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When Marriott announced their new Bonvoy loyalty program last week it was only a matter a time until we learned about changes coming to all of the co-branded credit card products. And change is coming: Chase and American Express recently unveiled the future of the Marriott suite of credit cards starting on Feb. 13.
Both banks will keep a co-branded relationship with Marriott and some cards are even receiving new benefits. Read on for more details and a summary of the changes.
Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card
The Starwood Preferred Guest Card from American Express was rebranded as the Marriott Bonvoy American Express card on Feb. 13, 2019. The card is now closed to new applicants.Â
American Express will automatically issue you the new Marriott Bonvoy-branded card after Feb. 13.
Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card
The Starwood Preferred Guest Business Card from American Express will be rebranded as the Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express card on Feb. 13.
American Express will also become the exclusive issuer of the co-branded Marriott Bonvoy business card as the Chase Marriott Business card is being discontinued.
- There will be a new welcome bonus available for card applications starting on Feb. 13. You will earn 100,000 Marriott Bonvoy points after spending $5,000 in the first three months of card membership. This offer will go through April 24.
- The card will also earn an additional free night award with $60,000 or more spend per year (2 total free nights).
- On March 28, the annual fee will increase to $125 (was $95).
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card
The Starwood Preferred Guest Luxury Card from American Express will be rebranded as the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card on Feb. 13.
- There will be a new welcome bonus available for card applications starting on Feb. 13. You will earn 100,000 Marriott Bonvoy points after spending $5,000 in the first three months of card membership. This offer will go through April 24.
- The card will also offer a $100 property credit per stay when cardholders use the card and a special rate code to book stays of two or more nights at the Ritz-Carlton or St. Regis hotels starting on March 28.
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card
The Marriott Rewards Premier Plus Card issued by Chase will be rebranded as the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card on Feb. 28.
- There will be a new welcome bonus available for card applications starting on Feb. 28. You will earn 100,000 Marriott Bonvoy points after spending $5,000 in the first three months of card membership.
- If you already hold the card, Chase will automatically issue you the new Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card after Feb. 28.
Our Analysis
There's plenty to unpack, but most of these changes are just simply rebranding the suite of co-branded credit cards. A few of the products will be getting additional benefits once the rebrand is complete.
As a part of this announcement, Chase also hinted at a new no annual fee Marriott Bonvoy card coming this summer. It's unclear what this might entail, as no additional details have been released yet.
Many things with the Marriott and SPG merger have been complicated. The co-branded card relationship is no exception.
Bottom LineÂ
The biggest piece of news to be aware of here is that the SPG American Express card will be discontinued for new applications after Feb. 12. If you are interested in applying, you have just a few weeks to do so.