Earn up to 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy Points with these American Express offers!

Updated May 31, 2024
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Alexandrine Bertrand
Alexandrine Bertrand

Alexandrine Bertrand

Alexandrine Bertrand
A passionate solo traveler, Alexandrine is an expert on loyalty programs such as Aeroplan, Avios, AIR MILES, Flying Blue and Marriott Bonvoy. With a budget-conscious approach, she helps travelers maximize their points and miles for low-cost, off-the-beaten-path getaways. A food lover, she enjoys discovering the local flavors and culinary traditions that enrich her adventures.
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To the point Earn up to 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy points as a welcome bonus with these offers from American Express Canada!

Marriott Bonvoy Cards - Canada's Best Travel Credit Cards

Marriott Bonvoy credit cards are the best credit cards in Canada for travellers.

With these cards, you earn Marriott Bonvoy points and benefits for your stays at the group’s 8,000+ hotels worldwide (and over 250 in Canada).

With these new limited-time welcome offers, you could earn:

And if you’re wondering: yes, you can apply for both credit cards and get both welcome bonuses (if you meet the requirements).

To learn how to apply for an American Express business credit card, check out this article.

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Marriott Bonvoy® American Express®* Card

The Marriott Bonvoy® American Express®* Card is the best credit card for free hotel nights.

With this welcome offer, you can earn 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy points by spending $1,500 in the first 3 months after joining.

It’s a Card we recommend keeping because each year at renewal, you get an Annual Free Night Award (for up to 35,000 points at hotels worldwide) and 15 Elite Night Credits per year, counting towards your Marriott Bonvoy Elite status.

With this Card, you earn 5 points per dollar on all purchases at Marriott Bonvoy properties and 2 points per dollar on all other purchases.

Finally, this Card comes with comprehensive insurance: baggage delay, lost or stolen baggage, $500,000 travel accident, flight delay, hotel or motel burglary, rental car theft and damage, Purchase Security, Purchase Protection.

Like all American Express Canada Cards, there is no minimum income requirement.

Marriott Bonvoy® Business American Express®* Card

The Marriott Bonvoy® Business American Express®* Card is the best credit card for travelling self-employed professionals and small business owners.

With this welcome offer, you can earn 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy points by spending $5,000 in the first 3 months after joining.

It’s a Card we recommend keeping because each year at renewal, you get an Annual Free Night Award (for up to 35,000 points at hotels worldwide) and 15 Elite Night Credits per year, counting towards your Marriott Bonvoy Elite status.

With this Card, you earn 5 points per dollar on all purchases at Marriott Bonvoy properties. And you can earn 3 points per dollar for:

  • Gas
  • Dining purchases
  • travel purchases

And 2 points per dollar on all other purchases.

Like all American Express Canada Cards, there is no minimum income requirement.

Benefits of Marriott Bonvoy credit cards

Both Marriott Bonvoy credit cards share common benefits:

  • 2 points per dollar on all your purchases
  • 5 points per dollar on purchases made at Marriott Bonvoy properties
  • 15 Elite nights per year, counting towards your Marriott Bonvoy Elite status
  • Receive an Annual Free Night Award after your Card anniversary each year (a 35,000 points value)
  • Complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite status
  • Insurance for travel and your purchases
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The version for the self-employed, professionals or small business owners, the Marriott Bonvoy® Business American Express®* Card, sets itself apart by earning 3 points per dollar for:

  • Gas
  • Dining purchases
  • travel purchases

I hold both of these credit cards myself and keep them year after year so that I can benefit from the Annual Free Night Award which easily offsets the cost of the annual fee.

 

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How to Use Marriott Bonvoy points

Free hotel nights

Marriott Bonvoy points allow you to stay in one of the group’s 8,000 hotels in over 130 countries! And there are options for all budgets!

Browse our ultimate guide to the program and our map of Marriott Bonvoy hotels worldwide.

Aeroplan Points

If you don’t want to use your Marriott Bonvoy points for free hotel nights, you can transfer them to one of the many airline partner programs.

For example, you can transfer 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy points into 25,000 Aeroplan points! That’s enough to buy one round-trip flight to many North America destinations.

Expiration of points

Marriott Bonvoy points do not expire as long as you maintain activity in the Marriott Bonvoy account within 24 months. An activity can be:

  • Purchases with Marriott Bonvoy credit cards
  • Points transfer from one account to another
  • Redeeming points for a free hotel night
  • Earning points with a stay
  • etc.

Get this offer as a couple or with a friend

You can transfer up to 100,000 Marriott Bonvoy points for free from one account to another each year. If you are a couple or travelling with a buddy, it is very worthwhile for each of you to apply for these Marriott Bonvoy credit cards.

You can then transfer your points to the account of the member who will make the reservation for free hotel nights. Why is this relevant? For several reasons:

  • Top up a points balance already available on one of the Marriott Bonvoy accounts
  • Get the benefit of the 5th night free for 4 nights booked with points
  • Enjoy the perks of the highest Elite status on the other Marriott Bonvoy account
  • Gift points to a Marriott Bonvoy member if you are not part of the trip (useful for parents / children / students)

For example, two spouses or friends could earn over 400,000 points by each signing up for two Marriott Bonvoy credit cards and meeting the conditions for full welcome bonuses! You can get many free hotel nights and lighten your travel budget!

Bottom Line

Both of these credit cards are perfect if you want to earn Marriott Bonvoy points for free hotel nights.

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Jean-Maximilien Voisine

Jean-Maximilien Voisine

Jean-Maximilien Voisine
Jean-Maximilien, President and Founder of Milesopedia, is a recognized expert in rewards programs, credit cards, and travel in Canada and France. Approaching forty and a father of two, he has travelled to over 100 countries, half of them with his children and his wife, Audrey. Specializing in top loyalty programs like Aeroplan, American Express Membership Rewards, and Marriott Bonvoy, he guides travellers to maximize their benefits across North America and Europe.
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