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Marriott Bonvoy Points Explained: Value and Redemptions in Canada
What Marriott Bonvoy points are worth, how hotel redemptions are priced, when points expire, and how the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card earns them in Canada.
How much are Marriott Bonvoy points worth?
WalletReturn values Marriott Bonvoy points at about 0.7 cents each when used for hotel nights, so 10,000 points ≈ $70 and 50,000 points ≈ $350.
Some stays give you more value per point and some less, because Marriott prices award nights individually.
Put it into practiceAmerican Express cardsHow many points does a free night cost?
It depends. Marriott says the points needed per night vary by hotel, room type, length of stay and time of year, and are updated continuously, so the same hotel can cost different amounts on different dates.
Compare the points price with the cash rate for your dates: divide the cash price by the points to see what each point is worth on that stay.
Do Marriott Bonvoy points expire?
Yes, if your account has no qualifying activity for 24 consecutive months. Earning or redeeming points, buying points, completing a qualifying stay or converting points with a partner keeps them active; gifting or transferring points doesn’t count.
How does the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card earn points?
It earns 5 points per $1 at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels and 2 points per $1 on everything else. After your first year, you get an annual Free Night Award for a stay costing up to 35,000 points, and you can add up to 15,000 points to it.
The card also gives automatic Silver Elite status, 15 Elite Night Credits a year, and Gold Elite status after $30,000 in purchases in a year. At 0.7 cents a point, 2 points per $1 is about 1.4% back and 5 points per $1 at Marriott is about 3.5%.
Which credit cards earn Marriott Bonvoy points?
American Express issues the Marriott Bonvoy card in Canada. By first-year value at typical spending, the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card leads at $706.
| Card | Annual fee | First-year value | Net annual rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| TopMarriott Bonvoy American Express Card | $120 | $706 | $216 |
Card values use WalletReturn’s example spending of $2,000 a month. First-year value is the welcome bonus plus a year of rewards, minus the annual fee; net annual rewards are what a typical year earns after the fee.
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Official sources and further reading
- Marriott Bonvoy: program terms and conditions ↗
- American Express Canada: Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card benefits ↗
Terms vary by product. Confirm the provider’s current terms before acting. This guide does not predict approval, realized value or credit-score changes. How WalletReturn calculates value