Marriott Bonvoy has a portfolio of co-branded credit cards, issued by both American Express and Chase. The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card is the mid-range personal card issued by Chase, and it’s a card that can be worth it on an ongoing basis for the perks.
We’ve just seen a new elevated welcome offer rolled out on this card, making it the ideal time to apply.
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What is the current Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card bonus?
The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card is offering a two-part welcome bonus, which can earn you free nights and a statement credit perk. The offer is broken down as follows:
- Earn four free night awards after spending $3,000 within the first three months; free night awards can each be redeemed for a one-night stay at properties with a redemption level up to 50,000 points per night, and certain hotels have resort fees
- There’s a special offer through June 30, 2027, whereby you can get up to $100 in statement credits after spending $500 on eligible airline purchases; that’s up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually
I value Bonvoy points at 0.7 cents each, given all the great ways there are to redeem them. As you can see, the free night awards are worth up to 200,000 Bonvoy points (which I would value at $1,400). However, I wouldn’t value the bonus quite that high, given that these free night awards given you less flexibility than outright having points.
Still, this is an excellent welcome bonus for a card with such a reasonable annual fee.
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card eligibility requirements
If you’re applying for the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card, the general Chase application restrictions apply. There aren’t too many direct, consistent rules, but considerations include Chase’s 5/24 rule (which isn’t always enforced), being able to get up to two Chase cards every 30 days, etc.
Beyond that, since both American Express and Chase issue cards for Marriott, there are some pretty complicated restrictions regarding eligibility for this card, so see this post for more details. To summarize the very basics, you can’t get the welcome bonus on the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card if:
- You currently have the Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card (learn more), or have received a new cardmember bonus on it in the past 24 months
- You currently have the Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card (learn more), Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card (learn more), or Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card (learn more), and have received a new cardmember bonus on the card in the past 24 months (it’s fine if you have those cards, you just can’t have received a bonus in the past 24 months)
- You were approved for the Marriott Bonvoy Business Card, Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Card, or Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card, in the past 90 days
Why the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card is worth it
Not only does the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card have a huge welcome offer, but this is a card that’s worth keeping in the long run. The card has a $95 annual fee, and for that you receive quite a few perks:
- The card offers an anniversary free night award every year, valid at a property costing up to 35,000 Bonvoy points (this can also be topped off with up to 25,000 additional points)
- The card offers Bonvoy Silver status for as long as you’re a cardmember, plus Bonvoy Gold status if you spend $35,000 on the card in a cardmember year
- The card offers 15 elite nights toward Bonvoy status annually, plus one additional elite night for every $5,000 spent, which can help you qualify for a higher elite tier
- The card offers 6x Bonvoy points on Marriott spending, 3x Bonvoy points on gas, dining, and groceries (on up to $6,000 in cumulative purchases per calendar year, and then 2x points), and 2x Bonvoy points on all other spending
The way I view it, the $95 annual fee can easily be covered by the anniversary free night award, which makes the card worth holding onto in the long run.
Admittedly there are several Marriott cards to choose from, so there’s not just one best option, as it all depends what you’re looking for. Personally, my strategy is to have the Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card (review) and Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card (review), as I think they make a good duo.
Read a full review of the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card.
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Bottom line
At the moment, the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card has a great welcome offer, which can earn you four free night awards, redeemable at a property costing up to 50,000 Bonvoy points per night.
The card offers an anniversary free night award valid at a property costing up to 35,000 Bonvoy points, and can also help you earn elite status, between the Bonvoy Silver status, the 15 elite nights annually, the elite night for every $5,000 spent, and more.
If you’ve been considering this card, now would be the time to apply, as this is a great offer.
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We need to lower the value of Marriott points to $.005 per point. I can usually find a $.007 value 10% of the time. I know you make your money referring credit cards, but we need to be honest with the valuations
Can we please get an article with the "best" redemptions for these free nights? I have them sitting in my account but not sure where to best redeem!
Didn't Ben just do an Ask the Community on that topic? He's probably working on an updated post.
From my experience, it really depends whether you're looking for domestic or international redemptions. Obviously, most folks want to do better than the 0.7 cents that Ben values them at (so, like better than $595 cash value for the night.) I tried to go for the aspirational properties. So far, I've my 85K certificates plus points for stays at the St. Regis properties in DC and Deer Valley, Utah (that one was my favorite); Ritz-Carlton...
From my experience, it really depends whether you're looking for domestic or international redemptions. Obviously, most folks want to do better than the 0.7 cents that Ben values them at (so, like better than $595 cash value for the night.) I tried to go for the aspirational properties. So far, I've my 85K certificates plus points for stays at the St. Regis properties in DC and Deer Valley, Utah (that one was my favorite); Ritz-Carlton properties in Portland, Oregon, and Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida. Each time, got a room going for at least $600+. However, it's really become more and more of a chore, lately, though. I'm ready to close the card, honestly.
Oh, bruther... if you thot Amex Brilliant was weak-sauce, Boundless is true churn it n' burn it. Lame 35K certificate (even with adding your own 25K points, best you'll get is like a Four Points by Sheraton off I-95.) Then there's the lack of any meaningful status (Gold? Psh. Free WiFi. Yay. Late-checkout? Nice try. 'If available.' Breakfast? No way, loser!) "I value Bonvoy points at 0.7 cents each"... Oh, Ben, may need to update...
Oh, bruther... if you thot Amex Brilliant was weak-sauce, Boundless is true churn it n' burn it. Lame 35K certificate (even with adding your own 25K points, best you'll get is like a Four Points by Sheraton off I-95.) Then there's the lack of any meaningful status (Gold? Psh. Free WiFi. Yay. Late-checkout? Nice try. 'If available.' Breakfast? No way, loser!) "I value Bonvoy points at 0.7 cents each"... Oh, Ben, may need to update that; feels like closer to 0.5 these days. Move over Hilton/IHG. (By the way, this was my more polite draft.) Just say no.