Transfer Guide — Updated April 2026

Transfer Amex MR to Marriott Bonvoy

Move Membership Rewards to Marriott Bonvoy at 1:1 — typically worth 0.7 cpp.

HotelRatio 1:10.7 cpp

Reviewed by CardCompare Editorial Board

|Points & Miles team|Updated April 2026

Transfer math at a glance

25,000 Membership Rewards

$175

via Marriott Bonvoy at 0.7 cpp

vs $250 in the Amex MR portal

50,000 Membership Rewards

$350

via Marriott Bonvoy at 0.7 cpp

vs $500 in the Amex MR portal

100,000 Membership Rewards

$700

via Marriott Bonvoy at 0.7 cpp

vs $1,000 in the Amex MR portal

Sweet spots for this transfer

Marriott Bonvoy's 8,000+ properties have dynamic pricing with typical value around 0.7 cpp. Transfer from external programs is almost never worth it — earn directly via Marriott cards instead.

15th Night Free on award stays — stretches points 25%
2Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis properties during off-peak windows
3Free Night Certificates (35K, 50K, 85K) from Marriott cards

Example redemptions — Amex MR → Marriott Bonvoy

Redemption	Amex MR needed	Cash value	cpp
Standard Courtyard night Courtyard suburban off-peak	20,000	$150	0.8 cpp
W or Westin city night W New York Union Square	60,000	$450	0.8 cpp
Ritz-Carlton luxury night Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay	85,000	$700	0.8 cpp

Booking tips

1Transfer rate from external programs (Chase, Amex) is poor — earn directly when possible.
25th Night Free triggers automatically on 5-night award bookings — plan trips accordingly.
3Free Night Certificates up to 85K cover most W, Westin, and Ritz properties off-peak.

Cards that earn Membership Rewards

American Express Gold Card$250 annual fee · American Express American Express Platinum$695 annual fee · American Express American Express Blue Business PlusNo annual fee · American Express American Express Blue Business Cash CardNo annual fee · American Express

Other ways to earn Marriott Bonvoy points

Marriott Bonvoy also accepts transfers from 2 other transferable-points programs. Compare ratios and use whichever balance you have available.

Chase UR → Marriott Bonvoy1:1 ratio · 0.7 cpp Bilt → Marriott Bonvoy1:1 ratio · 0.7 cpp

Frequently asked questions

What is the transfer ratio from Amex MR to Marriott Bonvoy?⌄

American Express Membership Rewards transfers to Marriott Bonvoy at a 1:1 ratio. 50,000 Membership Rewards become 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy points/miles.

What is the transfer typically worth?⌄

Marriott Bonvoy points redeem at approximately 0.7 cents per point when used for hotel stays. That makes a 50,000-point transfer worth about $350 in travel value — an -30% uplift over the Amex MR portal (1 cpp).

How long does the Amex MR to Marriott Bonvoy transfer take?⌄

Most transfers from Amex MR to Marriott Bonvoy post within 24 hours. Confirm partner availability first — transfers are not reversible, so lock in the award before moving points.

Which credit cards earn Membership Rewards?⌄

The American Express Gold Card, American Express Platinum, American Express Blue Business Plus and 1 more all earn Membership Rewards that transfer to Marriott Bonvoy.

Is it better to transfer or use the Amex MR portal?⌄

Transferring to Marriott Bonvoy at 0.7 cpp beats the Amex MR portal rate of 1 cpp when you find saver or award availability. For everyday redemptions (especially non-peak hotel nights), transfer is the higher-value path.