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Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful

Gold status and big earn rates, but no annual free night to anchor the fee.

7.0/10ChasepersonalMarriott Bonvoy Points5/24 applies
View Current OfferBest for: Marriott loyalists who spend big on dining and groceries

Welcome Bonus

125,000

≈$1,000 value

Spend Requirement

$3,000

in 3 months

Annual Fee

$250

No FTF

Credit Score

700+

(Good-Excellent)

Current offer note: + 1 Free Night award worth up to 50k points

Historical Offers Chart

Every public offer change we've tracked. Hover for details, timing your application is worth hundreds of dollars.

Sign-Up Bonus (points)Spending Requirement ($)
037,50075,000112,500150,000$0$1,875$3,750$5,625$7,5002022-012023-012024-012025-012026-01Sign-Up BonusSpending Requirement ($)

Last verified 2026-06-10 · spot an outdated offer? Tell us in the comments.

Earning Rates

  • 6xMarriott purchases
  • 4xGrocery stores and dining (first $15k/yr combined)
  • 2xAll other purchases

Credits

No statement credits, this card wins on earn rates, not coupons.

Benefits

  • Automatic Gold Elite status
  • 15 elite night credits per year
  • 1,000 bonus points per qualifying Marriott stay
  • Free Night award after $15k annual spend

Why it earns its spot

  • +Strongest everyday earn rates in the Marriott lineup
  • +Gold status without a $650 Amex Brilliant fee

Where it costs you

  • No automatic anniversary free night at $250, the Boundless gets one at $95
  • Marriott points are weak per-point
  • Gold Elite delivers little at most properties

The Compound Verdict

The awkward middle child. The earn rates and Gold status sound nice, but a $250 fee with no guaranteed free night loses to the Boundless for most people. Grab it on a big bonus if you value the points, then reassess at renewal.

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