Marriott Gift Card promos [Merged threads]
#151
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: U.S. (sometimes)
Programs: UA 1k 1MM, AA Exec Plat, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat, Marriott Plat, Hilton Gold, IHG Plat, Accor ?????
Posts: 1,398
Added USAirways 50% conversion bonus details in the OP. Especially lucrative if you redeem a Travel Package, as 120K MRPs will turn into 180K US miles!
#152
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Florida
Programs: Marriott Rewards-Lifetime Titanium, Priority Club-Platinum, Hilton-Diamond, United-Silver
Posts: 403
#153
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: BZN
Programs: AA:LT Platinum DL:LT Gold UA:1P MAR:LT Titanium
Posts: 8,291
One concern, however, is that you get the Travel Package miles to post to USAirways in time (by March 31st). The stated terms say that it could take weeks. I've asked Marriott to expedite my miles in the past and they posted within a few days, but I'm not sure if this success was because of my Platinum status, if they'll do it for anyone, or if the quick posting would have happened anyway even if I hadn't asked for it.
#154
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 2
Heads up: I was happy to see this morning that shopathome is offering a bonus offer of 5% back, rather than the usual 3%. Not sure how long it lasts, but I'll take it!
#155
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: BZN
Programs: AA:LT Platinum DL:LT Gold UA:1P MAR:LT Titanium
Posts: 8,291
Thanks for the alert. It's temporary until 03/25/12 - part of their "Spring Fling" with higher payouts. Not good for Gift Cards, just stays. Updated OP accordingly.
#156
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 54
How do you get the 5% back? I see they have various promotions of 5% back, but they are all not what I can use. eg. Senior Discount.
If I just click one of the links without using the discount, will I still get the 5% back?
#157
Join Date: Aug 2010
Programs: Delta Diamond, Bonvoy LTT, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 27
FYI- I did a transfer using the Marriott travel package and did not receive the 50% bonus when the miles posted. I called US Air and they said the bonus miles WILL post in 6 to 8 weeks.
#158
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: BZN
Programs: AA:LT Platinum DL:LT Gold UA:1P MAR:LT Titanium
Posts: 8,291
Sorry for the noobie question, I just found out this thread pretty recently.
How do you get the 5% back? I see they have various promotions of 5% back, but they are all not what I can use. eg. Senior Discount.
If I just click one of the links without using the discount, will I still get the 5% back?
How do you get the 5% back? I see they have various promotions of 5% back, but they are all not what I can use. eg. Senior Discount.
If I just click one of the links without using the discount, will I still get the 5% back?
That's to be expected - the bonus portion is often delayed. As long as you get the base amount posted by the deadline and verify that your transaction qualifies, you're golden with a wait.
#159
Suspended
Join Date: Nov 1999
Posts: 24,153
eg I have had a 7 night Cat6 sitting in my acct for way to long and renew it every year if I dont renew it and want the pts back in I will get only 95k which is like 13.5 per night , so I keep renewing it hoping to use it at a Cat6 or add some pts and use it at a 7 or 8.
#160
Join Date: May 1998
Posts: 6,790
Points had still not posted, so I called Marriott Rewards CSR number, explained the situation, gave the CSR my transaction/receipt number, and the points were posted within minutes!
Really great work by Marriott's CSR. With the electronic orders, receipts, and all things can go wrong; how well and fast the recovery is done when the problem is brought to their attention is the key.
#161
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 940
Hi, I'm new to this (everything)...I have some questions, if we use those websites (Bigcrumbs) and so on to purchase gift cards or stay in marriott, will we receive the marriott reward points? Thanks guys=)
#162
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: CPH
Programs: UAMP S, TK M&S E (*G), Marriott LTP, IHG P, SK EBG
Posts: 11,095
#164
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: Charlotte, NC USA
Programs: AA EXP; Marriott Lifetime / Annual Titanium; Massively Missing Starwood
Posts: 5,338
To bring mine to a close. I had purchased the max gift cards for myself and two family members. I used their names as delivery and their MR # on the order, but used my Marriott Visa to pay for them. I've done this for 5 years prior to this last year. In all prior years, the points just posted. This year, the points posted after several phone calls and a promise that we'd not do this again in the future. They gave me some weak reason for not allowing it to be done like "we had problems with two people trying to get points for the gift card purchase so we can no longer allow this to happen." Ok. I think they should update T&C to specify that name on payment page much be the member getting the points if they want to play that way, but I got the points this time.
#165
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 252
BigCrumbs rebate?
Did anyone get rebates from BigCrumbs for the Marriott Gift Cards purchased during last year end's? I purchased the gift card on 1/7 and received the bonus 10 pts/$ from Marriott, but received no rebates from BigCrumbs. I was trying to give them more time before I launch a missing credit request. But when I am trying to launch the request on BigCrumbs today, I got the error saying I should have done that within 60 days of the purchase date. I guess I had no luck again this time.