How are points calculated?
Aug 30, 2012 | 2:52 pm
#1
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How are points calculated?
I'm confused! It's 20 points per USD spent, so for my last stay...
1245NOK which is $213US (give or take a bit for exchange rates)
I received 3198 points, so that's $160US worth, so quite a bit out from my exchange rate.
Looking at a stay before that in Bristol, I can't see how it's been worked out either, except that it's massively in CCs favour.
Any ideas?
1245NOK which is $213US (give or take a bit for exchange rates)
I received 3198 points, so that's $160US worth, so quite a bit out from my exchange rate.
Looking at a stay before that in Bristol, I can't see how it's been worked out either, except that it's massively in CCs favour.
Any ideas?
Aug 31, 2012 | 2:29 am
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Aug 31, 2012 | 3:05 pm
#6
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In my recent stay in Germany, I got 20 point per US$ spend including VAT. The quoted rate was VAT inclusive, though. For stays when the tax was extra, I got only points for the rate excluding tax.
To OP: did you pay for parking or other incidentals? CC usually do not give points for these categories. Spending on food earns points but it is a separate item in earnings.
To OP: did you pay for parking or other incidentals? CC usually do not give points for these categories. Spending on food earns points but it is a separate item in earnings.
Aug 31, 2012 | 3:18 pm
#7
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The points came from the room bit on my statement:
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo | Room Earning 20 Points per USD 3,198
Rate shown when booked was inclusive, no breakdown of the tax.
That said, on my bill, most of the room charge seems to be at 8% VAT, and some at 25% VAT. It does seem to be based on the pre-tax amount.
Thanks for the help.
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo | Room Earning 20 Points per USD 3,198
Rate shown when booked was inclusive, no breakdown of the tax.
That said, on my bill, most of the room charge seems to be at 8% VAT, and some at 25% VAT. It does seem to be based on the pre-tax amount.
Thanks for the help.
Sep 1, 2012 | 12:40 am
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Sep 7, 2012 | 4:23 pm
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Points for food and beverages
Regarding points calculation I am also confused regarding the food and beverage expenses.
I had several stays at ineligible room rates: No earned points for the room - that's OK.
However I also spent money for food in the restaurant and room service, for which I did not receive any points. Is it normal?
I had several stays at ineligible room rates: No earned points for the room - that's OK.
However I also spent money for food in the restaurant and room service, for which I did not receive any points. Is it normal?