{"id":23276,"date":"2024-01-27T12:00:05","date_gmt":"2024-01-27T12:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=23276"},"modified":"2026-04-08T13:52:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T13:52:49","slug":"marriott-bonvoy-boundless","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-bonvoy-boundless\/","title":{"rendered":"Marriott Bonvoy Boundless\u00ae Credit Card Review: Perks Worth Much More Than Its Fee"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While many hotel credit cards are best suited for a small group of committed brand loyalists, the <a data-ccid=\"4048146\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseMarriottBonvoyBoundlessCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Marriott Bonvoy Boundless<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card<\/a> (<a data-ccid=\"4048146\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1993744.10005146&type=3&subid=0=5abbefa57f6b4c090b8960b93075e199&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>) stands out for its value to a broad range of travelers.<\/p>\n<p>If you stay with Marriott just once or twice a year, you can easily justify the card\u2019s modest $95 annual fee by using the free night this card offers each year. Additionally, you'll receive benefits like entry-level elite status and elite night credits that can help you earn higher status tiers each year. Plus, cardholders can earn additional elite night credits from spending on the card. Regardless of how often you stay, this card is an excellent addition to your wallet.<\/p>\n<p>Here's everything you should know about the Marriott Boundless Card from Chase.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4048146\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Marriott Bonvoy Boundless<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/332ee2cd-5c86-446a-832f-c73f4c9ba451.png\" alt=\"Chase Sapphire Preferred\u00ae Card\" width=\"150\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Marriott Bonvoy Boundless\u00ae Credit Card' data-ccid=\"4048146\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseMarriottBonvoyBoundlessCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048146\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1993744.10005146&type=3&subid=0=5abbefa57f6b4c090b8960b93075e199&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 3 Free Night Awards after spending $3,000 on eligible purchases within 3 months of account opening, and an additional 1 Free Night Award after spending $4,000 total on eligible purchases within 4 months of account opening with the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card. Redeem your Free Night Awards for a one-night stay at properties with a redemption level up to 50,000 points per night, a total value of 200,000 points. Certain hotels have resort fees. 2026 Exclusive Offer: Get up to $100 in statement credits after spending $500 on eligible airline purchases. That's up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Marriott Bonvoy Boundless<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 3 Free Night Awards after spending $3,000 on eligible purchases within 3 months of account opening, and an additional 1 Free Night Award after spending $4,000 total on eligible purchases within 4 months of account opening with the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card. Redeem your Free Night Awards for a one-night stay at properties with a redemption level up to 50,000 points per night, a total value of 200,000 points. Certain hotels have resort fees. 2026 Exclusive Offer: Get up to $100 in statement credits after spending $500 on eligible airline purchases. That's up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$95<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><ul><li>Earn up to 4 Free Night Awards (each night valued up to 50,000 points) after qualifying purchases.<\/li><li>2026 Exclusive Offer: Get up to $100 in statement credits after spending $500 on eligible airline purchases. That's up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually.<\/li><li>Earn 3X points per $1 on the first $6,000 spent in combined purchases annually on grocery stores, gas stations, and dining.<\/li><li>Earn 1 Elite Night Credit towards Elite Status for every $5,000 you spend.<\/li><li>1 Free Night Award (valued up to 35,000 points) every year after account anniversary.<\/li><li>Earn up to 17X total points per $1 spent at thousands of hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> with the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card.<\/li><li>Receive 15 Elite Night Credits annually, automatic Silver Elite status, and path to Gold Status when you spend $35,000 on purchases each calendar year.<\/li><li>No Foreign Transaction Fees. Your points don't expire as long as you make purchases on your card every 24 months.<\/li><li>Member FDIC<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>6X points for every $1 spent at over 7,000 hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/li>\r\n<li>3X points for every $1 spent on the first $6,000 spent in combined purchases annually on grocery stores, gas stations, and dining<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/ChaseBonvoy\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-4-307b22a62b#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div><\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Marriott_Boundless_Pros\">Marriott Boundless Pros<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Marriott_Boundless_Cons\">Marriott Boundless Cons<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Marriott_Boundless_Welcome_Bonus\">Marriott Boundless Welcome Bonus<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Marriott_Boundless_Benefits\">Marriott Boundless Benefits<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Anniversary_Free_Night_Certificate\">Anniversary Free Night Certificate<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Automatic_Silver_Elite_status\">Automatic Silver Elite status<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Path_to_Gold_Elite_status\">Path to Gold Elite status<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#15_elite_night_credits_each_year\">15 elite night credits each year<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Other_benefits\">Other benefits<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Marriott_Boundless_Earning_Rates\">Marriott Boundless Earning Rates<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Redeeming_Points_With_the_Marriott_Boundless\">Redeeming Points With the Marriott Boundless<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Transferring_Marriott_points\">Transferring Marriott points<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Other_redemption_options\">Other redemption options<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Application_Restrictions\">Application Restrictions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Cards_That_Compete_With_the_Marriott_Boundless\">Cards That Compete With the Marriott Boundless<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"Marriott_Boundless_Pros\">Marriott Boundless Pros<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Automatic\u00a0Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae <\/sup>Silver Elite status.