Marriott Bonvoy is launching several initiatives this month to get members to book and stay, including a points sale between May 18 – June 30, 2020.
Members get a 60% bonus (previously max 50%) on points purchased or gifted. The number of points that a member can buy or gifted in any calendar year is capped at 50,000. It is unclear if the limit is raised during this sale (previously often, yes).
You can access this offer on Marriott’s website here.
READ MORE: Marriott Bonvoy Rate & Bonus Points And Miles Promotions
Note that member’s account that receives the points must have been open a minimum of 90 days OR 30 if there has been any qualifying activity.
Here’s the price at 50% bonus:
The cost of a point purchased at a 60% bonus (you get 80,000 for $625) is 0.78 cents each.
Conclusion
The peak (at least the first peak) of the Covid-19 is now behind for most of us, and travel is starting slowly to pick up a bit. The price of a Marriott Bonvoy point is slowly going lower during these sales, and I may soon buy some.
I’ll do an update once this sale goes live next week.
If you use the Marriott credit card does the charge count as a Marriott purchase?
The charge comes through from Points.com. It is not considered a Marriott purchase.
Is this a targeted offer? Don’t seem to have that offer in Canada
Begins on May 18!
lol… I guess I should learn to read… thank you!
What is your thoughts? 20% off gift card or 60% off points? I am having a senior decade.
60% bonus is good if you plan to use the points towards the most expensive properties. Gift cards make sense if you have non-prepaid stays coming up. You can save 20%.