These 3 Marriott Bonvoy cards just rolled out their highest welcome offers ever
Editor's Note
With more than 9,000 properties across 35-plus brands worldwide, Marriott Bonvoy offers plenty of ways to earn free hotel stays.
Right now, the three Marriott credit cards from American Express have welcome offers that match the highest we've ever seen. If you're considering adding a Marriott card to your wallet, now may be a great time to apply.
Below, we break down the current offers and help you decide which Marriott card might be worth it.
Comparison of Marriott credit card welcome offers
Right now, the welcome offers on the Amex cobranded Marriott cards match the highest bonuses we've ever seen on those cards. Even better, the offers are relatively straightforward:
- You won't need to complete any paid Marriott stays.
- The spending requirements are quite reasonable, especially since they're spread over six months.
(Note that the first card listed is a business credit card, so you'll need to be eligible for a business card to apply.)
Two Chase cards are currently offering their standard welcome bonuses, so we wouldn't recommend applying for those right now — it's better to wait until those offers increase again. And one is offering a slightly higher-than-normal offer with an additional free night after extra spend.
We've ordered the cards below from most bonus value to least:
| Card | Welcome offer | Bonus value* | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|
Earn up to 5 free night awards: Earn three free night awards after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. Plus, earn an additional two free night awards after spending an additional $3,000 ($9,000 in total) within six months.
Nights are valued at up to 50,000 points each. Certain hotels have resort fees. | Up to $1,750 | $125 (see rates and fees) | |
Earn 3 free night awards after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Plus, earn an additional free night award after spending a total of $4,000 on purchases in the first four months from account opening. Additionally, earn up to $100 in statement credits (up to $50 biannually) after spending $500 on eligible airline purchases.
Nights are valued at up to 50,000 points each. Certain hotels have resort fees. | Up to $1,400 (in points, not including the statement credit for airline purchases) | $95 | |
Earn 200,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.
Offer ends May 13. | $1,400 | $650 (see rates and fees) | |
Earn 175,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.
Offer ends May 13. | $1,225 | $250 (see rates and fees) | |
Earn 85,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. | $595 | $250 | |
Earn 30,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. | $210 | $0 |
*The bonus value is based on TPG's March 2026 valuations and is not provided or reviewed by the issuer.
The information for the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful Credit Card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Related: Which credit card should you use for Marriott stays?
Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card
The Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card is Marriott's only business card currently available to new applicants.
Annual fee: $125
Welcome offer: Earn 3 free night awards (valued at up to 50,000 points each) after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. Plus, earn an additional two free night awards (valued at up to 50,000 points each) after spending an additional $3,000 ($9,000 in total) within the first six months of card membership. (Certain hotels have resort fees.)
According to TPG's valuations, this bonus is worth up to $1,750.
This matches the highest bonus in the card's history, making now a great time to apply — especially if you can earn the additional two free night awards.
Earning rates: Cardmembers earn:
- 6 points per dollar spent on Marriott hotels (You'll earn up to 18.5 total points per dollar spent on eligible Marriott stays: 10 points from being a Bonvoy member, 6 points from this card and 25% bonus points from the Gold elite status the card provides, which equates to about a 13% return on spending based on TPG's valuations)
- 4 points per dollar spent at restaurants worldwide and U.S. gas stations and on wireless telephone services from U.S. service providers and U.S. shipping purchases
- 2 points per dollar spent on all other purchases
Why we like it: With this card, you'll get automatic Gold Elite status with Marriott Bonvoy and a 7% discount on eligible bookings made directly with Marriott through an eligible channel at participating properties with this card's rate.
The card also comes with 15 elite night credits annually (which can be stacked with a Marriott Bonvoy consumer card) and a free night award annually after your card renewal month (worth up to 35,000 points and can be topped up with up to 25,000 points from your Bonvoy account for a total of 60,000 points per night). In addition, you can earn a second free night (also worth up to 35,000 points) after $60,000 of purchases on your card in a calendar year. Certain hotels have resort fees.
Marriott's use of dynamic pricing may make it hard to use these awards. Still, you should be able to find a participating property that can cover your annual fee (and then some), as our data indicates that there's still a lot of value in the program.
To learn more, read our full review of the Amex Marriott Bonvoy Business.
Apply here: Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card
The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card is one of Chase's two mid-tier Bonvoy cards.
