Marriott GC Promo - Up to 12,000 RR Points
Aug 30, 2012, 9:07 pm
#32
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: San Diego, CA
Programs: UA Silver/Marriott Gold/Hilton Gold
Posts: 540
I have both Marriott CC and Southwest CC. If I use Marriott CC to buy $1000, I get 5000 MR points. If I use Southwest CC, I get 2000 RR points. (Ofcourse both are in addition to 12000 RR points). I will probably go with buying using Southwest CC as I feel it has better value than Marriott points.
I'm trying to get the companion pass this year, so I'm looking for creative ways to do so.
Sep 4, 2012, 10:12 am
#33
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: San Diego, CA
Programs: UA Silver/Marriott Gold/Hilton Gold
Posts: 540
Has anyone bought these gift cards yet? I'm about to buy a couple hundred dollars worth, and was wondering how the purchase posts (as Southwest or as Marriott)? The reason I ask is cause I'm going for the CP with Southwest, and if it posts as a Southwest purchase I'll probably use one of the SW cards to get 2x points. Thanks!
Sep 4, 2012, 5:08 pm
#34
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2007
Location: MDW
Programs: WN CP & A-List Pref, HH Gold, Marriott LT PP
Posts: 708
Has anyone bought these gift cards yet? I'm about to buy a couple hundred dollars worth, and was wondering how the purchase posts (as Southwest or as Marriott)? The reason I ask is cause I'm going for the CP with Southwest, and if it posts as a Southwest purchase I'll probably use one of the SW cards to get 2x points. Thanks!
Sep 8, 2012, 12:46 pm
#37
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Rochester, NY
Programs: AirTran A+ Elite, Marriott Rewards Plat, Rapid Rewards A List, National Exec, USAir Div Mil
Posts: 323
I ordered mine the Friday before Labor Day and received them today, so the 6th mailing day after ordering. I got $1,000 under my RR account number and will go back before the promotion ends to max out another $1,000 under my wife's RR number. Actually, now that I'm thinking about it, I suppose I could grab another $1,000 under my daughter's RR number.
Any reason they wouldn't allow a minor (9-year-old) to earn the miles this way?
Any reason they wouldn't allow a minor (9-year-old) to earn the miles this way?
Sep 9, 2012, 6:39 am
#39
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: IND
Programs: UA WN Delta Hilton Gold
Posts: 219
I ordered mine the Friday before Labor Day and received them today, so the 6th mailing day after ordering. I got $1,000 under my RR account number and will go back before the promotion ends to max out another $1,000 under my wife's RR number. Actually, now that I'm thinking about it, I suppose I could grab another $1,000 under my daughter's RR number.
Any reason they wouldn't allow a minor (9-year-old) to earn the miles this way?
Any reason they wouldn't allow a minor (9-year-old) to earn the miles this way?
"Purchaser's name must match Rapid Rewards account number to receive eligible points." So, it looks like the credit card name must match the Rapid Rewards account or am I interperting it wrong?
Sep 9, 2012, 7:54 am
#40
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Chicagoland, IL, USA
Programs: WN CP, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 14,193
You could always go to the supermarket and buy two $500 Visa/MC/Amex gift cards and register them online in whatever name you like.
Sep 9, 2012, 5:46 pm
#41
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Rochester, NY
Programs: AirTran A+ Elite, Marriott Rewards Plat, Rapid Rewards A List, National Exec, USAir Div Mil
Posts: 323
Interesting idea... I won't have a problem buying these in my wife's name with her credit card, but for my daughter... I may have to try this strategy. Thanks for the idea!
Sep 9, 2012, 7:29 pm
#42
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Southern California
Programs: UA Platinum, Marriott Gold, SPG Gold, Club Carlson Gold
Posts: 317
I added my son as an authorized user on two of my credit cards when he was only 7... they only asked for his name, not his date of birth. So he has a credit card in his name if issues like this ever come up. Also, by the time he is 18, he should benefit by sharing my long credit history and excellent FICO score.
Sep 10, 2012, 2:30 pm
#44
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: San Diego, CA
Programs: UA Silver/Marriott Gold/Hilton Gold
Posts: 540
Just an update, I placed my order for $800 in giftcards on 9/4 using the $1 standard shipping, and they showed up in the mail today (9/10). Looks like 3-4 business days for arrival.