Marriott Bonvoy Points Bonus with American Express - One Week Remaining!

American Express are currently running a bonus promotion for Marriott Bonvoy point transfers of 30% for UK cardmembers which ends at 11:59pm (BST) 30 September 2024. These promotions tend to be rare and one hasn’t been seen for a number of years.

American Express Membership Rewards points normally convert at a ratio 2 points to 3 Marriott points. As part of this promotion you are getting 3.95 Marriott points for every 2 Membership Rewards points.

The offer is open to all American Express UK card holders and can be found within the same page for any Membership Rewards points transfers. It is worth noting the below:

You must transfer your points from American Express by 11:59pm (BST) on the 30th September 2024
There is a minimum transfer amount of 400 points and the transfer amount must be in increments of 400. There is no maximum transfer amount.
Marriott Bonvoy transfers typically take a day but the T&Cs mention that the bonus points can take up to 8 weeks to posts. Most people have mentioned that the bonus points arrive quickly in one transaction.

Marriott typically have Marriott Bonvoy Points Bonus when buying points with up to a 40% bonus so it makes sense to do the maths on whether taking advantage of this offer is worthwhile depending on how you typically use you points.

Marriott Bonvoy points can often bring up some interesting redemption opportunities at luxury properties where the value can be outsized. You can also benefit from a 5th night free when paying with points.

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands: 88,000 to 140,000 points per night