That would be me. I don't know if it's true; I think I read it on FlyerTalk (AGR forum). Generally the SPG 5k bonus is applied for every 20,000 *pts transferred:I saw a comment here that if you transfer points from SPG (Starwood) to AGR, you get a 5,000 mile bonus. If this is true, can you tell me how it works?
All exactly right except for the fee. I just transferred 10,000 points last month without a fee.That would be me. I don't know if it's true; I think I read it on FlyerTalk (AGR forum). Generally the SPG 5k bonus is applied for every 20,000 *pts transferred:I saw a comment here that if you transfer points from SPG (Starwood) to AGR, you get a 5,000 mile bonus. If this is true, can you tell me how it works?
transfer min-19,999-> no bonus
transfer 20,000 - 39,999 > 5k bonus
transfer 40,000 - 59,999 > 10k bonus
and so on.
I think you have to pay a small fee to transfer points. I've never actually transferred *pts out of SPG.
Ooops; I think the fee is charged by Amex for MR points. Diner's Club also charges a small fee (supposedly taxes?) for points transfers.All exactly right except for the fee. I just transferred 10,000 points last month without a fee.
Here's what my recent transfer of "25000" points looks like:I saw a comment here that if you transfer points from SPG (Starwood) to AGR, you get a 5,000 mile bonus. If this is true, can you tell me how it works? Are there limits to the number of points one can transfer?
Earn +5000 AIRLINE TRANSFER BONUS
Redeem -30000 AMTRAK TRANSFER
I believe Diner's Club only charges a fee for transfers to airline frequent travel programs. I have transferred points from Diner's Club to Amtrak Guest Rewards (the latest in March 2008). I was not charged a fee.Diner's Club also charges a small fee (supposedly taxes?) for points transfers.
Yes, except for two things:So that means that for everyday use, my SPG card is better than my AGR card. After I earn and transfer 20,000 SPG points, I get an additional 5,000 points (SPG or AGR??) Naturally for spending ON AMTRAK the AGR card is the one to use.
Is my understanding correct?
Yes, except for two things:So that means that for everyday use, my SPG card is better than my AGR card. After I earn and transfer 20,000 SPG points, I get an additional 5,000 points (SPG or AGR??) Naturally for spending ON AMTRAK the AGR card is the one to use.
Is my understanding correct?
1) Transfer privileges from program to program change over time. You're taking some risk (probably not large, but I really don't know) that you'll have points marooned in SPG.
2) The SPG AmEx card costs $49 a year, though this is waived for the first year.
If you have any other ways to earn Starpoints that I/we may have overlooked, You have an appreciative audience waiting to hearOne must also realise that there are ways other than using a credit card to earn Starwood points....
You could actually stay in a Starwood Hotel (Sheraton, Westin). That would be a unique way to earn Starwood points. :lol:If you have any other ways to earn Starpoints that I/we may have overlooked, You have an appreciative audience waiting to hearOne must also realise that there are ways other than using a credit card to earn Starwood points....
Gee, I never would have thought of that.You could actually stay in a Starwood Hotel (Sheraton, Westin). That would be a unique way to earn Starwood points. :lol:
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