May 3, 2018, 11:43 pm
Last edit by: eknock007
Link for upgrade offers: https://www.chase.com/chasegreatrewards/catchall
Offers reported as of 5/3:
10,000
20,000
Points are to be received after one purchase. Offer is good to yearend
Offers as of 10/9:
Chase is starting to increase offer to 50k, up from 20k and 10k. Check your in-boxes.
Offers reported as of 5/3:
10,000
20,000
Points are to be received after one purchase. Offer is good to yearend
Offers as of 10/9:
Chase is starting to increase offer to 50k, up from 20k and 10k. Check your in-boxes.
Chase Marriott Premier PLUS - post your upgrade offers
May 3, 2018, 3:45 pm
#17
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: PHX
Posts: 4,787
Just make sure you didn't receive a bonus on your old Marriott premier within the last 24 months from when you apply. The terms exclude the 100k bonus in that case.
May 3, 2018, 9:22 pm
#18
Join Date: Apr 2004
Programs: AA plt 2 mm, Marriott LTT, HH dia
Posts: 1,215
Thanks for posting that. I have an anniversary date for the Business Visa later this year. I know that they seem to be changing that, too. The website says new benefits are coming in August for the Business Visa. My anniversary is after August. I wonder if upgrading this card will affect the 15 nights on the anniversary of the Business Visa.
May 4, 2018, 12:30 pm
#21
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 291
Surprised to see the 20k offer since I only got the Premier card 12 months ago and don't use it much.
If I'm understanding the T&C correctly, the following plan is possible right?:
1. Take upgrade for 20k points
2. Wait a year (24 months since Premier bonus)
3. Now I'm free to cancel/reapply for the Premier Plus sign up bonus if I choose to
If I'm understanding the T&C correctly, the following plan is possible right?:
1. Take upgrade for 20k points
2. Wait a year (24 months since Premier bonus)
3. Now I'm free to cancel/reapply for the Premier Plus sign up bonus if I choose to
May 4, 2018, 12:34 pm
#22
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: PHX
Posts: 4,787
Surprised to see the 20k offer since I only got the Premier card 12 months ago and don't use it much.
If I'm understanding the T&C correctly, the following plan is possible right?:
1. Take upgrade for 20k points
2. Wait a year (24 months since Premier bonus)
3. Now I'm free to cancel/reapply for the Premier Plus sign up bonus if I choose to
If I'm understanding the T&C correctly, the following plan is possible right?:
1. Take upgrade for 20k points
2. Wait a year (24 months since Premier bonus)
3. Now I'm free to cancel/reapply for the Premier Plus sign up bonus if I choose to
May 4, 2018, 9:30 pm
#24
Join Date: Apr 2004
Programs: AA plt 2 mm, Marriott LTT, HH dia
Posts: 1,215
Premier Plus is a Different Product
A post in another thread got me to look at the terms and conditions of the upgrade. This is what I found.
While we all know the answers from phone agents can be unreliable, I decided to give them a call. He did put me on hold to talk to a supervisor, for what that is worth.
In my case, my annual fee will be billed in January, but if I upgrade now, I won't get the free night until May. This is specifically because a product change generates a new anniversary date at the time of the product change. So right now, my anniversary is when my annual fee is billed. But if I took the upgrade offer today, that anniversary date would change to today's date.
The fact that the terms and conditions above are worded they way they are backs up what the rep told me. I will probably wait until late in the year now before I decide whether to upgrade the card. I was planning on canceling when the annual fee was due. However, I also need more points for LTPP. So I will reevaluate the decision in November to judge how badly I need the 10K.
3. One benefit of your new Marriott Rewards Premier Plus account is an Anniversary Free Night Award e-certificate every year after your account anniversary, valid for a one night hotel stay at a property with a redemption level at or under 35,000 points, instead of the category 1-4 hotel e-certificate valued up to 20,000 points you received on your Marriott Rewards account. Please note that completing this product change may result in a change to the month you receive your annual Marriott Free Night Award e-certificate. Anniversary year means the year beginning with your account open date through the first statement date after your account open date anniversary, and the 12 monthly billing cycles after that each year. For the list of participating hotels where you can redeem the 35,000 points, log on to MarriottRewards.com/Use or call 1-800-321-7396. Please see your rewards brochure, which arrives within 7-10 days of your new card, for more details.
In my case, my annual fee will be billed in January, but if I upgrade now, I won't get the free night until May. This is specifically because a product change generates a new anniversary date at the time of the product change. So right now, my anniversary is when my annual fee is billed. But if I took the upgrade offer today, that anniversary date would change to today's date.
The fact that the terms and conditions above are worded they way they are backs up what the rep told me. I will probably wait until late in the year now before I decide whether to upgrade the card. I was planning on canceling when the annual fee was due. However, I also need more points for LTPP. So I will reevaluate the decision in November to judge how badly I need the 10K.
May 4, 2018, 9:36 pm
#25
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
Programs: Milege+, SkyMiles, AAdvantage, HHonors Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,684
My anniversary date is now and I just upgraded and will be charged the AF June 1st. So it worked out well for me.
May 5, 2018, 7:26 am
#26
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: W29
Programs: It's Complicated...
Posts: 6,808
I got the 10,000 point offer and do not see any reason to switch now since my anniversary date is later this year. I would say the trip interruption protection and 1 night per 3k spend is worth 10k points.
The way I read it. The new card will give you 15 elite credits starting in 2019, so I would not got any elite credits this fall on my anniversary (like I should with the current card) but instead get them next spring. If I am reading that correctly, definitely a reason not to switch yet.
The way I read it. The new card will give you 15 elite credits starting in 2019, so I would not got any elite credits this fall on my anniversary (like I should with the current card) but instead get them next spring. If I am reading that correctly, definitely a reason not to switch yet.
May 5, 2018, 8:26 am
#27
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: home = LAX
Posts: 25,932
I looked at an application website for the Business Marriott card, and I didn't see anything like that. I logged into my Business Marriott account, and I don't see anything about benefits there at all (it's the old interface).
May 5, 2018, 10:27 am
#28
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 3,523
It's if you click on credit cards on the site detailing the program merger. Link goes here:
Marriott Rewards Credit Cards
Marriott Rewards Credit Cards
May 5, 2018, 5:42 pm
#30
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 3,523
Reduced trip cancellation/interruption insurance (if you put that on this card)
Increased AF (by $10)
Loss of extra elite night credit every $3k spend
Also, it's unclear what happens to your 15 night elite credit if you upgrade before your anniversary this year.
