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You can purchase Marriott points in increments of 1,000 through their website by selecting the "Buy Points" option. The cost works out to 1.25 cents per point, and you can redeem them for an average value of 0.8 cents per point.
You can buy a minimum of 1,000 points and up to 150,000 points per calendar year with Marriott.
How to Buy Marriott Points
- Visit the Marriott buy points website and log in to your Marriott Bonvoy account.
- Select the “Buy Points” option.
- Select the number of Marriott Bonvoy points you want in increments of 1,000 and click “Buy points.”
- Enter your payment information and complete the purchase. Points will be available within 72 hours.
In addition to booking hotel stays, you can redeem your Marriott points for flights, cruises, gift cards, and more.
Is It Worth It to Buy Marriott Points?
Buying Marriott points is not worth the cost, as the points usually cost more than they’re worth when you redeem them. However, if you only need a few more points for your redemption, buying points may be worth it to you.
You can learn more about how to earn and redeem Marriott points with WalletHub's guide to Marriott Bonvoy.
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Is buying Marriott points worth it?
No, Marriott points are not worth buying because each point costs 1.25 cents, while they can be redeemed for an average value of only 0.8 cents per point. For example, 1,000 points cost $12.50 to buy but have a redemption value of just $8 in hotel stays.
Marriott Points Purchase vs. Redemption Value
| Number of Points | Cost | Value When Redeemed for Hotel Stays |
How much does it cost to buy Marriott points?
Marriott points cost 1.25 cents per point, meaning that 10,000 Marriott points will cost you $125. You can buy a minimum of 1,000 points for $12.5, and then purchase additional points in increments of 1,000, up to 150,000 points per calendar year.
You can buy Marriott points by going to the Marriott Bonvoy website and selecting “Buy Points.” In some cases, you may be able to buy points at a discount during a promotional period.
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read full answer by Dan Whitmer, Rewards Programs AnalystHow much is 10,000 Marriott Bonvoy points worth?
10,000 Marriott Bonvoy points are worth an average of $80, according to WalletHub data. You will get the best value for your Marriott Bonvoy points when you redeem them for hotel stays, but there are multiple redemption options.
How Much Marriott Bonvoy Points Are Worth
| Category | Value |
| Average Value of 10,000 Points | $80 |
| Minimum Value of 1... | 0.26 cents |
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