Choice Privileges Co-brand Credit Card [WF now, was Barclays]
May 15, 2021, 1:27 pm
#16
Company Representative, Choice Hotels
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 451
Jul 19, 2021, 10:07 pm
#18
Company Representative, Choice Hotels
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 451
Absolutely! We'll be happy to help! When time allows, please ask your partner to contact us through this channel and send us a private message with the member number, full name, phone number, email, and mailing address. Once we get this information, we'll follow up accordingly. -Jendy
Sep 5, 2021, 10:10 pm
#19
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Kobe, Japan
Programs: Bonvoy Platinum, IHG Diamond, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 1,532
Choice Barlcay: Platinum or Gold status?
My card (valid until 2023) says "platinum" on it and I know it was acknowledged at a precious stay, but the website is showing I am just gold.
When was the downgrade? I can't say I ever received notification.
The T&C on the Choice website say:
"Important Information about Choice Privileges Membership and associated Choice Privileges member benefits: These points will be awarded after your stay is complete and will be posted directly to your Membership account. The Choice Privileges Visa account must be in good standing to maintain Choice Privileges Elite Gold Membership Status."
When was the downgrade? I can't say I ever received notification.
The T&C on the Choice website say:
"Important Information about Choice Privileges Membership and associated Choice Privileges member benefits: These points will be awarded after your stay is complete and will be posted directly to your Membership account. The Choice Privileges Visa account must be in good standing to maintain Choice Privileges Elite Gold Membership Status."
Sep 7, 2021, 12:33 pm
#20
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: ORF
Programs: Amex Plat, AA, BA Silver, Marriott Plat, Choice Gold, HHonors Gold, IHG Diamond
Posts: 3,749
My card (valid until 2023) says "platinum" on it and I know it was acknowledged at a precious stay, but the website is showing I am just gold.
When was the downgrade? I can't say I ever received notification.
The T&C on the Choice website say:
"Important Information about Choice Privileges Membership and associated Choice Privileges member benefits: These points will be awarded after your stay is complete and will be posted directly to your Membership account. The Choice Privileges Visa account must be in good standing to maintain Choice Privileges Elite Gold Membership Status."
When was the downgrade? I can't say I ever received notification.
The T&C on the Choice website say:
"Important Information about Choice Privileges Membership and associated Choice Privileges member benefits: These points will be awarded after your stay is complete and will be posted directly to your Membership account. The Choice Privileges Visa account must be in good standing to maintain Choice Privileges Elite Gold Membership Status."
Sep 7, 2021, 7:47 pm
#21
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Kobe, Japan
Programs: Bonvoy Platinum, IHG Diamond, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 1,532
I've had the Choice Privileges Visa card for many years, and it has only granted me Gold status. As I see you're in Japan, perhaps you have a Visa Platinum card as distinguished from a Visa Gold or Visa Classic, classifications that are unrelated to the status given in the Choice Privileges program. Or it is possible that the Choice card works differently in Japan and at some point, may have granted you Choice Platinum status, but I am unaware of any such differences.
Some hotels in Japan have "recognized" it, but it didn't mean much. Perhaps a 12pm checkout. Maybe you're right and the status was always gold.
I got the card through my US address and Barclay, so being in Japan isn't a factor. In fact, the Japanese programs run in parallel and while I can get good redemptions here (8,000-12,000 for a double room), I believe I cannot earn the gold/platinum bonus points on my US Choice account on paid stays.
All in all it isn't a big deal, but I thought it odd.
Sep 8, 2021, 7:05 am
#22
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: ORF
Programs: Amex Plat, AA, BA Silver, Marriott Plat, Choice Gold, HHonors Gold, IHG Diamond
Posts: 3,749
The Visa card is Choice Privileges rewards program, and has "platinum" written on the front, under the word Visa. There is no annual fee, so I wouldn't say it is a premium card.
Some hotels in Japan have "recognized" it, but it didn't mean much. Perhaps a 12pm checkout. Maybe you're right and the status was always gold.
I got the card through my US address and Barclay, so being in Japan isn't a factor. In fact, the Japanese programs run in parallel and while I can get good redemptions here (8,000-12,000 for a double room), I believe I cannot earn the gold/platinum bonus points on my US Choice account on paid stays.
All in all it isn't a big deal, but I thought it odd.
Some hotels in Japan have "recognized" it, but it didn't mean much. Perhaps a 12pm checkout. Maybe you're right and the status was always gold.
I got the card through my US address and Barclay, so being in Japan isn't a factor. In fact, the Japanese programs run in parallel and while I can get good redemptions here (8,000-12,000 for a double room), I believe I cannot earn the gold/platinum bonus points on my US Choice account on paid stays.
All in all it isn't a big deal, but I thought it odd.
Sep 15, 2021, 12:54 pm
#23
Company Representative, Choice Hotels
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 451
Hi again, there! We have received your private message and we have responded to you there. As well, kindly note that late check out depends on the hotel's availability. If anything else comes up, feel free to reach out to us. Thank you for reaching out to us. Have a great day!
