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Marriott Bonvoy Bevy vs. Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful: Which shines brighter?
Emily Thompson specializes in beginner content as a credit cards editor. She taps into her prior experience as a high school English teacher to help others demystify credit scores and unlock experiences that credit card rewards can make possible.
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November 15, 2024 • 8 min read
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Quick summary
Two recently launched hotel rewards cards offer nearly identical benefits, including automatic elite status, bonus points at hotels and travel protections.
Both cards require a significant annual spend to unlock a free night award, rather than providing one automatically each year.
The primary differences are in their introductory offers, eligibility rules and slight variations in earning categories at restaurants and supermarkets.
Redemption options and transfer partners are the same, with best value typically found when using points for hotel stays.
What to consider
Eligibility restrictions apply to both cards, including once-per-lifetime and application limit rules depending on the issuer.
You must spend $15,000 in a calendar year to earn a free night award; this is not provided automatically.
Marriott Bonvoy points are valued at 0.75 cents each as of August 2026 per TPG's valuations.
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A detailed side-by-side comparison of benefits, earning structures and which card may be a better fit based on your travel and spending habits.
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However, they do have some differences. Let's look at the similarities and differences between the Bonvoy Bevy and Bountiful cards to understand which one is better suited for your wallet.
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Marriott Bonvoy Bevy vs. Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful comparison
Feature
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy
Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful
Welcome offer
Earn 125,000 bonus points and a $150 statement credit after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.
Earn 85,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 on purchases in your first three months from account opening.
Annual fee
$250 (see rates and fees)
$250
Earning rates
6 points per dollar on eligible purchases at hotels participating in the Marriott Bonvoy program
4 points per dollar on the first $15,000 spent combined at restaurants worldwide (including takeout and delivery in the U.S.) and at U.S. supermarkets each year (then 2 points)
2 points per dollar on all other eligible purchases
6 points per dollar on eligible purchases at hotels participating in the Marriott Bonvoy program
4 points per dollar on the first $15,000 spent combined on grocery stores and dining each year
2 points per dollar on all other eligible purchases
Marriott perks
Automatic Gold Elite status
15 elite night credits each calendar year
Annual free night award after spending $15,000 on your card (valid for hotels that cost up to 50,000 points; certain hotels have resort fees)
Earn 1,000 bonus points per eligible Marriott Bonvoy stay
Enrollment is required for select benefits; terms apply
Automatic Gold Elite status
15 elite night credits annually
Annual free night award after spending $15,000 on your card (valid for hotels that cost up to 50,000 points; certain hotels have resort fees)
Earn 1,000 bonus points per eligible Marriott Bonvoy stay
Other perks
Car rental loss and damage insurance*
Baggage insurance**
Trip delay insurance***
Purchase protection**
Extended warranty**
No foreign transaction fees (see rates and fees)
Enrollment is required for select benefits; terms apply
Baggage delay insurance
Lost luggage reimbursement
Trip delay reimbursement
Purchase protection
Auto rental collision damage waiver
Visa Concierge
No foreign transaction fees
*Eligibility and benefit level varies by card. Not all vehicle types or rentals are covered, and geographic restrictions apply. Terms, conditions and limitations apply. Visit americanexpress.com/benefitsguide for details. Policies are underwritten by AMEX Assurance Company. Coverage is offered through American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
**Eligibility and benefit level varies by card. Terms, conditions and limitations apply. Visit americanexpress.com/benefitsguide for details. Policies are underwritten by AMEX Assurance Company.
***Eligibility and benefit level varies by card. Terms, conditions and limitations apply. Visit americanexpress.com/benefitsguide for details. Policies are underwritten by New Hampshire Insurance Company, an AIG Company.
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy vs. Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful welcome offer
With the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy, new cardmembers can earn 125,000 bonus points and a $150 statement credit after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.
As a new Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful cardholder, you can earn 85,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 on purchases in your first three months from account opening.
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According to TPG's August 2026 valuation, Marriott Bonvoy points are worth 0.75 cents each, making the bonus on the Bevy worth $1,088 (including the statement credit) and the bonus on the Bountiful worth $638.
Winner: Bevy. Even though the card requires more spending than the Bountiful to earn its welcome bonus, you have double the time to meet that spending requirement.
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy vs. Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful benefits
The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy and Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful have almost identical benefits. With both cards, you'll get automatic Gold Elite status and 1,000 bonus points for each eligible Bonvoy stay, as well as travel and purchase protections.
Notably missing from both cards is an automatic annual free night certificate. With both the Bevy and the Bountiful, you'll need to spend $15,000 on your card in a calendar year to get a free night.
Since many hotel cards offer an annual free night without a spending requirement, you'll want to calculate whether you can get enough value from either card to justify their $250 annual fee. If not, you may decide you want to get a card that comes with an annual award night, like the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card (see rates and fees).
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You'll essentially get the same exact perks out of either card, so your choice will come down to other factors.
Enrollment is required for select Bonvoy Bevy benefits.
Winner: Tie. Both cards are virtually identical as far as their benefits are concerned.
Earning points with the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy vs. Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful
The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy and Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful have the same earning structure. With either card, you'll earn 6 points per dollar on eligible Marriott Bonvoy purchases, 4 points per dollar on the first $15,000 you spend in combined purchases at restaurants worldwide (including takeout and deliver in the U.S.) and U.S. supermarkets each calendar year (then 2 points per dollar). You'll also earn 2 points per dollar on all other purchases.
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Winner: Bountiful. Although their earn rates are very similar, the Bevy's supermarket category is limited to the U.S.
Redeeming points with the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy vs. Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful
Both the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy and the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful earn Marriott Bonvoy points, so they offer the same redemption options.
You'll almost always get the best value from your points by redeeming them for a stay at a Marriott Bonvoy property. TPG credit cards writer Danyal Ahmed used his Marriott Bonvoy points to book a five-day stay in Dubai over New Year's Eve weekend, taking advantage of the fifth-free-night benefit.
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Additionally, you can use your points for gift cards and merchandise through Marriott's shopping portal, but again, we recommend avoiding this route to get maximum value from your points.
Winner: Tie. Both cards earn Marriott Bonvoy points and offer the same redemption options.
Transferring points with the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy vs. Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful
In addition to booking stays at Bonvoy properties, you can transfer the points you earn on the Bonvoy Bevy and the Bonvoy Bountiful to one of nearly 40 partner airline programs, including United MileagePlus and Delta SkyMiles.
This redemption generally won't yield a good value for your points, so we recommend only doing this if you need to top off your airline account balance.
Winner: Tie. Both cards have the same transfer partners.
Should I get the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy or Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful?
Both of these cards are essentially the same. The main distinctions between them are the slight differences in their welcome offers and earning rates. I recommend either of these cards if you're in the market for a Marriott card and can justify paying either card's steep annual fee.
The Amex Marriott Bonvoy Bevy card and Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful card are very similar. Which one is better for you depends on which benefits better fit your lifestyle and travel habits, as well as whether you're eligible for one card but not the other.
If you're looking for a card with different Bonvoy benefits or a lower annual fee, you'll likely find that a different Marriott Bonvoy card is a better fit.
For rates and fees of the Amex Marriott Bonvoy Bevy, click here.
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