Wondering how many Marriott Bonvoy points you've accumulated for your next dream vacation or a quick weekend getaway? You've come to the right place! Keeping track of your loyalty points is key to maximizing your travel rewards. This comprehensive guide will walk you through every step of checking your Marriott Bonvoy points balance, exploring your account activity, and even understanding what those points can get you.
Let's dive in!
Step 1: Are You Ready to Uncover Your Bonvoy Balance?
Before we begin, do you have your Marriott Bonvoy account details handy? That's your email address or member number and your password. If not, don't worry, we'll cover how to retrieve them too! Knowing your points balance is the first step towards unlocking incredible travel experiences, from luxurious resort stays to unique Marriott Bonvoy Moments.
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Step 2: Accessing Your Marriott Bonvoy Account
There are a few convenient ways to check your points balance. Choose the method that suits you best!
Sub-heading 2.1: Checking Your Points Online (Website)
This is often the most detailed way to view your activity and manage your account.
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Action: Open your web browser and navigate to the official Marriott Bonvoy website. You can typically find it by searching "Marriott Bonvoy" or going directly to
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Action: Look for the "Sign In" or "Join" button, usually located in the top right corner of the page. Click on it.
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Action: Enter your registered email address or your Marriott Bonvoy Member Number and your password in the designated fields.
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Action: Click the "Sign In" button.
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Result: Once successfully logged in, your Marriott Bonvoy points balance will usually be prominently displayed on the main dashboard or within a pop-up window that appears when you click on your name (often in the top-right corner).
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Pro Tip: To see a detailed breakdown of how you earned and redeemed your points, look for a link or button labeled "Activity" or "Account Activity" within your profile section. This is where you can track specific stays, credit card earnings, and other point transactions.
Sub-heading 2.2: Checking Your Points on the Mobile App
The Marriott Bonvoy mobile app is incredibly convenient for on-the-go access to your account.
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Action: If you haven't already, download the Marriott Bonvoy app from your device's app store (Google Play Store for Android or Apple App Store for iOS).
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Action: Open the Marriott Bonvoy app.
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Action: Log in using your Marriott Bonvoy email address or member number and password.
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Result: After logging in, your current Marriott Bonvoy points balance will typically be displayed right on the main screen of the app. It's usually one of the first things you see!
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Action: To view your detailed point activity, tap on the "Account" icon (usually found at the bottom of the screen), then select "Account Activity" or "View Account Activity."
Sub-heading 2.3: Checking Your Points via Phone (Customer Service)
While less immediate, contacting customer service is always an option if you prefer speaking to someone or are having trouble with online access.
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Action: Locate the appropriate customer service number for Marriott Bonvoy. For US and Canada, it's typically 1 (800) 627-7468. For other regions, visit the Marriott Bonvoy website's "Contact Us" or "Help" section to find the number nearest you.
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Action: Be prepared to provide your Marriott Bonvoy member number and personal identification information (like your name and address) to verify your account.
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Result: A friendly customer service representative will be able to tell you your current points balance and answer any questions you have about your account.
Step 3: Understanding Your Points Balance and Activity
Now that you know how many points you have, let's look at what that number means and how to interpret your activity.
Sub-heading 3.1: The Current Point Total
This is the most straightforward number – the total amount of points available for you to use. This number reflects all points earned from hotel stays, credit card spending, promotions, and other eligible activities, minus any points you've already redeemed.
Sub-heading 3.2: Decoding Your Account Activity
Your account activity page is a treasure trove of information.
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Earning History: Here, you'll see a chronological list of how your points accumulated. This includes:
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Hotel Stays: Points earned from eligible hotel nights. You'll see the property name, stay dates, and the points credited.
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Credit Card Purchases: If you have a Marriott Bonvoy co-branded credit card, you'll see points earned from your daily spending.
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Promotions: Points awarded from special offers and promotions (e.g., bonus points for specific stays or activities).
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Partnerships: Points earned through Marriott Bonvoy partners, such as car rentals or dining programs.
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Redemption History: This section shows you how you've used your points.
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Free Night Awards: Details of hotel stays redeemed with points.
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Marriott Bonvoy Moments: If you've used points for unique experiences, they'll be listed here.
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Transfers: Any points transferred to airline partners.
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Other Redemptions: Any other uses, such as gift cards or merchandise.
