Dan Whitmer, Rewards Programs Analyst
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Yes, you can use your Amtrak points to book travel for someone else by making the reservation in their name. Booking a seat for someone else is the same as booking for yourself, but you’ll need to be prepared with the personal info, itinerary, and preferences of the person you want to buy a ticket for.
How to Redeem Amtrak Points for Someone Else
- Log in to your Amtrak Guest Rewards account.
- Enter the travel details, including the destination and the departure and return dates. Select the "Use Points" option, and click “Find Trains.”
- Choose your preferred trip and click “Add to Cart.”
- Enter the traveler’s details and click “Continue.”
- Review your booking, then confirm by clicking “Purchase.” You’ll receive a confirmation email from Amtrak.
After you’ve completed the reservation, make sure the traveler has everything they need for the trip. They'll likely need a valid ID for check-in and ticket confirmation. It’s also helpful to send them the confirmation email and booking details so they can easily pull up their ticket and trip info when it’s time to travel.
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When do Amtrak points expire?
Amtrak points expire after 24 months of account inactivity, or if your account is closed. To prevent your Amtrak Guest Rewards points from expiring, be sure to earn or redeem points frequently and use any unredeemed rewards before closing your account. However, if you are an Amtrak credit card holder, your points will not expire as long as your card account remains open
When Amtrak Points Expire
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How do I transfer Amtrak points?
You can transfer 1,000 Amtrak Guest Rewards points into 1,000 Audience Rewards® ShowPoints by calling 1-800-307-5000. You can then redeem those points for experiences, tickets, merchandise, auctions, dinner, drinks and more.
Alternatively, you could transfer 1,000 Audience Rewards® ShowPoints into 1,000 Amtrak Guest Rewards by calling 1-866-313-9635.
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