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Marriott Bonvoy Boundless, Bevy, Brilliant Unveil New Bonus Offers
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Earn 3 Free Night Awards (each valued up to 50,000 points) after spending $3,000 on eligible purchases within 3 months of account opening, and 1 additional Free Night Award (valued up to 50,000 points) after spending $4,000 total on eligible purchases within 4 months of account opening. Certain hotels have resort fees.
The ability to earn an additional night with additional spending makes this a potentially more rewarding opportunity than what had been the Boundless card's standard offer, which topped out at three free nights. However, it's not as generous as the five-night offer that this card rolled out in January and that has now expired.
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card
Earn 175,000 Marriott Bonvoy® bonus points after you use your new Card to make $5,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership. Terms Apply.
Previously, Bevy the card offered 85,000 bonus points for the same level of spending in the same time frame.
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card
Earn 200,000 Marriott Bonvoy® bonus points after you use your new Card to make $6,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership. Terms Apply. NerdWallet values Marriott points at 0.8 cent each, which means that the card’s new offer is worth around $1,600 when points are maximized. This, coupled with the card’s other benefits, can get holders an outsized value in their first year that more than covers the card’s $650 annual fee. Terms Apply.
Previously, the Brilliant card offered 100,000 bonus points for the same level of spending in the same time frame.
Marriott points can be redeemed at Marriott hotels, for flights or car rentals, and for travel by transferring points to multiple airline partners, usually at a 3:1 ratio (for every 3 Bonvoy points, you'll get 1 airline mile).
In addition to the updated welcome bonus offers, Marriott Bonvoy members can now redeem or “top off” a Free night Award certificate with up to 25,000 points from their account. Previously, members could only combine up to 15,000 points with their certificates.
NerdWallet's ratings are determined by our editorial team. The scoring formula takes into account the type of card being reviewed (such as cash back, travel or balance transfer) and the card's rates, fees, rewards and other features.
NerdWallet's ratings are determined by our editorial team. The scoring formula takes into account the type of card being reviewed (such as cash back, travel or balance transfer) and the card's rates, fees, rewards and other features.
NerdWallet's ratings are determined by our editorial team. The scoring formula takes into account the type of card being reviewed (such as cash back, travel or balance transfer) and the card's rates, fees, rewards and other features.
• 6 Marriott Bonvoy® points per $1 at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels.
• 3 points per $1 on up to $6,000 a year in combined purchases on grocery stores, gas stations and dining.
• 2 points per $1 on all other eligible purchases.
• 6 Marriott Bonvoy® points per $1 at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels.
• 4 points per $1 on up to $15,000 a year in combined purchases at U.S. supermarkets and at restaurants worldwide (including takeout and delivery in the U.S).
• 2 points per $1 on all other eligible purchases.
Terms apply.
• 6 Marriott Bonvoy® points per $1 at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels.
• 3 points per $1 at restaurants worldwide and on flights booked directly with airlines.
• 2 points per $1 on all other eligible purchases.
Terms apply.
Other benefits
• Free Night Award (valued up to 35,000 points) every year after account anniversary.
• 15 Elite Night Credits annually, qualifying you for Silver Elite status, plus path to Gold Status when you spend $35,000 on purchases each calendar year.
• 1 Elite Night Credit toward Elite Status for every $5,000 you spend.
• Terms apply.
Free Night Award (valued up to 50,000 points) after spending $15,000 in a calendar year.
Automatic Gold Elite status, plus 15 Elite Night credits each year toward Platinum Elite status.
Terms apply.
• Free Night Award (valued up to 85,000 points) every year after your account renewal month.
• Platinum status and 25 Elite Night credits per year.
• Fee credit for either Global Entry or TSA Precheck.
* Rewards earned by using one of these cards at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels come on top of the points you earn for being a member of the Bonvoy loyalty program. Taken together, paying with a Bonvoy card at a Bonvoy location can earn 14-17 points per dollar spent.
To view rates and fees of the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card, please visit this page.
To view rates and fees of the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card, see this page.
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