Marriott Gift Card promos [Merged threads]
Nov 17, 2011, 12:17 am
#16
Join Date: May 1998
Posts: 6,790
And now some of the new Travel Cards state on them that they do not earn Marriott Rewards points when you pay with the card, while the Gift Cards don't say that. If that's the case, a platinum would lose 15% in value (if you figure the points to be worth a penny apiece) over what (s)he'd get if paying with the Gift card, or 20% over what would be earned by charging on the Marriott black VISA card.
That eats up the 10% bonus dollars and then some! Anyone have any experience paying all or part of a bill with a Travel Card or Vacation Card and getting no MR points for that part of the bill?
T&C for the different cards are as follows:
Gift Cards:
Marriott GiftCards may be used at participating JW Marriott®, EDITION℠, Autograph Collection®, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott® Hotels & Resorts, Courtyard® by Marriott, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Fairfield Inn & Suites® by Marriott, SpringHill Suites® by Marriott, Residence Inn® by Marriott, TownePlace Suites® by Marriott and Marriott Vacation ClubSM and participating hotel outlets: retail, spa, golf and food and beverage. Card carries no value until activated. Card is a prepaid card, not a credit card or debit card, and is the property of and issued by MI Fulfillment Services, LLC. There is no expiration date for card. Card is not redeemable for cash, in any amount except when otherwise required by applicable law. Card becomes inactive upon use of all card value. Card may not be used to secure or confirm a reservation. Each transaction will be debited against card balance, if transaction exceeds balance, user must pay the difference. Lost, stolen or damaged cards will be replaced only if previously registered. Value of replaced card will equal balance on card at the time it was reported lost, stolen or damaged. To check card balance, go to gifts.marriott.com or call 800.442.6132. Account balance information outside the U.S. and Canada: Use the AT&T® access number for the country code you are calling in conjunction with 800.442.6132.
Marriott VacationCards may be used at all JW Marriott® Hotels & Resorts, Autograph Collection ℠Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott®Hotels & Resorts,Courtyard®, Fairfield Inn®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, SpringHill Suites®, Residence Inn®,TownePlace Suites®, Marriott Vacation Club® International (rentals only) and participating hotel retail, spa, golf or food and beverage outlets. Card is a prepaid card, not a credit card, and is property of and issued by MI Fulfillment Services, LLC. Protect card like cash. Card cannot be applied to group, special corporate/negotiated, catering, associate or other discounted/noncommissionable rates. Card cannot be used when reservation is booked by a travel agent or other third-party. Card cannot be used to secure a reservation. Card is not redeemable for cash and change will not be returned except as required by law. Change is not provided by hotels, see gifts.marriott.com for process. Card is not replaceable if lost, stolen or destroyed. Marriott TravelCard and Marriott GiftCard terms vary. Card becomes inactive at the earlier of (a) the use of all value or (b) posted renewal date. Upon request Marriott will replace card with a new card having an equivalent remaining value anytime after the posted renewal date. Each transaction will be debited against card balance; if transaction exceeds balance, user must pay the difference. To check card balance visit gifts.marriott.com or call 800-442-6132. For balance information outside the US and Canada use the AT&T Direct® access # for the country you are calling from with 800-442-6132. Use of card confirms acceptance of terms above.
1. Marriott TravelCards may be used at all JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection SM, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott® Hotels & Resorts, Courtyard®, Fairfield Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Residence Inn®, TownePlace Suites®, Marriott Vacation Club® and participating hotel retail, spa, golf or food and beverage outlets.
2. Card is a prepaid card, not a credit card, and is property of and issued by MI Fulfillment Services, LLC.
3. Protect card like cash. Card cannot be applied to group, special corporate/negotiated, catering, associate or other discounted/non-commissionable rates.
4. Card cannot be used when reservation is booked by a travel agent or other third party.
5. Card cannot be used to secure a reservation.
6. Card is not redeemable for cash and change will not be returned except as required by law.
7. Change is not provided by hotels, see gifts.marriott.com for process.
8. Marriott Rewards points cannot be earned with the use of this card.
9. Card is not replaceable if lost, stolen or destroyed. Marriott TravelCard and Marriott GiftCard terms vary.
10. Card becomes inactive at the earlier of (a) the use of all value or (b) posted renewal date.
11. Upon request, Marriott will replace card with a new card having an equivalent remaining value anytime after the posted renewal date. Each transaction will be debited against card balance; if transaction exceeds balance, user must pay the difference.
12. To check card balance - visit gifts.marriott.com or call 800-442-6132.
13. For balance information outside the US and Canada, use the AT&T Direct® access # for the country you are calling from with 800-442-6132.
Use of card confirms acceptance of terms above.
2. Card is a prepaid card, not a credit card, and is property of and issued by MI Fulfillment Services, LLC.
3. Protect card like cash. Card cannot be applied to group, special corporate/negotiated, catering, associate or other discounted/non-commissionable rates.
4. Card cannot be used when reservation is booked by a travel agent or other third party.
5. Card cannot be used to secure a reservation.
6. Card is not redeemable for cash and change will not be returned except as required by law.
7. Change is not provided by hotels, see gifts.marriott.com for process.
8. Marriott Rewards points cannot be earned with the use of this card.
9. Card is not replaceable if lost, stolen or destroyed. Marriott TravelCard and Marriott GiftCard terms vary.
10. Card becomes inactive at the earlier of (a) the use of all value or (b) posted renewal date.
11. Upon request, Marriott will replace card with a new card having an equivalent remaining value anytime after the posted renewal date. Each transaction will be debited against card balance; if transaction exceeds balance, user must pay the difference.
12. To check card balance - visit gifts.marriott.com or call 800-442-6132.
13. For balance information outside the US and Canada, use the AT&T Direct® access # for the country you are calling from with 800-442-6132.
