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Marriott Bonvoy Bold™ credit card review

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Annual Fee
$0.00
Interest Rate: Purchases
21.49% ‐ 28.49% (Variable)
Interest Rate: Purchases
21.49% ‐ 28.49% (Variable)
Balance Transfer
21.49% ‐ 28.49% (Variable)
Balance Transfer
21.49% ‐ 28.49% (Variable)
Rewards
1 - 3 points
Rewards
1 - 3 points
Signup Bonus
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Signup Bonus
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7.3/10
Informr score
The Marriott Bonvoy Bold™ credit card currently has an Informr score of 7.3 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 22 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

Am I eligible?


Marriott Bonvoy Bold™ credit card is typically available to those with good credit scores (650 or greater).
To get this card, you must also:
Yes Be a permanent or temporary resident of USA

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...


CreditCards.com
CreditCards.com

For fans of Marriott hotels, the Marriott Bonvoy Bold card is a reasonable option for earning extra Marriott points and qualifying for elite status without having to pay an annual fee.

- Robin Ratcliff, CreditCards.com
AwardWallet
AwardWallet

If you’re chasing a Marriott card for the 15 elite night credits plus Marriott points earning but don’t want to pay an annual fee, the Bonvoy Bold has you covered. However, it will fill a valuable Chase 5/24 slot and might lock you out of applying for other Marriott cards — at least for a bit. If yo...

- Jenna Hansen, AwardWallet
Money Crashers
Money Crashers

The Marriott Bonvoy Bold has several things going for it, including strong benefits and lack of fees. However, you don’t really earn enough points for most purchases to justify using it outside of Marriott hotels. All of this makes it a great card to use at Marriotts and for the benefits, but not fo...

- Jason Steele, Money Crashers
Bankrate
Bankrate

This card is a good option if you’re looking for elite status and the chance to earn high rewards on Marriott spending. But a free night award perk could be well worth the cost of a Marriott card with an annual fee.

- Robert Thorpe, Bankrate
The Points Guy
The Points Guy

While the Marriott Bonvoy Bold offers some decent value for beginners, you'll likely get more value from other travel credit card options, especially when you look at the full lineup of Marriott Bonvoy cards. The rewards rates and additional perks these other cards offer more than make up for their...

- Stella Shon, The Points Guy

Details


Interest Rates
Regular APR Interest Rate 21.49% ‐ 28.49% (Variable)

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.

Balance Transfer Interest Rate 21.49% ‐ 28.49% (Variable)

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.

Cash Advance Interest Rate 29.99% (Variable)

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.

Rates & Fees
Annual Fee $0.00
Balance Transfer Fee 5%

Minimum of $5

Cash Advance Fee 5%

Minimum of $10

Foreign Transaction Fee $0.00
Over Limit Fee $0.00
Late Payment Fee $40.00

Maximum

Promotions
Sign up bonus

Earn 1 Free Night Award (valued up to 50,000 points) after you spend $1,000 on purchases in your first 3 months from your account opening

Rewards
All Purchases 1 point per $1 spent
Restaurants No
Gas No
Groceries No
Hotels 3 points per $1 spent
  • Spent at over 7,000 participating Marriott Bonvoy™ hotels.
  • Plus, earn up to 10X points from Marriott for being a Marriott Bonvoy™ member.
  • Plus, earn up to 1X point from Marriott with Silver Elite Status, a benefit you qualify for by being a Marriott Bonvoy Bold cardmember.
Travel 2 points per $1 spent

From airfare to taxis and trains

Pharmacy No
Bills No
Additional Details

Receive 15 Elite Night Credits each calendar year, qualifying you for Silver Elite status. Restrictions apply.

Features & Benefits
Additional Card Holders Yes
Travel Accident Insurance No
Car Rental Insurance No
Car Rental Discount No
Extended Warranty No
Purchase Protection Yes
Zero Liability No
No Foreign Transaction Fees Yes
Emergency Assistance No
Concierge Service Yes
Price Protection No
Fraud Protection No
Free Credit Scores No
Wireless Payments No
Virtual Cards No
Additional Benefits
  • Baggage Delay Insurance
  • Lost Luggage Reimbursement
  • Trip Delay Reimbursement
Eligibility
Minimum Security Deposit $0
Minimum Age 18
Minimum Personal Income
Temporary Residents No
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