How to earn Marriott Bonvoy points
If you’re looking to earn Marriott Bonvoy points, the following Marriott cards may be of interest:
- Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card: Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases within the first six months of card membership and an extra 50,000 bonus points after making an additional $2,000 in purchases within the first six months.
- Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card (see rates and fees): Earn five free nights (each night valued at up to 50,000 points) after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Certain hotels have resort fees.
- Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card: Earn three free night awards after spending $6,000 on eligible purchases within the first six months of card membership. Each free night award has a redemption level of up to 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy points, for a total potential value of up to 150,000 points, at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy. Certain hotels have resort fees.
- Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card (see rates and fees): Earn 60,000 bonus points plus one free night award (valued at up to 50,000 bonus points) after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Certain hotels have resort fees.
According to TPG’s June 2025 valuations, Marriott Bonvoy points are worth 0.7 cents each. Some airlines take a few days (or even weeks) to receive the points.
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Should you transfer points and miles?
We only recommend transferring points or miles if you have a short-term plan to use them. Many programs have implemented devaluations over the last few years, so speculative transfers could prove a losing proposition. Transfers are irreversible, and you don’t want to be stuck with thousands of points or miles in a program you have little use for.
If you don’t have a specific redemption in mind but still want to earn points or miles, you’re likely better off earning rewards through card welcome bonuses and everyday spending.
And we always recommend you ensure award availability before transferring your rewards.
Bottom line
When a program with a transferable currency offers a transfer bonus, it’s important to run the numbers to determine whether it is worthwhile.
Generally, you won’t want to transfer your points or miles without a specific redemption in mind. After all, a large part of the value of transferable points and miles comes from their flexibility, which you’ll give up when you convert them to a partner’s currency. However, a transfer bonus can help you get more value from your points and miles if you use a partner program frequently or plan to redeem soon.
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