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Marriott Bonvoy™ American Express® Card review

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Annual Fee
$120.00
Interest Rate: Purchases
19.99%
Interest Rate: Purchases
19.99%
Balance Transfer
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Balance Transfer
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Rewards
2 - 5 points
Rewards
2 - 5 points
Signup Bonus
70000 points (after spending $3,000)
Signup Bonus
70000 points (after spending $3,000)


7.9/10
Informr score
The Marriott Bonvoy™ American Express® Card currently has an Informr score of 7.9 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 13 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

Am I eligible?


Marriott Bonvoy™ American Express® Card is typically available to those with good credit scores (650 or greater).
To get this card, you must also:
Yes Be at least 18 years of age (AB, MB, ON, PE, QA, SK). 19 in all other provinces.
Yes Be a permanent or temporary resident of Canada

Note: This information is only intended as a guide. The final decision is up to the bank and your application could still be rejected even if you can answer 'Yes' to all the minimum criteria above. Always consider your options and your financial situation before you apply for a credit card.

What the Critics Are Saying...


Money.ca
Money.ca

Frequent travellers—particularly those who already purchase in the Marriott Bonvoy® brand family—need this card. The sign-up bonus and benefits are outstanding and easy to redeem, and it’s clear that the more you use it, the better your travel will be. The free annual night reward sweetens the pot e...

- Sandra MacGregor, Money.ca
Frugal Flyer
Frugal Flyer

The Amex Marriott Bonvoy card is the quintessential hotel credit card for every Canadian to have in their wallet. With a strong welcome bonus, coupled with a low annual fee, an annual free night certificate, and 15 elite qualifying night credits to work towards status, this card is absolutely one yo...

- Josh Bandura, Frugal Flyer
Rewards Canada
Rewards Canada

There's a reason why the this card has been one of the best travel rewards credit cards in Canada for years on end. It has the potential to give the cardholder huge outsized value for each dollar spent on it. Plus hotel programs are often overlooked in Canada and they can be the ideal type of reward...

- Rewards Canada
One Mile at a Time
One Mile at a Time

While this has been a frustrating merger, Marriott Bonvoy points are still worth collecting, pretty much regardless of your travel aspirations. The program offers good flexibility with a range of hotel and airline redemptions, and the Canadian cards actually offer a decent return for spending, even...

- Tiffany, One Mile at a Time
SAVVY New Canadians
SAVVY New Canadians

If you travel frequently and stay at Marriott Bonvoy hotels, this card may be for you. Since it is an official Marriott co-branded credit card, this is the fastest way to earn Marriott Bonvoy points. You’ll be earning 5 points for every $1 spent with the card, which is quite high compared to other c...

- Enoch Omololu, SAVVY New Canadians

Details


Interest Rates
Regular APR Interest Rate 19.99%
Balance Transfer Interest Rate
Cash Advance Interest Rate 21.99%
Rates & Fees
Annual Fee $120.00
Balance Transfer Fee
Cash Advance Fee $2.75
Foreign Transaction Fee 2.5%

Transactions made in a foreign currency will be converted and posted to your account in Canadian currency.

Over Limit Fee $29.00
Late Payment Fee $0.00
Promotions
Sign up bonus 70000 points after spending $3,000
  • On purchases within the first 3 months
  • Earn an additional 3 points for a total of 5 points on every $1 spent on eligible travel and gas purchases in your first 6 months (up to 15,000 points), offer ends May 6, 2024
Rewards
All Purchases 2 points per $1 spent
Restaurants No
Gas No
Groceries No
Hotels 5 points per $1 spent

in eligible Card purchases at participating Marriott Bonvoy properties

Travel No
Pharmacy No
Bills No
Additional Details
  • Receive an Annual Free Night Award after your anniversary each year
  • Receive a 15,000 point bonus from the Marriott Bonvoy program when you transfer 60,000 points to a frequent flyer program
Features & Benefits
Additional Card Holders Yes
Travel Accident Insurance Yes
Car Rental Insurance Yes
Car Rental Discount No
Extended Warranty Yes
Purchase Protection Yes
Zero Liability Yes
No Foreign Transaction Fees No
Emergency Assistance Yes
Concierge Service No
Price Protection No
Fraud Protection Yes
Free Credit Scores No
Wireless Payments Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay
Virtual Cards No
Additional Benefits
  • Receive complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite status
  • Receive 15 Elite Night Credits each calendar year that can be used towards attaining the next level of Elite status in the Marriott Bonvoy program
  • Enjoy an automatic upgrade to Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status when you reach $30,000 in purchases charged to the Card each year
  • Flight Delay Insurance
  • Baggage Delay Insurance
  • Lost or Stolen Baggage Insurance
  • Hotel/Motel Burglary Insurance
  • American Express Invites
  • Emergency Card Replacement
Eligibility
Minimum Security Deposit $0
Minimum Age

18 years in AB, MB, ON, PE, QA, SK. 19 years in all other provinces.

Minimum Personal Income
Temporary Residents No
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