[2012] Marriott Visa offers Cat 1-4 certs for $3000 spending

[Numismatist]

Well, in any case, it won't cause me to increase my spending other than to get the reward. The moment I hit $2,500 in February, I'll go back to my FIA Amex; then I'll start again March 1st until I hit $2,500 again, then I'll stop.

I suppose it does cause some to 'switch' permanently to the card just due to habit forming - I assume that's the idea.

 

[mike2200]

We have found in the past that virtually all offers from Chase are targeted. There was a time when I would click one of those Visa application pages and the number of points offered would come in as one number and quickly change to another by the time the page finished loading.

Targeting can be spending habits, zip codes or any number of things.

I too just recently paid my MF's and a hefty college tuition payment. Too bad this spend $1500/month for two months offer didn't come a little sooner. I don't think a cat 1-4 cert is worth changing my house payment auto draft for two months and then changing it back. Not even sure you can pay your house payment with a credit card.

This offer (the Marriott mentioned above) is not targeted nor are lots of Chase bonus offers to open a CC a partial list is:

Sapphire 50k points
Marriott 70k points
United 40k miles
Priority Club
Ritz Carlton
Southwest Airlines

(http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/milesbuzz/1177334-special-credit-card-offers-master-thread.html)

 

[thinze3]

hahaha...
Read a thread with 275 posts - uh, NO.

Some people are being offered free room certs for $300o in spending while others must spend $5000. That seems targeted to me.

Credit cards. Here is an old post where different people were getting different results from the same link. May not be targeted.

 

[mike2200]

hahaha...
Read a thread with 275 posts - uh, NO.

I take it you didn't read the 1st Post on the thread BECAUSE that list all of the credit card offers...

It is okay, posting the info here is for anyone that is looking how to acquire miles/points by opening a CC and can read the 1st post on the below link


http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/milesbuzz/1177334-special-credit-card-offers-master-thread.html

 

[m61376]

hahaha...
Read a thread with 275 posts - uh, NO.

I take it you didn't read the 1st Post on the thread BECAUSE that list all of the credit card offers...

It is okay, posting the info here is for anyone that is looking how to acquire miles/points by opening a CC and can read the 1st post on the below link


(http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/miles...er-thread.html)

I get page not found when I click on the link

 

[FlyerBobcat]

I get page not found when I click on the link

Click on the link in Post #27

 

[mike2200]

I get page not found when I click on the link

sorry............


http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/milesbuzz/1177334-special-credit-card-offers-master-thread.html

 

[gwhamm]

Click on the link in Post #27

When I continue to read in this thread I find a reference in post #30 that states this offer ended 11/30/11. I'm looking a get a new Marriott card & it appears that 50K points will be the best offer available at this time.

 

[m61376]

Is there a thread there that keeps track of all the point transfer bonus offers (like 20-50% additional points with transfers that are offered periodically)?

 

[m61376]

When I continue to read in this thread I find a reference in post #30 that states this offer ended 11/30/11. I'm looking a get a new Marriott card & it appears that 50K points will be the best offer available at this time.

I know, I read that, and then other more recent posts that seem to indicate it is still running, but got nowhere with a rep. trying to get it applied. If you find anything, please post back or PM me- thanks

 

[mike2200]

I know, I read that, and then other more recent posts that seem to indicate it is still running, but got nowhere with a rep. trying to get it applied. If you find anything, please post back or PM me- thanks

MY wife and I each opened an account in Dec/Jan and had no problem receiving the 70k in points there is a screen shot of the offer at the below site, once approved for the CC you can contact Chase via the CS email on the CC web page that shows your account and reconfirm the offer etc. that is how lots of other people have done it with no problem. Good Luck

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/17432563-post204.html

 

[m61376]

Thanks!

Another question for the cc experts- the free category 1-4 hotel certificate- does the account holder have to check in, or can I allow someone else to use it (as in gifting- not selling)?

 

[dioxide45]

MY wife and I each opened an account in Dec/Jan and had no problem receiving the 70k in points there is a screen shot of the offer at the below site, once approved for the CC you can contact Chase via the CS email on the CC web page that shows your account and reconfirm the offer etc. that is how lots of other people have done it with no problem. Good Luck

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/17432563-post204.html

My wife just signed up tonight, fingers crossed that she gets the 70K in points.

 

[SueDonJ]

Thanks!

Another question for the cc experts- the free category 1-4 hotel certificate- does the account holder have to check in, or can I allow someone else to use it (as in gifting- not selling)?

We've put our kids' names on the reservations and they've stayed in the rooms, but we haven't tried it with anyone who has a different last name.

 

[m61376]

I just sent an email on the secure message center on my chase online account and they will honor the 70,000 points, even though on the phone they insisted it was only 50,000. I waited until a couple of transactions posted and then sent them a message.

Thanks Dioxide, I followed the advice on the thread that the link you sent me was on.

