Marriott is the world’s largest hotel chain, with over 9,000 properties in 144 countries spread across 35-plus brands. Like most hotel chains, Marriott offers an extensive family of cobranded credit cards.

Two issuers offer these credit cards: American Express and Chase. Options range from no-annual-fee, entry-level cards to premium cards and a business card.

Here are some of the most popular Marriott credit cards available to new applicants, a snapshot of each one’s welcome offer range and some guidance on the best time to apply.

We’ll only discuss publicly available welcome offers. However, you might receive targeted offers that feature better deals than those outlined below. Keep in mind that offers may change at any time, and some of the offers mentioned below may not be available at this time.

Best Marriott welcome offers

Card	Best welcome offer we’ve seen	When to apply
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card	150,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 in the first three months of card membership, plus 50,000 bonus points after staying six eligible paid nights at Marriott hotels.	If the offer is over 100,000 points or three or more free nights
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card	125,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first three months of card membership, plus 50,000 bonus points after staying six eligible paid nights at Marriott hotels.	If the offer is over 85,000 points
Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card	Five free night awards, worth up to 50,000 points apiece, after spending $8,000 in the first six months of card membership. Certain hotels have resort fees.	If the offer is over 100,000 points or three or more free nights
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card	Five free night awards, worth up to 50,000 points apiece, after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Certain hotels have resort fees.	If the offer is more than three free night awards or at least 125,000 bonus points
Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card	60,000 bonus points plus one free night award (valued at up to 50,000 points) after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Certain hotels have resort fees.	If the offer is more than 60,000 points

Related: Best welcome offers of the month

Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card

Marriott’s most premium card, the Bonvoy Brilliant, has a $650 annual fee (see rates and fees) and earns 6 points per dollar spent on eligible purchases at hotels participating in the Marriott Bonvoy program, 3 points per dollar spent at restaurants worldwide and on flights booked directly and 2 points per dollar spent on all other purchases.

The Brilliant offers benefits like automatic Platinum Elite status, an annual 85,000-point free night award each year after renewal (certain hotels have resort fees; terms apply) and various travel protections in case something goes awry during your travels.

Here are the offers we have seen on the Bonvoy Brilliant:

*Bonus offer value is based on TPG’s October 2025 valuations and not provided by the credit card issuer.

Currently, new cardmembers can earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases within the first six months of card membership.

Highest welcome offer

The highest welcome offer we’ve seen on the Bonvoy Brilliant allowed new cardmembers to earn 150,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 in the first three months of card membership, plus 50,000 bonus points after staying six eligible paid nights at Marriott hotels.

When to apply

If the offer is over 100,000 bonus points, it’s a good time to consider applying.

To learn more, read our full Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant review.

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Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card

The Bonvoy Bevy is a mid-tier credit card that earns 6 points per dollar spent on Marriott hotels. It has a bevy of benefits and a $250 annual fee (see rates and fees).

The Bevy comes with perks like automatic Gold Elite status (terms apply), elite night credits and modest travel protections.

Here are the offers we have seen on the Bonvoy Bevy:

*Bonus offer value is based on TPG’s October 2025 valuations and not provided by the credit card issuer.

Currently, new applicants can earn 85,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases within the first six months of card membership.

Highest welcome offer

The highest welcome offer we’ve seen on the Bonvoy Bevy allowed new cardmembers to earn 125,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first three months of card membership, plus 50,000 bonus points after staying six eligible paid nights at Marriott hotels.

When to apply

If the offer is over 85,000 points, it’s a good time to submit an application.

To learn more, read our full review of the Bonvoy Bevy.

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Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card

Small-business owners who frequently stay at Marriott’s properties will find plenty to like about the Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express. The card comes with a $125 annual fee (see rates and fees), but has many perks that can help justify this fee.

This card offers a free night award of up to 35,000 points (resort fees may apply), elite night credits and solid earnings on Marriott stays.

Here are the offers we have seen on the Bonvoy Business:

*Bonus offer value is based on TPG’s October 2025 valuations and not provided by the credit card issuer.

