What are the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless benefits?

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Marriott Bonvoy Boundless benefits include 1 free night at a Marriott property each year after the account anniversary, automatic Silver Elite status in the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program, and travel insurance coverage. The Bonvoy Boundless card also has a $0 foreign transaction fee and an initial bonus of 3 Free Nights for spending $3,000 in the first 3 months.

Silver Elite status gets Bonvoy Boundless cardholders priority late checkout, free Wi-Fi, member rates, and 10% more points on stays with Marriott. And Bonvoy Boundless cardholders already earn 6 points / $1 spent at over 7,000 participating Marriott hotels, as well as 2 points / $1 on all other purchases, just from the card alone.

Bonvoy Boundless travel insurance includes coverage for lost luggage, rental cars, and trip delays. In addition, the Bonvoy Boundless card provides purchase protection, extended warranty protection, and zero-liability fraud protection.

A final Bonvoy Boundless benefit is that cardholders get 15 elite night credits each calendar year, which is a head-start to gaining higher elite status levels in the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program. The extra 15 credits annually mean that cardholders just need to spend 10 nights per year at Marriott hotels to get Gold Elite status. Alternatively, cardholders can earn Gold Elite status by spending $35,000 on their Bonvoy Boundless card annually.

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Is the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card worth it?

The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card is worth it for people who spend at least $3,000 within 3 months of opening an account and earn the Bonvoy Boundless card’s initial bonus of 3 Free Nights. That bonus is worth much more than the card’s $95 annual fee. The Marriott Boundless card also is worth it for frequent travelers who spend at least $1,800 per year on Marriott reservations, which would net enough rewards to cover the annual fee. Or, you just need to spend about $1,500 per year if you count the free night (worth up to 35,000 points) that you get after each account anniversary.… read full answer

The big welcome bonus for the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card is great for frequent flyers, too. You can transfer Marriott Bonvoy points to most Marriott partner airlines - including Southwest, American Airlines, Delta, and more - at a ratio of 3 points to 1 mile. And for every 60,000 points you transfer to airline miles, Bonvoy throws in an extra 5,000 miles as a bonus.

Finally, the Bonvoy Boundless card is worth getting for people who want to earn “elite” status in the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program. The card gives automatic Silver Elite status just for having the card, plus a path to Gold Elite status (spending at least $35,000 on the card annually). Without the help of Marriott Bonvoy Boundless, you would need to stay 10 nights at Marriott hotels every year to earn Silver Elite status, and 25 nights per year for Gold Elite status. Among other benefits, Silver Elite status gives 10% bonus points on Marriott stays.

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How much are Marriott points worth?

Marriott points are worth 1 cent each, on average. That means 10,000 Marriott points have a value of about $100. Plus, Marriott points are worth about the same amount as the average hotel points, which are worth roughly 0.95 cents each.

It’s important to remember that the value of Marriott points depends on how they are redeemed. They have the most value when used for Marriott Bonvoy hotel reservations. You can easily calculate the value of Marriott points for any redemption method, though.… read full answer

How to Earn More Marriott Points

One of the best ways to increase the number of Marriott points that you earn is to apply for a Marriott credit card. That can also help you reach a higher status tier in the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program, further boosting your earning potential.

Marriott Points vs. The Competition

Rewards Program	Average Point Value	Value of 1,000 Points
Marriott Bonvoy	1 cent	$10
Hilton Honors	0.59 cents	$5.9
Wyndham Rewards	1.11 cents	$11.1
Best Western Rewards	0.73 cents	$7.3
IHG Rewards Club	0.96 cents	$9.6

How to Calculate the Value of Marriott Points

The easiest way to calculate the value of Marriott points is to determine the dollar value of what you’re redeeming for, minus any taxes and fees that you’ll still have to pay, and then divide that amount by the number of points you’re required to redeem. For your convenience, here’s the formula:

Dollar Value of Redemption Item / Number of Marriott Points Needed = Marriott Point Value

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What credit score is needed for Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant?

For the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant at least a good (700+) credit score is needed.

American Express will also take other important factors into consideration when deciding about your application, such as your:

Income
Existing debts
Credit history
Overall creditworthiness

Keep in mind that an application will most likely result in a hard pull on your credit, lowering your score for a short period of time. So make sure you qualify for it.… read full answer

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