Marriott Bonvoy™ American Express® Card
- Comprehensive travel insurance coverage.
- Offers 50,000 welcome bonus points in the first three months.
- 5 points per $1 spent at participating Marriott properties, 2 points on all other spend .
With the Marriott Bonvoy™ American Express Card, you can accrue bonus points for the Marriott Bonvoy™ rewards program.
The Marriott Bonvoy™ American Express® Card provides users with the opportunity to collect reward points as they spend. The card also offers travel coverage and is backed by 24/7 customer support from American Express.
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- Specialised rewards earning and spending.
- Rate rises for missed payments.
| Product Name | Marriott Bonvoy™ American Express® Card |
|---|---|
| Reward | Receive 5 Marriott Bonvoy™ points per dollar spent on eligible purchases at participating Marriott Bonvoy™ properties and 2 points on all other spend. |
| Welcome Offer | Receive 50,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy™ points when you charge $1,500 in the first three months of card membership. |
| Purchase Interest Rate | 19.99% |
| Cash Advance Rate | 22.99% |
| Balance Transfer Rate | N/A |
| Interest Free Period | Up to 21 days |
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| Annual Fee | $120 |
|---|---|
| Monthly Service Fee | N/A |
| Over Credit Line Fee | $29 |
| Penalty APR | 23.99% - 26.99% Variable |
| Dishonoured Payment Fee | $25 |
| Foreign Currency Conversion Fee | 2.5% |
| Late Payment Fee | $25 |
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| Credit Rating | Good, Excellent |
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| Minimum Age | Age of majority in province/territory of residence. |
| Minimum Income | N/A |
| Household Income | N/A |
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Key features
- Travel coverage. Your Marriott Bonvoy™ American Express® Card gains you access to travel coverage from American Express. This coverage includes travel emergency and accident insurance, car rental theft and damage insurance, flight and baggage delay insurance including lost or stolen and hotel or motel burglary coverage.
- Marriott Bonvoy™ rewards program. The Marriott Bonvoy™ American Express® Card places you on the Marriott Bonvoy™ rewards program. Points you earn can be used to claim luxury hotel stays and event experiences.
- Additional Cards. Additional cards carry no annual fees. You’ll be allowed up to 9 additional cards for your account, and all cardholders must be at least 13 years old. Your account must be in good standing to claim additional cards.
- 24/7 customer service. You can make a call to American Express customer service at any time, on any day.
Bonus features
- Welcome bonus. You’ll be awarded 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy™ points if you make $1,500 worth of purchases on your card in your first 3 months, sufficient for 3 free nights in a category 2 hotel.
- Marriott Bonvoy™ membership. As a card member, you are eligible for a complimentary Marriott Bonvoy™ membership at the ‘Silver Elite’ status level. Automatic upgrade to Marriott Bonvoy™ Gold Elite status when you spend $30,000 in purchases on your card each year. As an elite Marriott Bonvoy™ member, you will receive 15 Elite Night Credits per year.
- One night free accommodation per year. Each year you remain on the card, you’ll be gifted a one night stay at a participating Marriott Bonvoy™ property for your anniversary. Your account must be in good standing to receive this benefit.
- Accelerated points earning. Your Marriott Bonvoy™ American Express® Card can earn you 5 points for every $1 spent at participating Marriott Bonvoy™ properties and 2 points on all other spend. Points can be redeemed for free night stays with no blackout dates at over 7,000 participating Marriott hotels.
- Referral bonus. You could gain up to 10,000 Marriott Bonvoy™ points for every approved referral to the Marriott Bonvoy™ American Express® Card (up to 150,000 point per year).
What to watch out for
- International use. If you’re travelling overseas with your card remember that American Express is not as widely accepted as Mastercard and Visa.
- Missed payments. You could see an interest rate rise up to 26.99% should you miss 3 payments in any 12 month period.
What should I know before I apply?
Eligibility requirements:
To be eligible for the Marriott Bonvoy™ American Express® Card you must:
- Be a Canadian resident.
- Have a Canadian credit file.
- Be the age of majority in the province or territory where you live.
Required documents and information:
- Your name and contact information.
- Your residential address.
- Accounts information.
How to apply for the Marriott Bonvoy™ American Express® Card
- Click Go to site on this page to be securely directed to the American Express website.
- Choose the Marriott Bonvoy™ American Express® Card and select ‘apply’ to start your application.
- Fill in the application, providing the necessary information and documentation where appropriate.
- Double check and submit your application.
How long will it take to be approved?
You could hear from American Express in as soon as 60 seconds. Your exact approval time will depend on the application you have provided. If you’ve forgotten to add documentation or your application needs a manual review, your approval wait could take 10 business days.
Bottom line
You can’t go wrong with the Marriott Bonvoy™ American Express® Card if you’re looking for plenty of rewards points and extensive travel coverage options.
