American Express Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card
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American Express Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card
Overview
American Express, in collaboration with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., has introduced two enhanced credit cards: the Starwood Preferred Guest Business Credit Card for small business owners, and the upgraded Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card for consumers. These cards offer improved benefits and rewards, making it easier to earn free nights at over 825 Starwood hotels and resorts globally, as well as award flights with more than 30 airline partners.
Features
- Welcome Bonus: Earn 10,000 Starpoints with your first purchase?"enough for up to three free nights.
- Double Starpoints: Get twice the Starpoints on stays at participating Starwood Hotels & Resorts and select Starwood retail outlets, such as Bliss Spa.
- Gold Preferred Guest Status: Automatically upgrade to Gold status by spending $30,000 on the card annually. Enjoy access to exclusive sales at select Starwood retail locations.
Business Card Benefits
The new Business Card offers all the enhanced benefits of the Consumer Card, plus features designed for small businesses, including:
- OPEN Savings Program: Receive automatic discounts at OPEN Savings partners like Delta, FedEx Kinko's, and JetBlue.
- Expense Management: Utilize an online spend tracking system and set spending limits on additional cards to manage employee expenses effectively.
Additional Benefits
- Starpoints Earning: Earn one Starpoint for every eligible dollar spent.
- Redemption Flexibility: Redeem Starpoints at over 825 Starwood properties in 95 countries with no blackout dates.
- Frequent Flyer Transfers: Transfer Starpoints to over 30 programs, mostly on a one-to-one basis. Get a 5,000 Starpoint bonus with 20,000-point transfers.
- Affordable Fees: Enjoy the first year fee-free, with a $30 annual fee thereafter, and complimentary additional cards.
- Preferred Membership: Automatic enrollment as a Starwood Preferred Plus member.
- Exclusive Discounts: Receive a 50% off certificate for Starwood stays upon card approval and annual renewal.
- Unlimited Starpoints: No cap on how many Starpoints you can earn.
- Introductory APR: Competitive intro APR for six months.
- Protection Benefits: Enjoy retail and travel protections like Global Assist, Car Rental Loss & Damage Insurance, Purchase Protection Insurance, Travel Accident Insurance, and more.
Expansion of Partnership
These new credit card offerings represent an expansion of the longstanding partnership between Starwood and American Express, which began in 1996. The Starwood Preferred Guest Business and Consumer Cards provide an excellent opportunity for earning travel rewards swiftly through everyday card spending.
Eligibility and Requirements
- Welcome Bonus Eligibility: The 10,000 Starpoints bonus is available when you make your first purchase within a year of approval. It applies only to first-time Cardmembers. Terms apply.
- Double Starpoints: Earn additional Starpoints for spending at Starwood-branded locations participating in the loyalty program.
Note: Offers and participation details are subject to change.
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