Over the years, hotels have evolved beyond just being a place to stay or go on a vacation to. Nowadays, many top-notch hotels boast some of the best restaurants in the city. As a result, there has been a significant increase in the number of people visiting premium and luxury hotels specifically for dining experiences.
The good news is that most hotel restaurants, including Accor’s, offer a dining rewards program that allows you to earn loyalty points even if you’re not staying at the hotel.
Accor’s dining rewards program is not only an easy way to earn a few points, but also incredibly convenient. All you need to do is register your credit or debit card with Accor, and every time you use that card to pay at participating Accor restaurants, you can earn Accor ALL points.
No need of sharing your Accor number with the staff, or having awkward conversations with restaurant staff to add your Accor number to the bill, that too on your first date. That conversation can be more embarrassing than you think.
Note that this program doesn’t affect your credit card points in any way. You will still earn reward points on your credit card in addition to the Accor ALL points.
While other brands may offer similar dining benefits, what sets Accor apart is that it’s a global program, available in most countries. It provides a great opportunity to effortlessly earn rewards for dining experiences.
I’ve struggled with Accor a lot when it comes to automatic credit for points and status nights after a stay. Compared to any other loyalty program, I have had to email them a lot more times for missing credits.
If registering my card can eliminate this back-and-forth process, at least for dining, I am fully supportive of it.
How to register your card for Accor dining rewards?
The process of registering your credit or debit card for Accor dining rewards is pretty straightforward.
- Open the Accor ALL app.
- Go to the ‘Account’ tab.
- Select “Credit or debit cards”.
- Add your card if it’s not already added.
- Go to ‘Link this card to win Reward points…’
- Accept the terms.
- You’re done!
From now on, every time you use your registered credit card to settle your bill at an Accor restaurant, you’ll earn reward points.
Your earned reward points will be credited within 7 days after settling your bill.
However, if you’re dining out in Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, or Slovakia, you’ll need to settle your bill directly via the Accor ALL app to earn reward points.
Make sure to keep your bill and credit card receipt until the points are credited to your account.
You can view the list of participating bars and restaurants here.
Eligible credit and debit cards for Accor Dining Rewards
Now, let’s talk about eligible credit and debit cards for Accor Dining Rewards. Here are some conditions to consider:
- Most cards issued by Visa or Mastercard globally are eligible. For American Express cards, they should be issued in the USA or the UK.
- The card must have a Visa, Mastercard, or American Express payment card scheme. Cards co-branded with another payment card scheme are not eligible.
- The owner of the card and the Accor ALL account must be the same.
Keep in mind that certain outlets may not accept specific cards. For example, some Accor restaurants may not accept American Express cards. Being able to add a specific card to your Accor app does not guarantee its acceptability at restaurants.
It’s recommended to add your backup card to your Accor account as well. You can add up to 5 cards.
Tip: You can save up to 50% on dining at Accor restaurants in the Asia Pacific with an Accor Plus membership.
Conclusion
You can earn Accor ALL points for dining at participating Accor restaurants, even when you are not staying at the property. All you need to register your credit or debit cards with Accor, and use one of the registered cards to pay the bill.
An Accor Plus membership can help you save up to 50% at Accor restaurants in Asia Pacific, in addition to the reward points.