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Step 4: What Can You Do With Your Marriott Bonvoy Points?
Having points is great, but knowing how to use them is even better! Marriott Bonvoy points open up a world of possibilities.
Sub-heading 4.1: Free Night Awards
The most popular way to redeem points is for free nights at Marriott's vast portfolio of hotels and resorts worldwide. The number of points required varies based on the hotel category, seasonality, and demand.
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Sub-heading 4.2: Marriott Bonvoy Moments
These are unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences that you can bid on or redeem points for. Think VIP access to concerts, culinary events, major sporting events, or exclusive cultural experiences.
Sub-heading 4.3: Transferring to Airline Partners
Marriott Bonvoy has over 40 airline partners, allowing you to convert your points into airline miles. This can be a great option if you have a specific flight redemption in mind. The typical transfer ratio is 3 Marriott Bonvoy points to 1 airline mile, with a bonus for transferring in increments of 60,000 points.
Sub-heading 4.4: Other Redemption Options
You can also redeem points for:
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Cash + Points: A combination of cash and points for hotel stays.
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Gift Cards: Redeem points for gift cards from various retailers.
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Car Rentals and Tours: Use points for car rentals or activities through Marriott Bonvoy Tours & Activities.
Step 5: Keeping Your Points Active and Growing
Marriott Bonvoy points do expire if your account is inactive for 24 consecutive months. To ensure your hard-earned points remain safe, simply engage in an earning or redeeming activity at least once every two years.
Sub-heading 5.1: Ways to Keep Your Account Active
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Stay at a Marriott Property: The easiest way!
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Earn Points with a Marriott Bonvoy Credit Card: Regular spending keeps your account ticking.
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Redeem Points: Even a small redemption counts.
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Buy Points: While generally not the best value, buying a small amount of points can reset your expiration timer.
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Earn Points with Partners: Participate in programs like Eat Around Town by Marriott Bonvoy.
Now you're fully equipped to not only check your Marriott Bonvoy points but also understand their value and potential! Happy travels!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Here are 10 common questions related to checking and managing your Marriott Bonvoy points:
How to Check my Marriott Bonvoy points balance?
You can check your balance by logging into your account on the Marriott Bonvoy website or through the Marriott Bonvoy mobile app. Your balance is typically displayed prominently on the main page.
How to Find my Marriott Bonvoy member number?
Your Marriott Bonvoy member number is usually displayed in your account profile on the website or app after you log in. If you can't find it, you can use the "Look Up Member Number" tool on the Marriott website or contact customer service.
How to View my detailed Marriott Bonvoy point activity?
On the website, after logging in, click on your name in the top right corner and then select "Activity." In the app, tap "Account" at the bottom and then "Account Activity."
How to Retrieve my Marriott Bonvoy password if I forgot it?
On the login screen for both the website and the app, there is a "Forgot Password" link. Click on it and follow the prompts to reset your password via email.
How to Earn more Marriott Bonvoy points?
You can earn points through eligible hotel stays, using a Marriott Bonvoy co-branded credit card, participating in promotions, and earning with program partners like Eat Around Town.
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How to Prevent my Marriott Bonvoy points from expiring?
Your points expire if your account has no earning or redeeming activity for 24 consecutive months. To keep them active, simply make an eligible earn or redeem transaction within this timeframe.
How to Redeem Marriott Bonvoy points for free nights?
Log into your Marriott Bonvoy account on the website or app, search for hotels, and when selecting dates, choose the option to "Use Points/Certificates" or "Redeem Points."
How to Transfer Marriott Bonvoy points to airline miles?
You can initiate a points transfer to airline partners through your Marriott Bonvoy account online. Navigate to the "Use Points" or "Redeem Points" section and look for the option to transfer to airline miles.
How to Contact Marriott Bonvoy customer service for points inquiries?
For general loyalty inquiries, you can call Marriott Bonvoy Loyalty Care at +1 (800) 627-7468 (for US and Canada) or find global contact numbers on the Marriott Bonvoy website's help section.
How to Understand the value of Marriott Bonvoy points?
The value of Marriott Bonvoy points can vary depending on how you redeem them. While they are often valued around $0.007 to $0.008 per point for hotel stays, strategic redemptions (especially for high-value properties during off-peak times) can yield much higher value.
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