Sell Your Marriott Bonvoy Points for Cash
Convert your Marriott Bonvoy points into Canadian dollars. Competitive rates, secure process, and payment within 24-48 hours.
Turn Points Into Cash NowCurrent Rates
- 50,000 points = $200 - $350
- 100,000 points = $400 - $700
- 250,000 points = $1,000 - $1,750
Exact rate depends on volume and current market conditions.
About Marriott Bonvoy Points
Marriott Bonvoy is one of the world's largest hotel loyalty programs, with over 30 brands and 8,000+ properties globally. Members earn points through hotel stays, credit card spending, and partner activities.
While Marriott Bonvoy points can be valuable for booking luxury hotel stays, selling them provides immediate cash value when you don't have travel plans or prefer liquidity.
Top 6 Reasons to Sell Marriott Bonvoy Points
1. Changed Travel Patterns Post-Pandemic
Many Canadians accumulated Marriott points during frequent business travel before 2020. With the rise of remote work and reduced business travel, these points now sit unused. Rather than letting them depreciate through program changes or expire, selling converts them to cash you can use for other priorities.
Real scenario: You earned 300,000 Marriott points through business travel but your company shifted to permanent remote work. Those points represent $1,200-$2,100 CAD in guaranteed cash vs. hotels you may never book.
2. Program Devaluations and Category Changes
Marriott has repeatedly devalued their points program—most notably in 2022 when they introduced peak/off-peak pricing and increased redemption rates at many properties. If you've been holding points waiting for "the perfect redemption," further devaluations could reduce their value. Selling locks in today's cash value.
Historical fact: Properties that cost 35,000 points per night in 2018 now often require 50,000-70,000 points for the same stay. Your points' purchasing power has decreased 30-50% while our cash rates remained stable.
3. Cancelling Marriott Credit Cards
When you cancel a Marriott Bonvoy credit card (like the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card), you keep your points but stop earning new ones. If your point balance exceeds what you'll realistically use for personal travel, selling the excess makes financial sense—especially if you're switching to a cash-back card with no annual fee.
Financial analysis: A $120 annual fee on a Marriott card vs. $0 on a cash-back card saves you money. Selling 75,000 unused Marriott points generates $300-$525 cash—covering 2.5-4 years of those saved fees.
4. Limited Hotel Availability or High Point Requirements
Award availability at desirable Marriott properties can be extremely limited, particularly during peak seasons or in popular Canadian destinations like Banff or Montreal during festivals. If you've repeatedly failed to find award nights when you actually want to travel, selling gives you cash to book hotels on your own schedule.
Many customers report frustration trying to use points at Canadian properties during summer or holidays. Cash gives you flexibility to book anywhere, anytime, through any channel.
5. Prefer Airbnb or Alternative Accommodations
Travel preferences have shifted. Many Canadians now prefer Airbnb, vacation rentals, or boutique hotels over chain properties. If Marriott brands don't align with your travel style, your points are just sitting unused. Selling converts them to cash you can use to book accommodations you actually prefer.
This is especially common among families who prefer condos with kitchens or travelers seeking local experiences outside of hotel chains.
6. Points from Business Stays You Can't Use Personally
If you earned Marriott points through employer-paid business travel, using those points for personal luxury vacations creates ethical grey areas with some companies. Selling the points for cash that goes to your personal account is cleaner, and you can use that money however you choose without complications.
Some employers have policies about personal use of points earned on company business. Selling eliminates ambiguity and gives you unrestricted funds.
What Are Marriott Bonvoy Points Worth?
The value of Marriott Bonvoy points varies depending on how you use them:
| Use Case | Value per Point |
|---|---|
| Off-peak hotel redemption | $0.005 - $0.007 |
| Peak luxury hotel redemption | $0.008 - $0.012+ |
| Transfer to airline partners | $0.004 - $0.006 |
| Selling to Mega Miles | $0.004 - $0.007 |
Selling makes sense when you prefer guaranteed cash today over potential hotel value tomorrow.
How to Sell Your Marriott Bonvoy Points
Request Your Quote
Fill out our quote form with your Marriott Bonvoy point balance. We'll send you a personalized offer within 24 hours.
Accept Your Quote
Review your offer and reply to accept. We'll send you detailed transfer instructions.
Transfer Your Points
Log into your Marriott Bonvoy account and transfer points to our designated account using the point transfer feature.
Get Paid
Once we confirm receipt, you'll receive payment via Interac e-Transfer or cheque within 24-48 hours.
The entire process typically takes 3-5 business days from quote request to payment.
