Marriott Rewards Visa Card
May 30, 2008, 11:58 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 12
Marriott Rewards Visa Card
Okay, I am looking at applying for the MR Visa Card. I see that I get a free night upon account approval and 20K points on my first purchase.
The fine print says to allow 6-8 weeks from account approval (for the free night e-certificate) and 6-8 weeks from your first purchase (for the 20K points). Is there any way to expediate the posting? I'm just looking at going on a trip in late July and need to book a reservation. Has anyone had any luck with this? I apologize if it sounds like I'm being difficult; I'm just in a time crunch. Thanks in advance.
The fine print says to allow 6-8 weeks from account approval (for the free night e-certificate) and 6-8 weeks from your first purchase (for the 20K points). Is there any way to expediate the posting? I'm just looking at going on a trip in late July and need to book a reservation. Has anyone had any luck with this? I apologize if it sounds like I'm being difficult; I'm just in a time crunch. Thanks in advance.
May 31, 2008, 5:09 am
#2
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA
Programs: UA 2P, AA LT Gold, Marriott LT Titanium
Posts: 3,159
Don't think so, but you can buy points at $12.50 per thousand.
Beware - there are two Marriott Visa cards - the lame one which only gives 3 points per $ spent at Marriott, and the good one which gives 5. The good one also gives a free night every year. It costs a bit more but pays for itself in the free night alone, let alone all the extra points from Marriott charges.
Beware - there are two Marriott Visa cards - the lame one which only gives 3 points per $ spent at Marriott, and the good one which gives 5. The good one also gives a free night every year. It costs a bit more but pays for itself in the free night alone, let alone all the extra points from Marriott charges.
May 31, 2008, 5:42 am
#3
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Programs: Starwood Gold, HiltonHHonors Silver, Marriott Silver, Delta SkyMiles
Posts: 1,775
I got my free night certificate and golf certificate within 2 weeks of applying. However, that was several years ago. YMMV.
Jun 1, 2008, 6:57 am
#4
Join Date: May 2007
Location: NC
Programs: Marriott LT Plat, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 2,881
It did not take 6 to 8 weeks for me either - bit I too got my card 2 years ago.
Remember that you can book the res now, and they will hold it - even if you do not have enough points. You will then have more time to wait and see, buy/transfer the points you need, etc.
Remember that you can book the res now, and they will hold it - even if you do not have enough points. You will then have more time to wait and see, buy/transfer the points you need, etc.
Jun 1, 2008, 8:13 pm
#5
Join Date: Jan 2005
Programs: Marriott plat, DL Diamond
Posts: 309
cert is now electronic
My renewal cert was electronic. Posted in the month of renewal. Presume that you cert would too. The 20K is a different story.
Jun 2, 2008, 2:15 pm
#7
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Jun 2, 2008, 3:32 pm
#8
Company Representative - Marriott Concierge
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
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To echo what others have said, it does not always take 6-8 weeks, but unfortunately there is really no way to expedite the process. The reward will be posted to the account electronically but it may still be 6-8 weeks before it is posted to the account.
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