Mar 7, 2019, 4:23 am
Last edit by: hhoope01
Latest Rules (taken from Marriott Rewards T&Cs): https://www.marriott.com/loyalty/terms/default.mi#earn
2.8.a. In accordance with the conditions for transferring Points as described in Section 1.6.c., a Member can transfer up to a maximum of 100,000 Points per calendar year to another Membership Account as long as both Accounts are in good standing and have each been open for at least sixty (60) days. A Member can receive up to a maximum of 500,000 Points per calendar year from other Membership Accounts as long as the Accounts are in good standing and have each been open for at least sixty (60 days).
2.8.b. A new Member may receive a Points Transfer thirty (30) days after enrollment if the Account reflects activity including a Qualifying Stay or other qualifying activity as described in Section 1.6.d. After ninety (90) days from enrollment, a new Member is eligible to receive a Points Transfer regardless of their account activity.
2.8.c. Authorization to transfer Points must be initiated by the Account holder with the Points to be transferred by contacting Member Support. The Account holder requesting the transfer must provide the Membership Number of the Points recipient at the time of the Point transfer request.
2.8.d. Once the authorization for transfer is received and processed, the transferor relinquishes all rights to the transferred Points, and they become the recipient’s Points.
2.8.e. Miles and Elite Night Credit cannot be transferred between Membership Accounts.
Transferring Points from One Account to Another
2.8.a. In accordance with the conditions for transferring Points as described in Section 1.6.c., a Member can transfer up to a maximum of 100,000 Points per calendar year to another Membership Account as long as both Accounts are in good standing and have each been open for at least sixty (60) days. A Member can receive up to a maximum of 500,000 Points per calendar year from other Membership Accounts as long as the Accounts are in good standing and have each been open for at least sixty (60 days).
2.8.b. A new Member may receive a Points Transfer thirty (30) days after enrollment if the Account reflects activity including a Qualifying Stay or other qualifying activity as described in Section 1.6.d. After ninety (90) days from enrollment, a new Member is eligible to receive a Points Transfer regardless of their account activity.
2.8.c. Authorization to transfer Points must be initiated by the Account holder with the Points to be transferred by contacting Member Support. The Account holder requesting the transfer must provide the Membership Number of the Points recipient at the time of the Point transfer request.
2.8.d. Once the authorization for transfer is received and processed, the transferor relinquishes all rights to the transferred Points, and they become the recipient’s Points.
2.8.e. Miles and Elite Night Credit cannot be transferred between Membership Accounts.
Moving points between accounts (General Discussion Thread)
Oct 5, 2019, 10:12 am
#46
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Canada
Programs: Marriott LTPP
Posts: 568
Quick question. If you only move 50K to a spousal account and need to move again before the end of the year, can you move points (up to 100K) an unlimited number of times? Also, Can I move 50K to my husband and 50K to my daughter?
Apr 5, 2021, 12:30 pm
#47
Join Date: Apr 2021
Posts: 25
Transferring to Spouse - Any Way Around 100k/yr limit?
As the title of this thread suggests, I'm trying to transfer points from my SO's account to my own in order to complete a booking and get the nights credited to my account. However, I need to transfer more than the 100k annual limit. Is there any way around this? Or should I give up now/
Apr 5, 2021, 1:20 pm
#48
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Midwest
Programs: Marriott Titanium, IHG Plat, Hyatt Globalist, HHonors Diamond, AA Plat Pro, UA Silver
Posts: 571
There used to be a way pre-spg merger but I don't know if it is still available. I actually posted this question in MI on facebook a couple of days ago and didn't get a response. In the past if there was a specific travel package award you want to redeem for but were short of points, Marriott allowed to transfer enough points to make the redemption. They would verify the transfer with both parties over the phone, complete the transfer and than purchase the travel package all at one time. I don't know if this is still an option but you could try. Transfering for the sake of transfering is capped at 100k person, 500k per year.
Apr 5, 2021, 1:28 pm
#50
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
As the title of this thread suggests, I'm trying to transfer points from my SO's account to my own in order to complete a booking and get the nights credited to my account. However, I need to transfer more than the 100k annual limit. Is there any way around this? Or should I give up now/
Apr 5, 2021, 2:57 pm
#51
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: DFW,TX USA
Programs: Lifetime Platinum Marriott
Posts: 1,568
Apr 5, 2021, 3:14 pm
#52
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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
Apr 5, 2021, 4:02 pm
#53
Join Date: Apr 2021
Posts: 25
Hmmm, yeah unfortunately, I don't think I know anyone who would transfer to us. I tried calling in as well but they seem pretty firm about the 100k pt limit. We may just have to plan another trip so I can get enough nights to hit Platinum this year!
