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
Apr 3, 2022, 4:21 pm
#2146
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: YYZ, NYC
Programs: Marriott Gold, JGC, IHG Platinum, Hilton Gold, AC 25K
Posts: 1,025
Is gifts.marriott.com resolving? Kept getting redirect to https://wwws-usa2.givex.com/cws4.0/marriottcons/, which I think is probably the legit third party site but don't want to login/buy until they get it back. It's been almost a week now.
Apr 3, 2022, 5:06 pm
#2147
Moderator: Hyatt; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: WAS
Programs: :rolleyes:, DL DM, Mlife Plat, Caesars Diam, Marriott Tit, UA Gold, Hyatt Glob, invol FT beta tester
Posts: 18,913
My bookmarked site for checking the givex gift card balances is https://cws.givex.com/cws4.0/marriot...age-cards.html
so your link is probably legit too.
so your link is probably legit too.
Apr 8, 2022, 3:18 pm
#2148
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 34
Not sure if this belongs here. Are there specific or predictable times when marriot gives bonuses on point purchases? I saw they just had some bonus at end of March where they added up to an additional 20K points I think, but now its gone. just wondering if this is a regular occurance or just something that pops up out of the blue?
Apr 11, 2022, 4:26 pm
#2149
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,750
In 3 Gift Card usages this March, 2 properties used the computer entry method, 1 property simply swiped my gift card (bought from a local Ren in 2019). Interesting to see some properties can swipe physical cards but some cannot.
On another note, has anyone used Gift Card in Jordan and also Egypt properties?
On another note, has anyone used Gift Card in Jordan and also Egypt properties?
May 2, 2022, 9:27 am
#2152
Join Date: Mar 2019
Programs: AC 35K, Marriott Titanium/LT Gold, GHA Titanium, HH Gold, Centara Platinum
Posts: 490
May 15, 2022, 8:52 am
#2153
Join Date: Mar 2019
Programs: AC 35K, Marriott Titanium/LT Gold, GHA Titanium, HH Gold, Centara Platinum
Posts: 490
Just a heads up that TCB.com is showing the 3% cashback ending in 19 hours. I noticed that last time before it jumped to 6%, the base 3% was showing as ending soon. So if you have any bookings perhaps wait for 19 more hours for a potential cb boost.
May 16, 2022, 8:29 am
#2154
Join Date: Mar 2019
Programs: AC 35K, Marriott Titanium/LT Gold, GHA Titanium, HH Gold, Centara Platinum
Posts: 490
TCB.com at 6% worldwide. Nice to see that they have reduced the regional buttons and have just one for all MB stays. Also nice that they now seem to give 24 hours warning when they will be bumping up cashback.
Jun 11, 2022, 11:22 am
#2158
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: CPH
Programs: UAMP S, TK M&S E (*G), Marriott LTP, IHG P, SK EBG
Posts: 11,082
"Rate Details
AAA CAA Rate, membership card required
Additional Information
Commissionable Rate
- Available to AAA and CAA members only.
- Limit of two rooms per member per night.
- Membership card required.
Holding Your Reservation
We will need a credit card number to reserve your room.
Cancelling Your Reservation
You may cancel your reservation for no charge before 11:59 PM local hotel time on June 8, 2022 (3 day[s] before arrival).
Please note that we will assess a fee of 757.88 USD if you must cancel after this deadline.
When You Check-in
Please be prepared to show proof of eligibility for your rate (such as a membership card, corporate or government identification card, or proof of your age).
Modifying Your Reservation
Please note that a change in the length or dates of your reservation may result in a rate change."
Jun 11, 2022, 5:00 pm
#2159
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: BOS/EAP
Programs: UA 1K, MR LTT, HH Dia, Amex Plat
Posts: 32,017
AAA is commissionable, and I used to get cashback through TCB with AAA rate. This is new to me.
"Rate Details
AAA CAA Rate, membership card required
Additional Information
Commissionable Rate
- Available to AAA and CAA members only.
- Limit of two rooms per member per night.
- Membership card required.
Holding Your Reservation
We will need a credit card number to reserve your room.
Cancelling Your Reservation
You may cancel your reservation for no charge before 11:59 PM local hotel time on June 8, 2022 (3 day before arrival).
Please note that we will assess a fee of 757.88 USD if you must cancel after this deadline.
When You Check-in
Please be prepared to show proof of eligibility for your rate (such as a membership card, corporate or government identification card, or proof of your age).
Modifying Your Reservation
Please note that a change in the length or dates of your reservation may result in a rate change."
"Rate Details
AAA CAA Rate, membership card required
Additional Information
Commissionable Rate
- Available to AAA and CAA members only.
- Limit of two rooms per member per night.
- Membership card required.
Holding Your Reservation
We will need a credit card number to reserve your room.
Cancelling Your Reservation
You may cancel your reservation for no charge before 11:59 PM local hotel time on June 8, 2022 (3 day
Please note that we will assess a fee of 757.88 USD if you must cancel after this deadline.
When You Check-in
Please be prepared to show proof of eligibility for your rate (such as a membership card, corporate or government identification card, or proof of your age).
Modifying Your Reservation
Please note that a change in the length or dates of your reservation may result in a rate change."
I have always gotten cashback as long as the rate said 'commissionable'. They have had some of that language for a while. Would not assume this result in an issue because TCB will get paid.
Jun 12, 2022, 4:16 am
#2160
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: CPH
Programs: UAMP S, TK M&S E (*G), Marriott LTP, IHG P, SK EBG
Posts: 11,082
The problem is that if TCB's terms said AAA no cashback, and if there's no cashback shows up, basically they can say "according to the terms, AAA rates don't get cashback" and deny the claim.