Marriott Bonvoy Cards Update Bonuses, Up to 125K Points and 1 Free Night

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Marriott Bonvoy loyalists can now use their end-of-the-year spending to snag a limited-time introductory offer when they’re approved for the Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card or the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card. Either welcome bonus can extend your vacation budget in the new year when you redeem points for stays or other travel expenses.
Beginning on Sept. 25, 2025, approved applicants who spend the required amount are eligible to receive the following introductory offers on these cards:
Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card: Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 in the first 3 months from account opening. That’s double the previous bonus, which was 30,000 points after spending $1,000 on eligible purchases within 3 months of account opening.
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card: Earn 125,000 bonus points and 1 Free Night Award (valued up to 50,000 points) after spending $3,000 within 3 months of account opening. That’s different from the previous bonus, which offered three free nights (each night valued up to 50,000 points) after spending $3,000 on eligible purchases within 3 months of opening the account.
Points can be redeemed toward future stays at over 30 hotel brands and 10,000 global destinations within the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio. You can also redeem them toward other travel-related purchases, gift cards and merchandise.
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How the cards compare
Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card
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Rates & Fees
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card
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on Chase’s website
Rates & Fees
Annual fee
$0
$95
Ongoing rewards
3 points per dollar spent at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels
2 points per dollar spent on grocery store purchases, rideshare purchases, and select food delivery
2 points per dollar spent on select streaming, internet, cable and phone services
1 point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases
6 points per $1 spent at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels
3 points per $1 spent spent in combined purchases each year on grocery stores, gas stations and dining (on up to $6,000 in combined purchases each year; 2 points per $1 spent thereafter)
2 points per $1 spent on all other eligible purchases
Other perks
Automatic silver elite status
Free Night Award (valued up to 35,000 points) every year after account anniversary
Automatic Silver Elite status and accelerated path to Gold status
Earn 1 Elite Night Credit towards Elite Status for every $5,000 you spend
Foreign transaction fees
None
None
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» MORE: Marriott Bonvoy guide: How to earn, redeem and maximize points
October through December are ideal months for earning a credit card welcome bonus. You can combine planned holiday purchases with everyday spending to meet the necessary requirements and earn stays for next year’s getaway.
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