{"id":10749,"date":"2026-01-18T15:10:01","date_gmt":"2026-01-18T15:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=10749"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:31:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:31:59","slug":"do-marriott-points-expire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/do-marriott-points-expire\/","title":{"rendered":"When Do Marriott Bonvoy Points Expire? Marriott Points Expiration Policy Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"

Marriott is one of the largest hotel companies in the world. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Marriott operates over 37 brands and has over 9,000 properties worldwide, including hotels, timeshares, and residential properties.<\/p>\n

The Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program\u2019s points are among the most useful points currencies. They offer the flexibility to redeem for hotel stays or transfer to a wide range of airline partners<\/a>. However, as you're accumulating a Bonvoy points balance, you might wonder: Do Marriott points expire?<\/p>\n

While Marriott's policy is relatively generous compared to other loyalty program expiration policies<\/a>, you still need to ensure your account remains active to protect your Marriott Bonvoy\u00ae<\/sup><\/a> points. Here's what you need to know about Marriott's expiration policy.<\/p>\n

When Do Marriott Points Expire?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Marriott points expire after 24 months of inactivity in your Marriott Bonvoy account. Per the Marriott terms and conditions page<\/a>\u00a0(section 1.6.d):<\/p>\n

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\u201cMembers must remain active in the Loyalty Program to retain Points they accumulate. If a Member Account is inactive for twenty-four (24) consecutive months, that Member Account will forfeit all accumulated Points.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Unfortunately, once your Marriott points expire, they cannot be reinstated. So, it's crucial to maintain qualifying activity to avoid expiration in the first place.<\/p>\n

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The Royalton CHIC Cancun. Credit: Marriott<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n

How to Keep Your Marriott Points from Expiring<\/span><\/h2>\n

The good news? Marriott offers plenty of ways to keep your points active. Here are some qualifying activities:<\/p>\n