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The Marriott Bonvoy program is launching a new point purchase promotion valid from April 23 to June 23, 2026.
This time, the promotion is targeted and personalized. Indeed, some members receive a points bonus (up to 40% additional points), while others obtain a discount on the purchase price instead (up to 30% off).
Log in to the points purchase portal to discover the offer assigned to you. The minimum purchase is 2,000 points per transaction.
This promotion works with two distinct mechanics depending on your profile. First, let’s look at the thresholds according to the type of offer assigned.
For targeted members with a bonus, you pay the regular price and receive additional points.
For targeted members with a discount, you receive the exact number of points purchased, but at a reduced price.
Normally, Marriott Bonvoy charges 12.50 USD per 1,000 points, or 1.25 US cents per point. The promotion reduces this cost differently depending on the type of offer.
Here are the rules to know before proceeding with your purchase.
The transaction is carried out in US dollars and processed through Points.com. Consequently, it is not considered a Marriott purchase. Therefore, there is no 5 points per dollar accumulation with a Marriott Bonvoy credit card — you will earn 2 points per dollar instead.
To save on conversion fees, use a card with no foreign transaction fees, such as the Scotiabank Passport™ Visa Infinite* Card. This represents 2.5% savings compared to a standard card.
Buying points is not relevant for everyone. Here is when it is worth it — and when you should abstain.
Before purchasing, always check the cost of nights in dollars to determine if buying points is advantageous for your specific case.
In Canada, several ways are available to accumulate Marriott Bonvoy points without purchasing them. Consult our best Marriott Bonvoy cards page to compare all options.
Two cards affiliated with the program each offer a generous welcome bonus.
With these cards, you earn between 2 and 5 Marriott Bonvoy points per dollar spent.
You can also earn Marriott points by transferring American Express Membership Rewards points, at a rate of 5 Membership Rewards points for 6 Marriott Bonvoy points.
Our favorite card for this strategy remains the American Express Cobalt® Card. It earns 5x the points on groceries, convenience stores, restaurants, bars, and food delivery. This is equivalent to 6 Marriott Bonvoy points per dollar in these categories.
Also watch for the Membership Rewards points transfer promotion to Marriott Bonvoy to further maximize your conversion. The last promotion of this type took place last April.
This targeted Marriott Bonvoy promotion can be a good opportunity for travelers with a specific goal – a planned stay, a night to complete, or a Marriott Bonvoy Moments experience in mind.
However, if you are not in one of these situations, buying points is not the most profitable strategy. It will be more advantageous to accumulate your points directly with a Canadian credit card. To ensure you don’t miss any future promotions, subscribe to our newsletter.
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