{"id":204046,"date":"2025-11-08T22:00:20","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T22:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/08\/comparing-the-marriott-bonvoy-bold-and-hilton-honors-amex-the-points-guy-2\/"},"modified":"2025-11-08T22:00:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T22:00:20","slug":"comparing-the-marriott-bonvoy-bold-and-hilton-honors-amex-the-points-guy-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/08\/comparing-the-marriott-bonvoy-bold-and-hilton-honors-amex-the-points-guy-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Comparing the Marriott Bonvoy Bold and Hilton Honors Amex – The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"


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If you stay at a hotel even semi-frequently, a cobranded hotel card can be a great option. These hotel cards have annual fees that range from zero to several hundred dollars. Although cards with annual fees tend to have better earning rates, no-annual-fee options still provide value.<\/p>\n

Two big hotel chains, Marriott<\/a> and Hilton<\/a>, each offer a compelling no-annual-fee card worth considering: the Marriott Bonvoy Bold\u00ae Credit Card<\/a><\/span> (see rates and fees<\/a>) and the Hilton Honors American Express Card<\/a><\/span> (see rates and fees<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Both cards get you entry-level elite status and have comparable bonus categories to help you earn points with every purchase.<\/p>\n

Let’s compare the Marriott Bonvoy Bold to the Hilton Honors Amex and determine which one is best suited for your needs.<\/p>\n

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Marriott Bonvoy Bold vs. Hilton Honors Amex comparison<\/h2>\n
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Card<\/strong><\/th>\nMarriott Bonvoy Bold<\/strong><\/th>\nHilton Honors Amex<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Welcome offer<\/strong><\/td>\nEarn 30,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.<\/td>\nEarn 100,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Annual fee<\/strong><\/td>\n$0<\/td>\n$0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Earning rates<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • Up to 14 points per dollar spent on eligible Marriott stays: Up to 10 points per dollar for being a Marriott Bonvoy member, 3 points per dollar as a Bonvoy Bold cardholder and up to 1 point per dollar from Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite Status<\/li>\n
  • 2 points per dollar spent on groceries, ride-hailing services, select food delivery services and select streaming, internet, cable and phone services<\/li>\n
  • 1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • 7 points per dollar spent on eligible purchases made directly with hotels and resorts within the Hilton portfolio<\/li>\n
  • 5 points per dollar spent on dining at U.S. restaurants (including takeout and delivery), groceries at U.S. supermarkets and gas at U.S. gas stations<\/li>\n
  • 3 points per dollar spent on all other purchases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Per-point value (based on TPG’s November 2025 valuations<\/a>)<\/strong><\/td>\n0.7<\/td>\n0.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Benefits<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • Automatic Silver Elite status<\/li>\n
  • 5 elite night credits annually toward the next level of Marriott Bonvoy status<\/li>\n
  • No foreign transaction fees<\/li>\n
  • Baggage delay insurance<\/li>\n
  • Trip delay reimbursement<\/li>\n
  • Purchase protection<\/li>\n
  • Lost luggage reimbursement<\/li>\n
  • Visa Concierge<\/li>\n
  • Travel Now, Pay Later no-interest payment plans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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