The buy points bonus for
Marriott Bonvoy was set to end yesterday but has been extended to April
3. The promotion provides up to a 50% bonus and is awarded on purchases
from 2,000 to 100,000 points and that 100,000 is a doubling of the
typical 50,000 point annual limit for buying points.
With a 50% bonus you end up buying points for 0.83 US cents each or about 1.05 cents C$ –
higher than the 1 C$ cent we typically value Bonvoy points at but you
have to remember that 1 cent is our minimum. There are many examples of
where you can redeem points and get a per point value well above 1 cent,
2 cents or even 3 cents a piece. Ultimately do the math to see if it
makes sense for you to buy points – don’t just buy them because there is
bonus. The big question will be what will these points be worth when
Marriott moves to dynamic pricing in March. Any guesses that that may
just happen on March 24 the day after this bonus ends? With dynamic
pricing there will no doubt be a loss in value for the most part but
there may be occasions where you can get more value. If I was to guess I
put my finger on a valuation of 0.65 C$ cents once they get rid of the
award charts.
Offer details:
Receive up to a 50% Bonus when you buy 2,000 or more Marriott Bonvoy
Points. The annual limit of points that can be bought per member has
been increased to 100,000 during this promotion. Until Mar 23, 22 Buy Marriott Bonvoy Points here.
Bonuses as follows
40% bonus when you buy 2,000-9,000 points
45% bonus when you buy 10,000-39,000 points
50% bonus when you buy 40,000-100,000 points
Here are more Marriott offers to check out
- Earn 1,000 Bonus Bonvoy Points + Double Elite Night Credit for each
night you stay at Marriott Hotels Worldwide. Register by Apr 20 for
stays Feb 8 – May 4, 22. Click here to register for this offer & to book your stays (Registration is required prior to completing any stays) - 1,000 Bonus Bonvoy Points PER NIGHT for stays at the Humaniti Hotel,
Autograph Collection Montreal. Valid for stays until Apr 30, 22. Click here for more details & to book this offer. - Earn 65,000 Welcome Bonus points and a $100 Statement Credit with the Marriott Bonvoy™ American Express®* Card
- Find our complete list of Marriott offers here!
Click here to see the most comprehensive list of Marriott Bonvoy bonus points offers for Canadians!
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