Annual fee: $95
Welcome offer: Earn 3 free night awards after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Plus, earn an additional free night award after spending a total of $4,000 on purchases in the first four months from account opening. Additionally, earn up to $100 in statement credits (up to $50 biannually) after spending $500 on eligible airline purchases.
Nights are valued at up to 50,000 points each. Certain hotels have resort fees.
If you max out each of the free night awards, this offer could be worth up to 200,000 points. According to TPG's valuations, that makes this bonus worth up to $1,400, not including the statement credit for airline purchases.
This is close to the best we've seen in the card's history (five free night awards, no longer available).
Earning rates: Cardholders earn:
- 6 points per dollar spent at Marriott hotels (You'll earn up to 17 points per dollar on eligible Marriott stays: 10 points from being a Bonvoy member, 6 points from this card and 10% bonus points from the Silver elite status the card provides, which equates to a total 11.9% return on spending based on TPG's valuations)
- 3 points per dollar spent on the first $6,000 spent in combined purchases each year on dining and at gas stations and grocery stores
- 2 points per dollar spent on all other purchases
Why we like it: The Boundless gives you great Marriott perks without having to pay a high annual fee. With this card, you'll get automatic Bonvoy Silver Elite status and 15 elite qualifying nights every year. You'll also earn one elite night credit toward the next level of elite status for every $5,000 spent, and you can reach Gold Elite status by spending $35,000 on the card in a calendar year.
Perhaps the most valuable perk is the annual free night award (worth up to 35,000 points) at each account anniversary, though Marriott's lack of award charts could hinder your ability to use this benefit. Fortunately, as of March 12, this free night award can be topped up with up to 25,000 points from your Bonvoy account for a total of 60,000 points per night. Certain hotels have resort fees.
To learn more, read our full review of the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card.
Apply here: Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card
The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card is Marriott's top-tier card.
Annual fee: $650
Welcome offer: Earn 200,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. Offer ends May 13.
Based on TPG's valuations, this offer is worth $1,400.
This is the highest offer we've seen in the card's history, so now is the best time to apply.
Earning rates: Cardmembers earn:
- 6 points per dollar spent at Marriott hotels (You'll earn up to 21 total points per dollar spent on eligible Marriott stays: 10 points from being a Bonvoy member, 6 points from this card and 50% bonus points from the Platinum elite status the card provides, which equates to a 14.7% return on spending based on TPG's valuations).
- 3 points per dollar spent at restaurants worldwide and on flights booked directly with airlines
- 2 points per dollar spent on other eligible purchases
Why we like it: The card also has valuable perks, such as automatic Platinum Elite status, an annual free night award (worth up to 85,000 points; certain hotels have resort fees) after card renewal month, up to $300 per year (up to $25 in monthly statement credits) for eligible purchases at restaurants worldwide, Priority Pass™ lounge access and 25 elite qualifying night credits per year. Enrollment is required for select benefits.
Remember that Marriott uses dynamic pricing, so you may need to work harder to find a property where you can use your free nights. But you can top up free night awards with up to 25,000 points now, which allows you to book a night worth up to 110,000 points.
To learn more, read our full review of the Amex Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant.
Apply here: Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card
The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card is Bonvoy's mid-tier card from American Express. It has earnings, benefits and an annual fee that mirror the Bountiful.
Annual fee: $250
Welcome offer: Earn 175,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. Offer ends May 13.
This bonus is worth $1,225, per TPG's valuations.
This is the highest bonus in the card's history, so applying now is ideal.
Earning rates: Cardmembers earn:
- 6 points per dollar spent at Marriott hotels (You'll earn up to 18.5 points per dollar spent on eligible Marriott stays: 10 points from being a Bonvoy member, 6 points from this card and 25% bonus points from the Gold elite status the card provides, which equates to about a 13% return on spending based on TPG's valuations).
- 4 points per dollar spent on the first $15,000 per calendar year in combined purchases at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets (then 2 points per dollar spent thereafter)
- 2 points per dollar spent on other eligible purchases
Why we like it: This card also offers mid-tier perks, including complimentary Gold Elite status, a solid earning rate at Marriott properties and elite night credits. However, it lacks several benefits that you might expect from a mid-tier card.