<\/li>\n<li>Anniversary free night certificate worth more than the annual fee.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to spend your way to higher status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Marriott_Boundless_Cons\">Marriott Boundless Cons<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>$95 annual fee.<\/li>\n<li>Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> dynamic pricing makes using points and free nights complicated.<\/li>\n<li>Complicated application rules if you've had other Marriott credit cards in the past.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_148327\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-148327 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Toronto-Marriott-City-Centre-Hotel-featured-300x240.png\" alt=\"Entry to the Toronto Marriott City Centre Hotel\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Toronto-Marriott-City-Centre-Hotel-featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Toronto-Marriott-City-Centre-Hotel-featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Toronto-Marriott-City-Centre-Hotel-featured-325x260.png 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Toronto-Marriott-City-Centre-Hotel-featured.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Toronto Marriott City Centre Hotel. Credit: Marriott<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Marriott_Boundless_Welcome_Bonus\">Marriott Boundless Welcome Bonus<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Instead of a traditional welcome bonus of Marriott points, the <a data-ccid=\"4048146\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseMarriottBonvoyBoundlessCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Marriott Boundless<\/a> offers up to 4 Free Night Awards  \u2013 3 Free Night Awards after you use your new card to make $3,000 in purchases within the first 3 months of account opening, and an additional 1 Free Night Award after spending $4,000 total on eligible purchases within 4 months of account opening (redemption level up to 50,000 points per night).<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Marriott_Boundless_Benefits\">Marriott Boundless Benefits<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While you won't find any jaw-dropping benefits on the <a data-ccid=\"4048146\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseMarriottBonvoyBoundlessCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Marriott Bonvoy Boundless<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card<\/a>, the perks can easily overcome the card\u2019s annual fee of $95.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Anniversary_Free_Night_Certificate\">Anniversary Free Night Certificate<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The standout feature on the Marriott Boundless is the anniversary free night certificate, awarded after each cardholder anniversary. The anniversary free night is worth up to 35,000 points and can be topped off with up to 15,000 additional points, making it worth a potential 50,000 points.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-free-night-certificate\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Use Marriott Boundless Card Free Night Certificates<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Automatic_Silver_Elite_status\">Automatic Silver Elite status<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Just for holding the Marriott Boundless, you\u2019ll earn Silver Elite status with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott Bonvoy<\/a> and keep it as long as you are a cardholder. While not the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/best-mid-tier-hotel-elite-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\">best elite hotel status<\/a> out there, Silver Elite status members are entitled to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Complimentary in-room internet<\/li>\n<li>Member rates<\/li>\n<li>Mobile check-in\/services<\/li>\n<li>Ultimate Reservation Guarantee<\/li>\n<li>10% points bonus on base points<\/li>\n<li>Priority late check-out (when available)<\/li>\n<li>Bonus points as an in-hotel welcome gift<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Silver Elite status isn't likely to get you into the executive suite, but any status is better than no status when booking stays with Marriott. At a minimum, you'll earn points at a better rate on paid hotel stays.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Path_to_Gold_Elite_status\">Path to Gold Elite status<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For each calendar year that you put $35,000 of spending on the Marriott Boundless Card, you\u2019ll earn Gold Elite status through December 31st of the following year. If you can knock that spending out in the first couple months of the year, you could earn Gold Elite status for the better part of two years. In addition to the benefits awarded to Silver Elite members, Gold Elite members receive:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>25% points bonus on base points<\/li>\n<li>2 p.m. priority late checkout (when available)<\/li>\n<li>Bonus points, breakfast, or an amenity as an in-hotel welcome gift<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary room upgrades (subject to availability)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_142432\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-142432 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sheraton-Grande-Tokyo-Bay-featured-300x240.jpeg\" alt=\"Pool and gardens in front of the Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sheraton-Grande-Tokyo-Bay-featured-300x240.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sheraton-Grande-Tokyo-Bay-featured-768x614.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sheraton-Grande-Tokyo-Bay-featured-325x260.jpeg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sheraton-Grande-Tokyo-Bay-featured.jpeg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay. Credit: Marriott<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"15_elite_night_credits_each_year\">15 elite night credits each year<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Cardmembers will receive 15 elite night credits per cardmember year; these count toward <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/elite-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott elite status<\/a>. While this benefit doesn\u2019t stack with elite night credits from other Marriott personal cards, if you <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-elite-night-credit\/\" rel=\"noopener\">hold both a personal and a business Marriott card<\/a>, you'll receive 15 nights from each card for a total of 30 nights per year. That's enough for Gold Elite status and just 20 nights short of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-platinum-benefits\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott Platinum Elite status<\/a>, where the best benefits kick in.