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Update: Enrollment for Hilton Silver status has now closed.
If you saw the ads and wondered, “What is T-Mobile's new Magenta Status, and how do I get it?” we're here to help. This new status program will reward you with a bevy of benefits just for being a customer — no effort required to move up through the elite ranks as you'd normally expect.
Even better, it's completely free, provided you remain a paying customer. Now that these new T-Mobile Magenta Status benefits went live on February 13, 2024, you can bag Hilton Honors Silver status, discounts on Hilton stays, and select cost-saving perks on Dollar and Hertz car rentals.
Here's what you need to know about T-Mobile Magenta Status.
T-Mobile Magenta Status
Starting on February 13, 2024, T-Mobile customers can sign up for complimentary Magenta Status. Here's the run-down of the travel-related Hilton Honors and rental car perks you'll enjoy, courtesy of Magenta Status.
Hilton Honors benefits
After signing up, you'll have access to two Hilton benefits: complimentary Hilton Honors Silver status and access to a discounted rate that knocks 15% off the nightly cost at all of Hilton's 22 brands.
Silver status is one step above Hilton's general member tier, so the perks with this aren't handsomely rewarding. However, if you don't already have Hilton status, there's something to be said about earning 20% bonus points on stays, enjoying a fifth night free on award stays, and more — just for having an eligible phone plan with T-Mobile. Even better, the status is good through March 31, 2025. Once the benefits go live, the final day to sign up for Silver status is December 31, 2024.
Additionally, T-Mobile will also offer its status holders access to a 15% off rate at Hilton properties, which can unlock a reasonable amount of savings. Per the terms (which are vague), the discount is subject to availability at participating properties.
Related: How To Get Hotel Elite Status for Free (or Almost Free)
Hertz and Dollar benefits
If you've ever rented a car, you're likely familiar with the struggle of returning it to the lot with enough in the tank to avoid a charge. However, if you have Magenta Status, renting a car just became a little easier through perks extended to Dollar and Hertz rentals.
On Dollar rentals at participating locations, you can return your car to the airport without refueling it. Since the perks aren't yet live, the terms on this are vague, only stating that you'll still pay an unknown amount in taxes and fees. But we do know that this perk covers rentals of at least one day made more than 24 hours in advance. Additionally, the perk isn't valid on the rental of large SUVs, vans, or trucks.
Similarly, Hertz also offers perks on rentals — though only on electric vehicles. Magenta Status holders can return rented EVs to Hertz with at least 10% battery, and T-Mobile will cover the rest. But like the perk for Dollar rentals, there may be added fees, such as an “Undercharge Battery Fee.” The same rules apply: You need to rent for at least one day, make your reservation more than a day in advance, and you can't rent large vehicles.
Related: How To Get Rental Car Elite Status for Free
Magenta Status eligibility
Attached to each travel-related benefit is an identical line of text stating which T-Mobile customers are and aren't eligible to take advantage of the Magenta Status offer:
“All T-Mobile smartphone customers except Connect, talk and text only, and negotiated contract plans.”
Final Thoughts
As an eligible T-Mobile customer, you'll have access to a few travel-related perks for free through Magenta Status. Now that the benefits are live as of February 13, 2024, you can sign up and enjoy complimentary Hilton Silver status, discounts on Hilton stays, and rent a car from Hertz and Dollar with less hassle (maybe).
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