What is the difference between Marriott and Marriott Bonvoy? This question is about Marriott Credit Cards

What is the difference between Marriott and Marriott Bonvoy?

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This question is about Marriott Credit Cards

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@CLoop • 12/13/22 This answer was first published on 03/29/22 and it was last updated on 12/13/22.For the most current information about a financial product, you should always check and confirm accuracy with the offering financial institution. Editorial and user-generated content is not provided, reviewed or endorsed by any company.

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The difference between Marriott and Marriott Bonvoy is that Marriott is the hotel chain, while Marriott Bonvoy is the hotel chain’s loyalty program. Launched in 2019, Marriott Bonvoy replaced the Marriott Rewards, Ritz-Carlton Rewards, and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) loyalty programs.

Marriott Bonvoy is one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty programs, giving its members access to exclusive benefits at more than 7,200 properties in 130+ countries. Bonvoy is free to join, and you’ll earn up to 10 points per $1 spent on stays at participating properties such as Courtyard, Sheraton, Westin, and The Ritz-Carlton. Marriott Bonvoy points are redeemable for perks like free hotel nights, airfare, car rentals, and more.

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Is Marriott Bonvoy free to join?

Marriott Bonvoy is free to join, but spending money at Marriott properties is required to reach the highest status levels. To join Marriott Bonvoy, create an account on the Marriott website. You will need to provide your name, postal code, and email address to sign up.

Joining Marriott Bonvoy with a free basic membership will get you benefits like complimentary in-room Wi-Fi, discounted room rates and mobile check-in. Plus, you’ll earn points that you can...

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What does it mean to join Marriott Bonvoy?

When you join Marriott Bonvoy, it means you are enrolled as a member in the Marriott loyalty rewards program. You can earn Marriott Bonvoy points by booking hotel stays and spending money at affiliated merchants, and can spend those points on free nights and other benefits. It does not cost any money to join Marriott Bonvoy, and it’s very much worth doing if you will stay at a Marriott hotel more than once.

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How can I check my Marriott Bonvoy points balance?

You can check your Marriott Bonvoy points balance by signing into your Marriott Bonvoy account online or through the Marriott Bonvoy mobile app. You can also see how many Marriott Bonvoy points you have by calling customer service at (800) 535-4028.

How to Check Your Marriott Bonvoy Points Balance

Online: Sign into your online account. The number of points you have will be listed on the right side, in a pop-up window, after you click on...

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