Marriott Bonvoy Bold vs. Boundless Credit Cards Compared

Chase offers two entry-level personal credit cards for the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program: the Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card and the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card, catering to both new applicants and existing members seeking to maximize their hotel stays and travel rewards. The Marriott Bonvoy Bold card comes with a $0 annual fee, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious travelers. In contrast, the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card has an annual fee of $95 but offers a more robust rewards structure and additional benefits.

For new applicants, the Marriott Bonvoy Bold card features a welcome bonus of 60,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases within the first three months of account opening, an offer that is ending soon. The card earns up to 14 points per dollar spent on eligible Marriott stays, combining the base 10 points from the Bonvoy program, 3 points from the card itself, and up to 1 point from Silver Elite status. Additionally, cardholders earn 2 points per dollar on purchases at grocery stores and on select services including cable, internet, phone, ride-hailing, and certain food delivery and streaming services. All other eligible purchases earn 1 point per dollar.

The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card presents a more lucrative welcome offer, also ending soon: 125,000 bonus points and a free night award valued at up to 50,000 points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first three months. This card also provides up to $100 in statement credits, distributed as $50 biannually, after spending $500 on eligible airline purchases through June 30, 2027. The Boundless card's earning rate for Marriott stays is higher, reaching up to 17 points per dollar, which includes the base 10 points, 6 points from the card, and up to 1 point from Silver Elite status. While it does not offer bonus categories for grocery or select services like the Bold card, its primary focus is on maximizing Marriott Bonvoy point accumulation for hotel stays. Both cards offer the opportunity to earn additional points through Marriott Bonvoy membership and elite status tiers.