Understanding the Front Desk Incentive (FDI) Number for Best Western Users (Cloud)

Understanding the Front Desk Incentive (FDI) Number for Best Western Users (Cloud)

The Front Desk Incentive (FDI) number is a unique identifier assigned to employees at Best Western properties. This number is used when enrolling guests into the Best Western Rewards (BWR) program and is automatically included in enrollment records.
Path: Management > User Settings > Security

Overview

  1. The FDI number is a 3-digit employee ID issued by Best Western.
  2. It must be entered in the user’s profile in Visual Matrix.
  3. It is used when enrolling guests into the BWR program.
Info
When a guest is enrolled, the system automatically includes the employee’s FDI number in the submission.

When This Applies

✔️ Required for Best Western properties only.
❌ Not used for non-Best Western hotels.
Notes
This field is primarily used for Best Western properties when enrolling guests into the BWR program. Its use may vary for other brands depending on property setup.

Where to Find It

Enter the 3-digit number provided by Best Western and click Save.



Important Behavior & Rules

Issued by Best Western
The FDI number must be entered exactly as provided.
Used for Enrollment Tracking
Identifies which employee enrolled a guest in the BWR program.
Automatically Applied
Pulled from the user profile during enrollment.

Common Mistakes

❌ Entering more than 3 digits
❌ Leaving the field blank for staff enrolling BWR members
❌ Entering incorrect or unassigned numbers

Still Need Help With This Topic?

Ask Yourself:
  1. Is your property part of Best Western?
  2. Does the user enroll guests into BWR?
  3. Was the correct 3-digit number entered?
Support May Ask:
  1. What is the user’s FDI number?
  2. Are enrollments missing employee identification?
  3. Screenshot of the user profile
  1. Creating and Managing User Access and Permissions
  2. Enroll a Guest in the Best Western Rewards (BWR) Program

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