Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
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Top 10 Questions about Amtrak Guest Rewards
- How can I earn a member tier?
- Will my Amtrak Guest Rewards points expire?
- What are Tier Qualifying Points?
- How do I earn Amtrak Guest Rewards points?
- How many Amtrak Guest Rewards points do I earn for my travel?
- My trip does not appear in My Account Activity. How can I get it corrected?
- I don't have enough points for the reward I want. Can I combine my points with my spouse's points or add cash to my points?
- My tier status is not up-to-date. Why?
- I redeemed Amtrak Guest Rewards points for Amtrak travel, and then didn't take my trip. How can I get my points back?
- How do I collect my redemption item?
Earning Points
- Why Connect to Facebook
- Why save my card to Google Wallet?
- What are Tier Qualifying Points?
- How do I earn Amtrak Guest Rewards points?
- How many Amtrak Guest Rewards points do I earn for my travel?
- What are the benefits to linking my Amtrak.com and Amtrak Guest Rewards accounts?
- Can I earn points for buying a monthly pass/multi-ride ticket?
- How can I earn a member tier?
- How are the points awarded on sleeper or car (Auto Train) accommodations, when several passengers are listed on the same reservation?
- How do I earn points with the Amtrak Guest Rewards® MasterCard® from Chase?
- Why didn't I earn points for my Metrolink or MARC trip?
Redeeming Points
- I redeemed Amtrak Guest Rewards points for Amtrak travel, and then didn't take my trip. How can I get my points back?
- Do blackout dates apply when redeeming for Amtrak travel?
- How do I collect my redemption item?
- Can I return an item if I change my mind after I redeem?
- I don't have enough points for the reward I want. Can I combine my points with my spouse's points or add cash to my points?
Account Activity and Information
- How do I update My Account information?
- I recently changed My last name, how do I update My Account information?
- My assistant/relative often books my travel, is he/she able to access my Amtrak Guest Rewards account to manage my travel, account information and point balance?
- How can I find out my point balance?
- What are Tier Qualifying Points?
- How can I make sure to receive statements about my account?
- My tier status is not up-to-date. Why?
- My trip does not appear in My Account Activity. How can I get it corrected?
- I enrolled, but my 500 bonus points haven't been posted to my account. Why?
- I recently enrolled, and just realized that I need to correct some of my information. Can I do that?
- I recently enrolled via my mobile phone and have not completed my enrollment yet. What program benefits am I eligible to receive?
- I recently enrolled via my mobile phone and have not completed my profile yet. How do I do that?
- How can I find information about a previous reward order?
- My personal information is incorrect; how do I correct it?
- Will my Amtrak Guest Rewards points expire?
- What are the service center hours?
- How do I receive credit for tickets purchased without using my membership number?
- How do I register for a promotion?
- Does Amtrak Guest Rewards use cookies to personalize my experience?
- Why do you request personal information (trip purchase, birthday, etc.) in my member profile?
Select, Select Plus, Select Executive Membership
- What additional benefits do Select members enjoy?
- What benefits do Select Plus members enjoy?
- What are the benefits of Select Executive status?
- How do I earn Select, Select Plus, or Select Executive status?
- When do I start earning Tier Bonus Points? And when are they awarded?
- What is the Rule Buster award?
- What are ClubAcela®, Amtrak Metropolitan LoungeSM and First class lounges and where are they located?
- What is Select Executive? And how is it earned?
- Do Select Executive members receive an annual membership kit?
- What are Select Executive Earned Upgrades?