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Other_benefits\">Other benefits<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The above benefits more than make up for the annual fee, but there are further benefits offered on the Marriott Boundless Card, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/no-foreign-transaction-fee\/\" rel=\"noopener\">No foreign transaction fees<\/a>:<\/strong> There are no foreign transaction fees when you use your card for purchases made outside the U.S.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/baggage-delay-insurance\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Baggage delay insurance<\/a>: <\/strong>You will be reimbursed for essential purchases, like toiletries and clothing, for baggage delays over six hours, up to $100 a day for five days.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/baggage-loss-insurance\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Lost luggage reimbursement<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>If you or an immediate family member have checked or carry-on luggage that is damaged or lost, you're covered up to $3,000 per passenger.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-trip-delay-insurance\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Trip delay reimbursement<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>If your trip is delayed more than 12 hours or requires an overnight stay, you and your family are covered for expenses, such as meals and lodging, up to $500 per ticket.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/purchase-protection\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Purchase protection<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>This covers your new purchases for 120 days against damage or theft, up to $500 per claim and $50,000 per account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Marriott_Boundless_Earning_Rates\">Marriott Boundless Earning Rates<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <a data-ccid=\"4048146\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseMarriottBonvoyBoundlessCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Marriott Boundless<\/a> earns points at the following rates:<\/p>\n<ul>\r\n<li>6X points for every $1 spent at over 7,000 hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/li>\r\n<li>3X points for every $1 spent on the first $6,000 spent in combined purchases annually on grocery stores, gas stations, and dining<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you're looking for a card to maximize your everyday spending, this isn't it. There are much better <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/best-everyday-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">credit cards for everyday spending<\/a>. However, if you are a Marriott fan and want to get some decent perks and a solid return on your Marriott spending, this is a great choice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/how-to-earn-marriott-points\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Ways To Earn Marriott Points Without Staying at a Hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Redeeming_Points_With_the_Marriott_Boundless\">Redeeming Points With the Marriott Boundless<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Points earned on the <a data-ccid=\"4048146\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseMarriottBonvoyBoundlessCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Marriott Boundless<\/a> go directly into your Marriott Bonvoy account, and you can use these to book hotel stays. And we have some great ideas for how to do that. If luxury stays are your jam, check out the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/top-luxury-marriott-redemptions\/\" rel=\"noopener\">best Marriott points redemptions for luxury stays<\/a>. Alternatively, if you prefer to save money and stretch your points, check out the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/best-budget-marriott-redemptions\/\" rel=\"noopener\">best Marriott Bonvoy redemptions for budget-savvy travelers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, don't forget to take advantage of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-5th-night-free\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott's fifth night free<\/a> when booking award stays. For every four nights you book, you'll get the fifth night at 0 points, which means you're getting a 20% discount on your stay. This benefit is an easy way to stretch your points!<\/p>\n<p><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/110\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-147238 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Marriott-Bonvoy-hotel-search-page.png\" alt=\"Marriott Bonvoy hotel search page\" width=\"750\" height=\"110\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Marriott-Bonvoy-hotel-search-page.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Marriott-Bonvoy-hotel-search-page-300x44.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To use your points or free night awards on stays, ensure you click on the box for &#8220;Use Points\/Awards&#8221; when searching for a hotel on Marriott's website or in the mobile app.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-dynamic-award-pricing\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott Bonvoy uses a dynamic pricing model<\/a>, so the number of points you need for a room at a hotel changes based on the cash cost of the hotel and how many rooms are still available. Thus, you won't know exactly how many points you need for a stay until you start looking, but the general idea is that you'll need more points during busy travel periods.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Transferring_Marriott_points\">Transferring Marriott points<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One thing that sets Marriott apart from other hotel award programs is the 40 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott Bonvoy airline transfer partners<\/a>. Marriott points transfer to most partners at a 3:1 transfer ratio. Plus, you'll (generally) receive a 5,000-mile bonus when transferring at least 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points at one time. This means you'll have a total of 25,000 miles for most frequent flyer programs \u2014 or 30,000 United miles, thanks to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/travel\/marriott-united-rewardsplus-partnership\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Marriott's partnership with United<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>While this might not provide the greatest value in every instance, it's nice to have the option to use your hotel points for a flight.