TL;DR:
Marriott Bonvoy sells points with up to 55% bonus from 9:00 a.m. ET September 29 to 11:59 p.m. ET November 23, 2026.
Buy or gift 2,000+ base points and the standard $12.50 per 1,000 rate drops to about 0.81 US cents per point before tax.
The annual base purchase limit is raised to 200,000 points; bonus points do not count toward that limit. For a confirmed award gap, fifth-night-free stay, high cash-rate resort or airline transfer, top up only what you need.
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Marriott Bonvoy 55% Buy-Points Promotion: Dates, Eligibility And Price
The 2026 fall offer is valid for transactions completed between 9:00 a.m. ET September 29 and 11:59 p.m. ET November 23, 2026. A minimum 2,000 base points per buy or gift transaction usually triggers the bonus; smaller purchases start at 1,000 points but may not receive a bonus. Bonus percentage is account-specific and capped at 55%.
Active Marriott Bonvoy members in good standing can buy. To buy or receive points, the account must be open at least 90 days, or at least 30 days with other qualifying activity. New members can typically purchase 30 days after enrollment; without activity, eligibility may take longer. The receiving account must meet Marriott’s active-account rules shown at checkout.
Standard pricing is $12.50 per 1,000 points. With 55% bonus, $12.50 buys 1,550 points, about 0.81 US cents each before taxes. This is the lowest publicly advertised Bonvoy buy rate in 2026; some targeted accounts may see up to 60% in other sales.
Buy-Points Tiers And Effective Cost
| Base points | 55% bonus | Total received | Cost USD | Effective cost before tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,000 | 1,100 | 3,100 | 25 | ~0.81¢ per point |
| 10,000 | 5,500 | 15,500 | 125 | ~0.81¢ per point |
| 50,000 | 27,500 | 77,500 | 625 | ~0.81¢ per point |
| 100,000 | 55,000 | 155,000 | 1,250 | ~0.81¢ per point |
| 200,000 | 110,000 | 310,000 | 2,500 | ~0.81¢ per point |
Example: a Maldives St. Regis or Bora Bora resort priced at 120,000 points per night would need about 186,000 points for five award nights with fifth night free. If you already hold 100,000 points, buy 55,000 base with 55% bonus to receive 85,250, total 185,250, cost about $687.50 before tax. Compare that with five cash nights including taxes and resort fees before buying.
Annual Limits, Gift Points And Reservation-Path Purchases
For this offer, the annual buy or gift base limit is increased from the usual 150,000 to 200,000 points. Bonus points are extra and do not count toward the 200,000 base cap.
- Buy Points / Gift Points pages: up to 200,000 base points per calendar year during the promo, bonus separate.
- Award reservation path: members may buy up to an additional 100,000 base points per year while booking a stay on Marriott.com; that portion usually does not receive the public buy-page 55% bonus.
- Gift to family: each member can receive a targeted bonus. Buy separately for each account with a real award gap instead of pooling blindly.
Posting, Status, Refunds And Taxes
- Posting: purchased or gifted points usually post within 72 hours after the transaction completes.
- Status: bought points do not count toward Marriott Bonvoy elite status, elite nights or qualifying spend.
- Refunds: all purchases are final; confirm award availability before paying.
- United States: points are sold in US dollars; the 0.81-cent figure is pre-tax.
- Canada: GST/HST applies; effective cost is higher by province.
- Quebec: QST applies in addition to GST/HST; recalculate before large purchases.
- Greater China cobrand cards: CITIC Marriott Bonvoy cobrand cards are excluded from earning points as an everyday purchase on buy-points transactions; other eligible cobrand cards may earn everyday points, but the transaction is processed through Points.com rather than as a direct Marriott hotel charge.
Best Uses: Award Stays, Fifth Night Free, Resorts, Cities, Airline Transfers
Confirmed award gap
Search the exact property and dates. If the point price is fixed and the cash rate is high, buy only the missing points. Good candidates include luxury resorts in the Maldives, Bora Bora and Maui, and peak-season city hotels in New York, Tokyo, London, Paris and Singapore.
Fifth-night-free five-night stays
Book five award nights and the lowest-point night is free. If four nights are covered and the fifth pushes the trip to five, a small top-up can unlock the free night. This works well for week-long beach resorts and family city trips.
Dynamic pricing check
Marriott uses dynamic award pricing, so point rates change with demand and cash rates. Always compare the same room type, same dates, same occupancy. Include taxes for cash and resort fees for awards; some markets charge resort fees on points bookings.
Airline transfers
Marriott transfers to most airline partners at 3:1. Transfer 60,000 points for 20,000 miles plus 5,000 bonus miles, total 25,000 miles. Buy points only when a specific airline award needs a top-up and the transfer bonus beats buying miles directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is everyone guaranteed 55% bonus?
No. The maximum public tier is 55%, but Marriott may show a lower targeted bonus based on account and available point quantity. Always open the buy page while logged in before purchasing.
Can I buy 1,000 points and get the bonus?
Usually no. The bonus generally requires 2,000 base points per buy or gift transaction. A 1,000-point minimum exists for standard purchases, but without the promotion bonus it is rarely worth it.
Do bonus points count toward the 200,000 annual limit?
No. The increased limit applies to purchased or gifted base points. Bonus points from this promotion are separate and do not reduce your remaining base purchase capacity.
How long after buying can I book?
Points usually post within 72 hours. For tight check-in dates, buy early, confirm the address and account name, and verify award space before payment because purchases are non-refundable.
Is the offer better than waiting for a discount promo?
Marriott also runs discount promotions where the per-point cost can be lower than a bonus at the same percentage. For a confirmed stay during this window, the 55% bonus at 0.81 cents is strong; if you have no dates, wait until you have a specific award.