Do Marriott Bonvoy Points Expire? Everything You Need to Know

Ever wondered if your Marriott Bonvoy points could disappear before you get to use them on that dream trip? The short answer is: yes, they can—but only if you’re not active. In this guide, we’ll explain when Marriott points expire, how to keep them safe, and practical hacks to make sure you never lose a single point.

What Are Marriott Bonvoy Points?

Marriott Bonvoy points are the loyalty currency of Marriott International, which operates more than 30 hotel brands including Ritz-Carlton, Westin, W Hotels, Sheraton, and Courtyard. Members can redeem points for:

• Free nights
• Room upgrades and suites
• Travel packages (flights + hotel)
• Car rentals
• Marriott Bonvoy Moments (concerts, sports, luxury experiences)

How Do You Earn Marriott Points?

You can collect points through multiple channels:

• Hotel stays: Earn around 10 points per $1 at most Marriott properties
• Marriott Bonvoy credit cards: Earn on every purchase
• Dining & shopping partners: Earn through Marriott’s partner portals
• Car rentals & airline transfers: Partnerships with Hertz, United, American Airlines, and more

Example: A $250 weekend stay could earn you 2,500 points toward your next trip.

Do Marriott Points Expire? The Official Policy

Yes—Marriott Bonvoy points expire if your account has no qualifying activity for 24 months.

• Inactivity window: 24 months
• Reset rule: Any qualifying earn or redeem activity restarts the clock
• Elite members: The term of validity is the same for all participants, regardless of their status, with the sole exception of Lifetime Elite Membership
• Lifetime Elite Membership account are not currently subject to the 24‑month inactivity expiration policy

Marriott Bonvoy Official Terms & Conditions can be found here.

Lifetime Elite Membership and Point Expiration

According to Marriott’s official Program Rules, points in a Lifetime Elite Membership account are not currently subject to the 24‑month inactivity expiration policy. In other words, as long as you hold Lifetime Elite status, your points won’t expire—even if you’re not earning or redeeming them.

That said, Marriott explicitly states they may choose to apply a points expiration policy to Lifetime Elite accounts in the future, based on the Reward Order Date.

How to Сheck When Your Points Expire?

1. Check online
   • Log in to your account at marriott.com, click on your name in the upper right corner
   • In the menu on the right, click “Activity”
   • The expiration date will be displayed above your last activity
2. Mobile app for iOS or Android
   • Go to the “Account” section and the expiration date will be displayed to the left of your current point balance.

How to Keep Your Points from Expiring

We’ve figured out when your points expire, now let’s figure out what actions renew your account.

The good news is that you don’t have to book luxury accommodations every year to maintain your balance. Almost any small action renews your account for the next 24 months.

Here are the actions that do count as valid activity to keep your account active:

• Completing a paid or points stay at a participating Marriott property
• Redeeming points (though note: redemption alone may not always reset your clock—see nuance below)
• Earning points through hotel incidental charges like dining, spa, or experiences
• Purchasing points directly from Marriott
• Making qualified purchases with a Marriott Bonvoy credit card
• Hosting or going through a Marriott Bonvoy Event or meeting
• Converting airline miles to Marriott points or vice versa
• Linking and using Uber or Uber Eats, once properly set up
• Linking and using car rentals with Hertz

Redemption alone doesn’t always reset the clock—it’s the actual stay that counts. For example, booking a redemption stay without checking in might not extend your account’s activity status.

Activities That Do Not Extend Your Marriott Points Validity

According to both the official Marriott Bonvoy Terms and Conditions and trusted third-party resources, the following actions do not qualify as “activity” to reset the 24-month inactivity clock:

• Gifting or transferring points to another Bonvoy account
• Receiving points as a gift or transfer
• Earning points through social media programs or promotions
• Registering for a Marriott promotion

While converting points to airline miles or back to points does count as qualifying activity, those listed above do not reset the inactivity timer—something many users might not realize.

Let’s summarize in a table for clarity which activities on the account reset the counter and which do not.

Conclusion

Your Marriott points are safe as long as you don’t leave them unused.
Marriott Bonvoy has provided many easy ways to earn, use, or transfer points, so keeping them is a breeze.
Think of it like watering a plant—you don’t need to do much, just a little bit every now and then to keep it growing.