Mar 4, 2019, 1:50 pm
Last edit by: mahasamatman
NOTE: this thread is for discussing promotions and discounts on gift card purchases and cash-back rebate sites etc.
Discussion about gift card usage can be found here: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marr...on-thread.html
For more details, see the first post of this thread: New to this thread? Start here: Intro - https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18858149-post1.html
You can use Marriott gift cards to pay for Marriott stays (not applicable for discounted prepaid rates), resort fees and parking fees, treatments at the spa, dining at Marriott properties and more. Keep in mind, however, that some Marriott brands do not accept Marriott gift cards. This includes Bulgari, Design Hotels, Homes & Villas by Marriott International and The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club and possibly more.
Historical portal earning and noticeable deals and discounts (July-2020):
Rakuten: 1.5%
MrRebates: 0%
TopCashBack & BeFrugal:
Discussion about gift card usage can be found here: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marr...on-thread.html
For more details, see the first post of this thread: New to this thread? Start here: Intro - https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18858149-post1.html
You can use Marriott gift cards to pay for Marriott stays (not applicable for discounted prepaid rates), resort fees and parking fees, treatments at the spa, dining at Marriott properties and more. Keep in mind, however, that some Marriott brands do not accept Marriott gift cards. This includes Bulgari, Design Hotels, Homes & Villas by Marriott International and The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club and possibly more.
Historical portal earning and noticeable deals and discounts (July-2020):
Rakuten: 1.5%
MrRebates: 0%
TopCashBack & BeFrugal:
Asia Pacific: 5%
Europe, Africa, etc: 5%
US/Canada Properties: 3%
US/Canada Properties: 3%
There are others as well. See evreward.com and cashbackmonitor.com for other current deals.
Pros and cons of buying hotel Gift Cards:
Pros:
1. 15% discount. We do not get additional earning from credit card since we would have earned the same points by paying with cash (credit card)
2. Good for mattress runs at reduced costs. Assume score lower room rates.
Cons:
1. Commitment to a single brand Marriott. Eliminate the flexibility of stays with Hilton, IHG, Hyatt and other brands.
2. GCs are prepaid funds. The funds do not earn anything (interest). We lose the time value of money. The longer we do not use the GCs, we more we lose.
3. GC values are not protected (perishable). The physical GCs can get lost or stolen. We may forget to use the GCs. The GCs can be hacked and value drained. After the GC purchases, the credit card protection is gone.
4. GCs are not accepted at all hotels. Marriott hotels are more decentralized and it carries so many brands. Some do not follow Marriott rules and they may not accept those GCs even though they should. A lot hotels overseas do not accept the GCs.
5. GCs have limitation. At current time, they can't be used to book prepaid hotel stays. This defeats the main purpose of buying the GCs. The GC holders are not entitled for the discounted hotel rates.
6. GCs are dominated in US $ only. Even if they are accepted at foreign location, GC holders lose further more from foreign exchange. With credit card, we may get to choose to charge in USD $ or local currency.
7. GCs can't be redeemed for cash. If GC holders ever want to get the cash out of the GCs due to financial hardship, they can only be sold at the secondary markets like eBay etc. at steep costs.
To check card balance, visit gifts.marriott.com.
For Customer Service call +1 800.442.6132 or email [email protected].
Gift Card Registration: Lost, stolen or damaged cards will be replaced only if previously registered on gifts.marriott.com. Value of replaced card will equal balance on card at the time it was reported lost, stolen or damaged.
Notes:
1) If you make an LNF/BRG adjustment to your reservation you will still get cash back.
DIRECTIONS FOR A HOTEL TO PROCESS A GIFT CARD
Click on Givex icon
Enter login and password info at 2 levels
- property info
- employee info (password is birthdate MMDD, at least at this property)
Enter gift card number
Click on Check Balance (other 2 options are Activate and Redeem)
Click on Redeem
Enter amount to use
Enter card number again
Click Calculate
Click Submit
I used an e-gift card and a plastic one. It’s the same process for both. No swiping.
Enter login and password info at 2 levels
- property info
- employee info (password is birthdate MMDD, at least at this property)
Enter gift card number
Click on Check Balance (other 2 options are Activate and Redeem)
Click on Redeem
Enter amount to use
Enter card number again
Click Calculate
Click Submit
I used an e-gift card and a plastic one. It’s the same process for both. No swiping.
MASTER THREAD: Current Marriott Gift Card, Cash Back, Tricks & Promos
Mar 22, 2020, 5:40 pm
#1606
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Toronto
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Mr Rebates
From Mr Rebates: Please note Marriott is no longer offering cash back. Cash Back is temporarily unavailable for Marriott.
Not like I'm making any reservations anyhow.
Not like I'm making any reservations anyhow.
Mar 26, 2020, 11:56 am
#1607
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same everywhere else! This sucks. You'd think they'd want to drive more business through this. Oh well ...
May 11, 2020, 8:00 am
#1608
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: NYC
Posts: 31
May 11, 2020, 9:05 am
#1609
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: US
Programs: AA EXP 1MM, Starwood Gold, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 1,020
Marriott is selling now gift card with 20% off till May 17th.
https://gifts.marriott.com/
https://gifts.marriott.com/
May 11, 2020, 9:18 am
#1611
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Southern California
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Posts: 527
Anyone know what kind of currency conversion fees Marriott USD gift cards get hit with when the hotel places charges in the local currency? Is the gift card treated and processed just like a credit card?
Forex fees? Currency conversion "convenience" fees? or (god forbid) is it a straight conversion based on daily rate?!?
Forex fees? Currency conversion "convenience" fees? or (god forbid) is it a straight conversion based on daily rate?!?
May 11, 2020, 9:32 am
#1612
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May 11, 2020, 9:37 am
#1613
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Southern California
Programs: Alaska MVP 75K, Delta Plat, Bonvoy Ambasador, Hilton diamond.
Posts: 527
May 11, 2020, 10:33 am
#1615
Join Date: Mar 2019
Posts: 220
I think it will work as shown here: https://loyaltylobby.com/2019/05/30/...elect-members/
Basically, you present it to the front desk and then it gets put on the folio as a credit, thus reducing the balance you have to pay at checkout.
Basically, you present it to the front desk and then it gets put on the folio as a credit, thus reducing the balance you have to pay at checkout.
May 11, 2020, 10:56 am
#1616
Join Date: Jan 2008
Programs: Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 405
Marriott Gift Cards 20 Percent off this week
Marriott is selling gift cards for twenty percent off this week. Normally, a great deal. But in times like this, not that I see Marriott going out of business, would the gift cards still be valid if Marriott filed for bankruptcy?
May 11, 2020, 11:46 am
#1618
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Toronto
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Anyone know what kind of currency conversion fees Marriott USD gift cards get hit with when the hotel places charges in the local currency? Is the gift card treated and processed just like a credit card?
Forex fees? Currency conversion "convenience" fees? or (god forbid) is it a straight conversion based on daily rate?!?
Forex fees? Currency conversion "convenience" fees? or (god forbid) is it a straight conversion based on daily rate?!?
May 11, 2020, 11:56 am
#1619
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: SF Bay Area
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Posts: 4,865
According to the FAQ, you cannot. https://gifts.marriott.com/faq.html
May 11, 2020, 12:01 pm
#1620
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