And although you earn 250 extra points per night at Starwood (starting with your third night during the promotion period) and 750 at Marriott (also on the third night), don't forget that you can
transfer points between programs, at the rate of one SPG point equals three Marriott Rewards points.
Also, you now have the ability to
transfer points between programs.
I appreciated the instant tier status - match, ability to
transfer points between programs and the exceptional treatment at Starwood properties!
From there, you simply select the option next to «Marriott Rewards + SPG» that enables you to
transfer points between the programs.
Until then, you can link your Ritz - Carlton Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest accounts to enjoy reciprocal elite status and
transfer points between the programs.
Once your accounts are linked you can easily
transfer points between programs.
Instead, members of both the Marriott Rewards and SPG programs are now able to link accounts and match elite status, as well as
transfer points between programs at a 3:1 ratio; or 3 Marriott Rewards points for every 1 SPG Starpoint.
Until then, you can link your Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest accounts to enjoy reciprocal elite status and
transfer points between the programs.
Earlier, we mentioned that the merger between Starwood and Marriott means you can
transfer points between the programs.
Marriott also began matching member status across Marriott Rewards, including The Ritz - Carlton Rewards and SPG, allowing members to link their accounts and
transfer points between the programs.
You can link your Marriott Rewards and SPG accounts to
transfer points between the programs by signing in to your Marriott Rewards account and following instructions.
Members of each program already enjoy reciprocal benefits and the ability to
transfer points between the programs.
Until then, you can link your Ritz - Carlton Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest accounts to enjoy reciprocal elite status and
transfer points between the programs.
Not exact matches
You can't use one
program's
points with the other's directly but you can
transfer them
between programs to build up your Rewards or Starpoints for bigger redemptions!
Don't forget, Starwood and Marriott are now connected, so you could also earn lots of Starwood
points and
transfer them
between programs.
The selling
point behind this
program is being able to establish a connection
between your old Android phone or tablet and
transfer data such as images, messages, contacts, calendars, internet bookmarks, and email accounts to a new iPhone or iPad.
Since the Starwood Preferred Guest
program merged with Marriott Rewards, you can now
transfer points between the two.
So while your
points in each
program remain separate and distinct, you can
transfer them freely
between the two so long as both accounts are at least three months old.
Similarly, you can't
transfer points between frequent flyer
programs in most cases, even if the airlines are partners.
Between bonuses, partners, and
transfer opportunities, Hilton Honors lets you earn more
points than most hotel loyalty
programs.
«Purchased
points,
points transferred between Members,
points converted from hotel and car loyalty
programs, and e-Rewards, e-Miles, Valued Opinions, and Diners Club,
points earned from Rapid Rewards
program enrollment, tier bonus
points, flight bonus
points, and Partner bonus
points (excluding bonus
points earned on the Rapid Rewards Credit Cards from Chase) do not qualify as Companion Pass qualifying
points.»
The Starwood card is almost the same as the Marriott card when it comes to redemptions, considering that the
points can be
transferred freely
between the two
programs.
Now you can link your Starwood Preferred Guest ® account with Marriott Rewards or The Ritz ‑ Carlton Rewards ® to enjoy two new additional advantages: elite status match and the opportunity to
transfer points between the two
programs.
This move also calls into question whether Citi's ThankYou
Point users will continue to have the ability to
transfer their
points to Hilton Honors — though this wouldn't be much of a loss given the rate of
transfer between the two
programs.
Chase Ultimate Rewards
program lets you
transfer points between your Chase Ultimate Rewards credit card accounts, making it easy to earn, combine and and redeem them for maximum value.
Points can be
transferred between frequent flyer
programs, allowing members to use them toward flights on nearly every airline and / or at hundreds of hotels around the world making the American Express Membership Rewards
programs one of the most flexible
programs available.
From this site, you also have the option to switch your view to other Chase credit cards in the
program or to
transfer points between cards.
Don't forget, Starwood and Marriott are now connected, so you could also earn lots of Starwood
points and
transfer them
between programs.
With fast and free
transfers between Chase card accounts, you'll be able to pool your Ultimate Rewards
points and buy award flights from any of the
program's seven airline partners.
When you can, can't
transfer rewards
points — Shifting
points between programs often comes with restrictions.
Points can be
transferred between various
programs on
points.com.
Once you've done that, you can
transfer points between the two
programs instantly.
Transferring miles,
points between airlines not allowed — You can't
transfer the miles from one airline's credit card reward
program to another, so comparison shop and make your initial choice carefully... (See
Transferring miles)
The Starwood card is almost the same as the Marriott card when it comes to redemptions, considering that the
points can be
transferred freely
between the two
programs.
Taxes and fees can vary greatly
between the 3 Avios
programs, so it is worth checking each one for a total cost in
points and cash before
transferring your
points over.
Due to the recent Marriott International and Starwood Hotels merger, it's super easy to
transfer points between their respective loyalty
programs, Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest.
Because of this, you can now
transfer points in
between each
program.
This
program allows you to exchange and
transfer points and miles
between over 100 loyalty
programs.
«Purchased
points,
points transferred between Members,
points converted from hotel and car loyalty
programs, and e-Rewards, e-Miles, Valued Opinions, and Diners Club,
points earned from Rapid Rewards
program enrollment, tier bonus
points, flight bonus
points, and Partner bonus
points (excluding bonus
points earned on the Rapid Rewards Credit Cards from Chase) do not qualify as Companion Pass qualifying
points.»
How the
points would
transfer between the
programs was a primary question for anyone that takes their loyalty
programs seriously.
(To clarify, when
points are moved
between people Chase calls this «combining,» and when
points are moved
between Ultimate Rewards and a loyalty
program this is called «
transferring.»)
Between bonuses, partners, and
transfer opportunities, Hilton Honors lets you earn more
points than most hotel loyalty
programs.
From this site, you also have the option to switch your view to other Chase credit cards in the
program or to
transfer points between cards.
As we discussed above, Starwood and Marriott recently merged, making it easy to
transfer points between these 2 loyalty
programs.
Whereas most
points transfers between different frequent flyer
programs are at a fairly un-advantageous rate, you can
transfer Starpoints 1:1 to 30 different airlines.
Once you've established a connection
between the two
programs, you can initiate a Membership Rewards
points - to - miles
transfer.
Choosing
between our top picks will be a matter of deciding which
points program you prefer, as both offer similar balance
transfer terms and annual - fee - free card use.
For the time being, their
points can also be
transferred freely
between the two
programs (and statuses are matched as well), but the long - term plan for the combined chain's loyalty
program has yet to be announced.
Chase Ultimate Rewards
program lets you
transfer points between your Chase Ultimate Rewards credit card accounts, making it easy to earn, combine and and redeem them for maximum value.
Both let members
transfer points between frequent flier and hotel rewards
programs and offer promotions throughout the year to take advantage of that.