Author Topic: SPG points expiring (Read 7398 times)

israeli · « **on:** January 31, 2011, 08:04:52 AM »

If my points are expiring can I make a reservation at a hotel than cancel, when I cancel the points go back into my account- is that considered activity to extend the life of mhy points?
thanks in advance

Dan · « **Reply #1 on:** January 31, 2011, 10:25:59 AM »

Try it, call back and ask when your points are expiring, and let us know!

muttman · « **Reply #2 on:** January 31, 2011, 10:36:26 AM »

How do Starwoods points expire?

Dan · « **Reply #3 on:** January 31, 2011, 10:46:53 AM »

Quote from: muttman on January 31, 2011, 10:36:26 AM

How do Starwoods points expire?

12 months of no account activity.

world2see · « **Reply #4 on:** January 31, 2011, 01:43:41 PM »

if i use my starwoods amex,does that count as activity to prevent points from expiring?

Mikeoracle · « **Reply #5 on:** January 31, 2011, 01:45:25 PM »

Quote from: world2see on January 31, 2011, 01:43:41 PM

if i use my starwoods amex,does that count as activity to prevent points from expiring?

Yes, as long as the points post to your starwood account before expiration. Points usually post within a few days of your statement closing.

world2see · « **Reply #6 on:** January 31, 2011, 01:51:16 PM »

perfect,thanks!

mike · « **Reply #7 on:** February 06, 2012, 04:36:19 AM »

my Starwood points are soon expiring, whats the best way to keep it alive besides staying or buying anything at the hotel and i dont have a Starwood AMEX?
will transfers to/from other members count as activity? transfers from/to airlines? any partners i.e. Energyplus? booking and canceling a stay?
how about earning points by answering the questions on this link https://www.audiencerewards.com/SPGonBroadway/trivia.cfm

will any of the above cound as activity to extend my points?

mclovin · « **Reply #8 on:** February 06, 2012, 01:01:02 PM »

if an airline transfer takes a few days and the points are expiring almost certainly b4 it transfers would it still work as long as the process was started b4 it expired?

Dan · « **Reply #9 on:** February 06, 2012, 01:06:08 PM »

Dan · « **Reply #10 on:** February 06, 2012, 01:21:51 PM »

By the way Starpoints don't actually expire at 12 months, there's a 6 month grace period or so AFAIK.

mclovin · « **Reply #11 on:** February 06, 2012, 01:23:36 PM »

Quote from: Dan on February 06, 2012, 01:21:51 PM

They don't actually expire at 12 months, there's a 6 month grace period or so AFAIK.

wow thanks for that info. you just made my day a lot easier

Dan · « **Reply #12 on:** February 06, 2012, 01:24:42 PM »

You may want to check with them to confirm, I'm only reporting what I've read elsewhere.

mclovin · « **Reply #13 on:** February 06, 2012, 01:29:08 PM »

just found out the 6 extra months is tomorrow

mclovin · « **Reply #14 on:** February 06, 2012, 01:48:26 PM »

Quote from: mclovin on February 06, 2012, 01:29:08 PM

just found out the 6 extra months is tomorrow

person called them and they extended the expiration till end of august.

Dan · « **Reply #15 on:** February 06, 2012, 01:53:35 PM »

Quote from: mclovin on February 06, 2012, 01:48:26 PM

person called them and they extended the expiration till end of august.

Nice, hope he got the name.
Now he won't have to spend $10 at a SPG bar.

mclovin · « **Reply #16 on:** February 06, 2012, 01:55:10 PM »

Quote from: Dan on February 06, 2012, 01:53:35 PM

Now he won't have to spend $10 at a SPG bar.

would that really work? even if dont have a room at the hotel?

Dan · « **Reply #17 on:** February 06, 2012, 01:55:22 PM »

Quote from: mclovin on February 06, 2012, 01:55:10 PM

would that really work? even if dont have a room at the hotel?

Yes.

gozalim · « **Reply #18 on:** February 06, 2012, 02:33:54 PM »

Quote from: Dan on February 06, 2012, 01:53:35 PM

Nice, hope he got the name.
Now he won't have to spend $10 at a SPG bar.

how would that work? aren't the restaurants usually a different name? put the spg number on the receipt?

Dan · « **Reply #19 on:** February 06, 2012, 02:36:24 PM »

Quote from: gozalim on February 06, 2012, 02:33:54 PM

how would that work? aren't the restaurants usually a different name? put the spg number on the receipt?

The waiter/bartender will know how to credit your Starpoints account by giving them your number.