TFC Responds. Marriott, how to merge Bonvoy points between users
Each loyalty program has different rules, and after delving into how to combine points between Hilton loyalty program members [...]
Each loyalty program has different rules, and after delving into how to Merge points between members of the Hilton Honors loyalty program, in this installment of TFC responds today we take stock with Marriott Bonvoy's largest program in the world. In this sense Hilton's rules are definitely more lax, both in terms of numbers and timing.
In this article:
How many Marriott Bonvoy points can you combine?
Marriott Bonvoy allows points to be combined between accounts at no cost, with the following restrictions:
- You can transfer up to 100,000 points per calendar year
- You can receive up to 500,000 points per calendar year
- You can only combine points in increments of 1,000 points
You do not have to be related to the person you share points with or even share the same address. Instead, you can transfer your points to any user as long as they are an active account.
What does active users mean
- If the account is new and has made a stay it must have been active for at least 30 days
- Any account that has been open for more than 90 days
In this sense, it is also worth noting that combining points with a member will not count toward extending the expiration of your points, if that is something you are looking for (Bonvoy points expire after 24 months of inactivity).
How to combine Marriott Bonvoy points
Until yesterday, one had to go through a cumbersome telephone procedure (strictly in English), Now, however, Marriott has updated and it is possible to transfer points to another Marriott Bonvoy member from this link.
Why combine Bonvoy points
There are basically two reasons for this.
- Grouping scattered points on unused accounts at risk of expiration
- Buying Bonvoy points, exceeding the limits of individual accounts
In conclusion
Marriott finally closes a gap with Hilton, but the boundaries are still deeply distant compared to Honors, but it is still better than nothing.