Can Amtrak gift certificates buy points?

[berkyo]

Or do I have to use it at Amtrak Vacations. My duaghters gave me one for mother's day and I notice it says redeem at Amtrak Vacation.com.....

 

[the_traveler]

I would say no, because you actually do not "buy points" from Amtrak or AGR, but from points.com! It's like asking if you can use a Macy's GC at Wal-Mart.

Even though you have to go thru Amtrak Vacations, I do believe you can use the GC to purchase just rail travel.

 

[Anthony]

Amtrak gift certificates and Amtrak Vacations gift certificates are actually two separate things. Neither is valid for purchasing AGR points.

 

[shelzp]

I assume you still rack up points the same as if you paid with a credit card. Just be sure to use your AGR number on the reservation.

 

[berkyo]

Ok, I can use them on regular train travel though? Thanks for hte quick reply.

 

[the_traveler]

As Anthony said (which I wasn't aware of before)

Amtrak gift certificates and Amtrak Vacations gift certificates are actually two separate things.

If you have an Amtrak Vacation GC - as opposed to an Amtrak GC - maybe not. I really don't know.