 

[thinze3]

My wife just signed up tonight, fingers crossed that she gets the 70K in points.

Was her name already on another card from your account? Mine is.

 

[thinze3]

Thanks!

Another question for the cc experts- the free category 1-4 hotel certificate- does the account holder have to check in, or can I allow someone else to use it (as in gifting- not selling)?

You are not supposed to have anyone else's name alone, but the old add their name because, "He or she will be checking in before I get there" trick usually avoids any questions.

My brother was stranded on the road one night and I was able to do sort of the same thing. The hotel allowed me to go to marriott.com and reserve a room on points and then allowed him to check in. I had the hotel manager on the phone and she let him in as soon as she could see the ressie on her comouter, almost instantaneously. His credit card was not working and was not required by the manager because mine was on the ressie.

 

[GrayFal]

I received an email a couple of days ago stating this:
From February 1 through March 31, 2012, spend $1,500 a month for two months and get A FREE NIGHT E-CERTIFICATE at any category 1-4 hotel.* E-Certificates must be redeemed within 6 months of the issue date. Every time you use your Marriott Rewards® Credit Card, you're closer to a special free night stay.

If this were a Cat 1-5 cert it might be worth it.
Are they still offering nights credit? I've already received one night credit for my Marriott spending.

Weird, because when I logged into Marriott.com earlier tonight, it said I had enough points for 5 free nights at a category 1-4 hotel. I thought this was odd as I have many MRP - mch more then 5 nights at a Cat 4...
But I just looked now and it is gone!
I should have print screened it!

 

[dioxide45]

Was her name already on another card from your account? Mine is.

Only as an authorized user, not a co-account owner. She received her card today and called to activate. An actual human activated it and did confirm her 70K in points upon first use. We will double check to make sure she receives them. She already received the free cat 1-4 certificate in her MR account from the account approval.

 

[gwhamm]

70k Offer is still available

I just completed a phone application by calling the number on the link previously provided in this thread, 1-800-794-4097. I was instantly approved for an account and will receive 70K MRPs with my first card use and a 1 night category 1-4 certificate.

Just wanted to let folks know that this is offer is still viable.

 

[hipslo]

I just completed a phone application by calling the number on the link previously provided in this thread, 1-800-794-4097. I was instantly approved for an account and will receive 70K MRPs with my first card use and a 1 night category 1-4 certificate.

Just wanted to let folks know that this is offer is still viable.

I just had my wife call that same number to apply, she was instantly approved and was also told that she would get the 70k points.

I applied online a few weeks ago for the 50k offer and received the card, just sent an email asking for the benefit of the 70k offer, we'll see what happens.

Which leads me to a more general question. Lets say I have each of my inlaws apply for the 70k card. Assuming they are approved, is there any way my family could get the benefit of their 140k points? They dont really travel and would be happy to transfer the points to my account, or to my wife's account. Is there any way to do that, either directly (by way of a transfer) or indirectly, by having them make the reservation and then we could check in? I am not familiar enough with the MRP program to know how this works/ what is permitted, so any input would be appreciated.

 

[GrayFal]

I just had my wife call that same number to apply, she was instantly approved and was also told that she would get the 70k points.

I applied online a few weeks ago for the 50k offer and received the card, just sent an email asking for the benefit of the 70k offer, we'll see what happens.

Which leads me to a more general question. Lets say I have each of my inlaws apply for the 70k card. Assuming they are approved, is there any way my family could get the benefit of their 140k points? They dont really travel and would be happy to transfer the points to my account, or to my wife's account. Is there any way to do that, either directly (by way of a transfer) or indirectly, by having them make the reservation and then we could check in? I am not familiar enough with the MRP program to know how this works/ what is permitted, so any input would be appreciated.

They can make the reservation for you and then add your name to the resie.
I do not know if Marriott charges $$ or limits the number of points per year you an transfer between accounts

 

[dioxide45]

They can make the reservation for you and then add your name to the resie.
I do not know if Marriott charges $$ or limits the number of points per year you an transfer between accounts

I know that spouses can transfer between accounts at the time of reward redemption only. There is no fee to do so. I don't know if non spouses can transfer between accounts.

 

[dmharris]

Thanks!

Another question for the cc experts- the free category 1-4 hotel certificate- does the account holder have to check in, or can I allow someone else to use it (as in gifting- not selling)?

I recently made a reservation using a free night and you have to call to do this; you can't book these on-line; and they told me the person whose name is on the account has to "be in the room". Can that be in spirit?

 

[dioxide45]

I recently made a reservation using a free night and you have to call to do this; you can't book these on-line; and they told me the person whose name is on the account has to "be in the room". Can that be in spirit?

You shouldn't have to call. My wife just recently made a reservation with a cat 1-4 cert and did it online. She started the reservation indicating she was using points and when it got to the end it indicated that it would use the free cert. The cert was then attached to the reservation. There should be no need to call to make the reservation.