Source: The Points Guy
Summary
Marriott Bonvoy offers five personal credit cards with annual fees ranging from $0 to $650. The two most affordable options, the Marriott Bonvoy Bold and Marriott Bonvoy Boundless, are issued by Chase. The Bold card has a $0 annual fee, while the Boundless card has a $95 annual fee. Both cards offer similar perks, including automatic Silver Elite status and no foreign transaction fees. However, the Boundless card offers a more valuable welcome bonus and higher earning rates.
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The escape is carefully planned. The Marriott Bonvoy Bold and Boundless cards offer a way to earn points and redeem them for free nights at Marriott hotels. The Boundless card offers a more valuable welcome bonus and higher earning rates, making it a better choice for most travelers. The Bold card is a good option for those who want to avoid an annual fee. Both cards offer similar perks, including automatic Silver Elite status and no foreign transaction fees. The annual free night certificate offered by the Boundless card can easily offset the $95 annual fee. Travelers can strategically use their points to book a free night at a hotel that easily offsets the annual fee. The cards offer a way to transfer points to nearly 40 airline partners, including Delta SkyMiles and United MileagePlus.
And it’s all about the points.