Currently, new applicants can earn 125,000 points after spending $8,000 on purchases within the first six months of card membership.

Highest welcome offer

The highest welcome offer we’ve seen on the Bonvoy Business allowed new cardmembers to earn five free night awards, worth up to 50,000 points apiece, after spending $8,000 in the first six months of card membership.

When to apply

If the offer is over 100,000 points or three or more free nights, it’s a good time to fill out an application.

To learn more, read our full review of the Marriott Bonvoy Business Amex.

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Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card

The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless is a mid-tier option from Chase with a $95 annual fee. It earns 6 points per dollar spent at Marriott properties.

The Boundless card also comes with many premium-like benefits, including an up to 35,000-point anniversary free night award, automatic Silver Elite status and elite night credits.

Here are the offers we’ve seen over the past few years:

*Bonus offer value is based on TPG’s October 2025 valuations and not provided by the credit card issuer.

Currently, new cardholders can earn 125,000 bonus points and one Free Night Award (valued up to 50,000 points) after spending $3,000 in the first three months of account opening. Certain hotels may have resort fees.

Highest welcome offer

The highest welcome offer we’ve seen on the Bonvoy Boundless allowed new cardholders to earn five free night awards (each night is valued at up to 50,000 points) after spending $5,000 on purchases within the first three months from account opening.

When to apply

If the offer is more than three free night awards or at least 125,000 bonus points, you should consider applying.

To learn more, read our full review of the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless.

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Marriott Bonvoy Bold Credit Card

The no-annual-fee Marriott Bonvoy Bold from Chase is an entry-level Marriott credit card. It offers modest benefits and elitelike perks for those who don’t stay at Marriott properties frequently.

The Bold offers automatic Silver Elite status, elite night credits and modest travel protections.

Here are the offers we have seen on the Bold card:

Approximate date	Offer	Value*
September 2025 to now	Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.	$420
July 2025 to September 2025	Earn 30,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.	$210
June 2025	Earn 60,000 bonus points plus one free night award (valued at up to 50,000 points) after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Certain hotels have resort fees.	Up to $770
March 2025 to June 2025	Earn 30,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.	$210
January 2025 to March 2025	Earn 60,000 bonus points plus one free night award (valued at up to 50,000 points) after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Certain hotels have resort fees.	Up to $770
November 2024 to January 2025	Earn 30,000 bonus points after using the card to spend $1,000 on eligible purchases in the first three months from account opening.	$210
July 2024 to November 2024	Earn 60,000 bonus points plus one free night award (valued at up to 50,000 points) after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Certain hotels have resort fees.	Up to $770
August 2023 to July 2024	Earn 30,000 bonus points after using the card to spend $1,000 on eligible purchases in the first three months from account opening.	$210
June 2023 to August 2023	Earn 50,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on eligible purchases in the first six months from account opening; plus, earn 50,000 bonus points after staying six eligible paid nights at Marriott hotels.	Up to $700
September 2022 to June 2023	Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on eligible purchases in the first six months from account opening.	$420

*Bonus offer value is based on TPG’s October 2025 valuations and not provided by the credit card issuer.

Currently, new cardholders can earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.

Highest welcome offer

The highest welcome offer we’ve seen on the Bonvoy Bold allowed new cardmembers to earn 150,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 in the first three months of card membership, plus 50,000 bonus points after staying six eligible paid nights at Marriott hotels.

When to apply

If the offer is over 60,000 bonus points, it’s a good time to consider applying.

To learn more, read our full review of the Marriott Bonvoy Bold.

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Application restrictions

Before applying for one of these Marriott credit cards, it’s imperative to make sure you’re eligible for the welcome offer.

The Marriott American Express cards only allow you to earn one bonus for each of their cards once in a lifetime, and they have strict rules, so you may not be eligible for some cards’ welcome bonuses.

Additionally, Marriott has extra rules on welcome bonus eligibility if you have previously held other Marriott or former Starwood Preferred Guest credit cards. You can use this eligibility table to see if you are eligible for a welcome bonus.

