Every year many travellers look forward to the Marriott Bonvoy points transfer promotion with American Express credit cards in India. When active, this offer raises the value of Amex Membership Rewards points when converted to Marriott Bonvoy, improving redemption value from roughly 0.50 INR per point to about 0.65 INR and often delivering even greater value at select properties and during peak seasons.
For those who plan their redemptions carefully, this transfer bonus can be one of the most valuable seasonal promotions. Below are the essentials of the current offer.
Offer Details
| Offer | Get 30% extra points when transferring Amex MR points to Marriott Bonvoy. |
| Minimum points to transfer | 100 |
| Maximum points to transfer | 900,000 in a calendar year |
| Offer period | 16 Nov – 15 Dec 2023 |
| Fulfilment | Typically instant but may take up to 48 hours |
This is a straightforward bonus similar to the 2022 Marriott transfer promotion, and it effectively increases the amount of Bonvoy points you receive by 30% when you move Amex MR points during the offer window.
I recently completed a transfer and the bonus points, alongside the base transferred points, were credited to my Marriott Bonvoy account instantly as expected.
Note: The promotional email may not have reached every cardholder yet. If you haven’t received notice, consider calling American Express or performing a small test transfer before converting a large balance.
Bottomline
I wasn’t certain this 30% bonus would return this year, since similar promotions have varied year to year in India. That said, it’s welcome news for anyone who uses Marriott Bonvoy. If you plan to stay at Marriott properties, transferring Amex MR points during the offer can reduce the effective cost of redemptions by about 30%.
It would be useful to see comparable transfer bonuses from other card issuers in India as well. While Axis Bank has different transfer partners and many cardholders prefer other options, a similar Marriott transfer bonus from Axis would be attractive to those who hold Axis reward points.
What do you think of the Amex Marriott Bonvoy transfer offer? Share your experience or questions in the comments below.