What makes this credit card offer different
This credit card offer is a points-or-miles bonus, so the real value depends on how you redeem the rewards rather than only the headline count.
Credit Card
American Express Marriott Bonvoy Business Bonus — Up to 150,000 Points + 10,000 points
Apply to American Express Marriott Bonvoy Business Bonus and earn up to $1,280 in combined sign-up and referral bonuses.
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Qualifying Period
Within 6 months of card opening
Payout
Within 12 weeks of meeting spending requirement
Requirements
- ✓$8,000 in purchases within first 6 months of card opening
- ✓Minimum $8,000 in eligible purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership
- ✓$8,000 in purchases within first 6 months of card membership
- ✓Spend $9,000 on card within first 6 months ($6,000 for 3 free nights, additional $3,000 for 2 more free nights)
- ✓Spend $6,000 in eligible purchases within first 6 months for first 3 free nights
- ✓Spend additional $3,000 (total $9,000) in eligible purchases within first 6 months for additional 2 free nights
- ✓$6,000 in eligible purchases within 6 months
- ✓Additional $3,000 in eligible purchases within 6 months
- ✓Valid business relationship required
- ✓$6,000 in purchases within first 6 months for first 3 Free Night Awards
- ✓$3,000 additional in purchases within first 6 months for additional 2 Free Night Awards
- ✓Each Free Night Award usable at Category 1-7 hotels (up to 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy points)
Restrictions
- ⚠New cardmembers only
- ⚠Cannot have held this card or the Starwood Preferred Guest Business Credit Card from American Express previously
- ⚠Cannot have held certain Chase Marriott business cards within specified periods
- ⚠Cannot have received a new cardmember bonus on certain Chase Marriott cards in last 24 months
- ⚠New cardholders only
- ⚠One offer per lifetime per card (American Express one-bonus-per-lifetime rule)
- ⚠Additional restrictions apply if you have held certain Marriott or Starwood co-branded cards from Chase or American Express in the past 24-30 days
- ⚠American Express limits one welcome bonus per lifetime per card
- ⚠New customers only (once per lifetime per Amex)
- ⚠Cannot have received bonus on this card in last 24 months
- ⚠Cannot have held certain Chase Marriott cards in specified timeframes
- ⚠New applicants only
- ⚠Welcome offer not available to applicants who have or have had the Marriott Bonvoy Premier Plus Business Credit Card from Chase, Marriott Rewards Premier Plus Business Credit Card from Chase, Marriott Bonvoy Business Credit Card from Chase, or Marriott Rewards Business Credit Card from Chase in the last 30 days
- ⚠Welcome offer not available to those who acquired Chase Marriott cards (Boundless, Bountiful, Bold) in the last 90 days
- ⚠Welcome offer not available to those who received a new Card Member bonus on Chase Marriott cards in the last 24 months
- ⚠Each Free Night Award expires 12 months from issuance
- ⚠Cannot have had this card or Starwood Preferred Guest Business Credit Card from Amex in the past
- ⚠Cannot have had certain Chase Marriott business cards in the last 30 days
- ⚠Cannot have acquired certain Chase Marriott cards in the last 90 days
- ⚠Cannot have received a bonus on certain Chase Marriott cards in the last 24 months
- ⚠Cannot have had this card or Starwood Preferred Guest Business Credit Card from American Express previously
- ⚠Cannot have had Chase Marriott Premier Plus Business, Marriott Rewards Premier Plus Business, Marriott Bonvoy Business, or Marriott Rewards Business cards in the last 30 days
- ⚠Cannot have acquired Chase Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful, Boundless, or Bold in the last 90 days
- ⚠Cannot have received new Card Member bonus offer on Chase Marriott cards in the last 24 months
Fees
- $125 annual fee
- $125 annual fee (not waived first year)
- Card account must not be canceled or past due at time of bonus fulfillment
- Marriott Bonvoy points posted up to 12 weeks after end of each month
- American Express application rules apply
- 150,000 points + $125 statement credit requires meeting spend requirement
- Card members earn complimentary Gold Elite status
- Receive 1 Free Night Award annually after card renewal
- Earn additional Free Night Award after $60,000 in purchases in calendar year
- 150,000 Marriott Bonvoy points and $125 statement credit are the signup bonus components
- Points are redeemable through the Marriott Bonvoy program
