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Looking for a new credit card?
American Express has refreshed the offers on a few of their credit cards, notably their Marriott Bonvoy lineup.
Here’s what these new offers entail.
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Summary of new Amex card offers
First, here’s a summary of the offers that are changing – what they used to offer and what they’re offering now.
| Credit Card | Old Offer | Current Offer |
|---|---|---|
| Amex Marriott Bonvoy | 50,000 points after spending $1,500 in the first 3 months | * 60,000 points after spending $3,000 in the first 3 months * $120 statement credit after spending $10,000 in the 12 months |
| Amex Marriott Bonvoy Business | 50,000 points after spending $3,000 in the first 3 months | * 60,000 points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months * $150 statement credit after spending $15,000 in the 12 months |
| Amex Platinum | 25,000 points after spending $2,000 in the first 3 months | * 50,000 points after spending $3,000 in the first 3 months |
A point to note: There’s no offer end date, so they can change at any time.
Amex Marriott Bonvoy
One of our favourite credit cards is the
And the new welcome offer is eye opener.
First, you’ll earn 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy points after spending $3,000 in the first 3 months – an increase of 10,000 points over the previous offer.
But there’s more. Spend $10,000 in the first year, and you’ll get a $120 statement credit. It essentially gives you the 2nd year free.
How many free nights are 60,000 points worth? Here’s a summary of how many free nights you could get for 60,000 points, based on standard redemption rates.
| Hotel Category | Points Required For One Free Night At Standard Rates | Number Of Free Nights Provided By The Welcome Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 12,500 | 4 |
| 3 | 17,500 | 3 |
| 4 | 25,000 | 2 |
| 5 | 35,000 | 1 |
| 6 | 50,000 | 1 |
Intrigued? Here’s what this card has to offer.
First, here’s what you’ll earn for points on your purchases:
- 5 points per $1 spent at Marriott, and
- 2 points per $1 spent on all other purchases.
But what makes it one of our favourite cards? It’s the Marriott perks that come with it.
Here’s what you’ll get, just for keeping the card:
- annual free night certificate worth up to 35,000 points,
- automatic Silver Elite status, and
- 15 elite night credits.
The annual free night is the biggest one. Awarded every year on your card’s anniversary (you won’t get it in year one), you can use it towards any rewards point night that is worth 35,000 points or less.
This benefit alone more than pays for the annual fee of $120.
And since you’re (likely) going to get the 2nd year free, there’s no reason not to keep the card and use your free night.
Keeping this in mind, here’s what you could see for value from the card over 2 years, not counting the points you earn on purchases, and using our typical Marriott Bonvoy point value of 0.97 cents when redeemed for hotels.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| 60,000 welcome bonus points | $582 |
| $120 statement credit | $120 |
| Annual Free Night | $339 |
| Total | $1,041 |
That’s a lot of value for 2 years.
So if you’re in need of a staycation, this card can get you plenty of free nights over your first 2 years (and beyond).
Amex Marriott Bonvoy Business
The
You’ll earn 60,000 points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months, plus get a $150 statement credit after spending $15,000 in the first year.
This card offers the same benefits as the personal version, and has one additional earn rate – 3 points per $1 spent on gas, restaurants, and travel purchases (the others are the same).
This card has a slightly higher annual fee of $150.
Amex Platinum card
The
It’s not really new though, it’s just going back to the way it was before the pandemic.
You’ll now earn 50,000 Amex Membership Rewards points after spending $3,000 in the first 3 months – double the amount of points you could previously earn.
What can you do with those 50,000 points? Here’s the summary of your travel options, and what they’re roughly worth.
| Redemption Option | Value |
|---|---|
| Transfer To Aeroplan (1:1 transfer ratio) | $1,000 |
| Fixed Points Travel Program | $875 |
| Transfer To Marriott Bonvoy (5:6 transfer ratio) | $582 |
| Redeem For Any Travel | $500 |
On your purchases, here’s what you’ll earn:
- 3 points per $1 spent on restaurants,
- 2 points per $1 spent on travel, and
- 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases.
And if you want to indulge yourself in red carpet treatment the next time you travel (hopefully that’s coming soon), it’s got a long list of perks at your disposal, which include:
- annual $200 travel credit,
- automatic Marriott Bonvoy and Hilton Honors Gold status,
- unlimited lounge access for the cardholder and a guest at over 1,200 airport lounges, and
- premium benefits at Toronto-Pearson airport.
It’s got a hefty annual fee of $699, but the welcome bonus can help take the sting out of it while you give it a whirl.
Which offer will you take?
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