-Fernando
Choice Hotels International
CID: 10437898
-Fernando
Choice Hotels International
CID: 10437898
The Visa card is Choice Privileges rewards program, and has "platinum" written on the front, under the word Visa. There is no annual fee, so I wouldn't say it is a premium card.
Some hotels in Japan have "recognized" it, but it didn't mean much. Perhaps a 12pm checkout. Maybe you're right and the status was always gold.
I got the card through my US address and Barclay, so being in Japan isn't a factor. In fact, the Japanese programs run in parallel and while I can get good redemptions here (8,000-12,000 for a double room), I believe I cannot earn the gold/platinum bonus points on my US Choice account on paid stays.
All in all it isn't a big deal, but I thought it odd.
Some hotels in Japan have "recognized" it, but it didn't mean much. Perhaps a 12pm checkout. Maybe you're right and the status was always gold.
I got the card through my US address and Barclay, so being in Japan isn't a factor. In fact, the Japanese programs run in parallel and while I can get good redemptions here (8,000-12,000 for a double room), I believe I cannot earn the gold/platinum bonus points on my US Choice account on paid stays.
All in all it isn't a big deal, but I thought it odd.
Jan 25, 2022, 11:05 pm
#24
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Charlotte NC USA
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, AA Exec Plat, Alaska 75k, IHG Diamond, Wyndham Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 863
SUB posted fine, but not 10x points at 1sr Choice property stay
I had no issues with the 75k SUB on this card last year...nice deal that posted just fine.
However, Saturday January 22, I had a one-night stay at a Clarion Inn that posted to the Choice hotels card with only the lowly 2x level for everyday spend, not the 5x bonus for Choice hotel spend.
Anyone else have similar problems?
And Choice reps, how do you suggest I handle this please? TIA.
However, Saturday January 22, I had a one-night stay at a Clarion Inn that posted to the Choice hotels card with only the lowly 2x level for everyday spend, not the 5x bonus for Choice hotel spend.
Anyone else have similar problems?
And Choice reps, how do you suggest I handle this please? TIA.
Last edited by DaveH; Jan 25, 2022 at 11:39 pm
Jan 26, 2022, 4:52 am
#25
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 47
I had no issues with the 75k SUB on this card last year...nice deal that posted just fine.
However, Saturday January 22, I had a one-night stay at a Clarion Inn that posted to the Choice hotels card with only the lowly 2x level for everyday spend, not the 5x bonus for Choice hotel spend.
Anyone else have similar problems?
And Choice reps, how do you suggest I handle this please? TIA.
However, Saturday January 22, I had a one-night stay at a Clarion Inn that posted to the Choice hotels card with only the lowly 2x level for everyday spend, not the 5x bonus for Choice hotel spend.
Anyone else have similar problems?
And Choice reps, how do you suggest I handle this please? TIA.
Jan 26, 2022, 1:31 pm
#26
Company Representative, Choice Hotels
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 451
Hello, Dave! Thank you for contacting us with your inquiry regarding the Choice Privileges Visa Card. To better assist you, please send us a private message with your Choice Privileges number, mailing address, and phone number on file. We'll be waiting for your message. -Zaira
Jan 26, 2022, 1:31 pm
#27
Company Representative, Choice Hotels
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 451
I had no issues with the 75k SUB on this card last year...nice deal that posted just fine.
However, Saturday January 22, I had a one-night stay at a Clarion Inn that posted to the Choice hotels card with only the lowly 2x level for everyday spend, not the 5x bonus for Choice hotel spend.
Anyone else have similar problems?
And Choice reps, how do you suggest I handle this please? TIA.
However, Saturday January 22, I had a one-night stay at a Clarion Inn that posted to the Choice hotels card with only the lowly 2x level for everyday spend, not the 5x bonus for Choice hotel spend.
Anyone else have similar problems?
And Choice reps, how do you suggest I handle this please? TIA.
Feb 9, 2022, 2:39 pm
#28
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Charlotte NC USA
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, AA Exec Plat, Alaska 75k, IHG Diamond, Wyndham Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 863
Hello, Dave! Thank you for contacting us with your inquiry regarding the Choice Privileges Visa Card. To better assist you, please send us a private message with your Choice Privileges number, mailing address, and phone number on file. We'll be waiting for your message. -Zaira
Oddly, the transactions page still shows only 2x, but the rewards summary page shows 875 points on 175 spend, or the full 5x. So my suspicion is that everything will post correctly after the statement cycles in a week or so.
This works differently from my other Barlcays cards, but no problem as long as the results are the same.
Feb 9, 2022, 5:14 pm
#29
Company Representative, Choice Hotels
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 451
We appreciate your reply and that you're following up, Dave! If you still have any questions about it, or if the correct number of points are not credited to your account, do not hesitate to send us a private message with the details requested. We appreciate your loyalty to Choice Privileges. -Ed