Starwood AMEX Master Thread

[TimT]

SPG bonus is once a lifetime?

Amex signup bonuses are once in a lifetime. Excluding biz cards

[JayR]

Amex signup bonuses are once in a lifetime. Excluding biz cards

You're refering to all cards in the charge family (gold, plat) but not SPG, Delta. Right?

[TimT]

You're refering to all cards in the charge family (gold, plat) but not SPG, Delta. Right?

It's in the T&C for spg & delta as well.

[peace123]

i closed the card before getting the bonus over 2 yrs ago.  Surprisingly I did get few thousand points on both personal & biz for the purchases but not the bonus cos I think I didn't finish spend req in first month. I was hit with FR just couple of weeks after getting the cards and called them to close them.

Am I eligible for bonus with new SPG card?

Is the once per life time bonus effective only after the change was made? if yes than I don't have to worry should I go for this card

[noturbizniss]

i closed the card before getting the bonus over 2 yrs ago.  Surprisingly I did get few thousand points on both personal & biz for the purchases but not the bonus cos I think I didn't finish spend req in first month. I was hit with FR just couple of weeks after getting the cards and called them to close them.

Am I eligible for bonus with new SPG card?

Is the once per life time bonus effective only after the change was made? if yes than I don't have to worry should I go for this card

T&C state :

If we identify you as currently having an American Express® Card account, you may not be eligible for this welcome bonus offer. This offer is also not available to applicants who have or have had this product.

It doesn't say not available to those who have gotten the bonus.
That being said it's nothing definite, but if you don't get it then you would not have a leg to stand on...

[peace123]

Does Amex ever offer 1 to 1 transfer to SPG?

I have BA, hilton and all the  miles and points except for SPG points

[KidOOO]

Does Amex ever offer 1 to 1 transfer to SPG?

No, They transfer but at a bad rate

333 Starpoints® =1,000 Membership Rewards® Points

[joelr773]

I need to book 4 nights at a hotel that is 16K per night, but i don't have SPG points

is there a way for someone else to book the hotel from his account for me (will pay for it of course) like people do with miles or is it not possible with hotels

let hi make the reservations and add your name to it I did it now no problem

[12HRS]

No, They transfer but at a bad rate

333 Starpoints® =1,000 Membership Rewards® Points

-1 they have offered transfer promotions in the past.

http://thepointsguy.com/2014/10/amex-membership-rewards-50-transfer-bonus-to-starwood/

[KidOOO]

-1 they have offered transfer promotions in the past.

http://thepointsguy.com/2014/10/amex-membership-rewards-50-transfer-bonus-to-starwood/

He asked if they ever offer 1 to 1 transfer. Even a 50% promo is still 2 to 1

[12HRS]

He asked if they ever offer 1 to 1 transfer. Even a 50% promo is still 2 to 1

good point. missed that

[MI]

Amex signup bonuses are once in a lifetime. Excluding biz cards

So if i got the bonus for personal starwood and never had business, can i apply for the business and get bonus?

[TimT]

So if i got the bonus for personal starwood and never had business, can i apply for the business and get bonus?

Sure, its 2 different products.

[JayR]

Husband and wife both signed up for personal SPG cc. Both awarded 25k plus 2 stays, 5 nights. When they combine accounts, will the award nights combine?

[Emkay]

Husband and wife both signed up for personal SPG cc. Both awarded 25k plus 2 stays, 5 nights. When they combine accounts, will the award nights combine?

Yes

[JayR]

Yes

Thanks.

[coralsnake]

Husband and wife both signed up for personal SPG cc. Both awarded 25k plus 2 stays, 5 nights. When they combine accounts, will the award nights combine?

Yes

How to you combine husband and wife SPG accounts?

You can only combine points.

[upside down]

Will starwood let me "borrow" points temporarily? I want to book a hotel, but i don't have enough points and i will have the necessary points posting to my account, when my statement comes in a few weeks?

[yuguy]

Will starwood let me "borrow" points temporarily? I want to book a hotel, but i don't have enough points and i will have the necessary points posting to my account, when my statement comes in a few weeks?

Back in Oct. I called amex to release my points before the statement hit for a booking and they wouldn't budge. It' may be worth  calling amex though and asking

[bb1836]

From the T&C:
Earn SPG Gold Status

If during any calendar year, Eligible Purchases on your Card account are $30,000 or more, you (the Basic Card Member) will be enrolled for at least twelve months in the Gold Preferred level of the Starwood Preferred Guest® loyalty program (unless you are already enrolled in an equivalent or higher level). Starwood associates excluded. Please allow 12-16 weeks after your Eligible Purchases equal or exceed such amount for the applicable year for enrollment to become effective. Eligible Purchases means purchases for goods and services minus returns and other credits. Eligible purchases do NOT include fees or interest charges, balance transfers, cash advances, purchases of travelers checks, purchases or reloading of prepaid cards, or purchases of other cash equivalents. Additional terms and restrictions apply.

does that include loading the REDcard?