{"id":72926,"date":"2024-02-02T16:00:32","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T16:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/02\/02\/marriott-bonvoy-bold-vs-marriott-bonvoy-boundless-which-beginner-marriott-card-is-best-for-you-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2024-02-02T16:00:32","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T16:00:32","slug":"marriott-bonvoy-bold-vs-marriott-bonvoy-boundless-which-beginner-marriott-card-is-best-for-you-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/02\/02\/marriott-bonvoy-bold-vs-marriott-bonvoy-boundless-which-beginner-marriott-card-is-best-for-you-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Marriott Bonvoy Bold vs. Marriott Bonvoy Boundless: Which beginner Marriott card is best for you? – The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Marriott offers five personal credit cards<\/a> to new applicants, with annual fees ranging from none to more than $600 per year.<\/p>\n

In short, there’s a card for every traveler,<\/a> whether you’re a die-hard Marriott fan or an occasional traveler looking for free award nights.<\/p>\n

Chase issues the two most affordable cobranded options currently open to new applicants: the Marriott Bonvoy Bold Credit Card<\/a> and the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card<\/a>. And both come with valuable welcome bonuses.<\/p>\n

Let’s break down the card details to help you decide which fits your strategy better.<\/p>\n

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Marriott Bonvoy Bold vs. Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card comparison<\/h2>\n
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Feature<\/strong><\/th>\nMarriott Bonvoy Bold<\/strong><\/th>\nMarriott Bonvoy Boundless<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Sign-up bonus<\/strong><\/td>\nEarn 30,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 in your first three months from account opening.<\/td>\nEarn 5 free night awards (each night up to 50,000 points) after spending $5,000 on purchases in your first three months from account opening.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Annual fee<\/strong><\/td>\n$0<\/td>\n$95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Earning rates<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • 3 points per dollar on eligible purchases at hotels participating in the Marriott Bonvoy program<\/li>\n
  • 2 points per dollar on travel (through July 10, 2024)<\/li>\n
  • 1 point per dollar on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • 6 points per dollar on eligible purchases at hotels participating in the Marriott Bonvoy program<\/li>\n
  • 3 points per dollar on the first $6,000 spent combined on gas stations, grocery stores and dining each year<\/li>\n
  • 2 points per dollar on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Marriott perks<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • 15 elite night credits annually, automatically qualifying you for Silver Elite status (through July 10, 2024)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • 15 elite night credits annually, automatically qualifying you for Silver Elite status<\/li>\n
  • Annual free night award (up to 35,000 points)<\/li>\n
  • One credit toward elite status for every $5,000 you spend<\/li>\n
  • Path to Gold status when you spend $35,000 or more on your card each calendar year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Other perks<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • Baggage delay insurance<\/li>\n
  • Lost luggage reimbursement<\/li>\n
  • Trip delay reimbursement<\/li>\n
  • Purchase protection<\/li>\n
  • Visa Concierge<\/li>\n
  • No foreign transaction fees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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