Chase

Marriott Bonvoy Bold

Best for Marriott travelers wanting no annual fee

Welcome bonus

45,000 points

after $1,000 spend within 3 months

Earn 45,000 Marriott Bonvoy points after spending $1,000 in eligible purchases within 3 months.

Annual fee: No annual fee
Spend required: $1,000
Credit score needed: Very Good (740-799)

Why this card

A useful honeymoon hotel card if you want Marriott points without paying an annual fee. It can be a simple way to add free-night value to a trip while keeping the card long term to preserve account age.

Perks

No annual fee
Automatic Marriott Silver Elite status
5 Elite Night Credits each year
No foreign transaction fees

Everyday earn rates

3X Marriott hotels; 2X groceries, rideshare, select food delivery, streaming and internet/cable/phone; 1X other purchases