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Other_redemption_options\">Other redemption options<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In addition to Marriott stays and transferring to airline partners, there are a few other options for redeeming your points. You can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Book cruises, flights, car rentals, and more in the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/loyalty\/redeem\/travel.mi\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott travel portal<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Use points to buy merchandise or gift cards in the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/loyalty\/redeem\/shopping.mi\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott shopping portal<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy unique culinary, sports, and entertainment experiences through <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-moments\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott Moments<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Application_Restrictions\">Application Restrictions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <a data-ccid=\"4048146\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseMarriottBonvoyBoundlessCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Marriott Boundless<\/a> is issued by Chase, and there are multiple rules at play for determining who can earn the welcome bonus on this card.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the regular <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-5-24-rule\/\" rel=\"noopener\">5\/24 policy<\/a> placed on Chase\u2019s credit cards, Marriott has layered an extensive and confusing set of restrictions on its rewards cards. Long story short, if you currently hold the <a data-ccid=\"4048146\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseMarriottBonvoyBoundlessCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Marriott Boundless<\/a>, you aren't eligible to get another one.<\/p>\n<p>If you don't already hold this card, the next step is to consider any Marriott or Starwood Preferred Guest cards you had previously. Consider those when reading through our guide to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-card-application-rules\/\" rel=\"noopener\">who is eligible for each Marriott card<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, understand that Chase doesn't typically approve anyone for more than two credit cards within 30 days.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/rewards-card-application-rules\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Understanding Rewards Credit Card Application Rules and Restrictions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Cards_That_Compete_With_the_Marriott_Boundless\">Cards That Compete With the Marriott Boundless<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"compare-cards-wrap compare-count-cards-3 compare-p-chase\"><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/78194071-052d-428a-ac7c-204876e29293.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Marriott Bonvoy Bevy\u00ae American Express\u00ae Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Marriott Bonvoy Bevy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 175,000 Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> bonus points after you use your new Card to make $5,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer Ends 5\/13\/2026.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Marriott Bonvoy Bevy\u00ae American Express\u00ae Card' data-ccid=\"5048293\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-MarriottBonvoyBevyAmericanExpressCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$250<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"5048293\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/marriott-bonvoy-bevy-card\/26129-10-0\/#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms Apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>6X points on purchases at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy<\/li>\r\n<li>4X points on up to $15,000 in combined purchases per year at restaurants worldwide and at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/edad2b58-91a8-4274-8df4-08ba33116784.png\" alt=\"Chase Sapphire Preferred\u00ae Card\" width=\"150\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Marriott Bonvoy Bold<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 30,000 Bonus Points after spending $1,000 on eligible purchases within 3 months of account opening with the Marriott Bonvoy Bold<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card!<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"qs-learn-more\" data-ccid=\"4048164\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy\/chase-bonvoy-bold\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$0<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048164\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1993744.10005145&type=3&subid=0=a022f1f1924961a2aa4c2e5902c3dc0c&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>3X points for every $1 spent at over 7,000 hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/li>\r\n<li>2X points for every $1 spent at grocery stores, rideshare, select food delivery, select streaming, and internet, cable, and phone services<\/li>\r\n<li>1X point on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/7e0262fd-5b61-413b-8b01-c8feec5b1d04.png\" alt=\"Chase Sapphire Preferred\u00ae Card\" width=\"150\"\/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Chase Sapphire Preferred<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 75,000 bonus points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Chase Sapphire Preferred\u00ae Card' data-ccid=\"2061159\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSapphirePreferredCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$95<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"2061159\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005147&type=3&subid=02c6287c7d1c458aa194145d949b5aced&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>5X points on Lyft rides through September 2027<\/li>\r\n<li>5X points on travel purchased through Chase Travel\u2120<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points on dining at restaurants worldwide<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points on eligible streaming services<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points on online grocery purchases (excluding Target, Walmart, and wholesale clubs)<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points on all other travel<\/li>\r\n<li>1X point per dollar spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>If you're a Marriott loyalist and want a card with further benefits<\/strong>, look into the <a data-ccid=\"5048293\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy\/amex-marriott-bevy\/\">Marriott Bonvoy Bevy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a>. It has a $250 annual fee (<a data-ccid=\"5048293\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/marriott-bonvoy-bevy-card\/26129-10-0\/#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>) but offers complimentary Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Elite Status. It also offers 15 elite night credits annually and earns 4X points on up to $15,000 in combined purchases per year at restaurants worldwide and at U.S. supermarkets. However, it doesn't offer elite night credits via spending, and you'll need to spend $15,000 on purchases annually to receive a free night award (worth up to 50,000 points).