Marriott Bonvoy points expire after 24 months if your account has no qualifying activity. You can avoid this by earning, redeeming or purchasing points at least once every 24 months. Note that gifting, receiving and transferring points will not keep your points active.
That scale is a major reason the program remains useful despite dynamic award pricing and some overly complicated policies. Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and redeem points across more than 30 brands, transfer points to dozens of airline programs and use cobranded Marriott credit cards to earn elite status and annual free night awards.
However, getting the most from Marriott Bonvoy requires understanding which stays qualify, how earnings vary by brand and which elite benefits you can expect at each property. In this guide, we'll cover everything you need to know about earning and redeeming Marriott points, qualifying for elite status and maximizing the program.
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