AmEx Bonvoy Brilliant Luxury Card [General Discussion Thread]
Feb 25, 2019, 6:10 pm
#737
Moderator: Hyatt; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: WAS
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Posts: 18,916
Feb 25, 2019, 8:21 pm
#738
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: TUL
Programs: AA EXP 2MM; Marriott Titanium; Hilton Diamond; Hyatt Explorist; Vistana 5* Elite; Nat'l Exec Elite
Posts: 6,177
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As to the SPG card coming and not the metal Bonvoy card I have an idea of what might have happened. If AMEX was planning to use the same type of cardstock that Chase uses for Marriott Rewards card that is a problem. I had to have my husbands replaced because it was peeling apart. When I called Chase they said his and anyone's future replacements (until the Bonvoy branded cards are issued, not sure what that material is supposed to be) would be plastic because of this problem.
As to the SPG card coming and not the metal Bonvoy card I have an idea of what might have happened. If AMEX was planning to use the same type of cardstock that Chase uses for Marriott Rewards card that is a problem. I had to have my husbands replaced because it was peeling apart. When I called Chase they said his and anyone's future replacements (until the Bonvoy branded cards are issued, not sure what that material is supposed to be) would be plastic because of this problem.
Feb 26, 2019, 2:30 pm
#740
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Chicago
Posts: 318
Has anyone had recent success in linking a Bonvoy card to a Marriott account number that is not the cardholder's?
My wife and I both signed up for the SPG Amex card several years ago. We used my SPG number on her credit card application because I'm platinum + ambassador so we always book stays using my account. This hasn't been a problem and I've always received the points for her spending on the card.
However, now she is getting the 100K upgrade offer to the Brilliant, but I am not. I'm afraid that if I upgrade her card, there's a risk that it will de-link my Marriott number from her credit card since the name doesn't match exactly.
Would love to hear if anyone has data points on this.
My wife and I both signed up for the SPG Amex card several years ago. We used my SPG number on her credit card application because I'm platinum + ambassador so we always book stays using my account. This hasn't been a problem and I've always received the points for her spending on the card.
However, now she is getting the 100K upgrade offer to the Brilliant, but I am not. I'm afraid that if I upgrade her card, there's a risk that it will de-link my Marriott number from her credit card since the name doesn't match exactly.
Would love to hear if anyone has data points on this.
Feb 26, 2019, 2:38 pm
#741
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: NC
Programs: AA, Marriott/SPG, AMEX
Posts: 272
You should have received an email today from Amex. I received one stating "The new, stainless-steel Card design will be available to new accounts in March 2019. Existing Card Members will automatically receive the new Card design starting in April 2019 and over the following months."
Feb 26, 2019, 7:14 pm
#742
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Indianapolis
Programs: Hilton-Diamond Lifetime Platinum AA UA, WN-CP, SPG Gold.
Posts: 7,377
Has anyone had recent success in linking a Bonvoy card to a Marriott account number that is not the cardholder's?
My wife and I both signed up for the SPG Amex card several years ago. We used my SPG number on her credit card application because I'm platinum + ambassador so we always book stays using my account. This hasn't been a problem and I've always received the points for her spending on the card.
However, now she is getting the 100K upgrade offer to the Brilliant, but I am not. I'm afraid that if I upgrade her card, there's a risk that it will de-link my Marriott number from her credit card since the name doesn't match exactly.
Would love to hear if anyone has data points on this.
My wife and I both signed up for the SPG Amex card several years ago. We used my SPG number on her credit card application because I'm platinum + ambassador so we always book stays using my account. This hasn't been a problem and I've always received the points for her spending on the card.
However, now she is getting the 100K upgrade offer to the Brilliant, but I am not. I'm afraid that if I upgrade her card, there's a risk that it will de-link my Marriott number from her credit card since the name doesn't match exactly.
Would love to hear if anyone has data points on this.
Was told the $300.00 Credit will hit for my next stay,
My existing card runs out in August so I will be eligible for another $300.00 after August...
So $600.00 back this year..