- Complimentary Gold Elite status included with card
- Each Free Night Award valued at up to 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy points
- Total potential value up to 250,000 points
- Awards must be used at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels
- Awards valid for standard rooms only
- Each Free Night Award is valid at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels with a redemption level up to 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night
- Card member may be responsible for resort fees where applicable
- Cannot be transferred or re-credited for points
- Must book and use within 12 months of issuance (can extend once for additional 12 months, max 24 months total)
- Each Free Night Award valid for one night at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels with redemption level up to 50,000 points
- Certain hotels have resort fees
- Free Night Awards expire 12 months from issue; can be extended once for additional 12 months
- Eligible purchases exclude fees, interest, cash advances, travelers checks, prepaid cards, gift cards, and person-to-person payments
- Additional cardmembers not eligible for welcome offer
- Free Night Awards expire after 2 years of issue if unused
- Free Night Awards do not include resort fees or other ancillary charges
- Receive 1 additional Free Night Award annually upon card renewal
- Earn 1 additional Free Night Award after spending $60,000 in a calendar year
- Receive 15 Elite Night Credits within 60 days of account opening
- Earn 3 additional points per $1 spent on eligible Marriott Bonvoy purchases
- Earn 1.5 points per $1 on all other purchases
- Cardholders become Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite members immediately
Total potential bonus
$1,280
Additional Referral Bonus (how it works)
10,000 points
Your 50% share of 20,000 points paid directly by the referrer
View Referral Terms →150,000 points (sign-up) + 20,000 points (referral) = $1,280 total
Offer expires July 14, 2026
Last updated July 7, 2026
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How to evaluate American Express Marriott Bonvoy Business Bonus
Before applying, compare the welcome bonus against the annual fee, minimum spend, rewards currency, and issuer eligibility rules for repeat cardholders.
Qualification checklist
Timing
- Qualifying period
- Within 6 months of card opening
- Payout timeline
- Within 12 weeks of meeting spending requirement
How to qualify
- $8,000 in purchases within first 6 months of card opening
- Minimum $8,000 in eligible purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership
- $8,000 in purchases within first 6 months of card membership
- Spend $9,000 on card within first 6 months ($6,000 for 3 free nights, additional $3,000 for 2 more free nights)
Common pitfalls
- New cardmembers only
- Cannot have held this card or the Starwood Preferred Guest Business Credit Card from American Express previously
- Cannot have held certain Chase Marriott business cards within specified periods
- Cannot have received a new cardmember bonus on certain Chase Marriott cards in last 24 months
What makes this offer different
Bonus value versus similar offers
The sign-up bonus is below the current nearby $2,750 median, so the requirements and any referral or portal stack matter more.
Stacking potential
The tracked value can include 150,000 points sign-up bonus, 10,000 points referral share for a total displayed potential of $1,280. Confirm which apply path you use before assuming every component stacks.
Requirement clarity
Credolix has extracted 4 requirements for this offer, so compare the bonus against the actual steps rather than the headline payout alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does American Express Marriott Bonvoy Business Bonus expire?
American Express Marriott Bonvoy Business Bonus expires on July 14, 2026.
Can American Express Marriott Bonvoy Business Bonus stack with a referral?
Credolix tracks a referral path for this offer. The displayed user share is 10,000 points based on 50% of the listed referral payout.
How long do I have to qualify for American Express Marriott Bonvoy Business Bonus?
The qualifying period listed for American Express Marriott Bonvoy Business Bonus is Within 6 months of card opening.
When does American Express Marriott Bonvoy Business Bonus pay out?
The payout timeline listed for American Express Marriott Bonvoy Business Bonus is Within 12 weeks of meeting spending requirement.
