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Can I give an exchange to friends or family?

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I know I can't rent an exchange but can I give a week to family or friends? I kind of owe my sister since she gets the majority of the work taking care of our aging parent.

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Joan,

Yes, you can do that but you will need to purchase a "Guest Certificate." You would put your sister's name on it and make sure she takes it with her to the resort.

Jan

I know I can't rent an exchange but can I give a week to family or friends? I kind of owe my sister since she gets the majority of the work taking care of our aging parent.

Joan
 

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PI doesn't use guest certificates - they don't charge to put an exchange in someone other than yourself's name - even months after you reserve it in your name - I have done it several times.

Joan,

Yes, you can do that but you will need to purchase a "Guest Certificate." You would put your sister's name on it and make sure she takes it with her to the resort.

Jan
 
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I didn't even realize the OP was asking about PI! Thanks, Rick!

PI doesn't use guest certificates - they don't charge to put an exchange in someone other than yorself's name - even months after you reserve it in your name - I have done it several times.
 
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Guest Certificate

Guest Certificate or Reservation name change is available for a minimal fee, if the name on reservation is changed after confirmation.
The fee is $39.00
Please contact Platinum Interchange and a Vacation Counselor will assist you on your request.

Thank you,

1-800-854-2324
 

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Guest Certificate or Reservation name change is available for a minimal fee, if the name on reservation is changed after confirmation.
The fee is $39.00
Please contact Platinum Interchange and a Vacation Counselor will assist you on your request.

Thank you,

1-800-854-2324

Is that new?

And can a reservation still be confirmed in another name at initial reservation for no extra charge?
 
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If you give us the guest name at the time of confirmation there is no guest certificate fee, but if we confirm the reservation in your name and you call us later to change the name, there is a fee for doing a name change. We had this policy in place for a long time.
 

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i have done exactly this recently. i reserved the week in my sister's name and that is her anniversary present. PI did not charge any fees for this.
 
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