Feb 27, 2019, 7:35 am
#743
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 8
I was going to apply for this card to replace my Chase Marriott Rewards Premier Plus.
I am getting the warning message on the Amex website that I'm not eligible for the bonus.
Not sure why. My newest credit card is from 2016 and I originally applied for the Chase Marriott Visa in 2012.
Has anyone figured out a way around this?
If not I'll just keep using the Chase. Looks like that card will be automatically replaced with a new one that has similar benefits to the Amex.
I am getting the warning message on the Amex website that I'm not eligible for the bonus.
Not sure why. My newest credit card is from 2016 and I originally applied for the Chase Marriott Visa in 2012.
Has anyone figured out a way around this?
If not I'll just keep using the Chase. Looks like that card will be automatically replaced with a new one that has similar benefits to the Amex.
Feb 27, 2019, 5:05 pm
#744
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: OKC
Programs: DL DM/2.768MM, Global Entry, Titanium_Marriott, GHertz
Posts: 6,748
I have been disconnected from this thread due to travel to Chile.
Is it still the case that since I got a DL AMEX some years ago that I would not get the promotional benefits from this Bonvoy AMEX?
Is it still the case that since I got a DL AMEX some years ago that I would not get the promotional benefits from this Bonvoy AMEX?
Feb 27, 2019, 8:31 pm
#745
Moderator, Delta Skymiles and Mileage Run
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Seat 2A
Programs: DL Diamond/MM, Hyatt Diamond, former AS MVPG 75K, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Gold
Posts: 2,940
I was told the spending starts counting 24 hours after you upgrade. As soon as your online account shows the new card, the spending counts.
Feb 28, 2019, 2:26 am
#746
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Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
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Marriott Amex offer
I have Amex accounts in multiple countries. I got an offer on my French Amex of €100 credit for spending €500 at Marriott hotels. I also have a US SPG Amex (soon to be Bonvoy) and am wondering if this offer will show up there soon? I always use the SPG card when staying at Marriott/SPG hotels to get the extra points. I'm not sure, but I think I'd be better off using the French amex in this case, but I wish I could stack with the extra points.
Feb 28, 2019, 5:13 am
#747
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
Late last year around Sept/Oct, I had a similar offer on my US SPG (now Bonvoy) Amex and was able to make use of it. It may be that other country Amex cards are just now catching up to what the US card did last year.
My guess is since the US card already had that offer, we probably won't see it again for a while.
My guess is since the US card already had that offer, we probably won't see it again for a while.
Feb 28, 2019, 5:50 am
#748
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: EDI/GLA
Programs: DL 2 MM Unobtainum | UA 1.1MM Gold | MR Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 2,268
Has anyone seen a statement credit yet for Marriott spend? I had a recent stay that was under the previous billing cycle but no statement credit was issued for the stay.
Feb 28, 2019, 6:58 am
#749
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: None - previously UA
Posts: 4,863
I was going to apply for this card to replace my Chase Marriott Rewards Premier Plus.
I am getting the warning message on the Amex website that I'm not eligible for the bonus.
Not sure why. My newest credit card is from 2016 and I originally applied for the Chase Marriott Visa in 2012.
Has anyone figured out a way around this?
If not I'll just keep using the Chase. Looks like that card will be automatically replaced with a new one that has similar benefits to the Amex.
I am getting the warning message on the Amex website that I'm not eligible for the bonus.
Not sure why. My newest credit card is from 2016 and I originally applied for the Chase Marriott Visa in 2012.
Has anyone figured out a way around this?
If not I'll just keep using the Chase. Looks like that card will be automatically replaced with a new one that has similar benefits to the Amex.
Last edited by escapefromphl; Feb 28, 2019 at 7:06 am
Mar 9, 2019, 12:30 pm
#750
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 595
Traveling to Portugal this summer...staying at a IHG property not a Marriott. However, this will be my last opportunity to take advantage of the $300 resort credit before it resets. Does anyone know what the protocol is if I am not staying at a Marriott but say use my LUX card to dine at a local properties restaurant, grab drinks at a resorts bar or even use their spa? Would this type of activity activate annual $300 credit?