Marriott Bonvoy has just launched its newest promotion on purchased points, which is only the program’s third such offer of the year. Different members seem to be eligible for different offers, with a typical bonus range of 40-50%. While it’s not for everyone, it has the potential to represent a good deal, so let’s go over the details.
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Marriott’s promotion on purchasing Bonvoy points
Between August 4 and September 9, 2026, Marriott Bonvoy is offering a promotion on purchased points. With this offer, different members are targeted for different deals, so you’ll want to log into your account to see what you’re eligible for.
It seems the two most common offers are for a 40% or 50% bonus, and in both cases, you can unlock the bigger bonus if you buy at least 40,000 points in one transaction.
How much does it cost to buy Bonvoy points?
Ordinarily you can buy Bonvoy points for 1.25 cents each, before any discounts or bonuses. If you were eligible for a 40-50% bonus, the math on this promotion would look as follows:
- With a 40% bonus, you could buy a total of 280,000 Bonvoy points for $2,500, which is a rate of 0.89 cents per point
- With a 50% bonus, you could buy a total of 300,000 Bonvoy points for $2,500, which is a rate of 0.83 cents per point
If you’re eligible for the 50% bonus, that’s just about as good as offers on purchased Bonvoy points get nowadays, as we haven’t seen a lower cost per point in a long time. Admittedly points have also lost a bit of value over the years.
How many Bonvoy points can you buy?
Marriott Bonvoy ordinarily lets members buy up to 150,000 points per calendar year, before any bonuses. However, during this promotion, that cap has been increased to 200,000 points, pre-bonus.
Do note that Marriott Bonvoy lets you share up to 100,000 points per year with another member, which could be an opportunity to potentially acquire even more points.
The terms suggest that it could take up to seven business days for purchased points to post. Furthermore, there are some eligibility restrictions to be aware of:
- A new member may purchase points 30 days after enrollment if they have some qualifying activity
- Without qualifying activity, a new member may purchase points only one year after enrollment
Which credit card should you buy Bonvoy points with?
Marriott points purchases are processed by points.com, meaning they don’t count as a hotel purchase for the purposes of credit card spending.
I’d recommend using a card with which you’re trying to reach a minimum spending requirement, or a credit card that maximizes your return on everyday spending. When in doubt, review which credit cards are best for buying points and miles.
- Earn 1% cash back when you make a purchase, earn 1% cash back when you pay for that purchase
- $0
- Earn 3% Cash Back on Dining
- Earn 3% Cash Back at Drugstores
- Earn 1.5% Cash Back On All Other Purchases
- $0
- 2x points on purchases up to $50k then 1x
- Access to Amex Offers
- No annual fee
Is buying Bonvoy points worth it?
While I’m not particularly loyal to Marriott as such, there’s no denying that Marriott Bonvoy has some phenomenal hotels around the world. At a low acquisition cost, there are situations where you can get outsized value for your Bonvoy points, especially if you’re topping off an account for a redemption.
Nowadays Marriott Bonvoy has dynamic award pricing, so there’s no longer an award chart that redemptions follow (though there is an unofficial award chart). However, there are still all kinds of properties where you can get a ton of value, especially for peak season redemptions, when cash rates would be especially high.
How many points do you need for a free night with Marriott?
In the past, Marriott Bonvoy had an award chart, and hotels cost anywhere from 5,000 to 100,000 points per night, not factoring in a fifth night free when redeeming for five nights.
Nowadays there are no longer maximum amounts that can be charged, though you will find that a vast majority of properties don’t charge more than what was previously in the pricing range. However, we have seen some devaluations over time at top properties, including the cap being increased.
Do Bonvoy points expire?
Bonvoy points don’t expire as long as you have at least some account activity once every 24 months. This could include any activity whereby you earn or redeem points.
How much are Bonvoy points worth?
Everyone will value points differently, but personally I value Bonvoy points at ~0.7 cents each, and I tend to value points pretty conservatively. The purchase price is a bit higher than what I value the points, though like I said, there are ways to get much more value.
Does Marriott Bonvoy have blackout dates?
Marriott Bonvoy doesn’t have blackout dates on award nights, but the program does have capacity controls on a limited number of dates. While on most dates all standard rooms will be available for redemptions, on some dates hotels can limit the number of standard rooms that they make available using points.
How else can you earn Bonvoy points?
Aside from outright buying points or staying at a Marriott, the best way to earn Bonvoy points is with a co-branded Marriott Bonvoy credit card. These cards offer big welcome bonuses and in some cases a decent return on spending.
Marriott Bonvoy is also transfer partners with Amex Membership Rewards and Chase Ultimate Rewards, though I tend to think there are better ways to redeem those points, given the amount of flexibility they offer.
Bottom line
Marriott Bonvoy has just launched its latest offer on purchased points. Different members are eligible for different offers, and it seems that most members can receive up to a 40-50% bonus, which is an opportunity to buy points for 0.83-0.89 cents each.
While I wouldn’t proactively pick up points without a specific use in mind, this has the potential to represent a good value, and this is among the best deals we’ve seen from the program.
Do you plan on purchasing Marriott points with a bonus?
Als LTP wird mir 50% offeriert. Werde vermutlich die volle Menge, welche erlaubt ist für mich (185.000), kaufen. Ergibt dann 277.500 für USD 2.312.50. Mein bevorzugtes Hotel (bleibe jeweils 30 Tage) in der OFF-Season offeriert eigentlich immer einen Upgrade auf eine Luxus-Suite zum günstigsten Tarif. Perfect seit Jahren.
Bonvoy values I see are typically 0.5 to 0.6 cents per points.
I would put its bit higher than that.
But no matter what it beats Hilt-yen in value.
Regarding percentage: I guess
50% as Ben is Ambassador
45% me as Titanium Member
40% the other comment as Platinum Member
What a fantastic deal! Buy Bonvoy points for 0.8 cents. redeem them for 0.5 cents!
Pay to get Bonvoyed? Nope.
Ben, I love the blog. But how can you report on Bonvoy devaluation yet still maintain your value of Bonvoy points at 0.7 cents. When was the last time you updated that?
What is the point of paying with BONVOY points when (A) certain hotels dont allow any bookings with points at the time of year one wishes to travel to that destination (B) only the lowest category or lowest 2 categories of rooms are available for booking with points.
While this is not "across the board" it is often enough that it makes it pointless (for me) to chase BONVOY points
I’m getting 35% bonus points. No for me. Would go for it if mines 30% off
FYI I see a 40% bonus, which is slightly worse than a 30% discount. YMMV. I'm a Bonvoy Platinum and have the Brilliant Card and the AmEx Biz Card.