terms, but this wouldn't be the first or last time that the Amex offers paid out the credits even as the purchase type reads as being excluded in the offer terms.
Last edited by GUWonder; Apr 3, 2021 at 1:40 pm
Apr 3, 2021, 1:44 pm
#1498
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Mexico City
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Gold, Marriot Gold, IHG Silver, Choice Platinum, Wyndham Gold
Posts: 3,866
Do those Central American properties accept Marriott hotel US Dollar-denominated gift cards sold at Marriott hotel front desks in the US? The exchange rate could be lousy even if they do.
Given the mention of India above, I take it that the USD-denominated gift cards can be used in Central America at the relevant Marriott brands that accept Marriott gifcards.
Seems like there is one way to use this Amex offer: buy the gift cards at some Marriott hotel front desks using the Amex card with this offer. Not by the book in terms of the offer terms, but this wouldn't be the first or last time that the Amex offers paid out the credits even as the purchase type reads as being excluded in the offer terms.
Given the mention of India above, I take it that the USD-denominated gift cards can be used in Central America at the relevant Marriott brands that accept Marriott gifcards.
Seems like there is one way to use this Amex offer: buy the gift cards at some Marriott hotel front desks using the Amex card with this offer. Not by the book in terms of the offer terms, but this wouldn't be the first or last time that the Amex offers paid out the credits even as the purchase type reads as being excluded in the offer terms.
https://gifts.marriott.com/
Apr 3, 2021, 10:37 pm
#1499
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: ATL
Programs: DL Scattered Smothered Covered Medallion, Some hotel & car stuff, Kroger Plus Card
Posts: 10,746
Anybody try a prepaid reservation on the Marriott website and triggering the Amex $200/$50 offer for a hotel not based in the offer terms regions:
Offer valid only at participating Marriott Bonvoy properties in the U.S. and U.S. territories, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.
I was about to use the offer on multiple cards for a stay in Central America but now realize after looking at the fine print this may not trigger the offer.
Offer valid only at participating Marriott Bonvoy properties in the U.S. and U.S. territories, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.
I was about to use the offer on multiple cards for a stay in Central America but now realize after looking at the fine print this may not trigger the offer.
Of course, YMMV and would be nice if prepay bookings were a workaround to the regional limitations.
Apr 4, 2021, 8:52 am
#1500
Join Date: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,055
Can confirm that my two charges that added up to over $50 did trigger the statement credit. Which makes me want to go back and look at Best Buy as I bought an item for $80 and earned the credit... so now I just need to spend $20 to get the second $50 back. Even if I have to pay shipping it would be worth it.