Marriott Free Nights & Points Validity Extended

Marriott announced a further extension of both free night awards and points.

Marriott has extended the validity of free night awards until January 3, 2022, as well as the validity of points until March 31, 2022, which is fantastic news for members. Given the conditions, the loyalty programs will continue to give members more time to redeem their rewards.

Free night awards with an initial expiration date in 2020 or that will expire before January 2, 2022 will be extended on May 6, 2021.

Free night awards earned as a co-brand credit card reward, annual option benefit, promotion, or travel package are all subject to this rule.
Free night awards that expire before 2020 will not be eligible for the extension.

On May 6, the system will automatically update accounts with the new expiration dates, so no action is required.

Marriott Bonvoy announced positive program updates for 2021 in February, including depositing bonus elite nights into elite members’ accounts and lowering the spending requirement for Ambassador status.

The expiration of Marriott Bonvoy points was previously paused until August 1, 2021. This has now been extended for an additional eight months, until March 31, 2022. Bonvoy points, as a reminder, typically expire after 24 months of inactivity.