Marriott Bonvoy Bold
By Alex Compton · Last verified
The free way to keep Marriott points alive and bank elite nights.
Welcome Bonus
60,000
≈$480 value
Spend Requirement
$1,000
in 3 months
Annual Fee
$0
No FTF
Credit Score
670+
(Good)
Historical Offers Chart
Every public offer change we've tracked. Hover for details, timing your application is worth hundreds of dollars.
Apply now or wait?
Apply nowThis is the best public offer this card has ever had. In 4 tracked offers going back to 2022, nothing has beaten 60k.
Current offer
60k
All-time high
60k
Typical offer
45k
In place since
June 2024
Last verified 2026-06-10 · spot an outdated offer? Tell us in the comments.
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Earning Rates
- 3xMarriott purchases
- 2xGrocery stores, rideshare, select food delivery and streaming, internet/cable/phone
- 1xAll other purchases
Credits
No statement credits, this card wins on earn rates, not coupons.
Benefits
- ✦5 elite night credits per year
- ✦Silver Elite status
- ✦Points never expire while the card is open
- ✦No foreign transaction fees on a no-fee card
Why it earns its spot
- +Keeps Bonvoy points from expiring at zero cost
- +60k bonuses on a no-fee card are easy value
Where it costs you
- −No free night certificate, the Boundless perk that matters
- −Weak earn rates
- −Counts against Marriott card eligibility rules
The Compound Verdict
A parking spot, not a strategy. Take the bonus, keep it open to protect your points balance, and put your real spend elsewhere. If you stay at Marriott more than twice a year, the Boundless and its certificate beat this card outright.
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