After Marriott acquired Starwood, their co-branded credit card portfolio got shared by Chase and Marriott. Currently, both Chase and Marriott are running some really exciting offers for their co-branded credit card products. However, which offer should you sign up for? Let’s have a look.
elevated Marriott Bonvoy Credit Card Offers
| Application Link –> | Chase Marriott Bonvoy Bold | Chase Marriott Bonvoy Boundless | Amex Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant | Amex Marriott Bonvoy Business |
| Sign-up Bonus | 50k points | 100k points | 125k points + $200 (U.S dining) | 100k points + $150 credit |
| Min. Spend Required in 3 months | $1,000 | $3,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Points Earning at Marriott Properties | 14x | 17x | 6x | 6x |
| Points Earning in Bonus Categories | 2x on all other travel purchases | None | 3x on Dining & Flights | 4x (US gas stations, dining, wireless, shipping) |
| Statement Credits | None | None | $300 Marriott Credit, $100 Ritz Carlton/St. Regis credit, $100 Global Entry/ TSA Pre-Check Credit | None |
| Priority Pass Select | N/A | N/A | Complimentary | N/A |
| Points Earning on all Other Purchases | 1x | 2x | 2x | 2x |
| Elite Night Credit | 15 Elite Night Credits Annually | 15 Elite Night Credits Annually | 15 Elite Night Credits Annually | 15 Elite Night Credits Annually |
| Complimentary Status | Silver | Silver, Gold when you spend $35k | Silver | Silver |
| Annual Free Night | None | 1 free night (capped at 35k points) | 1 free night (capped at 50k points) | 1 every year, Additional free night after spending $60k (capped at 35k points) |
| Annual Fee | $0 | $95 | $450 | $125 |
| Offer End Date | N/A | N/A | 12-May-21 | 12-May-21 |
Application Restrictions
Chase and Amex place a multitude of restrictions on each of their products. In short, if you’ve had one of these products, you may not be able to get approved or get the welcome bonus again for a certain period of time. Please read the application restrictions carefully before you apply for any of the offers. Moreover, Chase’s 5/24 rule also applies to Chase’s co-branded cards, in addition to other restrictions. Similarly, Amex’s ‘once in a lifetime’ bonus rule applies in addition to other application restrictions.
Frequent Miler has put out this useful chart that’ll help you navigate the complex web of Marriott’s co-branded card application restrictions.
Other Offers
Via refer a friend links, a couple of interesting offers pop up on the co-branded Chase cards. These offers do not give out any free points, but offer free nights instead. These are also great offers for those who are looking to get the bonus by spending less, as the minimum spend requirements are lower. However, you must only sign up for these free night certificate offers if you intend to use them in the next year. Unlike points, which you can keep active by simply spending on the card, free night certificates expire after 12 months post issuance.
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless – Earn 3 Free Nights (Capped at 35k points per night) after spending $1,000 in the first 3 months
Marriott Bonvoy Bold – Earn 1 Free Night (Capped at 35k points per night) after spending $500 in the first 3 months
All other benefits and bonus earning categories remain the same.
The Pundit’s Mantra
Overall, these offers give plenty of great opportunities to earn points. If I were looking to earn points for Marriott stays, then I’d go for the Marriott Bonvoy Bold or Boundless. If I had a number of Marriott stays lined up in the next year in addition to spend in flights and dining, then I’d go for the Amex Bonvoy Brilliant. Similarly, if I had a particular stay in mind and wanted to use the free night certificates, I’d go for the Marriott Boundless via the referral link, offering me 3 free night certificates capped at 35k points, which would amount to a 105k points bonus. If you’re a small business owner who is looking to earn points on your business spend, then the Marriott Bonvoy Business Card is your only option available.
Which card offer do you find the most valuable for your travel patterns? Tell us in the comments section.
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With this best ever offer on the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card, you’ll earn a welcome bonus of 80,000 Ultimate Rewards points. What’s more, Chase is also throwing in an additional $50 in statement credits on grocery purchases. For a card that charges an annual fee of $95, this is a fantastic limited time offer!
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