Marriott Bonvoy Personal Card, 80k Points (65k on $5k in 3 months + 15k points on a purchase between months 14-17)

I do not find much value from Bonvoy these days

It’s still probably the best hotel program, but that’s a pretty low bar

You have to keep this card for over a year to get the full welcome bonus.

65,000 points after charging $5,000 in first 3 months

15,000 points when you charge the card 14-17 months in

Chipppy wrote: ↑ You have to keep this card for over a year to get the full welcome bonus.

65,000 points after charging $5,000 in first 3 months

15,000 points when you charge the card 14-17 months in

Correct, however it's a great keeper card because of the free night every year.

Just fyi

Marriott has spend 1500 in 3 months for 5000 points plus 100 statements credit

https://www.americanexpress.com/en-ca/c ... cCode=MVPC

smartie wrote: ↑ Just fyi

Marriott has spend 1500 in 3 months for 5000 points plus 100 statements credit

https://www.americanexpress.com/en-ca/c ... cCode=MVPC

It's 50k not 5000
This seems to be better offer than OP

ricedion wrote: ↑ It's 50k not 5000
This seems to be better offer than OP

I wouldn't say so.

Like I said, the Bonvoy is a keeper card because you get the free night every year.

The advantage of that offer is ~$600 of value on $1500 spend whereas this current offer is $800 of value on $5000 spend. If you have the ability to spend, then I'd go with the more points personally.

rohit91 wrote: ↑ I wouldn't say so.

Like I said, the Bonvoy is a keeper card because you get the free night every year.

The advantage of that offer is ~$600 of value on $1500 spend whereas this current offer is $800 of value on $5000 spend. If you have the ability to spend, then I'd go with the more points personally.

Spend 1500 to get 600, ROI=600/1500=40%

Spend 5000 to get 800, ROI=800/5000=16%

Indeed, but if you have the spend available and nothing else going on it's better to go for absolute value. Anyways, it's good for all to have both options available in this thread to choose from.

smartie wrote: ↑ Just fyi

Marriott has spend 1500 in 3 months for 5000 points plus 100 statements credit

https://www.americanexpress.com/en-ca/c ... cCode=MVPC

I'll add on top that great Canadian rebates gives you $60 if you go through their link.

https://www.greatcanadianrebates.ca/mob ... ott-Bonvoy

tyks wrote: ↑ I'll add on top that great Canadian rebates gives you $60 if you go through their link.

https://www.greatcanadianrebates.ca/mob ... ott-Bonvoy

Are they stackable, so $60 (cashback) + $100 (statement credit)? If not, then the $100 statement credit sounded like a better deal.

DDR wrote: ↑ Are they stackable, so $60 (cashback) + $100 (statement credit)? If not, then the $100 statement credit sounded like a better deal.

I doubt they are stackable. GCR's welcome offer is 50000 bonvoy points without the $100 statement credit. If you're planning on keeping the card past the first year and can spend the $5000, 80000 bonvoy points is technically a better deal over 50000 bonvoy points and a $100 statement credit. Even if Bonvoy points have been devalued over the past year, 30000 bonvoy points can still easily get you a $300 hotel room. I even know of one $550/night Ritz Carlton in Europe that is still 30000 points/night

I'm platinum with Bonvoy and keep both this personal card and the business card just for the free anniversary night award on each

DDR wrote: ↑ Are they stackable, so $60 (cashback) + $100 (statement credit)? If not, then the $100 statement credit sounded like a better deal.

Ah, didn't notice there's no additional $100 credit ..
Nice catch!
Then I agree, better with the credit, it's also direct versus over GCR

The problem with this card is using it at Marriott properties outside of Canada. With the FX fee and Amex’s slightly poorer exchange rates, you’re paying an additional 3% on your hotel stay negating most of the 5 bonvoy points per dollar you get. Compared to other cards that have no fee and give you back 3 or 4% back on travel (HSBC/Scotia).

If you use the card just on Canadian hotels or just for the free nights/bonus, then it’s good keeper card.

really hard to spend $5k on canadian marriott hotels in short order...
would the refundable hotel trick work on this? i.e. if i put on the $5k this month, get the bonus deposited to my bonvoy account next month after statement date, and then i refund the $5k charge, do they claw back the points from my bonvoy account, or would i keep those points, but have this card account showing a negative point balance that i can slowly climb out of over the course of the year?

madknife wrote: ↑ really hard to spend $5k on canadian marriott hotels in short order...
would the refundable hotel trick work on this? i.e. if i put on the $5k this month, get the bonus deposited to my bonvoy account next month after statement date, and then i refund the $5k charge, do they claw back the points from my bonvoy account, or would i keep those points, but have this card account showing a negative point balance that i can slowly climb out of over the course of the year?

It's a credit card - you can spend it wherever you want. Not just at Marriott.

I cancelled this card four years ago, don't know if I will be considered as as new customer if I apply this card again.

Where do you spend 5k on Amex in Canada? It won't be easy!

adot111 wrote: ↑I cancelled this card four years ago, don't know if I will be considered as as new customer if I apply this card again.

The terms say "This offer is only available to new Marriott Bonvoy® American Express®* Cardmembers (‘Cardmembers’). For current or former Marriott Bonvoy American Express Cardmembers, we may approve your application, but you will not be eligible for the welcome bonus."

YMMV

ibuddler wrote: ↑ Where do you spend 5k on Amex in Canada? It won't be easy!

It very easy, this is not 10 years ago. Amex is taken at most places now. That being said,
I personally would wait for a better offer in the spring, summer if you can. The $5000 spend really kills the deal.

Edit: I did a spend of $5000 USD in 2 months for the Amex US Bonvoy. Yes, 50% was travel related but the rest was bill payments, expenses etc.