Starwood Preferred Amex Credit Card

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Merrill Lynch Credit Card

Starwood Preferred Amex Credit Card

Merrill Lynch Credit Card

The Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card from American Express offers 25,000 bonus starpoints after you use your new ... Read more about Starwood Preferred Amex Credit Card

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Up to 5 Starpoints for every dollar of eligible purchases at participating Starwood hotels.
2 Starpoints for every dollar of eligible purchases on the Card at participating Marriott Rewards hotels.
1 Starpoint for all other eligible purchases.
Redeem Starpoints for free nights at any of Starwood's 11 distinct brands including St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, W Hotels, Le Méridien, Westin, Sheraton, Aloft, Element Hotels, Four Points by Sheraton, Tribute Portfolio and Design Hotels.

Earn 1 point for every dollar spent. There are no limits to the points, and no expiry date.

Air rewards that start at 25,000 points, with no blackout dates.

Gift cards and cash backs.

Access to Merrill Lynch personalized Travel Advisors and Concierge 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

25,000 bonus Starpoints after you use your new Card to make $3,000 in purchases within the first 3 months

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$0 intro annual fee for the first year (then $95)

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