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Do Marriott Bonvoy Points Expire? Policy & Rules
Everything you need to know about Marriott Bonvoy point expiration timelines, qualifying activity rules, 4-year hard caps, cancellation windows, and fee schedules.
Marriott Bonvoy Expiration & Cancellation Summary
Expiration Policy
Bonvoy points expire after 24 months of account inactivity
Cancellation Window
Standard properties: 48-72 hour cancellation window. Resort properties: significant cash penalty of room rate if cancelled after deadline (points returned but severe cash charge applies). Titanium and Ambassador: may cancel until 6 PM day of arrival via dedicated lines (unofficial)
Change & Refund Fees
$0 USD
5 Ways to Prevent Marriott Bonvoy Points from Expiring
- Swipe a Co-Branded Card: Any purchase on an affiliated credit card generates points activity that resets your clock.
- Transfer Points: Transfer 1,000 points from a flexible credit card partner to trigger fresh account activity.
- Shop or Dine with Partners: Make a small purchase through the loyalty program's shopping or dining portal.
- Complete a Paid Stay or Flight: Even a 1-night inexpensive stay will generate qualifying activity.
- Redeem a Small Reward: Redeeming a fraction of points for a gift card or minor award also counts as activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Marriott Bonvoy redemption value, transfer rules, and policies:
Do Marriott Bonvoy points expire?
Bonvoy points expire after 24 months of account inactivity
What counts as qualifying activity to keep Marriott Bonvoy points active?
Qualifying activities include earning points via co-branded credit card spend, completing an eligible stay/flight, transferring points from a partner, using a dining/shopping portal, or purchasing points.
What is the cancellation policy on Marriott Bonvoy award bookings?
Standard properties: 48-72 hour cancellation window. Resort properties: significant cash penalty of room rate if cancelled after deadline (points returned but severe cash charge applies). Titanium and Ambassador: may cancel until 6 PM day of arrival via dedicated lines (unofficial)
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