Marriott Bonvoy Bold
By Alex Compton · Last verified
The free way to keep Marriott points alive and bank elite nights.
Welcome Bonus
Under review
Current claim suppressed
Spend Requirement
Under review
Annual Fee
Under review
Last recorded terms remain in the history below
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.
| Observed | Offer | Requirement | What changed | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 60,000 | $1,000 in 3 mo | Spend: $2,000 → $1,000 | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2024-06 | 60,000 | $2,000 in 3 mo | Bonus increased: 30,000 → 60,000 · Spend: $1,000 → $2,000 | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2023-09 | 30,000 | $1,000 in 3 mo | Terms reconfirmed | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2022-01 | 30,000 | $1,000 in 3 mo | Earliest record | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
Primary-source verification log
Append-only evidence ledgerEvent-level primary-source attachments begin with the September 2026 verification system. Older records remain visible but are not retroactively presented as evidenced.
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Last Recorded Earning Rates
These terms are historical context and are not presented as current.
- 3xMarriott purchases
- 2xGrocery stores, rideshare, select food delivery and streaming, internet/cable/phone
- 1xAll other purchases
Last Recorded Credits
No statement credits, this card wins on earn rates, not coupons.
Last Recorded Benefits
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- ✦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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