How RewardsPlus<sup>®</sup> Can Give You Marriott Bonvoy and United MileagePlus Perks How RewardsPlus<sup>®</sup> Can Give You Marriott Bonvoy and United MileagePlus Perks

How RewardsPlus® Can Give You Marriott Bonvoy and United MileagePlus Perks

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Interested in knowing more about RewardsPlus, the partnership between the United and Marriott loyalty programs that offers enhanced benefits for elite members from each program? It also offers the chance to double up on rewards for all members who enroll. Furthermore, the program encourages members to take advantage of the combined global footprint of the two rewards programs.

In turn, this provides an incentive to members of Marriott Bonvoy and MileagePlus to stick within the brands.

What Are the Benefits of RewardsPlus?

Some of the reciprocal benefits are only available above the elite tiers listed in the section below. However, the points and miles conversion benefits are open to all members of both programs.

enrollment page for status match benefits with the United and Marriott RewardsPlus program

MileagePlus member benefits

  • Complimentary Gold Elite status in Marriott Bonvoy: Open to MileagePlus Premier Gold members and above, registration required.
  • Conversion of MileagePlus award miles into Marriott Bonvoy points at a 1:1 ratio: Open to Premier Silver members and above, registration not required.
  • 10,000-mile bonus when converting at least 60,000 Marriott points to United miles: Open to all members, registration not required. Transfers are at a 3:1 ratio, yielding 30,000 miles after the bonus.

Marriott Bonvoy member benefits

  • Complimentary Premier Silver status in MileagePlus: Open to Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite members and above, registration required.
  • 10,000-mile bonus when converting at least 60,000 Marriott points to United miles: Open to all members, registration not required. Transfers are at a 3:1 ratio, yielding 30,000 miles after the bonus.

Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite Status benefits

United elites can enroll for Marriott Bonvoy Gold elite status through RewardsPlus, offering the following perks:

  • Free in-rom Wi-Fi
  • Welcome gift of points
  • 2 p.m. late checkout
  • Enhanced room upgrade (varies by brand, based upon availability at check-in; suites excluded)
  • 25% bonus points on stays
  • Member rates, PointSavers rates, and Cash + Points rates

Related: The Complete Guide to Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status

United MileagePlus Premier Silver status benefits

  • Complimentary access to Economy Plus® at check-in (when available) for you plus one companion on the same reservation
  • Complimentary Premier Upgrade confirmations as early as day of departure (when available)
  • Premier Access® travel services, which include designated ticket counter check-in lines, priority security lines, priority boarding, and priority baggage handling (where available)
  • One complimentary standard checked bag (70 lbs/32 kgs)
  • Seven award miles for every dollar you spend on United flights
  • Complimentary access to Economy Plus seats at check-in for you plus one companion on the same reservation

Related: The Ultimate Guide to United MileagePlus

How Do I Qualify for RewardsPlus with United and Marriott?

To be eligible for complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status, you will need to have Premier Gold, Premier Platinum, Premier 1K®, or Global Services status in the MileagePlus Program. Neither Premier Silver nor General status will qualify for complimentary status with Marriott Bonvoy.

To be eligible for complimentary MileagePlus Premier Silver status, you need to have either Titanium Elite or Ambassador Elite status in Marriott Bonvoy. Platinum Elite, Gold Elite, Silver Elite, or member status will not qualify for complimentary status with United MileagePlus.

You need to be a member of both MileagePlus and Marriott Bonvoy to use RewardsPlus benefits.

Allow between seven and 10 days for your account to reflect your new status if your RewardsPlus membership is accepted. The elite tier will typically be valid for the remainder of the calendar year in which it's granted.

As a Marriott Bonvoy member applying for RewardsPlus, register for your benefits with United.

As a member of United MileagePlus, register for benefits with Marriott Bonvoy.

Final Thoughts

Reciprocal agreements, such as RewardsPlus between United and Marriott, are a great way for you to earn additional points and miles or elite status perks. Elites in both programs can enjoy perks in the other program, plus preferred rates on transferring points and miles between Marriott Bonvoy and United MileagePlus.

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