The Chase Marriott Rewards Credit Cards are ideal for those seeking a travel rewards card and for those that enjoy staying at Marriott locations while away. The Chase Marriott Visa Rewards Cards are available in two versions: the Marriott Rewards Visa Signature Card and the Marriott Rewards Premier Visa Signature Card. Whether you are a frequent traveler or an occasional traveler, either of these credit cards offers will provide you with great benefits. Both card offers generous rewards and both have a low annual fee. The information below illustrates the main differences between the two cards.
Marriott Rewards Visa Signature Card from Chase
With the Marriott Rewards Visa Signature Card you will earn 3 points for each $1 of purchases made at participating Marriott® locations. You will also earn 1 point for each $1 of all other purchases. You can earn unlimited points because there is no maximum. As a one-time bonus each calendar year, you will receive a $100 Marriott Bonus Bucks® Coupon once you reach $25,000 or more in net purchases. The coupon is valid for 6 months and redeemable toward a two night consecutive stay at any Marriott Hotels & Resorts, JW Marriott® Hotels & Resorts and Renaissance ® Hotels worldwide. As a bonus, after your first purchase you will receive 22,500 bonus points.
- 22,500 Bonus Points after your first purchase, redeemable for up to 3 free nights; plus receive a free night stay e-certificate upon account approval for a total of up to 4 free nights!
- Earn 3 points for every $1 spent at Marriott® locations
- Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on other eligible purchases
- Card members achieve silver elite status with exclusive benefits
- Redeem Marriott Rewards points at other Marriott properties including Renaissance Hotels, Courtyard, Residence Inn, and Fairfield Inn & Suites
- No Annual fee for you first year – that’s a $30 value
Marriott Rewards Premier Visa Signature Card from Chase
The Marriott Rewards Premier Visa Signature Card allows you to earn 5 points for each $1 in purchases you make at participating Marriott® locations. You will earn 2 points for each $1 in purchases made at retail establishments such as airlines, car rental agency, or dining establishment. You will earn 1 point for each $1 of all your other purchases. After a year of cardmember, if you decide to renew your membership, you will automatically qualify for an Anniversary Free Night Stay E-certificate and 15 Nights Credit. As long as your account is in good standing you should be eligible. You will earn 1 Elite night credit for each $3,000 in net purchases. There is no limit to the number of Elite nights that you can earn. You also have the option to earn 15,000 bonus points. To qualify for the 15,000 bonus points, your account must be open at the time of processing and fulfillment. Marriott Rewards members electing to earn miles are ineligible for this offer.
- Earn 30,000 Bonus Points after your first purchase
- Receive a free night stay upon account approval and each year upon account anniversary.
- Earn 5 points for every $1 spent at Marriott® locations
- Earn 2 points for every $1 spent on airline, dining, and rental car purchases
- Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on other eligible purchases
- Receive 15 nights credit toward Elite status
- Redeem Marriott Rewards points at other Marriott properties including Renaissance Hotels, Courtyard, Residence Inn, and Fairfield Inn & Suites
| Marriott Rewards Visa Signature | Marriott Rewards Premier Visa Signature | |
|---|---|---|
| Marriott Rewards | 3 points per dollar at Marriott | 5 points per dollar at Marriott |
| Additional Rewards | 1 point per dollar on everything else | 2 points per dollar at restaurants, airlines, and car rentals, 1 point per dollar elsewhere |
| Elite Status Earnings | 10 nights credit toward Elite status every year | 15 nights credit towards Elite status every year |
| Annual Fee | $30 annual fee | $65 annual fee |
| Bonus Offer | 22,500 bonus points after first purchase + free night stay upon approval (category 1-4 hotel) | 30,000 bonus points after first purchase + free night stay upon approval (category 1-4 hotels) |
| Anniversary Bonus | N/A | Free night every year on your account anniversary (cat. 1-5 hotels) |
How can you spend your points?
With the new Marriott Rewards credit card program you have several options you can choose from when it comes to cashing in your points. Here is a quick look at some of the details.
- Marriott Hotel Stays: You can redeem your points for stays at Marriott locations. Each free night at a category 1 hotel is only 7,500 points. The most you will ever pay is 40,000 points per night and that’s for a category 8 (which are their cream of the crop, most luxurious properties). Whenever you use your points for a 7-night stay at a category 7 or 8 property, you are awarded an extra 15,000 bonus points.
- Airline Miles: You always have the option of converting your credit card points to miles and there are about 30 or so participating airlines you can choose from.
- Car Rentals, Cruises, & Trains: You can convert your points to cruise certificates, rental cars, and European train tickets.
- Travel Packages & Services: You can spend your points on an all-inclusive getaway to the Caribbean with airfare, cash them out for a Priority Pass airport lounge membership, professional golf training or just rounds on your own, plus there are many other options.
- Other options: Use your Marriott Rewards to go shopping, give to charity, and more.
Automatic Elite Status
As a card holder, you will automatically start at Silver Elite status every year. Normally, you don’t reach this level until after you stay 10 nights during a calender year. The perks you get with Elite Membership include some of the following:
- 20% bonus on Marriott Rewards base points
- Priority late checkout
- Weekend discount at participating Courtyard & SpringHill Suites
- Private reservation line for Elite members only
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