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Author Topic: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!  (Read 1737809 times)

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7860 on: March 24, 2017, 11:26:13 AM »
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7861 on: March 24, 2017, 11:26:26 AM »
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7862 on: March 24, 2017, 11:27:41 AM »
Thanks all!

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7863 on: March 24, 2017, 01:59:43 PM »
Do you need a Schwab account to apply for the Amex Schwab Plat card?
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« Reply #7864 on: March 24, 2017, 02:00:13 PM »
"JS [is] a fetid cesspool of unvarnished linguistic manure, with lots of useless drivel and post-padding." -Moishebatchy

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7865 on: March 24, 2017, 02:06:16 PM »
Yes, any account is fine.
Maybe I will just add the kids to DW account.
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« Reply #7866 on: March 24, 2017, 02:19:42 PM »
Maybe I will just add the kids to DW account.
Should work, I would confirm that it does though.
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« Reply #7867 on: March 24, 2017, 02:33:05 PM »
Should work, I would confirm that it does though.
I meant as joint account holders (brokerage/checking) then apply for the card.
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« Reply #7868 on: March 24, 2017, 02:36:13 PM »
I meant as joint account holders (brokerage/checking) then apply for the card.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7869 on: March 29, 2017, 04:00:44 PM »
My fault for waiting but do you think SPG>Marriott>SW will still work this late in the game? SPG>SPG just posted today.
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« Reply #7870 on: March 29, 2017, 04:02:03 PM »
My fault for waiting but do you think SPG>Marriott>SW will still work this late in the game? SPG>SPG just posted today.
As long as the transfer is initiated by the 31st, SW has said that it will count.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7871 on: March 29, 2017, 04:03:33 PM »
As long as the transfer is initiated by the 31st, SW has said that it will count.
Thanks. Will make DW a Marriott account now and transfer.
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« Reply #7872 on: March 29, 2017, 04:19:26 PM »
In case I mess up can points be transferred back and forth (SPG/Marriott)?
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7873 on: March 29, 2017, 04:21:17 PM »
In case I mess up can points be transferred back and forth (SPG/Marriott)?
yes

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« Reply #7874 on: March 29, 2017, 04:31:53 PM »
Can I do the Marriott>SW transfer online or do I have to call. I hope I get this done before I hit 2k in posts.  :-[
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7875 on: March 29, 2017, 05:27:24 PM »
Can I do the Marriott>SW transfer online or do I have to call. I hope I get this done before I hit 2k in posts.  :-[
iinm you must call if you want nights and flights pkg.

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7876 on: March 29, 2017, 09:31:21 PM »
Can I do the Marriott>SW transfer online or do I have to call. I hope I get this done before I hit 2k in posts.  :-[
Heh, now we see why your so desperate to get it done. You gotta escape from your username. Start a new life. Get a new identity.

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« Reply #7877 on: March 29, 2017, 11:06:27 PM »
Heh, now we see why your so desperate to get it done. You gotta escape from your username. Start a new life. Get a new identity.
My days are numbered.  :'(
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« Reply #7878 on: March 29, 2017, 11:08:18 PM »
My days are numbered.  :'(
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7879 on: March 29, 2017, 11:30:18 PM »
Welcome to the club
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