<\/li>\n<li><strong>If you want a Marriott credit card without an annual fee,<\/strong> the <a data-ccid=\"4048164\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy\/chase-bonvoy-bold\/\">Marriott Bonvoy Bold<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card<\/a> is it. This card also offers complimentary Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae <\/sup>Silver Elite status and 5 elite night credits annually. In exchange for not having an annual fee, it provides a free night award and earns points at a lower rate when paying for Marriott hotels. More details are in our <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy\/chase-bonvoy-bold\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott Bonvoy Bold Card review<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If you want points that can be used with Marriott plus other hotels and airlines<\/strong>, check out the <a data-ccid=\"2061159\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/chase-sapphire-preferred\/\">Chase Sapphire Preferred<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a>. You can transfer your Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Marriott at a 1:1 ratio, but you potentially can get much more value from your points by taking advantage of Chase's other transfer partners, including Hyatt, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines. The card also offers an annual $50 hotel credit, travel insurance, and great earning rates in multiple categories. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/chase-sapphire-preferred\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Our Sapphire Preferred review<\/a> will tell you more about why this is one of our favorite cards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Which Cards Earn Marriott Bonvoy Points?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <a data-ccid=\"4048146\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseMarriottBonvoyBoundlessCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Marriott Boundless<\/a> isn't the most lucrative choice for everyday spending, but this is an excellent card to keep in your wallet. Anyone who stays at least one night per year with Marriott should get more value from the free night certificate than the $95 annual fee. The card's other perks provide positive value year over year, thanks to the 15 elite night credits and ability to earn more elite night credits through spending on the card.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4048146\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Marriott Bonvoy Boundless<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/332ee2cd-5c86-446a-832f-c73f4c9ba451.png\" alt=\"Chase Sapphire Preferred\u00ae Card\" width=\"150\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Marriott Bonvoy Boundless\u00ae Credit Card' data-ccid=\"4048146\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseMarriottBonvoyBoundlessCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048146\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1993744.10005146&type=3&subid=0=5abbefa57f6b4c090b8960b93075e199&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 3 Free Night Awards after spending $3,000 on eligible purchases within 3 months of account opening, and an additional 1 Free Night Award after spending $4,000 total on eligible purchases within 4 months of account opening with the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card. Redeem your Free Night Awards for a one-night stay at properties with a redemption level up to 50,000 points per night, a total value of 200,000 points. Certain hotels have resort fees. 2026 Exclusive Offer: Get up to $100 in statement credits after spending $500 on eligible airline purchases. That's up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Marriott Bonvoy Boundless<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 3 Free Night Awards after spending $3,000 on eligible purchases within 3 months of account opening, and an additional 1 Free Night Award after spending $4,000 total on eligible purchases within 4 months of account opening with the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card. Redeem your Free Night Awards for a one-night stay at properties with a redemption level up to 50,000 points per night, a total value of 200,000 points. Certain hotels have resort fees. 2026 Exclusive Offer: Get up to $100 in statement credits after spending $500 on eligible airline purchases. That's up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$95<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><ul><li>Earn up to 4 Free Night Awards (each night valued up to 50,000 points) after qualifying purchases.<\/li><li>2026 Exclusive Offer: Get up to $100 in statement credits after spending $500 on eligible airline purchases. That's up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually.<\/li><li>Earn 3X points per $1 on the first $6,000 spent in combined purchases annually on grocery stores, gas stations, and dining.<\/li><li>Earn 1 Elite Night Credit towards Elite Status for every $5,000 you spend.<\/li><li>1 Free Night Award (valued up to 35,000 points) every year after account anniversary.<\/li><li>Earn up to 17X total points per $1 spent at thousands of hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> with the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card.<\/li><li>Receive 15 Elite Night Credits annually, automatic Silver Elite status, and path to Gold Status when you spend $35,000 on purchases each calendar year.<\/li><li>No Foreign Transaction Fees. Your points don't expire as long as you make purchases on your card every 24 months.<\/li><li>Member FDIC<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>6X points for every $1 spent at over 7,000 hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/li>\r\n<li>3X points for every $1 spent on the first $6,000 spent in combined purchases annually on grocery stores, gas stations, and dining<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/ChaseBonvoy\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-4-307b22a62b#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless\u00ae Credit Card pays huge dividends to hold over the long term. 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