Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful Credit Card
- The 85,000-point welcome bonus requires $4,000 in 3 months - that's roughly $1,333/month, which is a real ask for a personal card at this fee tier, so map out your actual spend before you apply and make sure the timing works rather than scrambling for ways to pad a grocery run in month three.
- The 4x on dining and groceries sounds like two separate buckets, but it's ONE combined $15,000 annual cap - meaning if you're a heavy diner AND a heavy grocery spender, that ceiling can arrive faster than you'd expect, and everything in both categories drops to 2x for the rest of the year once it does.
- The Free Night Award (up to 50,000 points) only unlocks after $15,000 in calendar-year spend - that's $1,250/month, which is a meaningful threshold, and it's not automatic just for holding the card, so if your spend doesn't reliably clear that number the award is more theoretical than real and the $250 fee needs to justify itself on the other benefits alone.
- The automatic Gold Elite status comes with real perks - 25% Elite Bonus Points on stays, 2 p.m. Late Checkout, and Enhanced Room Upgrades (both availability-based, so not guaranteed) - which means the headline earn rate at Marriott properties is actually 6x card points stacked on top of base program points and the Gold bonus, and the "6x" on the tin is only part of what's landing in your account.
- The Free Night Award can be combined with up to 25,000 additional Marriott Bonvoy points to reach higher-tier properties - same mechanic as other Bonvoy cards, but at 50,000 points the ceiling is meaningfully higher than the 35,000-point version on lower-tier cards, so don't reflexively burn it on the nearest property when a top-up could get you somewhere significantly nicer.
- NO expiration free pass - Marriott Bonvoy points stay alive as long as there's qualifying earning or redemption activity on your account every 24 months, which is different from "points never expire," so if you go quiet on both card spend and all other Bonvoy activity for two years, the clock is real and the points are gone.
- The Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver is secondary coverage in the U.S. - meaning your personal auto insurance pays out first and this card picks up what's left, which is worth knowing before you assume the card coverage stands alone the way primary coverage would.
The Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful is a solid mid-tier hotel card for Marriott loyalists — automatic Gold Elite status, 15 elite night credits, and a spend-triggered free night award make the $250 annual fee defensible if you stay at Marriotts more than once a year. The 6x earn rate at Marriott properties (card contribution only) and 4x on dining and groceries (up to $15K/year combined) keep the points flowing between hotel stays.
Welcome bonus
What you get for signing up and hitting the minimum spend.
85,000 Marriott Bonvoy points · $4,000 spend in 3mo
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Welcome bonus
What you get for signing up and hitting the minimum spend.
85,000 Marriott Bonvoy points · $4,000 spend in 3mo
85,000 Marriott Bonvoy points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months.
Earn rates
How many points per dollar across categories.
4 categories · top rate 6x
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Earn rates
How many points per dollar across categories.
4 categories · top rate 6x
Card-level multipliers. Earn currency: Marriott Bonvoy.
| Category | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hotels | 6x | Card contributes 6x on qualifying purchases at Marriott Bonvoy hotels. Additional Marriott Bonvoy base points (10x) and Gold Elite bonus (2.5x) earned via loyalty program — not a card feature. Combined total up to 18.5x. |
| Groceries | 4x | 4x total (2x base + 2x bonus) on grocery stores and dining combined, up to $15,000 annually. Reverts to 2x after cap. |
| Dining | 4x | 4x total (2x base + 2x bonus) on dining at restaurants including takeout and eligible delivery, combined with grocery stores up to $15,000 annually. Reverts to 2x after cap. |
| All other purchases | 2x | 2x on all other purchases with no maximum. |
Transfer partners
Where you can move your Marriott Bonvoy to airline + hotel programs.
38 partners
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Transfer partners
Where you can move your Marriott Bonvoy to airline + hotel programs.
38 partners
Points earned with this card transfer to 38 partner programs via Marriott Bonvoy.
| To | Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantage | 3:1 | Flat 3:1 - excluded from the 5,000-mile transfer bonus. |
| Aegean Miles+Bonus | 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). |
| Aer Lingus AerClub | 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). |
| Aeromexico Rewards | 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). |
| Air China PhoenixMiles | 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). |
| Flying Blue | 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). |
| Air New Zealand Koru | 200:1 | Airpoints are dollar-denominated; transfers at 200:1, not a standard mile ratio. |
| ANA Mileage Club | 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). |
| Asiana Club | 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). |
| Atmos Rewards | 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). |
| Miles & More | 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 3:1 | Flat 3:1 - excluded from the 5,000-mile transfer bonus. |
| Avios | 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). |
| China Southern Sky Pearl Club | 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). |
| Copa ConnectMiles | 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). |
| Delta SkyMiles | 3:1 | Flat 3:1 - excluded from the 5,000-mile transfer bonus. |
| Emirates Skywards | 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). |
| Ethiopian ShebaMiles | 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). |
| Etihad Guest | 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). |
| Frontier Miles | 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). |
| Hainan Airlines | 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). |
| Club Iberia Plus | 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). |
| Japan Airlines Mileage Bank | 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). |
| Singapore KrisFlyer | 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). |
| LATAM Pass | 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). |
| Qatar Privilege Club | 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). |
| Saudia Alfursan | 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). |
| Southwest Rapid Rewards | 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). |
| TAP Miles&Go | 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). |
| Thai Royal Orchid Plus | 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). |
| Turkish Miles&Smiles | 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). |
| United MileagePlus | 3:1 | Base 3:1 with an enhanced 10,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred. |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). |
| Velocity Frequent Flyer | 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). |
| Vueling Club | 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). |
Cardholder experiences
Members-only events, dining access, and special experiences bundled with this card.
2 programs
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Cardholder experiences
Members-only events, dining access, and special experiences bundled with this card.
2 programs
Free nights
Annual free night certificates and similar.
1 benefit
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Free nights
Annual free night certificates and similar.
1 benefit
Status
Hotel / airline / partner status this card grants.
1 benefit
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Status
Hotel / airline / partner status this card grants.
1 benefit
Travel & rental insurance
Trip protection, rental car coverage, baggage, accident coverage.
7 benefits
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Travel & rental insurance
Trip protection, rental car coverage, baggage, accident coverage.
7 benefits
Purchase & travel protection
Purchase, extended warranty, cell phone, and fraud protections.
2 benefits
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Purchase & travel protection
Purchase, extended warranty, cell phone, and fraud protections.
2 benefits
Other
Other perks on this card.
9 benefits
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Other
Other perks on this card.
9 benefits