For example, you must spend $15,000 in a calendar year to earn a free night (worth up to 50,000 points; certain hotels have resort fees). Other Marriott cards with lower annual fees include a similar perk with no spending requirement, making this card tough to justify holding beyond earning the welcome offer in the first year.
To learn more, read our full review of the Amex Marriott Bonvoy Bevy.
Apply here: Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card
Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful Credit Card
The Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful Credit Card is the other mid-tier Bonvoy card from Chase.
Annual fee: $250
Welcome offer: Earn 85,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
Based on TPG's valuations, this offer is worth $595.
This is typically the standard welcome offer we see in the card's history. Unless you absolutely need this card now, you're better off applying when the offer is higher.
Earning rates: Cardholders earn:
- 6 points per dollar spent at Marriott hotels (You'll earn up to 18.5 points per dollar spent on eligible Marriott stays: 10 points from being a Bonvoy member, 6 points from this card and 25% bonus points from the Gold elite status the card provides, which equates to about a 13% return on spending based on TPG's valuations)
- 4 points per dollar spent at restaurants and grocery stores (on the first $15,000 per calendar year in combined purchases, then 2 points per dollar spent thereafter)
- 2 points per dollar spent on all other purchases
Why we like it: While American Express issues the Bevy, this card comes from Chase. The two cards have mostly the same benefits, meaning the perks that come with this card struggle to justify its $250 annual fee. However, the welcome bonus may be of interest to you.
To learn more, read our full review of the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful card.
Marriott Bonvoy Bold Credit Card
The Marriott Bonvoy Bold Credit Card is Chase's entry-level card for Bonvoy enthusiasts.
Annual fee: $0
Welcome offer: Earn 30,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
The bonus points are worth $210, according to TPG's valuations.
This is the standard bonus in the card's history, so it's best to wait for a more lucrative offer to apply.
Earning rates: Cardholders earn:
- 3 points per dollar spent at Marriott hotels (You'll earn up to 14 points per dollar spent on eligible Marriott stays: 10 points from being a Bonvoy member, 3 points from this card and 10% bonus points from the Silver elite status the card provides, which equates to a 9.8% return on spending based on TPG's valuations)
- 2 points per dollar spent at grocery stores and on ride-hailing services, select food delivery, select streaming, internet, cable and phone services
- 1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases
Why we like it: The card offers automatic Bonvoy Silver Elite status and five annual elite night credits. It also has no foreign transaction fees. Additionally, the Bold features Chase's Pay Yourself Back benefit in eligible quarters (up to $750 total in redemptions per year).
This is a solid set of perks for a card with no annual fee. However, frequent Marriott guests may do better with a card that offers more perks during each stay.
To learn more, read our full review of the Marriott Bonvoy Bold card.
Apply here: Marriott Bonvoy Bold Credit Card
Can you apply for more than one Marriott card offer?
If multiple Marriott card offers intrigue you, you can indeed have more than one open Marriott card. Some TPG staffers have two or three.
It can make sense to leverage the annual anniversary award nights and to stack the 5-25 elite nights awarded by carrying both a personal and a small-business Marriott card.
However, with six total Marriott cards available for new applicants, there are several restrictions on who can earn the welcome offers across the available cards, especially since cards are issued by both Amex and Chase.
Note that these restrictions are all in addition to Chase's 5/24 rule (which applies to new applicants for the Bold, Boundless and Bountiful cards) and Amex's one-bonus-per-lifetime rule (which applies to the Bevy, Brilliant and Business cards).
Make sure you're eligible for these offers before applying.
Related: Here's how to calculate your Chase 5/24 standing
Bottom line
Marriott credit cards regularly rank among the best hotel credit cards thanks to the long-term value they can provide through perks like elite status and annual free night awards.
Right now, three Marriott Bonvoy cards are offering their highest welcome offers ever, making this an excellent time to apply if you've been considering adding one to your wallet.
Just note that these offers won't last forever (and two of the remaining Marriott cards are still offering their standard bonuses, so you may want to wait for a better deal on those).
Apply here: Marriott Bonvoy Business Amex
Apply here: Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant
Apply here: Marriott Bonvoy Bevy
Apply here: Marriott Bonvoy Boundless
Learn more: Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful review
Apply here: Marriott Bonvoy Bold
For rates and fees of the Marriott Bonvoy Business card, click here.
For rates and fees of the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant card, click here.
For rates and fees of the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy card, click here.