Marriott launches mileage multiplier: before you waste money, read this article (and do the math again)
Marriott, too, after Hyatt and many airlines, has chosen the path of points multiplier for members of the [...]
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Even Marriott, after Hyatt and many airlines has chosen the path of point multiplier for Bonvoy program members, before clicking and spending I recommend reading this article carefully and doing the math right.
How the Bonvoy points multiplier offered by Marriott works
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The first thing to understand is that this offer that multiplies the points that can be accumulated Is nothing more than a different way of buying points, so the basic rules are always the same. You buy if you need NOT to put in a safe...
The difference is that with this feature, you can buy up to 4 times the points earned in recent stays.
On the occasion of the launch, but you can bet that similar campaigns will be done cyclically, Marriott has a promo dedicated to those who take advantage of this opportunity.
- Multiply x2 points earned and save 15%
- Multiply x3 points earned and save 20%
- Multiply x4 points earned and save 25%
Again, as when it comes to buying points, there are rules and restrictions:
- You must have been a Marriott Bonvoy member for at least 30 days and have completed at least one stay in the past 12 months
- Thanks to the multiplier you can buy, each year, between 1,000 and 100,000 points
- The offer is customized for each user
It is unclear, however, the detail of How many/what stays are taken into account for this multiplier, in my case only since January 1, 2024 I have done 86 nights and I have already renewed the Titanium level, but I am proposed to spend $131 to get just over 14 thousand Bonvoy points
Does it make sense to take advantage of Marriott's multiplier?
The price is the same as when you buy points, net of promotions: 1.25cent$ per point. So whether you use the multiplier or you buy points directly the price does not change.
So it is clear that, for example, at this time that there is a promo giving away 40% of points allows you to spend less if you have a need to do so. The only real advantage is that the two procedures are separate, so if you are already maxed out on points bought you can use the other tap for pressing needs.
