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Apr 12, 2020, 11:17 pm

#1201

Doppy

FlyerTalk Evangelist

Join Date: May 2000

Location: أمريكا

Posts: 26,763

Anyone else who has this card get find their status downgraded after they announced the status extension?

I just logged in to ensure that my free night certificate was re-credited properly after canceling a reservation a while back, and not only do I not have the certificate, but my status was downgraded from Platinum to Gold.

I still have the card, so there's no reason I should have been downgraded.

Also, have they announced any extension of the free night certificates?

Apr 13, 2020, 2:06 am

#1202

Marriott Bonvoy Lurker II

Company Representative, Marriott Bonvoy

Join Date: Feb 2019

Programs: Marriott Bonvoy

Posts: 1,089

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doppy

Hi Doppy,

Members who currently have an active Free Night Award (FNA) expiring in 2020 as part of their credit card benefit, annual choice benefit, promotions or travel package will be able to use it through January 31, 2021. (Exception: Members in mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR and Taiwan the Free Night Awards will be extended 12 months into 2021 from the date of expiration).

We would like to help look into your account status and the missing free night certificate, if you could provide your account number and reservation details to us via private mail here.

Best Regards,

Christina Z
Specialist, Social Media
Marriott International

Apr 13, 2020, 3:44 am

#1203

calculus1918

Join Date: Jun 2013

Posts: 88

Would like to see this card also get the 15 bonus night credit in addition to another personal card similar to the Business version (15 + 15 = 30 elite nights). How can Marriott justify a second card with an annual fee of $125 vs this card that has an annual fee of $450 ($300 comes back from staying in Marriott properties, but isn't that considered loyalty right there)? Just a rant, I will probably get the Amex Marriott Business at the end of this year, just feeling for the Brilliant Card folks compared to the Hilton Aspire automatic Diamond.

Apr 13, 2020, 4:30 am

#1204

hhoope01

Moderator, Marriott Bonvoy & FlyerTalk Evangelist

Join Date: Oct 2002

Location: McKinney, TX, USA

Programs: United Silver; AA Plat/2MM; Marriott LT Titanium; Hilton Gold

Posts: 11,727

Quote:

Originally Posted by charlesonmission

Does anyone know if you downgrade the Bonvoy Brillant after the AF posts to the standard Bonvoy card, but before the 50K night cert posts, do you get the 50K night cert or the 35K night cert?

You won't get the 50K night cert for 8-12 weeks after your annual renewal. That is the way Amex is ensuring you only get the cert if you pay the annual fee. So no, you won't get the 50K cert if you downgrade your card.

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Apr 13, 2020, 11:51 am

#1205

tstauck

Join Date: Oct 2016

Location: SBA

Programs: UA Gold 1MM, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat, Hertz PC

Posts: 941

Was able to use my free night certificate for a $330 per night Marriott outside of Glacier National Park, MT for this August. So a pretty good value for my effectively $150 annual fee.

Now figures crossed late summer travel is going again!

Apr 13, 2020, 5:02 pm

#1206

poisson

Join Date: Jul 2015

Location: DFW

Posts: 522

Are there any recent DP on gift cards purchased online counting towards the $300 credit?

My AF posted and I’m going to cancel the card and with this virus, I don’t think I’ll be staying in a hotel any time soon.

Apr 13, 2020, 5:09 pm

#1207

escapefromphl

Join Date: Sep 2008

Location: SF Bay Area

Programs: None - previously UA

Posts: 4,867

Quote:

Originally Posted by poisson

Nope, you at least have to buy a gift card at the property.

Apr 13, 2020, 6:18 pm

#1208

LAX

Join Date: Nov 2004

Location: Los Angeles, CA; Philadelphia, PA

Programs: OZ Diamond

Posts: 6,140

Quote:

Originally Posted by poisson

You have at least until the end of the calendar year (if the credit is based on calendar year, not membership year) if not full 12 months to use the credit, right?

LAX

Apr 13, 2020, 11:40 pm

#1209

friedablass

Join Date: Nov 2007

Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Platinum, Hilton Honors Diamond, Delta Gold

Posts: 4,351

Quote:

Originally Posted by LAX

You have at least until the end of the calendar year (if the credit is based on calendar year, not membership year) if not full 12 months to use the credit, right?

LAX

No the credit is per membership year, not calendar year.

Copied from the terms of the $300 credit:

"Your first reward year begins on your account opening date. Each subsequent reward year begins on the anniversary of your account opening date."

https://www.americanexpress.com/us/credit-cards/card-application/apply/prospect/terms/marriott-bonvoy-brilliant-card/25330-10-0#offer-terms

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Apr 14, 2020, 12:20 am

#1210

LAX

Join Date: Nov 2004

Location: Los Angeles, CA; Philadelphia, PA

Programs: OZ Diamond

Posts: 6,140

Quote:

Originally Posted by friedablass

Thanks. In either case, there is still plenty of time to use the credit. Even if travel remains not advisable in the foreseeable future, the lock down will likely be relaxed enough to make a quick trip to a nearby Marriott property to purchase a GC, I imagine (assuming that still qualify for reimbursement).

LAX

Apr 14, 2020, 8:22 am

#1211

Nash_Andrew

Join Date: Aug 2007

Programs: Marriott Lifetime Gold and Current Platinum, Hilton Gold

Posts: 280

Annual Fee During Covid-19 Question

Hi everyone, with Covid-19 disrupting travel plans in March and April - and likely for several more months - it was a pretty bad time to get hit with my $450 annual fee charge yesterday. Has anyone had any luck with trying to get the annual fee reduced due Covid-19?