On the Marriott Chase cobranded cards side, you are subject to the 5/24 rule, which means you can’t have opened five or more personal credit cards across all banks in the past 24 months. This rule is in addition to the Marriott application rules if you have previously held another Marriott or former SPG credit card.

Related: Want to open a new Chase card? Here’s how to calculate your 5/24 standing

Bottom line

Using the data and offer history above can help you time applications and potentially net you many more Bonvoy points. The historical data shows that during certain months, welcome offers tend to be higher than in other months year over year.

Lastly, with this offer history, you have a baseline and threshold on the bare minimum welcome offer you should apply for. If it is higher than that threshold, that would be considered a good time to apply for a Marriott card.

Related: Best Marriott credit cards

For rates and fees for the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy, click here.
For rates and fees for the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant, click here.
For rates and fees for the Marriott Bonvoy Business, click here.

It may be hard to believe that fall is right around the corner, but Wyndham’s End of Summer sale could save you up to 20% on your hotel stays through the rest of 2025.

With this sale, Wyndham Rewards members can save up to 20% at participating properties in the U.S. and Canada, depending on how long they stay. They can get 10% off one-night stays, 15% off two-night stays and 20% off stays of three nights or more.

You don’t need to register for this promotion; the “End of Summer” sale rate should show up automatically when you look up an eligible hotel during the promotion dates. The sale price does not include taxes, resort or service fees, incidentals or gratuities.

Most, but not all, Wyndham Rewards properties in the U.S. and Canada are participating in the sale. Blackout dates, room type exclusions and other restrictions may apply, but these vary by individual hotel.

To take advantage of this sale, you must book directly with Wyndham (not through an online travel agency, for example). You must also be a Wyndham Rewards member (join for free here).

You have until Sept. 8 to book and until Dec. 31 to complete your stay(s).

Related: The best Wyndham hotels in the world

Stack Wyndham’s sale with this Amex Offer

Before you book a Wyndham stay — or any travel, really — it’s always a good idea to check for other hotel promotions and credit card offers that could save you more money.

For example, we recently spotted this Amex Offer on the American Express® Gold Card: Get $100 back as a statement credit when you spend at least $500 on one or more purchases at participating Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Luxury Destinations locations by Oct. 31.

If you stay at a North American property that’s participating in both offers, you could stack this with Wyndham’s sale to save even more (as long as the total cost, after the discount, is at least $500).

For example, let’s say you wanted to book a three-night stay that costs $900. You’d save 20% and pay roughly $720 (plus taxes and resort fees) with the End of Summer sale; plus, the Amex Offer would essentially bring your purchase down to around $620, saving you nearly $300 in total.

Just remember to check your Amex account to see if you’re targeted, then enroll your card in the Amex Offer and use the same card to pay for your stay.

For more Amex Offers, check out our roundup of points and miles travel deals.

Related: The ultimate guide to saving money with Amex Offers

Maximize your Wyndham purchase

If you have a credit card offer like the one mentioned above, you’ll want to pay for your stay with the applicable card to get that lucrative statement credit. Otherwise, your best bet is to pay with the card that will earn the most rewards on your purchase.

Wyndham’s lineup of cobranded cards is a great start. These all earn bonus points on Wyndham stays, while providing additional benefits like Wyndham elite status:

• Wyndham Rewards Earner® Card: 5 points per dollar on eligible Hotels by Wyndham purchases
• Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card: 6 points per dollar on eligible Hotels by Wyndham purchases
• Wyndham Rewards Earner® Business Card: 8 points per dollar on eligible Hotels by Wyndham purchases

The information for the Wyndham Rewards Earner, Rewards Earner Plus and Rewards Business Card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.

You also can’t go wrong with a transferable rewards card that includes direct hotel bookings as a bonus category. Here are a few of our favorites:

Related: Which credit card should you use for Wyndham stays?

Bottom line

Wyndham’s End of Summer sale could save you up to 20% on North American hotel stays through Dec. 31. Keep this sale in mind while planning your next trip, whether it’s a fall foliage road trip or a ski getaway. And be sure to book your Wyndham stay by Sept. 8 to get the sale price.