Yesterday Marriott made an announcement regarding a new unified loyalty program for Marriott, SPG and Ritz. But that wasn’t the only news of the day. American Express and Marriott International also announced the details of the new Starwood Preferred Guest American Express Luxury Card and the refreshed Starwood Preferred Guest Consumer and Business Credit Cards.
Designed for premium customers, the brand new will have an annual fee of $450 and feature complimentary Gold Elite Status, no-fee additional Cards, and a statement credit of up to $300 for purchases on the Card at participating hotels worldwide.
Signup Bonus
- 100,000 bonus points after you use your new Card to make $5,000 in purchases within the first 3 months.
Bonus expires on 10/31/2018.
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More opportunities to earn points
- For each dollar of eligible purchases charged to your Card, you can earn:
- 6X points at participating SPG and Marriott Rewards hotels
- 3X points at U.S. restaurants and on flights booked directly with airlines
- 2X points on other eligible purchases
More value and luxury perks to enhance their stay
- Up to $300 in statement credits each Card renewal year for purchases at participating SPG and Marriott Rewards hotels
- Annual Night Award (redemption level at or under 50,000 points) every year after your Card account anniversary*
- Automatic Gold Elite Status and the ability to earn Platinum Elite Status after spending $75,000 on the Card in a calendar year
Coming in 2019: Each calendar year you can receive credit for 15 nights towards the next level of Elite status. Limit one 15 Elite Night Credit per Marriott Loyalty Program member.
More benefits to enhance their travel experience
- $100 Global Entry or $85 TSA Precheck fee credit
- Priority Pass Select membership to allow Card Members to enroll and access the 1,000+ airport lounges across the globe within the Priority Pass network
- Complimentary Boingo Wi-Fi
- No foreign transaction fees
Guru’s Wrap-Up
The main question about this card will be the signup bonus. That will make the decision easier for most people on whether to apply or not. The Amex SPG Luxury Card gives you perks and benefits that we’re used to seeing on premium cards, but I don’t think anyone would jump on it without a good signup bonus. It comes with a hefty $450 fee that is offset somewhat by $300 in annual statement credits for hotel stays.
Let me know what you think. What bonus would make you apply for the Amex SPG Luxury Card?
