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Sep 23, 2016 | 9:38 pm
#3541
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: YVR, HNL
Programs: AS MVPG, UA peon, BA Bronze, Marriott Plat, HH Diamond, Fairmont Plat (RIP)
Posts: 8,435
Sep 23, 2016 | 10:33 pm
#3543
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: YVR, HNL
Programs: AS MVPG, UA peon, BA Bronze, Marriott Plat, HH Diamond, Fairmont Plat (RIP)
Posts: 8,435
Not a whole lot. 
But it does give you the ability to transfer points between programs. I am flush with MR and the ability to book SPG properties is great. And also to transfer these points to SPG opens up their transfer partners, along with the transfer bonus. Plus an instant status match bump if you hold a higher status in one of the two, in my case, a nice bump in SPG status.
But it does give you the ability to transfer points between programs. I am flush with MR and the ability to book SPG properties is great. And also to transfer these points to SPG opens up their transfer partners, along with the transfer bonus. Plus an instant status match bump if you hold a higher status in one of the two, in my case, a nice bump in SPG status.
Sep 24, 2016 | 7:59 am
#3544
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Canada
Posts: 822
Not a whole lot.
But it does give you the ability to transfer points between programs. I am flush with MR and the ability to book SPG properties is great. And also to transfer these points to SPG opens up their transfer partners, along with the transfer bonus. Plus an instant status match bump if you hold a higher status in one of the two, in my case, a nice bump in SPG status.
But it does give you the ability to transfer points between programs. I am flush with MR and the ability to book SPG properties is great. And also to transfer these points to SPG opens up their transfer partners, along with the transfer bonus. Plus an instant status match bump if you hold a higher status in one of the two, in my case, a nice bump in SPG status.
Sep 24, 2016 | 8:47 am
#3547
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Canada
Posts: 822
Woo Hoo! I can transfer 30,000 SPG points to get 90,000 Marriott points.After I get 50,000 enrolment points from a new application for the MR credit card,I'll have 140,000 points....enough for 5 nights at the Courtyard Waikiki,Hawai(would cost approx CAD$ 1200 ) !!!
Sep 24, 2016 | 8:49 am
#3548
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,853
Yes...this seems to be the big points transfer benefit if you're a marriott fan!
Sep 24, 2016 | 9:54 am
#3549
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)
Programs: D.R.E.A.D. Gold card holder
Posts: 53,184
Sep 24, 2016 | 10:20 am
#3550
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: YVR to SEA
Posts: 2,685
The transfer ratio is amazing for SPG members on the high end, and ok to decent for Marriott members on the low end. Category 1 and 2 SPG with weekend discounts are really cheap in Marriott terms, and category 9 Marriott and tier 5 Ritz render most of SPG category 6 and 7 overpriced. Hawaii being a prime example
Sep 24, 2016 | 11:29 am
#3551
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: YVR, HNL
Programs: AS MVPG, UA peon, BA Bronze, Marriott Plat, HH Diamond, Fairmont Plat (RIP)
Posts: 8,435
And in terms of earning, you can only get one SPG Amex (in each country, if you're eligible ), but Marriott cards in Canada are seemingly (for now) infinite. Opens up a whole new way to collect a ton of SPG.
), but Marriott cards in Canada are seemingly (for now) infinite. Opens up a whole new way to collect a ton of SPG.
Sep 24, 2016 | 9:26 pm
#3552
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)
Programs: D.R.E.A.D. Gold card holder
Posts: 53,184
Sep 24, 2016 | 9:29 pm
#3553
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,795
It's fine
note that AMEX.ca only allows 2 CREDIT cards at once - SPG, Air Miles, SimplyCash. so SPG Personal+Biz would reach the limit already
Sep 24, 2016 | 10:07 pm
#3554
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: YVR, HNL
Programs: AS MVPG, UA peon, BA Bronze, Marriott Plat, HH Diamond, Fairmont Plat (RIP)
Posts: 8,435
Right. I was just thinking personal as not everyone knows how to/is comfortable with getting a biz card if they don't actually have a business. But the point I was really making is that Amex is one-and-done for cc bonii but Marriott cc in Canada in infinitely churnable as of now, thus opening up a very nice new earning opportunity for SPG points.
Sep 25, 2016 | 9:42 am
#3555
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: yyz
Posts: 1,642
Right. I was just thinking personal as not everyone knows how to/is comfortable with getting a biz card if they don't actually have a business. But the point I was really making is that Amex is one-and-done for cc bonii but Marriott cc in Canada in infinitely churnable as of now, thus opening up a very nice new earning opportunity for SPG points.
In any case I'm lining up for my next Chase Marriott.