Marriott Vacation Club has introduced a new online feature that simplifies the process of transferring Abound Club Points between owners. This innovation aims to make point management more convenient and accessible for all members.
Streamlined Digital Transfers
The fully-online point transfer service allows Marriott Vacation Club owners to directly transfer their Club Points to another eligible owner without needing to call member services. This digital transformation is designed to enhance user experience by making the process more efficient. However, it’s important to note that certain types of points, such as banked or borrowed Club Points, PlusPoints, and various holding account points, are excluded from this transfer service.
How the Online Transfer Works
To initiate a transfer, owners need to log in to their Marriott Vacation Club account and access the designated online form. The form requires specific details from both parties involved in the transfer:
Transferring Owner Information: This includes the Contract ID, Use Year, Type of Club Points to Transfer, and the Number of Club Points to Transfer.- Recipient Owner Information: This includes the Owner First Name, Owner Last Name, Owner Number, and Contract ID.
Transferring Owner Information: This includes the Contract ID, Use Year, Type of Club Points to Transfer, and the Number of Club Points to Transfer.
Recipient Owner Information: This includes the Owner First Name, Owner Last Name, Owner Number, and Contract ID.Once the form is completed and submitted, the transfer is processed within three business days. It’s crucial that both ownership accounts are current on their dues and fees for the transfer to be successful.
Important Considerations
Several terms and conditions govern the point transfer process:
- Non-Reversible Transaction: Once the points are transferred, the transaction is final and cannot be undone.
- Current Status Requirement: Both the transferring and receiving owners must be up-to-date with their Club Dues and maintenance fees.
- Processing Time: Transferred points will post within three business days but will not be immediately available for use by the recipient.
- Exclusion of Certain Points: Points such as PlusPoints, Holding Account Points, and others cannot be transferred.
- Limitations on Transferred Points: Each account can receive up to 20,000 transferred Club Points per Use Year, which retain the Use Year of the originating owner and cannot be banked, borrowed, or converted to Marriott Bonvoy points.
Finding Required Information
Recipients need to provide their contract ID number to the transferring party. This number can be found by logging into the Marriott Vacation Club account and accessing the “Statements and Budgets” section to view the most recent maintenance fee bill. The contract ID can also be retrieved from the dropdown menu in the “Transferring Owner Information” section of the online form.
Conclusion
Marriott Vacation Club’s new fully-online point transfer feature marks a significant step towards improved digital services for its members. By simplifying the transfer process and enhancing accessibility, this tool empowers owners to manage their points with greater ease and confidence. For those interested in purchasing Abound points, Marriott Vacation Club offers a variety of listings and provides consultations to assist with any questions regarding the process.