Use of card confirms acceptance of terms above.
This issue is discussed regularly in this forum. Do a search for "TravelCard" or "Travel Card" here over the last year and you'll see many threads on the subject.
Nov 17, 2011, 3:09 am
#17
Join Date: Dec 2010
Programs: US CP, MR Plat, SPG Plat, HHonors Gold, National X
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Great post, Counsellor!! ^
Nov 17, 2011, 4:02 am
#18
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: CPH
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Thanks a lot Counsellor! I definitely prefer the GC promo vs the DL Vacation card promo.
Last year I got 1% cash back through ebates for purchasing GCs (I live in Europe so there is limited cashback sites I can use).
Last year I got 1% cash back through ebates for purchasing GCs (I live in Europe so there is limited cashback sites I can use).
Nov 17, 2011, 5:11 am
#19
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: DCA
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I totally forgot about that part of it. Big Crumbs does 4% cash back on Marriott but it generally takes some fighting to get the credit.
Nov 17, 2011, 5:27 am
#20
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: HNL
Programs: UA 1K; Marriott Plat; Hyatt Diamond; CCarlson Elite
Posts: 641
I bought Marriott cards on this deal, and am now holding Vacation cards. The cards specifically say on their back that MR points cannot be awarded using the Vacation card. It remains to be seen whether that is true or not, especially if you mix payment mechanisms. I'll report back...
Nov 17, 2011, 6:41 am
#21
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: PWM, BOS
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott Plat, Accor Plat+++
Posts: 850
If you shop through the Chase shopping Mall for ultimate rewards, you can earn an additional 4 extra pts. Bolding mine.
T&C
Please note these terms & conditions: Special increased earnings now through 12/31/2011! Eligible on the purchase and redemption of gift cards. Not eligible on Grand Residences by Marriott, EDITION Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, and Marriott ExecuStay. Not eligible on use of discount-rate codes, redemption of Marriott Rewards points, or Marriott Rewards rate codes. Not eligible if there are changes to the initial online reservation. Not eligible until the trip has commenced.
T&C
Please note these terms & conditions: Special increased earnings now through 12/31/2011! Eligible on the purchase and redemption of gift cards. Not eligible on Grand Residences by Marriott, EDITION Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, and Marriott ExecuStay. Not eligible on use of discount-rate codes, redemption of Marriott Rewards points, or Marriott Rewards rate codes. Not eligible if there are changes to the initial online reservation. Not eligible until the trip has commenced.
Last edited by PWMFlyer19; Nov 17, 2011 at 6:44 am Reason: edit name for chase shopping mall
Nov 17, 2011, 8:59 pm
#22
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: ATL
Programs: UA 3.6 MM, Marriott Lifetime Plat
Posts: 2,582
Instructions for the Hotel Front Desk
I have had major issues trying to use these at Marriotts and Renaissance Hotels outside of the US and sometimes inside of the US.
Does anyone have an instructional document that tells the front desk how to use these?
Does anyone have an instructional document that tells the front desk how to use these?
Nov 18, 2011, 1:51 am
#23
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: UA 1k
Posts: 1,208
how do you change the shipping method? it's focing the $8.50 express shipping
Nov 18, 2011, 1:09 pm
#24
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: RDU
Programs: AA EXP; Marriott Titanium; Globalist
Posts: 376
Last year I was successful in getting the 4% rebate but the terms on Bigcrumbs were different and it took several months and two tickets.
Last edited by RDUflyer2; Nov 18, 2011 at 1:26 pm
Nov 18, 2011, 7:21 pm
#25
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It's a dollar amount issue for shipping insurance. I believe if you drop the card value below $1,000 then it should allow a cheaper shipping method. If it's not $1,000 it's something lower than that.
Nov 18, 2011, 7:22 pm
#26
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When I checked out the Bigcrumbs rates for the Marriott site it only offers the 4% rebate for booked travel. No categories seem to accommodate gift cards. Any one else see how to get the rebate on the gift cards?
Last year I was successful in getting the 4% rebate but the terms on Bigcrumbs were different and it took several months and two tickets.
Last year I was successful in getting the 4% rebate but the terms on Bigcrumbs were different and it took several months and two tickets.
Nov 18, 2011, 7:37 pm
#27
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: DTW
Programs: AA Gold, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 819
10 pts. per $
2,500 points at purchase
3,750 points when used at 10 pt. (+50% bonus) property
6,250 point total
or
10% more $
4,125 points when used at 10 pt. (+50% bonus) property
$25 more of something while at the property (i.e., room charge, food, gift store item)
The question then becomes was the bonus $25 at the property worth 2,125 points. Considering $25 purchases 2,000 points, does the first example come out 125 points ahead?
Am I missing something?
Nov 18, 2011, 7:40 pm
#28
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: DTW
Programs: AA Gold, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 819
I'm also having that trouble. The complimentary envelope doesn't say anything about required shipping but the little suitcase requires the $8.50 shipping. I'm going for the complimentary envelope.
Nov 18, 2011, 9:45 pm
#29
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 19
This seems like a good deal for those of us getting reimbursed to get additional points. If I understand correctly:
10 Points per dollar extra
MR Credit Card Points
Points from hotel when using the GC
Seems like a good deal to me.
10 Points per dollar extra
MR Credit Card Points
Points from hotel when using the GC
Seems like a good deal to me.
Nov 19, 2011, 2:56 am
#30
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: HNL
Programs: UA 1K; Marriott Plat; Hyatt Diamond; CCarlson Elite
Posts: 641
The point is don't try to do it last minute. It prolly won't happen.
I just stayed in the Singapore Marriott and the JW in Kuala Lumpur using this method. No issues.....