Chase Cardholders: Get 55% More Marriott Points Right Now
If you’ve been sitting on a stash of Chase Ultimate Rewards points and have a Marriott stay on the horizon, right now is a rare moment worth paying attention to. Chase is running a 55% transfer bonus to Marriott Bonvoy, which means every 1,000 Chase points becomes 1,550 Marriott points instead of the usual 1,000.
That’s not a rounding error — that’s a meaningful bump that could push you over the threshold for a free night or an upgrade you’ve been eyeing.
What the Deal Actually Means
Normally, Chase Ultimate Rewards transfers to Marriott Bonvoy at a flat 1:1 ratio. Under this promotion, that ratio jumps to 1:1.55. So if you’ve got 20,000 Chase points to move, you’d land 31,000 Marriott points instead of 20,000. That 11,000-point difference can mean the difference between a paid night and a free one at many Marriott properties, depending on the category.
This is particularly useful heading into summer travel season, when Marriott award availability tends to open up for family-friendly destinations.
Who This Is Best For
This deal is tailor-made for a few types of travelers:
- Families planning a summer beach trip — Gulf Coast Marriotts (Pensacola, Destin, Gulf Shores) are popular with Southern families, and award rates at those properties can be reasonable if you’re flexible on dates.
- College football travelers — Fall games in Tuscaloosa, Athens, Baton Rouge, and Nashville often mean pricey hotel nights. Building up Bonvoy points now puts you in a better position for September and October bookings.
- Reunion planners — Family reunions and church retreats often land at Marriott-brand properties (Courtyard, Residence Inn, Sheraton). If you’re the one coordinating, your own points stash can at least cover your room.
- Anyone already chasing a Bonvoy redemption — If you’ve been short on points for a specific award, this is the cleanest way to close the gap without earning them from scratch.
What Cards Are Eligible
This bonus applies to Chase Ultimate Rewards points, which means you need a card that earns UR points — the Chase Sapphire Preferred, Chase Sapphire Reserve, or Chase Ink Business cards. If you have one of those and a Marriott Bonvoy account, you can transfer directly from the Chase portal.
A Few Caveats to Know
Transfer bonuses like this come with a catch: once you transfer, there’s no going back. Chase points are generally more flexible than Marriott points because they can go to a wider range of airline and hotel partners. Moving points to Marriott locks them into that ecosystem, so make sure you have a specific redemption in mind before pulling the trigger.
Also, Marriott point values vary widely by property category. Do a quick search for your target hotel’s award pricing before you transfer — you want to confirm the math works in your favor.
Expiration info for this promotion wasn’t published in the source data, so treat this as time-sensitive and check the Chase Ultimate Rewards portal for the current end date before you act.
How to Do It
Log into your Chase account, navigate to Ultimate Rewards, and select “Transfer Points.” Choose Marriott Bonvoy from the list of transfer partners. The bonus should apply automatically during the promotional window.
If you don’t yet have a Chase Sapphire card, this is a good reminder that the right travel card can dramatically extend your vacation budget — especially for families who travel even once or twice a year.
Bottom line: If Marriott is already part of your travel plans, move your points now while the bonus is live. Just make sure you have a redemption ready to go.