"Marriott Gift Cheque" - change?
Apr 20, 2009 | 6:42 pm
#1
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"Marriott Gift Cheque" - change?
If I order the "Marriott Gift Cheque" for $1000, do I need to spend it all in one place? 
Apr 20, 2009 | 7:07 pm
#2
Join Date: Oct 2008
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No. If you get the Gift Checks, Usually Marriott will send you 10 $100 or 20 $50--- then of course each one needs to be used in it's entirety.
If you get a Gift Card then it is just like a credit card.
If you get a Gift Card then it is just like a credit card.
Apr 20, 2009 | 7:17 pm
#3
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Thanks - I went back to read the small print (i'm looking at platinum offer code E195), and it confirms that no change is given. Anyone know if this is given out in small denominations? Or just as one large "cheque"
Apr 21, 2009 | 8:02 am
#4
Company Representative - Marriott Concierge
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
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Hi hungarianhc,
As davidash mentioned, you will receive 20 $50 Gift Cheques.
Please let me know if you have any additional questions.
Best regards,
Drew
As davidash mentioned, you will receive 20 $50 Gift Cheques.
Please let me know if you have any additional questions.
Best regards,
Drew
Apr 21, 2009 | 12:36 pm
#5
Join Date: Dec 2007
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The cheques are very large and a pain to carry. The gift/vacation card much easier to handle.
Apr 21, 2009 | 10:25 pm
#6
Join Date: May 2007
Location: NC
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Although I agree the cheques are large in size, I have never had an issue getting them processed. And, as they are in $50, it is certainly easy to use in it's entirety -
On the other hand, if I did not use the gift card in it's entirety, I always seemed to have a problem on the next use....
On the other hand, if I did not use the gift card in it's entirety, I always seemed to have a problem on the next use....
Apr 22, 2009 | 8:39 am
#7
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Although I agree the cheques are large in size, I have never had an issue getting them processed. And, as they are in $50, it is certainly easy to use in it's entirety -
On the other hand, if I did not use the gift card in it's entirety, I always seemed to have a problem on the next use....
On the other hand, if I did not use the gift card in it's entirety, I always seemed to have a problem on the next use....
I have used more than $12k on the gift/vacation cards with no problems.
Apr 22, 2009 | 9:02 am
#8
Join Date: May 2007
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Do you check the balance online and let them know the amount available at checkout time? I find that they cannot tell how much is left on the card. If they enter an amount higher than available, it just rejects.
I have used more than $12k on the gift/vacation cards with no problems.
I have used more than $12k on the gift/vacation cards with no problems.
Now, if I am going to be on a trip where the entire balance of $1K will be used, it is easier to use the card, as the front desk does not have to enter all the numbers on the certificate.
I choose depending on the situation for which they will be used.
YMMV -