One point needed
Aug 15, 2018, 9:33 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: London, UK
Programs: IHG Platinum; Marriott Silver; Avis president's: Hertz President's
Posts: 226
One point needed
Hi all,
I find myself 1 point short for an award night (booked in the expectation of getting that point) and no realistic possibility of a stay in the immediate future. With no credit card available for Marriott in the UK, either for spending or sign up bonuses, how do I go about getting a point, short of buying 1,000. Does anyone know of any possibilities available to a UK resident?
Thanks
U
I find myself 1 point short for an award night (booked in the expectation of getting that point) and no realistic possibility of a stay in the immediate future. With no credit card available for Marriott in the UK, either for spending or sign up bonuses, how do I go about getting a point, short of buying 1,000. Does anyone know of any possibilities available to a UK resident?
Thanks
U
Aug 15, 2018, 9:41 am
#2
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
I've seen posts (in fact I think someone posted just last night) where a MR agent added a few points if the account was just missing the necessary amount (just like yours.) So I'd call MR customer service and ask them if they could help you out. It couldn't hurt to call and ask.
Aug 15, 2018, 10:15 am
#3
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: BDU
Programs: DL:MM, Marriott:LTT
Posts: 8,779
I've seen posts (in fact I think someone posted just last night) where a MR agent added a few points if the account was just missing the necessary amount (just like yours.) So I'd call MR customer service and ask them if they could help you out. It couldn't hurt to call and ask.
Aug 15, 2018, 11:39 am
#4
Join Date: Aug 2018
Programs: DL Plat, Marriot Plat
Posts: 349
If you have a friend that is Gold or Plat, then he can transfer the 1000 without charge from his account to yours.
Aug 15, 2018, 12:43 pm
#5
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: PHL
Programs: AA Plat, MR AMB + (LTT) , Hertz PC, UA Silver, HH Gold
Posts: 265
buy something cheap off here https://more.marriottrewards.com/ and get the MR points
Aug 15, 2018, 1:02 pm
#6
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,519
if you haven't done it yet, I think you can still get ~150 points for linking your Social Media accounts.
Aug 15, 2018, 1:18 pm
#7
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: TPA/AUS
Programs: AA EXP/2MM/AC; UA Silver; AS; DL; Marriott LTT; National Car Elite
Posts: 2,428
I was trying to transfer 3,000 points for an award. I think I was over the transfer limit, so the agent just gave that person the points.
Aug 15, 2018, 1:48 pm
#8
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: MCI
Programs: AA Gold 1MM, AS MVP, UA Silver, WN A-List, Marriott LT Titanium, HH Diamond
Posts: 52,559
Call them and book via phone.
Your account will show -1 point.
They will not require you to buy the point.
Your account will show -1 point.
They will not require you to buy the point.