While your savings will depend on how often you travel, elite status perks can easily save you hundreds — or even thousands — of dollars each year. So why get a head start every year by opening a credit card?
The Marriott Bonvoy program has the largest footprint worldwide, with more than 8,500 properties in almost 140 countries. Breaking it down, there are five levels of elite status, three of which one can earn with a credit card:
Better yet, you can stack elite nights by holding both a personal and business Marriott card. For example, if you have a business card that offers 15 elite nights and a personal card that offers 25, you'll start the year with 40 elite qualifying nights earned from credit cards alone. That's just 35 nights away from Titanium Elite status.
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