Good News! Earn Bonus Points on Spending at Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, & Starwood Hotels

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Via View From the Wing, folks with Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, and Starwood co-branded credit cards will now earn bonus points on spending at all 3 hotel chains.

This is another positive change following the Marriott – Starwood merger.

I’ll explain more about the changes!

Bonus Spending at Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, & Starwood Hotels

Link:   Expanded Earning for AMEX & Chase Co-Branded Cardholders

When you pay for hotel stays using your AMEX or Chase co-branded Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, or Starwood credit card, you’ll earn bonus points at all 3 hotel chains.

With the Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card from American Express and Starwood Preferred Guest® Business Credit Card from American Express, you’ll earn:

• 2 Starwood points per $1 you spend at Marriott and Starwood hotels

And with the Marriott Rewards® Premier Credit Card, Marriott Rewards Premier Business Card, and Ritz-Carlton Rewards® Credit Card, you’ll earn:

• 5 Marriott or Ritz-Carlton points per $1 you spend at Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, and Starwood hotels

Based on this news, it’s best to use an AMEX Starwood credit card (personal or small business) for all stays at any of these chains.  Because you can transfer Starwood points to Marriott points at 1:3 ratio.

This means you can essentially earn 6 Marriott or Ritz-Carlton points per $1 for paid Marriott or Ritz-Carlton stays when you use your AMEX Starwood card.

And remember to link your loyalty accounts for an instant status match, which only takes a minute.

Bottom Line

Folks with AMEX & Chase co-branded Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, or Starwood credit cards will now earn bonus points on spending across all 3 hotel chains.

Of these cards, the best option is AMEX Starwood (personal or small business).  Because you’ll earn 2 Starwood points per $1, which you can then transfer to Marriott or Ritz-Carlton at a 1:3 ratio.

Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card

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Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card

• Earn 80,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That’s $1,000 toward travel when you redeem through Chase Ultimate Rewards®.

• 2X points on travel and dining at restaurants worldwide, eligible delivery services, takeout and dining out & 1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases.

• Get 25% more value when you redeem for airfare, hotels, car rentals and cruises through Chase Ultimate Rewards. For example, 80,000 points are worth $1,000 toward travel.

• Get unlimited deliveries with a $0 delivery fee and reduced service fees on orders over $12 for a minimum of one year on qualifying food purchases with DashPass, DoorDash’s subscription service. Activate by 12/31/21.

• Earn 5X points on Lyft rides through March 2022. That’s 3X points in addition to the 2X points you already earn on travel.

Intro APR on purchases

N/A

Regular APR

15.99%-22.99% Variable

Annual Fee

$95

Balance Transfer Fee

Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.

Rates & Fees

Annual Fee $95

Other

Credit Needed Excellent / Good

Issuer Chase

Card Type Visa

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