Canadian SPG American Express
Dec 19, 2018, 2:22 pm
#2162
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 3,359
Just got it as well. However, doesn't change the calculus for me much for status next year. I automatically have SPMarriott Gold courtesy of United Gold. In order for me to hit Platinum, which arguably is the first relevant status in this new program (in terms of upgrades, lounge access, late check out, etc.) I need to stay 35 nights. Compare that to Hilton where 20 nights is enough to nab Gold for a year with its free breakfast across the chain (I don't believe in staying at the same hotel for more than a night, it goes against my beliefs
). The only downside is Golds don't get guaranteed late checkouts at Hilton whereas Platinums at SPMarriott do!I relented and applied for the SPG Amex Canada card. I got it yesterday and was surprised to only have a $1500 credit limit. I called Amex Canada and I was told that the credit bureaus consulted are the reason for the $1500 credit limit and that I can call back in 6 months for an increase. I was concerned about the ability to hit $30000 in spend within a year for the Gold Elite Status benefit. However, after reading this thread and learning that a new elite night benefit will be announced, my inclination to cancel the card has passed and I'll wait to see the details of the new elite nights credit..
All that being said, I would still keep the card. You get 1 free night certificate that can be used anytime at up to a category 5 SPMarriott hotel, which incidentally will also count as a night meaning you only need to have 34 paid nights to hit SPMarriott Platinum. I would be surprised if you aren't able to find a good use for that certificate given SPMarriott hotels easily cost >$100/night in Canada (especially when considering the taxes and fees hotels tack on top to pad their profits).
Safe Travels,
James
Dec 19, 2018, 3:28 pm
#2163
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: YBG
Programs: Marriott: Platinum Hilton: Diamond AC: 25K
Posts: 234
I got the email too. Anyone know if the USA Chase card 15 night and the Canadien AMEX spgcard 15 night will stack. I know now Multiple chase cards wont stack but I dont know about his combo.
Also I was hoping we would get spend night credits like was mentioned in one of the first emails we got about upcoming changes.
Also I was hoping we would get spend night credits like was mentioned in one of the first emails we got about upcoming changes.
Dec 19, 2018, 3:55 pm
#2164
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Canada
Programs: Marriott LTPP
Posts: 568
I got the email too. Anyone know if the USA Chase card 15 night and the Canadien AMEX spgcard 15 night will stack. I know now Multiple chase cards wont stack but I dont know about his combo.
Also I was hoping we would get spend night credits like was mentioned in one of the first emails we got about upcoming changes.
Also I was hoping we would get spend night credits like was mentioned in one of the first emails we got about upcoming changes.
Dec 19, 2018, 4:17 pm
#2165
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Toronto
Programs: UA 1K, AC MM E75, Marriott LT Ti, IHG Dia Amb, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 15,521
I got the email too. Anyone know if the USA Chase card 15 night and the Canadien AMEX spgcard 15 night will stack. I know now Multiple chase cards wont stack but I dont know about his combo.
Also I was hoping we would get spend night credits like was mentioned in one of the first emails we got about upcoming changes.
Also I was hoping we would get spend night credits like was mentioned in one of the first emails we got about upcoming changes.
Dec 19, 2018, 4:20 pm
#2166
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 3,359
-James
Dec 19, 2018, 7:12 pm
#2167
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Canada
Posts: 1,512
Got it!! I'm shocked, amazed, speechless. The one and only positive thing to happen since the merger 
When do these nights get credited to the account........beginning of the year or Anniversary of your card?
When do these nights get credited to the account........beginning of the year or Anniversary of your card?
Dec 20, 2018, 3:02 am
#2168
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Europe
Programs: ex-SPG Platinum, Marriott LG, *G United
Posts: 245
I didn't think the 15 night credit applied to the Canadian SPG Amex. I looked at the Amex website and I can't find this, only for the US card, and there was no email.
Great if it's true.
