Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express
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A free night and Gold Elite status for $125.
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
700+
(Good to Excellent)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06 | 100,000 | $6,000 in 6 mo | Bonus decreased: 125,000 → 100,000 · Spend: $8,000 → $6,000 | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2023-05 | 125,000 | $8,000 in 6 mo | Bonus increased: 75,000 → 125,000 · Spend: $3,000 → $8,000 · Window: 3 → 6 monthsElevated offer | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2021-01 | 75,000 | $3,000 in 3 mo | Earliest record | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
Primary-source verification log
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Last Recorded Earning Rates
These terms are historical context and are not presented as current.
- 6xMarriott Bonvoy hotels
- 4xRestaurants, gas, wireless, shipping
- 2xAll other purchases
Last Recorded Credits
No statement credits, this card wins on earn rates, not coupons.
Last Recorded Benefits
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- ✦Annual Free Night Award worth up to 35,000 points
- ✦Second Free Night Award after $60,000 in purchases per year
- ✦Complimentary Gold Elite status
- ✦15 Elite Night Credits each year
Why it earns its spot
- +Free night alone usually beats the $125 fee
- +4x categories cover real business spend
- +Gold Elite without stay requirements
Where it costs you
- −35k cap excludes most premium properties
- −Marriott points are a low-value currency
The Compound Verdict
The annual free night is the whole pitch, and it is a good one. Use it at a mid-tier Marriott once a year and everything else the card does is profit.
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