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The Current Best Marriott Credit Card Offers-November 2024

Nov 21, 2024 7:06 AM

As the largest hotel chain in the world with over 30 brands and 8,000 properties in 139 countries, it makes sense that Marriott has a handful of co-branded credit cards. These cards offer a variety of travel benefits, including the opportunity to earn Marriott Bonvoy points — the currency used in Marriott’s loyalty program — and redeem award nights and other perks.

But with so many options, how do you know which Marriott credit card offers are right for you? Here's a quick comparison of cards, including welcome offers, annual fees and other card benefits.

Marriott Bonvoy credit card overview

	Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card	Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card	Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful™ Cardand Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card	Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card
Annual fee	$0.	$95.	$250.	$650.
Welcome offer	Earn 30,000 Bonus Points after spending $1,000 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening with the Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card.	Earn 3 Free Night Awards (each night valued up to 50,000 points) after spending $3,000 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening with the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card.	Earn 85,000 Bonus Points after you spend $4,000 in purchases in your first 3 months from your account opening.	Earn 95,000 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.
Points earned on Marriott spending	3 points per dollar spent.	6 points per dollar spent.	6 points per dollar spent.	6X points per dollar spent.
Bonus points earning rate	2 points per dollar spent on other travel purchases; 1 point per dollar spent everywhere else.	3 points per dollar on the first $6,000 spent in combined purchases each year on gas stations, grocery stores and dining; 2 points per dollar spent everywhere else.	4 points per dollar on the first $15,000 spent in combined purchases on restaurants and U.S. supermarkets. 2 points per dollar everywhere else.	3X points per dollar spent at U.S. restaurants and on flights booked directly with the airline; 2X points per dollar everywhere else.
Free award night	None.	One night redeemed at up to 35,000 points every year.	One night redeemed at up to 50,000 points every year if you spend $15,000 on the card within a calendar year.	One night redeemed at up to 85,000 points every year.
Marriott Bonvoy elite status	Qualify for Silver based on elite night credits.	Automatically receive Silver status annually on your card anniversary.	Automatically receive Gold status annually on your card anniversary.	Automatically receive Platinum status as long as you’re a cardholder.
Elite Night Credits	15 each year.	15 each year, earn an additional night for every $5,000 spent.	15 each year.	25 each year.
Global Entry/TSA PreCheck credit	None.	None.	None.	Up to $100 every four to five years.
Statement credits	None.	None.	None.	Up to $300 in statement credits per calendar year (up to $25 back per month) for dining purchases at restaurants worldwide.
Priority Pass Select membership	None.	None.	None.	Yes.
Foreign transaction fees	None.	None.	None.	None.

Note that there’s also a Marriott credit card for small-business owners issued by American Express, the Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card.

Terms apply.

Marriott Bonvoy credit card comparison

Let’s take an in-depth look at the Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card, Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card, Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful™ Card, Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card and Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card across the welcome offers, annual fees and unique benefits.

Welcome offers

All three of Marriott’s co-branded credit cards come with different welcome offers:

Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card: Earn 30,000 Bonus Points after spending $1,000 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening with the Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card.

Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card: Earn 85,000 Bonus Points after you spend $4,000 in purchases in your first 3 months from your account opening.

Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful™ Card: Earn 85,000 Bonus Points after you spend $4,000 in purchases in your first 3 months from your account opening.

Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card: Earn 85,000 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.

Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card: Earn 95,000 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.

Terms apply.

Annual fees

There’s a range of annual fees for these cards.

The Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card has no annual fee, making it free to hold.

The standard Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card costs $95 per year, but provides a few extra perks in exchange for the annual fee, including a free night certificate.

The mid-tier Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card and Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful™ Card have a $250 annual fee, with a more valuable free night certificate if you spend $15,000 on the card per year. Terms apply.

At $650, the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card is the most expensive option. However, you’ll receive a $300 credit each year as well as an 85,000-point free night certificate, effectively dropping your out-of-pocket costs.

Terms apply.

Spending toward elite status

Four of these cards offer the ability to spend your way to higher Marriott elite status. The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card provides complimentary Silver elite status that can be bumped to Gold after spending $35,000 during a calendar year.

The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card and Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful™ Card offer automatic Gold elite status, plus 15 Elite Night Credits per year toward the next level of elite status. Terms apply.

The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card, meanwhile, comes with complimentary Platinum elite status.

Terms apply.

Benefits unique to the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card

Marriott Bonvoy Boundless™ Credit Card

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Earn Elite Night Credits

A newer benefit for this card, you have the ability to spend your way to a higher elite status by earning one Elite Night Credit for every $5,000 you spend, with no cap.

Bonus points on groceries, gas and dining

Although this benefit caps out at $6,000 per year, it’s nice to earn a few extra points on everyday purchases such as food, gas and groceries.

Benefits unique to the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful™ Card and Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card

Bonus points on restaurants and U.S. supermarkets

These cards earn more bonus points on restaurants and U.S. supermarkets than the more expensive Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card, so it might be more beneficial for people who want to earn Marriott points on non-travel purchases. The two mid-tier Marriott cards earn 4x points on restaurants and U.S. supermarkets (on up to $15,000 in combined purchases at restaurants and U.S. supermarkets per calendar year, then 2X points).

1K bonus points per stay

Not only do Marriott purchases earn 6x points, but each stay will also net 1,000 bonus points. Keep in mind that NerdWallet values Marriott points at 0.8 cent each, so this benefit is only worth about $7 of Marriott points per stay.

Benefits unique to the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card

Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card

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Rates & Fees

$300 restaurant credit

This annual credit reimburses you with a monthly statement credit of up to $25 for eligible restaurant purchases, for a maximum of $300 per year.

Global Entry or TSA PreCheck credit

A common perk on travel credit cards, this $100 credit — offered every four to five years — will reimburse you for the application or renewal fees of either Global Entry or TSA PreCheck.

$100 Marriott Bonvoy property credit

When booking a minimum two-night stay at a special rate, cardholders receive a $100 property credit for a stay at a Ritz Carlton or St. Regis hotel.

Priority Pass Select membership

Granting airport lounge access to cardholders, those with the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card receive a complimentary Priority Pass Select membership. Enrollment required.

Terms apply.

Choose the best Marriott credit card offer for you

Marriott’s list of co-branded credit cards is as unique as its property portfolio. The nice thing about so many options is that you’ll likely find a card that fits your needs.

Whether you’re looking for something simple (and free), or are willing to splurge on high annual fees in exchange for big benefits, Marriott has a credit card offer for you.

To view rates and fees of the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card, see this page.

Information related to the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful™ Card has been collected by NerdWallet and has not been reviewed or provided by the issuer of this card.

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