Amex Offers USA (2022)
Apr 17, 2022, 11:37 am
#241
Join Date: May 2002
Location: EWR/JFK/LGA
Programs: DL Silver, AA, UA Silver, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 389
I have been quite successful in purchasing GC at Residence Inn properties - I just called two of the local hotels in Northern NJ and they both answered in the affirmative that they had physical gift cards available to purchase. I have bought GC with each Amex Marriott offer I have received and too date, have always received the stated credit. Since I have an upcoming stay at a Marriott, I will not be purchasing a gift card this time to utilize the bonus offer.
Apr 17, 2022, 9:53 pm
#242
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Atlanta Metro
Programs: DL , AC, BA, Hhonors Diamond, IH Platinum, Bonvoy Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 2,358
I have been quite successful in purchasing GC at Residence Inn properties - I just called two of the local hotels in Northern NJ and they both answered in the affirmative that they had physical gift cards available to purchase. I have bought GC with each Amex Marriott offer I have received and too date, have always received the stated credit. Since I have an upcoming stay at a Marriott, I will not be purchasing a gift card this time to utilize the bonus offer.
Apr 18, 2022, 8:44 am
#243
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Toledo, OH
Programs: Delta DM & MM, Hilton DM, Marriott gold, Hyatt Globalist, Alaska 75K, Wyndham Diamond,
Posts: 15,399
For people who have luck with Marriott gift cards, have any of you tried using them outside the USA? About the only time I use Marriott, besides rewards stays is in Toronto.
Apr 18, 2022, 8:54 am
#244
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
Posts: 34,339
I'm happy because this is the second time I've gotten this offer on my card this year!
Apr 18, 2022, 9:09 am
#245
Community Director Emerita
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Anywhere warm
Posts: 33,750
Yes, for using the offer, so buying a card at a US property will trigger the offer. Once you have the card, allegedly you can use it outside the US. There is a thread in the Marriott forum discussing experiences doing so. I think of margarita girl in particular as having expertise. It seems often very challenging but some do manage it.
Apr 18, 2022, 9:13 am
#246
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Yes, for using the offer, so buying a card at a US property will trigger the offer. Once you have the card, allegedly you can use it outside the US. There is a thread in the Marriott forum discussing experiences doing so. I think of margarita girl in particular as having expertise. It seems often very challenging but some do manage it.
Yes, for using the offer, so buying a card at a US property will trigger the offer. Once you have the card, allegedly you can use it outside the US. There is a thread in the Marriott forum discussing experiences doing so. I think of margarita girl in particular as having expertise. It seems often very challenging but some do manage it.
Apr 18, 2022, 12:12 pm
#247
Join Date: May 2002
Location: PDX
Programs: AA LT Plat, Bonvoy LTTit
Posts: 295
It is hard everywhere on earth to find people who know how to use the gift cards, last attempts at trying to use them were in NYC, nobody had any idea how to use them. Porto, Portugal, no problem…….very hit and miss, and mostly miss in my experience
Apr 19, 2022, 6:36 am
#248
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, AA Executive Platinum
Posts: 1,932
Got $60 off $300 at Hyatt Regency. Do most of them sell gift cards?
Apr 19, 2022, 7:38 am
#249
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Mexico City
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Gold, Marriot Gold, IHG Silver, Choice Platinum, Wyndham Gold
Posts: 3,849
The Hyatt offer $60/$300 expires 7/18/22 and is only good at HYATT REGENCY hotels in the US/US Territories. Does not include gift cards, restaurants and other charges.
Apr 19, 2022, 2:52 pm
#250
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,763
Yes, for using the offer, so buying a card at a US property will trigger the offer. Once you have the card, allegedly you can use it outside the US. There is a thread in the Marriott forum discussing experiences doing so. I think of margarita girl in particular as having expertise. It seems often very challenging but some do manage it.
That is the reason why the GC must be purchased from a property as the transaction is billed from the property, no difference from how you pay the folio.
Apr 19, 2022, 4:02 pm
#251
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Join Date: Feb 1999
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That seems pretty clear that you won't get the credit. I would guess that they put those words in there because they can tell the difference between a gift card purchase and anything else on a folio.
In any case I'm booked for a $270 work stay for next week so will happily accept the $50.
Apr 19, 2022, 4:06 pm
#252
Community Director Emerita
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Anywhere warm
Posts: 33,750
I have purchased gift cards at Residence Inns and at Ritz Carlton. In every case, it has coded to get the rebate. I'll never promise to anyone else that their experience would mirror mine, but I was happy.
Apr 19, 2022, 4:22 pm
#253
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
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Apr 22, 2022, 4:57 pm
#254
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Mexico City
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Gold, Marriot Gold, IHG Silver, Choice Platinum, Wyndham Gold
Posts: 3,849
The Leading Hotels of the World (USA, Mexico, Canada, Caribbean & Select Europe), $100 off $500, online or by calling, Expires 7/15/22
Apr 23, 2022, 2:33 pm
#255
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,763
I think the language is included because Marriott gift cards are sold online: https://wwws-usa2.givex.com/cws4.0/marriottcons/ , but note that this is an outsourced site operated by a giftcard specialist. As discussed previously in the thread, Marriott gift cards purchased at a property reliably qualify.
The hard part is to find a property still sells physical GC, especially after Pandemic.
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