Jul 14, 2021, 2:51 pm
#54
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: UK
Programs: BA Silver, Marriott Titanium, Accor Plat, IHG Diamond
Posts: 651
Points Transfer - Marriott Screwed up
I called Marriott to transfer 100,000 points from my partners account to my account for a points advance reservation.
I need the points before the end of the month as I need to confirm the booking before the 60 day deadline for points advance reservations and the hotel is now sold-out for those dates.
During the call the operator transferred 100,000 points, but in the wrong direction (from me to my partner).
They claim that they can't do anything to reverse their screw-up and that I just have to suck it up.
Since the call I simply used all of my points for future bookings that I won't use, and am glad to say that they have not been transferred over.
The hotline still seems to be seeing a transfer has happened and cannot transfer the points from my partner to me as we have already transferred the max amount between accounts that we can for a year.
Any suggestions or ways to escalate so that I can get this resolved?
I need the points before the end of the month as I need to confirm the booking before the 60 day deadline for points advance reservations and the hotel is now sold-out for those dates.
During the call the operator transferred 100,000 points, but in the wrong direction (from me to my partner).
They claim that they can't do anything to reverse their screw-up and that I just have to suck it up.
Since the call I simply used all of my points for future bookings that I won't use, and am glad to say that they have not been transferred over.
The hotline still seems to be seeing a transfer has happened and cannot transfer the points from my partner to me as we have already transferred the max amount between accounts that we can for a year.
Any suggestions or ways to escalate so that I can get this resolved?
Jul 14, 2021, 2:57 pm
#55
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: YVR, HNL
Programs: AS 75k, UA peon, BA Bronze, AC E50k, Marriott Plat, HH Diamond, Fairmont Plat (RIP)
Posts: 7,832
I called Marriott to transfer 100,000 points from my partners account to my account for a points advance reservation.
I need the points before the end of the month as I need to confirm the booking before the 60 day deadline for points advance reservations and the hotel is now sold-out for those dates.
During the call the operator transferred 100,000 points, but in the wrong direction (from me to my partner).
They claim that they can't do anything to reverse their screw-up and that I just have to suck it up.
Since the call I simply used all of my points for future bookings that I won't use, and am glad to say that they have not been transferred over.
The hotline still seems to be seeing a transfer has happened and cannot transfer the points from my partner to me as we have already transferred the max amount between accounts that we can for a year.
Any suggestions or ways to escalate so that I can get this resolved?
I need the points before the end of the month as I need to confirm the booking before the 60 day deadline for points advance reservations and the hotel is now sold-out for those dates.
During the call the operator transferred 100,000 points, but in the wrong direction (from me to my partner).
They claim that they can't do anything to reverse their screw-up and that I just have to suck it up.
Since the call I simply used all of my points for future bookings that I won't use, and am glad to say that they have not been transferred over.
The hotline still seems to be seeing a transfer has happened and cannot transfer the points from my partner to me as we have already transferred the max amount between accounts that we can for a year.
Any suggestions or ways to escalate so that I can get this resolved?
Jul 14, 2021, 3:07 pm
#56
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: UK
Programs: BA Silver, Marriott Titanium, Accor Plat, IHG Diamond
Posts: 651
Did you make the call or did your partner? Only the account holder can request the transfer so if you called, I can see why it may have happened. I called on Monday to have points transferred from Mr. Fink’s account to mine and then put him on the phone to request the transfer. But at first the rep thought I wanted the points to go the opposite way as I was the one who initially called.
Jul 14, 2021, 3:47 pm
#57
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: YVR, HNL
Programs: AS 75k, UA peon, BA Bronze, AC E50k, Marriott Plat, HH Diamond, Fairmont Plat (RIP)
Posts: 7,832
Therein lies the problem, I think. You were the one who called so the rep just assumed the transfer was coming from you I guess and initiated it from your account. Sorry to hear it. Can you just book the stay from your partner’s account instead?
Jul 14, 2021, 9:08 pm
#58
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: BOS, PVG
Programs: United 1K and 1MM, Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 10,000
What's the correct number to call to transfer points?
I tried to call Member's Service (801) 468-4000 during business hours but was put on hold for more than 40 minutes. Finally I gave up.
I tried to call Member's Service (801) 468-4000 during business hours but was put on hold for more than 40 minutes. Finally I gave up.
Jul 15, 2021, 7:27 am
#59
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: UK
Programs: BA Silver, Marriott Titanium, Accor Plat, IHG Diamond
Posts: 651
I think that I used the international number 0080062774680
Jul 15, 2021, 7:52 am
#60
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: None - previously UA
Posts: 4,865