May 31, 2019, 4:42 pm
Last edit by: SPN Lifer
This discussion thread is focused on the "classic" (or "old") Marriott Rewards Premier Visa Card issued by Chase (a black metal card) that is currently closed to new applicants. The classic card provides one elite night credit for every $3,000 of spend, an annual free night certificate (which may be used at Category 1-4 hotels), and 15 elite night credits annually.
The discussion thread on the "current" Marriott Premier Plus Visa Card (a/k/a Chase Marriott Bonvoy Visa Card) may be found here: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marr...on-thread.html.
There is also a discussion thread in the Chase credit card forum on the Marriott cards: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chas...ts-2016-a.html. Note that this Chase forum discussion thread has posts on both the classic and current cards (which have slightly different benefits.)
The discussion thread on the "current" Marriott Premier Plus Visa Card (a/k/a Chase Marriott Bonvoy Visa Card) may be found here: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marr...on-thread.html.
There is also a discussion thread in the Chase credit card forum on the Marriott cards: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chas...ts-2016-a.html. Note that this Chase forum discussion thread has posts on both the classic and current cards (which have slightly different benefits.)
Marriott Rewards Premier Visa Credit Card
May 31, 2019, 1:40 pm
#182
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Los Angeles, CA; Philadelphia, PA
Programs: OZ Diamond
Posts: 6,139
I apologize if this has been discussed up thread or on other threads. Does the free night that comes with the CC count towards earning elite status like point redemption does? My guess is no since my recent free night didn't change the counter on my account. TIA.
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May 31, 2019, 2:20 pm
#183
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Toronto
Programs: UA 1K, AC MM E75, Marriott LT Ti, IHG Dia Amb, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 15,521
Free nights and reward nights do count towards elite status. You need to call CS to get the stay credit for your last free night.
Jun 9, 2019, 1:02 pm
#184
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: La Jolla, CA
Programs: Marriott Ambassador, Lifetime Titanium, Delta Plat, Hilton Diamond , Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,615
As a data point my Elite nights for May spending posted today on the 9th as they used to. Perhaps last month was just an anomaly.
Since I am Lifetime Titanium I only use these to help me reach Ambassador. I know there is a lot of speculation that they will take away this benefit. I hope it lasts as long as possible. I have only had the card for a year. I guess I got it just in time.
Since I am Lifetime Titanium I only use these to help me reach Ambassador. I know there is a lot of speculation that they will take away this benefit. I hope it lasts as long as possible. I have only had the card for a year. I guess I got it just in time.
Jun 9, 2019, 3:53 pm
#186
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: SLC/HEL/Anywhere with a Beach
Programs: Marriott Ambassador; AA EXP 3MM; AS MVP, Hilton Gold, CH-47/UH-60/C-23/C-130 VET
Posts: 5,234
I've noticed that ... it's a rolling threshold, so if I spent 2k last month, and 4 this month, I'll get 2 this month. And both showed up today.
Jul 18, 2019, 6:29 pm
#187
Join Date: May 2009
Location: EUG
Programs: AS MVP, AA MM, HH Diamond, MR Gold
Posts: 8,220
We have been waiting and waiting for my husband to get an upgrade offer to the Boundless card. I got one ages ago, it garnered me 50,000 pts. He never got offered anything more than a $100 statement credit.
Today he gets an offer for not one but TWO 35,000 pt certificates with NO spend, just make any purchase by September. To me that is just fine, two 35k pt nights are really 70,000. And this is with NO spend (I know I had to make some spend, maybe a thousand or two, I can't remember. He will also get the 35k certificate every anniversary.
What took them so long???
Today he gets an offer for not one but TWO 35,000 pt certificates with NO spend, just make any purchase by September. To me that is just fine, two 35k pt nights are really 70,000. And this is with NO spend (I know I had to make some spend, maybe a thousand or two, I can't remember. He will also get the 35k certificate every anniversary.
What took them so long???
Jul 18, 2019, 7:22 pm
#188
Join Date: Oct 2007
Programs: DL PM; Marriott Plat; Hilton Honors Gold
Posts: 257
I also finally got an upgrade offer for 1 free night certificate (35,000 pts) with any purchase by 9/30 if I upgrade. (Too bad I didn’t get the two night offer.). The fine print is very vague about what this will do to my anniversary date. Does anyone know if this will reset my account anniversary date or not? I ask because my anniversary is 9/1. If I upgrade now will I get a certificate for my purchase plus another certificate on 9/1? Or, am I better off to wait until after 9/1 to upgrade. Then I get the 25,000 pt certificate on 9/1 and then get the 35,000 certificate for my purchase after?
Jul 18, 2019, 8:36 pm
#189
Join Date: May 2009
Location: EUG
Programs: AS MVP, AA MM, HH Diamond, MR Gold
Posts: 8,220
Yes, I believe it does reset your anniversary date. My husband was far away from his next cert so it didn't matter to him. However, you have to make sure that the offer will still be available for you in September, I guess.
Jul 18, 2019, 9:32 pm
#190
Join Date: Oct 2007
Programs: DL PM; Marriott Plat; Hilton Honors Gold
Posts: 257
The offer was valid until the end of September, so I can wait.
Jul 19, 2019, 4:01 am
#191
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: AVL
Programs: Hhonors Diamond, Bonvoy LT Plat, TSA vilifier extraordinaire, Once upon a time... US Silver, AA Gold
Posts: 1,313
I received the two night (35,000 point capped) offer as well to upgrade. Will the 3K spend = 1 elite night credit follow me to the upgraded card? This is very important to me as I will be using the 15 card bonus nights plus spend bonus nights plus stays to get to 50 nights next year to make lifetime plat before I retire.
Jul 19, 2019, 6:01 am
#192
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: GEG
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Platinum, Hilton Diamond, Lifetime SkyClub, AS MVP
Posts: 2,410
Do not upgrade as the version of the card you would be upgrading to doesn't provide for additional elite nights based on spend.
Jul 19, 2019, 1:05 pm
#193
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: AVL
Programs: Hhonors Diamond, Bonvoy LT Plat, TSA vilifier extraordinaire, Once upon a time... US Silver, AA Gold
Posts: 1,313
Jul 29, 2019, 8:35 pm
#195
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: GEG
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Platinum, Hilton Diamond, Lifetime SkyClub, AS MVP
Posts: 2,410
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