Great if it's true.
Dec 20, 2018, 4:30 am
#2169
Join Date: Oct 2009
Programs: SAS Diamond (*G), Marriott Titanium, Hilton Gold
Posts: 424
Also cant find this info online. We are referring to the Canadian SPG Amex?
Does anyone know if the 15 nights will be applied in 2019 even if I apply before end of year?
Does anyone know if the 15 nights will be applied in 2019 even if I apply before end of year?
Dec 20, 2018, 5:15 am
#2170
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: ORD
Programs: AC 50K, Bonvoy Tit, UA Silver
Posts: 246
COMING IN EARLY 2019: Each calendar year, with your Starwood Preferred Guest®* Credit Card from American Express®, you will receive 15 Elite Night Credits towards the next level of Elite status in the SPG®* Program1.
For example, a Silver Elite status member with the new 15 Elite Night Credits will only need to stay an additional 10 nights a year to earn Gold Elite status or stay an additional 35 nights a year to earn Platinum Elite status.
Terms and Conditions
1. To be eligible to receive the 15 Elite Night Credits with this Card, you must be the Basic Cardmember, your Card Account must be in good standing at the time of the 15 Elite Night Credit deposit, and you must have an active Starwood Preferred Guest Loyalty Program account. To receive the 15 Elite Night Credit deposit, your Card Account must be linked to an SPG or Marriott Loyalty Program account in your name. You will receive a maximum of 15 Elite Night Credits per calendar year even if you have more than one Starwood Preferred Guest Consumer or Small Business credit card account or have more than one SPG or Marriott Loyalty Program account. American Express is not responsible for fulfillment of this benefit. It will take approximately 8 weeks from Card Account approval date for the credits to be applied to your loyalty account.
For example, a Silver Elite status member with the new 15 Elite Night Credits will only need to stay an additional 10 nights a year to earn Gold Elite status or stay an additional 35 nights a year to earn Platinum Elite status.
Terms and Conditions
1. To be eligible to receive the 15 Elite Night Credits with this Card, you must be the Basic Cardmember, your Card Account must be in good standing at the time of the 15 Elite Night Credit deposit, and you must have an active Starwood Preferred Guest Loyalty Program account. To receive the 15 Elite Night Credit deposit, your Card Account must be linked to an SPG or Marriott Loyalty Program account in your name. You will receive a maximum of 15 Elite Night Credits per calendar year even if you have more than one Starwood Preferred Guest Consumer or Small Business credit card account or have more than one SPG or Marriott Loyalty Program account. American Express is not responsible for fulfillment of this benefit. It will take approximately 8 weeks from Card Account approval date for the credits to be applied to your loyalty account.
Dec 20, 2018, 7:57 am
#2171
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 77
I got that email as well. That end part "It will take approximately 8 weeks from Card Account approval date for the credits to be applied to your loyalty account." makes it sound like you'll get it within 2 months on new cards. Not sure when we'll get it for us current holders, hopefully soon.
Dec 20, 2018, 12:02 pm
#2172
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: CYYC/CYYZ
Programs: UA 1K, IHG Spire, Bonvoy Titanium, Hertz P.C., GE/NEXUS
Posts: 140
I'm glad they matched the US card with this 15 night credit, this should push me over to PP next year as I typicallly do 60 to 70 nights with Stariott.
Dec 20, 2018, 1:24 pm
#2173
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 612
will these 15 night credits count towards lifetime status?
Dec 20, 2018, 4:05 pm
#2174
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Toronto
Programs: UA 1K, AC MM E75, Marriott LT Ti, IHG Dia Amb, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 15,521
US SPG Amex free nights never counted towards lifetime status. But Chase Marriott free nights counted towards Marriott lifetime status. Hopefully someone can confirm which it is for Amex free nights to Marriott lifetime status.
Last edited by margarita girl; Dec 21, 2018 at 8:56 am Reason: correction and more info