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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.
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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This information is out of date, despite the SEO strategy of changing the “edit date” of the article. Marriott Platinum are no longer eligible for United Silver status.
Steve: You’re correct. This post hasn’t been fully updated since 2017, but I have assigned an update of this post. Unfortunately, we have a bug where I can’t stop the date from auto-updating. Otherwise I’d set the date back to that 2017 date.
The mrrewardsplus site is down and Marriott+United have refused to do anything to fix it after weeks. It’s not a thing anymore if they can’t fix the site that enables the reciprocity.
Few times a year United has promo of giving a bonus for Hotel Points into UA Miles conversion. It’s usually 20% on top of very good Marriott points conversion into UA miles.
great article. Thanks for breaking it down.
Might be a good option depending on what other carriers offer as far as award space goes
This is one of my favourite perks of both programs: I often convert my Marriott points for their travel packs with United, I believe it’s one of the best ways to use your points.
I agree!
I’m going to make an effort to revisit the mileage plus program. I’ve been avoiding it but I don’t think I can afford to any longer. Now the question is do I continue with my Marriott rewards the way I have been. Hmm
With Marriott taking over SPG, I anticipate using Marriott properties more often in the future. It is probably time to start looking into United although I’d much rather fly Alaska, JetBlue or AA. No reason not to diversify anyways.
It really is a shame Premier SIlver is excluded!
This is a great partnership. Hope to see more like this.
As I don’t have any status both with United and with Marriott, I have only benefit of the 20% bonus when requesting United miles converting Marriott points.
Not bad at all I will say!
Do you need a Marriott or United status to convert Marriott points to United miles? Is it a 1:1 conversion?
You do not. It is not a 1:1 ratio – full details here: http://www.marriott.com/rewards/usepoints/morerew.mi
Always great to see when partnershIps are formed with hotel and plane companies together. Always leads to more benefits for the consumer.
Sounds great if you have already have elite status, but their are no loyalty incentives to help get to that point.
And the easiest way to get access to the United/Marriott gold recognition is to become SPG gold
I have marriott gold status… too bad that doesn’t get me anywhere on United.
Good if you are elite status. Not sure I would transfer United pts to Marriott.
Id like to get room upgrades but it never happens for me.
I’ve also used my United gold status to get Marriott gold which also gets you SPG gold since SPG will match Marriott status (although its not as good as Marriott gold – no lounge).
For a Marriott’s Reward Member to qualify for their Platinum Elite status would need 75 nights. The member would then qualify for United Mileage Plus Premier Silver Status. This is not a bad deal for a person who travels frequently for business.
I’m a big fan of Marriott rewards, but not a regular United flyer. Too bad I’m only silver for Marriott or I might use United more often
I’m a big fan of Marriott rewards, but not a regular United flyer. This program may change that! Thanks for the information
Thanks, I just received my Marriott card yesterday going to enroll now!!!