Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card
Chase Marriott Bonvoy Bold credit card (entry-level points card with no annual fee)Welcome offer: 45,000 bonus points after meeting the spending requirement
Public offer: earn 45,000 Bonvoy points after $1,000 in eligible purchases within the first 3 months of account opening. You cannot apply if you currently hold Chase Bold, Boundless, Bonvoy Premier, Rewards Premier or Rewards Premier Plus, or received a new-cardmember bonus for any of them in the past 24 months. The welcome offer also excludes anyone who held the standard personal Amex Bonvoy card (including its SPG predecessor) in the past 30 days; applied and was approved for Amex Bonvoy Business, Brilliant (including its Luxury predecessor) or Bevy in the past 90 days; or received a new-cardmember/upgrade bonus for those three card types in the past 24 months. Eligible net purchases exclude balance transfers, cash advances/cash equivalents, gambling, account-access checks, interest, fees and unauthorized transactions. Points post to the Bonvoy account within 8 weeks after qualification. The card account must be open and not in default at issuance; a bonus may be reclaimed if the account is less than 6 months old. Offers vary by application channel, and individual eligibility is not guaranteed.
Past-year welcome offer history and recorded ranges
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The source records a 365-day pattern of a standard 45k offer and enhanced 60k offers, including a 60k promotion in autumn and spring, each with a $1,000 requirement. Its latest recorded level is 45,000 points. Readers not needing points immediately may consider waiting for another 60k promotion, worth 15,000 additional Marriott points; a future promotion is not guaranteed.
| Period | Welcome offer | Spending requirement | Status and notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/09/17–2025/09/24 | 45,000 Marriott points | $1,000 in the first 3 months | Standard baseline offer: spend $1,000 in the first 3 months after account opening to earn 45,000 points. |
| 2025/09/25–2025/11/15 | 60,000 Marriott points (autumn promotion) | $1,000 in the first 3 months | Autumn limited-time promotion: the spending requirement remained $1,000 while the reward increased to 60,000 points, 15k more than the standard offer. |
| 2025/11/16–2026/01/07 | 45,000 Marriott points | $1,000 in the first 3 months | Standard baseline offer: spend $1,000 in the first 3 months to earn 45,000 points. |
| 2026/01/08–2026/03/25 | 60,000 Marriott points (spring promotion) | $1,000 in the first 3 months | Spring limited-time promotion lasting 77 days: spend $1,000 in the first 3 months to earn 60,000 points, the highest public points offer recorded for this card within 365 days. |
| 2026/03/26–2026/08/31 | 45,000 Marriott points | $1,000 in the first 3 months | Return to the baseline: the offer returned to 45,000 points after the spring promotion. |
| 2026/09/01–present (browsing as of )Original record: 2026/09/01–2026/09/16 (check date)Current record | 45,000 Marriott points | $1,000 in the first 3 months | Source-recorded public standard offer for the no-annual-fee card: spend $1,000 in the first 3 months to earn 45,000 points (estimated value approximately $315). |
Card features and benefits
- 3X Card Points at Participating Marriott HotelsEarn 3 points per $1 in eligible card purchases at Marriott hotels. This is the credit-card portion only, not a general rate for all hotels. Bonvoy membership/status points are calculated separately under eligible-stay, brand and direct-booking rules and are not added here. Rewards are based on net purchases, with returns deducted. Balance transfers, cash advances/cash equivalents, gambling, account checks, interest, fees and unauthorized transactions do not qualify.
- 2X Points on Grocery, Rideshare & Food DeliveryEarn 2 points per $1 at grocery stores, on rideshares classified as taxi/limousine merchants, and on select delivery ordered directly through the websites/apps of DoorDash, Caviar, Uber Eats, Postmates, Grubhub, Seamless or Delivery.com. Merchant codes determine classification; not all delivery or transportation qualifies. Rewards are based on eligible net purchases.
- 2X Points on Streaming, Internet, Cable & PhoneEarn 2 points per $1 on select streaming, internet, cable and phone services; other eligible net purchases earn 1 point. Chase merchant classifications apply; not every subscription qualifies. Refunds are deducted. Balance transfers, cash equivalents, gambling, account checks, interest, fees and unauthorized transactions do not qualify.
- Automatic Silver Elite Status & 5 Elite Night CreditsSilver Elite is provided each calendar year; initial fulfillment can take up to 8 weeks and requires an open account not in default. Receive 5 elite-night credits annually: within 60 days after initial account opening, and by 3/1 in subsequent years. The primary cardholder must have an open card account linked to a valid Bonvoy account. Multiple personal Marriott cards do not stack; only the highest allowance applies, with a top-up if credits have already posted. One eligible business card's annual nights may be added. Each personal card does not provide a separate repeated allowance.
- No Annual FeeThe card has no annual fee. The source recommends it as an entry to the Marriott loyalty program and for keeping a long-term account open.
Protections and benefits
- Trip Delay & Baggage InsuranceTrip delays exceeding 12 hours or requiring an overnight stay receive up to $500 for meals and lodging. Baggage delays exceeding 6 hours receive $100 per day for up to 5 days. Lost baggage coverage is up to $3,000.
- Secondary Auto Rental Collision Damage WaiverSecondary rental collision coverage provides coverage for vehicle theft and collision damage when the rental company's coverage is declined and the entire rental is paid with this card.
- Travel Accident & Emergency AssistancePaying transportation costs with this card provides accident coverage up to 500,000 U.S. dollars. Medical or legal referral assistance is available for emergencies while traveling.
- Purchase Protection & Extended WarrantyPurchase protection covers accidental damage or theft within 120 days, up to $500 per item. Extended warranty adds one year to original manufacturer warranties of 3 years or less.
- Pay Yourself Back®Points can offset up to $750 in qualifying travel purchases each year.