Marriott Visa Annual Fee increasing
Aug 2, 2011 | 12:20 pm
#1
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Programs: Marriott Platinum, United Silver, Hertz Gold
Posts: 17
Marriott Visa Annual Fee increasing
Anyone else get a letter from the credit card company stating that annual fee on the premier card will now be $85? I guess they announced all of the additional perks that we would be getting, making it look like a good deal, then raise the price. Guess the added benefits really are not free.
I wonder if Marriott will give any additonal perks for the increase in annual fee.
I wonder if Marriott will give any additonal perks for the increase in annual fee.
Aug 2, 2011 | 12:52 pm
#2
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: New Orleans
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Platinum; UAL Silver
Posts: 296
Aug 3, 2011 | 4:13 pm
#3
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 8,142
I think it's still a pretty good deal at $85.
Bobette
Bobette
Aug 3, 2011 | 11:38 pm
#4
Join Date: Oct 2010
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum, ClubCarlson Gold
Posts: 309
Ugh! $85? Good grief.
Aug 11, 2011 | 1:06 pm
#5
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Naples FL, Munich DE
Programs: UA MM, AA 2MM, Marriott LT Titanium, Hilton Gold
Posts: 6,816
The Chase British Air card went up to $95 per, and no free hotel night from them.
I think the BA card is dead when renewal time rolls around.
I think the BA card is dead when renewal time rolls around.
Aug 11, 2011 | 1:26 pm
#6
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Danville, CA, USA;
Programs: UA 1MM, WN CP, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Gold, IC Plat
Posts: 18,104
I am thinking it will be time to dump BA, Marriott, Southwest and maybe Continental. The "perks" just don't add up if you already have elite status and a CapOne card that doesn't charge forex fees.
The free room probably pays for itself for many people, but unfortunately I have found that I rarely have use for it during the limited 6-month period particularly as it's limited to Cat 5. However double points on Marriott and restuarant charges still has some value. I guess I'm on the fence.
The free room probably pays for itself for many people, but unfortunately I have found that I rarely have use for it during the limited 6-month period particularly as it's limited to Cat 5. However double points on Marriott and restuarant charges still has some value. I guess I'm on the fence.
Aug 11, 2011 | 1:55 pm
#7
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Join Date: May 1998
Location: Orange County, CA, USA
Programs: AA (Life Plat), Marriott (Life Titanium) and every other US program
Posts: 6,416
For me, the "one qualifying elite night" for each $3,000 spent is the closer. Made me Platinum last year and this year, while being a primary Starwood stayer. Plus I need those night for LT Plat, since I already met all the other qualifications a few years ago.
Aug 11, 2011 | 2:40 pm
#8
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: SJC/SFO
Programs: WN A+ CP, UA 1MM/*A Gold, Mar LT Tit, IHG Plat, HH Dia
Posts: 6,377
The annual fee increase is annoying. Yeah, the annual Cat 5 certificate can be worth a lot more than $85, but my leisure travel doesn't necessarily take me to places where I can make good use of it before it expires in 6 months. Often I've spent it on hotels that I could have booked for cash rates of around $100. As long as I can basically break even on the fee I'll probably keep the card; I like the elite nights and 5 pts/dollar spent at Marriotts. Though if my travel pattern shifts such that I'm not staying at Marriotts enough to reach Gold level (including, for me, about 20 bonus nights from the card) the card's toast.
Aug 11, 2011 | 4:24 pm
#9
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: United 1K, Marriott Platinum, SPG Platinum
Posts: 2,002
Has anyone been able to call and say, "Hey turds... I saw that you're raising my annual fee. I'm thinking about canceling and moving to new card. Is there anything like bonus points or something like that you can offer me?"
I might give it a try tonight.
I'll probably swap out "turds" for "sir" or "madam" - we'll see
I might give it a try tonight.
I'll probably swap out "turds" for "sir" or "madam" - we'll see
Oct 5, 2011 | 12:09 pm
#10
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posts: 216
Well Chase has really incurred my wrath.
My account has always renewed on September 1st since I got it 5 years ago.
I too got the notice that the new $85 takes effect on 9/15/11 so thought I wouldn't be charged the higher fee til next year. Well this year they charged the annual membership fee on 10/1/11 rather than 9/1 as they have done in past years. And you guessed it, they charged me the higher new rate.
I've talked with 2 supervisors and have gotten no reasonable explanation on why the renewal date was changed by a month other than "the new terms allowed them to." No where does the notice I received from Chase mention anything of changing the renewal date.
Am I overreacting?
My account has always renewed on September 1st since I got it 5 years ago.
I too got the notice that the new $85 takes effect on 9/15/11 so thought I wouldn't be charged the higher fee til next year. Well this year they charged the annual membership fee on 10/1/11 rather than 9/1 as they have done in past years. And you guessed it, they charged me the higher new rate.
I've talked with 2 supervisors and have gotten no reasonable explanation on why the renewal date was changed by a month other than "the new terms allowed them to." No where does the notice I received from Chase mention anything of changing the renewal date.
Am I overreacting?
Oct 5, 2011 | 10:37 pm
#11
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Wyoming
Posts: 31,103
Has anyone been able to call and say, "Hey turds... I saw that you're raising my annual fee. I'm thinking about canceling and moving to new card. Is there anything like bonus points or something like that you can offer me?"
I might give it a try tonight.
I'll probably swap out "turds" for "sir" or "madam" - we'll see
I might give it a try tonight.
I'll probably swap out "turds" for "sir" or "madam" - we'll see
Oct 6, 2011 | 1:34 am
#12
Join Date: Oct 2009
Programs: UA 1K, SPG PLT, Marriott PLT, Hertz PC,National EE
Posts: 466
85 bucks for a Cat 5 room and a bunch of qualifying nights?
I would leave the card in a drawer for those benefits alone.
I would leave the card in a drawer for those benefits alone.
Oct 6, 2011 | 1:39 am
#13
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Thailand
Programs: Marriott - P; HH - G; Hyatt - P; Avis - LT First
Posts: 5,023
Oct 6, 2011 | 10:53 am
#14
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Naples FL, Munich DE
Programs: UA MM, AA 2MM, Marriott LT Titanium, Hilton Gold
Posts: 6,816
Oct 6, 2011 | 12:35 pm
#15
Join Date: May 2010
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott PLAT, Starwood PLT, Hilton Silver
Posts: 185
@Counsellor - You never know, mabye it'll be a free ride...to the airport
But I am considering getting this card. Even though I have heard there are now targerted offers higher than the publicly available 50k offer. Is that true? I'm a Platinum and was targeted for this 50k before it was widely available. Maybe I'll get a better targeted offer it in the mail?
But I am considering getting this card. Even though I have heard there are now targerted offers higher than the publicly available 50k offer. Is that true? I'm a Platinum and was targeted for this 50k before it was widely available. Maybe I'll get a better targeted offer it in the mail?