How long to transfer points within household?
Mar 31, 2015, 10:53 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: yyz
Posts: 1,611
How long to transfer points within household?
I love that SPG points can be transferred between household members. However, they 7-10 business days to transfer message they gave my wife was a bit annoying.
What have others that have transferred points in this manner experienced?
What have others that have transferred points in this manner experienced?
Mar 31, 2015, 3:04 pm
#2
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Chicago
Programs: AA EP, UA Gold-MM, UA 1K (former), GS (former),SPG LT Platinum, Hyatt Diamond, HH Diamond
Posts: 2,299
I believe this has been discussed previously and the delays are by design. I think it allows them some time for audit and to ensure there is no abuse of the process (i.e. people doing unauthorized transfers).
Mar 31, 2015, 5:15 pm
#3
Join Date: Apr 2012
Programs: AA EXP, UA Gold, SPG Plat
Posts: 386
I did a transfer recently, it was quoted 7-10 business days but it was credited in 2 business days.
Mar 31, 2015, 5:47 pm
#4
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: yyz
Posts: 1,611
Thanks...hope that's the case for me.
Mar 31, 2015, 7:23 pm
#5
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: DFW
Programs: UA 1K, HH Diamond, AA PLT, DL Silver
Posts: 427
Agreed - never had one last more than 4 business days. Often they take two between my wife's account and mine.
Apr 1, 2015, 6:05 am
#6
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 444
How long to transfer points within household?
I've had it take a full week. I think they process in batches and it's probably just luck if the draw when you submit your request.
Jul 4, 2018, 3:59 pm
#7
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Anywhere
Posts: 6,576
As a more recent data point, in case it’s useful for someone.
I initiated a transfer this past week. Message says expect up to 5 days. It was done within 3 days.
I initiated a transfer this past week. Message says expect up to 5 days. It was done within 3 days.
Jul 5, 2018, 11:21 am
#8
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: SPG, AA, UAL, Hyatt, Amex Plat
Posts: 38
Somewhat unrelated but my understanding is that household transfers are limited to a certain number a year in Marriott while in SPG they are unlimited?
So I should make sure to aggregate our household SPG points this month in advance of the August system merger?
So I should make sure to aggregate our household SPG points this month in advance of the August system merger?
Jul 5, 2018, 11:36 am
#9
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Marriott Employee Level
Posts: 31,593
Will there be a post-August policy for points transfers between members?
Points transfer will continue to exist as it does today. Members can share points with any Rewards member they choose. Members can transfer 1,000-50,000 points per year.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts LLC
[email protected]
Jul 5, 2018, 11:57 am
#10
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: columbus,ohio, USA
Posts: 103
only 50K per year ????.....same household ???
Jul 5, 2018, 12:15 pm
#11
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: SPG, AA, UAL, Hyatt, Amex Plat
Posts: 38
My guess is that you would have to take into consideration how many points you wish to transfer over a year's time.
Will there be a post-August policy for points transfers between members?
Points transfer will continue to exist as it does today. Members can share points with any Rewards member they choose. Members can transfer 1,000-50,000 points per year.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts LLC
[email protected]
Will there be a post-August policy for points transfers between members?
Points transfer will continue to exist as it does today. Members can share points with any Rewards member they choose. Members can transfer 1,000-50,000 points per year.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts LLC
[email protected]
Jul 5, 2018, 1:21 pm
#12
Community Director Emerita
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Anywhere warm
Posts: 33,747
I have swept all my husband's points into my account. July will be the last month he uses his SPG Biz AMEX card. We've already retired it so when the bill closes it will be the final sweep that I need to do. I'm the one with status. I'm the one who books award nights for us. Thus, it makes sense for me to be the holder of the points.
Jul 5, 2018, 7:59 pm
#13
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: La Jolla, CA
Programs: Marriott Ambassador, Lifetime Titanium, Delta Plat, Hilton Diamond , Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,615
I have swept all my husband's points into my account. July will be the last month he uses his SPG Biz AMEX card. We've already retired it so when the bill closes it will be the final sweep that I need to do. I'm the one with status. I'm the one who books award nights for us. Thus, it makes sense for me to be the holder of the points.
Exact same. 😎
Jul 7, 2018, 10:01 am
#14
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: SFO, SJC
Programs: UA MM /Gold ; AS MVP Gold; SWA A LIst and CP; HH Gold; Bonvoy Titanium; IHG Plat Elite
Posts: 588
I have swept all my husband's points into my account. July will be the last month he uses his SPG Biz AMEX card. We've already retired it so when the bill closes it will be the final sweep that I need to do. I'm the one with status. I'm the one who books award nights for us. Thus, it makes sense for me to be the holder of the points.
Aug 16, 2018, 10:45 pm
#15
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Danville, CA, USA;
Programs: UA 1MM, WN CP, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Gold, IC Plat
Posts: 15,721
So from above I should expect 2-4 days?
What happens if I spend the points before the transfer? Do they void the transfer or the reservation?
I plan to start booking as soon as the new program loads, from whichever account has the points.
What happens if I spend the points before the transfer? Do they void the transfer or the reservation?
I plan to start booking as soon as the new program loads, from whichever account has the points.