Marriott Gift Cards & Certificates - Holiday Bonus

[DebbieF]

"Isn't there name and zip code fields that you need to enter. What did you use?"


It was already pre filled with my husband's info-I didn't change it.

 

[richspitz]

Gift Card Procedure

I just wanted to recap the Gift Card procedure, which the credit goes to Dioxide for.

You need to add a 4 before the gift card number
The expiration date is the renewal date and it is the month(MM) and year (YY) Many of them "expire" in 2018 or 2019
The zip code and name are apparently not validated, just leave what you have.

I only processed $5 to see what would happen. I received a confirmation email from Marriott which is proof of payment. There was also this notice:
"Please allow up to 48 hours for payment application."

 

[timtax]

It works!

I just paid my MF for 2 properties with the gift card using dioxide's instructions and it was confirmed.

Thanks Tuggers!

 

[jimf41]

I've tried several times but as soon as I hit the "continue" button after it says "pay by credit card" the next page is blank. I've reloaded it several times but it's still blank. I'm using Firefox and Safari, same result.

 

[timtax]

Call

I called them and did the transaction on the phone.

 

[jimf41]

Does anybody else see this as fitting this statute in the NY Penal Law?

§ 170.00 Forgery; definitions of terms.

5. "Falsely complete." A person "falsely completes" a written
instrument when, by adding, inserting or changing matter, he transforms
an incomplete written instrument into a complete one, without the
authority of anyone entitled to grant it, so that such complete
instrument appears or purports to be in all respects an authentic
creation of or fully authorized by its ostensible maker or drawer.

§ 170.05 Forgery in the third degree.
A person is guilty of forgery in the third degree when, with intent to
defraud, deceive or injure another, he falsely makes, completes or
alters a written instrument.
Forgery in the third degree is a class A misdemeanor.

I think I'll just use the Gift Cards for the hotel stays they were intended for and pay my MF with a real credit card.

 

[FlyerBobcat]

I called them and did the transaction on the phone.

So did you pay the full amount of each MF with a single gift card? If so, I assume it worked that you paid an entire MF bill with only a potion of the value of the gift card. Correct?

 

[timtax]

1 card

Yes I used 1 gift card with a 2500 balance to pay 2 MF at the same time.

There is a balance left on the card.

 

[Pens_Fan]

Marriott claims that they are not taking the cards for maintenance fees.

The web site was down and I tried calling to do it and the woman that tried to run it through could not get it to work. She talked to her supervisor and she also said you can't use the gift card to pay maintenance fees.

She claims they were never intneded for that purpose.

I wonder if this was a loophole that just got closed.

 

[TheTimeTraveler]

Marriott claims that they are not taking the cards for maintenance fees.

The web site was down and I tried calling to do it and the woman that tried to run it through could not get it to work. She talked to her supervisor and she also said you can't use the gift card to pay maintenance fees.

She claims they were never intneded for that purpose.

I wonder if this was a loophole that just got closed.

Maybe the loophole got plugged, but I bet Marriott sold a lot of high balance gift cards that people intended to use for maint. fees





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[suenmike32]

I just received my $2500.00 GC and when I tried to use it to pay my MF...the site is down.
I'm going to be very PO'd if I just spent that money and cannot use it after its been done by several owners several times.
Mike

 

[wof45]

I don't think I'll order a $2500 card this weekend

 

[TheTimeTraveler]

I just received my $2500.00 GC and when I tried to use it to pay my MF...the site is down.
I'm going to be very PO'd if I just spent that money and cannot use it after its been done by several owners several times.
Mike

I'll give you a $1,000 in cash for it so it won't go to waste:hysterical:

Just kidding. I hope you don't get hung with it, but at least you got all those points!




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[suenmike32]

To add insult to injury....they only have one method of shipping this card to you. It's Fed-Ex Express for $8.50
Seems like a wee bit more money than is necessary to mail a 3.5" x 2" card.

USPS only gets $4.90 for priority mail and it takes the same amount of time. If there is a buck to be made...JWM will find it!

 

[DebbieF]

Not sure what is going on but I just used another card ($500) and it went through just like I posted before. Received the email confirming the transaction.

 

[suenmike32]

Right now, the "maintenance fee" portion of the Marriott site is closed down for
upgrading....so you can't get on that part to make or check a payment.

 

[winger]

Not sure what is going on but I just used another card ($500) and it went through just like I posted before. Received the email confirming the transaction.

Can you check the balance of your gift card? Did it decrease by the expected amount (charged for your MF) ?

 

[winger]

Here's the flyertalk thread about this year's Gift Card promotion; check out Post #30 (from Counsellor) to see how buying/using these can earn you up to 30 MRP per dollar:
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From the FT post summary

In summary, this is a great way to get 25 points (30 if you're Platinum) per dollar for stays at Marriott properties:

- 10 points per dollar when you use this promo to buy the Gift Card;
- 5 points per dollar when you charge the purchase of the Gift Card to your MR VISA;
- 10 points per dollar when you use the Gift Card to pay for your Marriott stay; and
- up to 5 points per dollar (50% bonus) elite bonus.

I understand points 1, 2, and 4...but, how exactly does that third point work?
- 10 points per dollar when you use the Gift Card to pay for your Marriott stay;

 

[FlyerBobcat]

From the FT post summary


I understand points 1, 2, and 4...but, how exactly does that third point work?
- 10 points per dollar when you use the Gift Card to pay for your Marriott stay;

That "10 points" figure is the standard amount you receive for staying at a Marriott hotel if you are a MR member. (Some lower-end Marriott brands may have less that the 10 points per dollar.) These get pointed directly to your MR account, and not related to the form of payment for the hotel.

 

[DebbieF]

Winger-yes I checked the balance of the card and it is now 0-so it went through.

 

[pharmgirl]

Winger-yes I checked the balance of the card and it is now 0-so it went through.

How can you check the balance?

 

[jimf41]

How can you check the balance?

There's an 800 # on the back of the card and you can do it on a drop down menu on the page where you buy them on MR website.

 

[suenmike32]

The key now is to get on. (MVC site) That portion is still down.
Can you place a partial payment....even if your MF.s have not been sent out to you?

 

[MOXJO7282]

I used the gift card to pay my MF through the Marriott 800#. As instructed all I did was put a 4 in front of the gift card # and it worked like a charm.

 

[winger]

Winger-yes I checked the balance of the card and it is now 0-so it went through.

Awesome! Well, I guess I will take the dive and order a card !

Why is the only shipping option the $8.50 Express (2-3 business day) ?