Dan Whitmer, Rewards Programs Analyst
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Marriott Bonvoy elite status expires in February of the second calendar year after you earn it. For example, if you earn Silver Elite, Gold Elite, Platinum Elite, Titanium Elite or Ambassador Elite in June 2025, it will last through February, 2027.
How to Keep Marriott Bonvoy Status
The expiration extends each time you requalify by meeting the required number of nights in the calendar year after you earn the status. So, if you requalify at any point in 2026, your new expiration will be February, 2028.
How to Requalify for Marriott Status
To requalify for Elite status, you need enough qualifying nights for your desired level. A qualifying night is any night at a participating Marriott Bonvoy hotel, including paid stays at eligible rates and stays redeemed with points, as long as they're booked directly through Marriott's channels.
Ways to Maximize Your Marriott Elite Status
Earn Elite Status with Marriott Credit Cards
This is often the easiest and most reliable way to maintain status without extensive travel. You can earn Silver Elite, Gold Elite, or Platinum Elite status depending on which Marriott card you get, and you'll keep it as long as your account is open and in good standing. Plus, all cards give yearly Elite Night Credits to help you reach higher status levels faster.
Leverage Your Points and Book Directly
Every night you stay at a Marriott, whether paid with cash or points, counts toward your Elite status. Just be sure to always book directly through Marriott's website or app.
Take Advantage of Promotions
Marriott often runs targeted promotions that help you earn Elite status faster. For example, some promotions offer double Elite Night Credits for eligible stays. You usually need to register for these deals.
Lifetime Status Status
You can earn lifetime Silver Elite, Gold Elite, or Platinum Elite status. For example, to qualify for Lifetime Silver Elite status, you need 250 qualifying nights plus 5 years at Silver Elite or higher.
If you want to learn more, check out WalletHub’s in-depth review of the Marriott Bonvoy program.
People also ask
How can I check when my Marriott points expire?
To check when your Marriott points expire, log in to your Marriott Bonvoy account online and go to the “Activity” page. You can also check when Marriott points expire by using the Marriott Bonvoy mobile app or by calling their customer service at (800) 627-7468.
How to Check When Marriott Points Expire
- Visit the Marriott website and log in to your account.
- Click on your name in the top-right corner, then select “Activity” from the...
How can I get Marriott Gold Status?
To reach Marriott Bonvoy® Gold Elite status, you need to earn 25 elite night credits in a calendar year or get approved for the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card, which gives you automatic Gold status. You can earn elite night credits by staying at Marriott hotels or by using other Marriott Bonvoy credit cards.
How to Get Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite Status
- Stay at Marriott Hotels: 25 nights in a calendar year.
- Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card: Get automatic Marriott...
How can I get Marriott Lifetime Status?
You can get Marriott Lifetime Status by staying a minimum of 250 qualifying nights at Marriott hotels and earning any Marriott Elite status level for at least 5 years. The more nights you stay and the longer you're an Elite member in Marriott Bonvoy, the higher your Lifetime Status level will be.
Qualifications for Marriott Lifetime Elite Status:
- Lifetime Silver Elite: 250 Elite Night Credits + 5 years Silver Elite status or...
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