What is a credit balance refund on the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless?

The credit score you need for the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card is 700+. That means people with good credit or better have a shot at getting approved for this credit card.

You should note that while your credit score is an important factor, there are plenty of other things that will impact your chances of being approved for the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card, too. Some other key criteria include your income, existing debt load, number of open accounts, recent credit inquiries, employment status and housing status.... read full answer

Since all these criteria are taken into consideration, you might be able to get approved with a slightly lower credit score. But it’s best to wait to apply until you meet the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless credit score requirement. You can check your credit score for free on WalletHub.

Yes, you might be able to use your Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card instantly after approval, on the condition that you get instantly approved.

In this case, you would need to add your Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card to your Digital Wallet. To get started, sign in to your account via the mobile app. Scroll down, tap on Digital Wallets, and follow the instructions to add your new card.... read full answer

If you cannot use your Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card instantly after approval, your physical card should reach you in about 7-10 business days. Having said that, if you need to make a purchase immediately, you can call customer service at (800) 935-9935 and ask them to rush your credit card delivery. In this case, you would receive your new Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card in about 1-3 business days.

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 100,000 points. 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 rewards that come with the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card are 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.