Can someone explain what churning means and how it works? Also does anybody know if it's possible to get the starwoods points posted to your account faster than waiting for the next billing statement? I applied for a new Starwoods Amex, received the card, and charged quite a bit on the crad already. Is it possible for me to get the bonus sign on points plus whatever I charged right away so I can do a HOtel booking immediately? Please let me know right away. Thanks. Also if anyone has any Starwood Points that they's like to sell let me know as well.