How to Transfer Marriott Bonvoy Points: Complete Guide
Marriott Bonvoy allows point transfers between members. Here's the exact process for selling your points:
Step-by-Step Transfer Process
- 1.Log into your Marriott Bonvoy account at marriott.com using your member number and password.
- 2.Navigate to "Transfer Points" from your account dashboard. Look under "My Account" then "Transfer Points" or access directly at marriott.com/loyalty/redeem/transfer.mi
- 3.Enter the recipient account details - the Marriott Bonvoy member number we provide in your transfer instructions email.
- 4.Specify the number of points to transfer. Enter the exact amount we've agreed to purchase. Marriott charges a small fee for transfers (typically $10 USD per 1,000 points), which we factor into our quote.
- 5.Complete payment for transfer fee using your credit card. This fee goes to Marriott, not to us.
- 6.Confirm the transfer. Review all details carefully before submitting. Transfers are typically instant.
- 7.Save your confirmation and email it to us. We'll verify receipt (usually within minutes) and process your payment.
Important Transfer Details
- • Transfer fee: Marriott charges $10 USD per 1,000 points transferred (we adjust our quote to account for this)
- • Transfer speed: Usually instant, occasionally up to 24 hours
- • Annual limits: You can transfer up to 100,000 points per calendar year
- • Account age: Your Marriott account must be at least 90 days old to transfer points
- • Irreversible: Once transferred, points cannot be returned to your account
- • Account security: Never share your Marriott password. We only need the transfer completed through official channels.
Tax Treatment of Selling Marriott Bonvoy Points in Canada
Disclaimer: This is educational information only, not tax advice. Consult a qualified Canadian CPA or tax advisor for guidance specific to your situation.
The tax treatment of selling hotel loyalty points in Canada follows similar principles to other loyalty programs:
Personal Stay Points (Most Common)
If you earned Marriott Bonvoy points through personal hotel stays or personal credit card spending, they're likely considered personal use property. Gains on personal use property under $1,000 are generally not taxable under Canadian tax law.
Practical impact: Most individual sales of personally-earned hotel points are not reported. The CRA has not shown interest in pursuing individuals for selling personal loyalty points earned through leisure travel.
Business Travel Points (Requires Attention)
If you earned Marriott points through employer-paid business travel where your employer claimed the expenses, the tax treatment is less clear. Technically, those points may constitute a taxable benefit or business income if sold for cash.
Best practice: If selling large amounts of points earned through company business travel, consult your accountant about whether to report the proceeds and how to categorize them.
Credit Card Spending Points
Marriott points earned through credit card spending (Marriott Bonvoy American Express or other co-branded cards) on personal expenses are treated like rewards or rebates. When sold, they're likely considered personal property disposal, generally not reportable for amounts under $1,000.
Documentation Best Practices
- Keep records showing how you earned the points (personal travel, credit card spending, business stays)
- Save our payment confirmation emails
- Document Marriott's transfer fee receipts
- Track total annual sales if you sell regularly
When You Shouldn't Sell Your Marriott Bonvoy Points
We believe in honest advice. Here's when keeping your Marriott points makes more sense than selling:
🏨 You Have Specific Hotel Stays Planned
If you're planning a stay at a luxury Marriott property (Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, W Hotels) in the next 12 months, redeeming points directly can deliver 0.8-1.2¢ per point in value—better than our cash rates. High-end properties often offer the best redemption value.
💳 You're Still Earning Actively
If you have a Marriott Bonvoy credit card and regularly stay at Marriott properties for work or leisure, it makes sense to accumulate toward a redemption goal rather than selling small amounts. Only sell excess points beyond what you'll realistically use.
🌟 You're Close to Elite Status Benefits
If you're close to reaching or maintaining Marriott Bonvoy elite status (Silver, Gold, Platinum, Titanium, Ambassador), keeping your points and staying loyal to the brand delivers value through free breakfast, room upgrades, and other perks that cash can't buy.
🎯 Special Promotions or Points Bonuses
Marriott occasionally offers redemption promotions (e.g., 5th night free on award stays) or point bonuses. If such a promotion is active and aligns with your travel plans, using points during the promotion can increase their value beyond our cash rates.
💰 The Amount Won't Make a Difference
With our 25,000 point minimum ($100-$175 value after transfer fees), very small balances aren't eligible or worthwhile. If you're close to the minimum, consider a small credit card purchase or short stay to reach it, or explore using points for small merchandise redemptions through Marriott.
Our Promise: We'll never pressure you to sell if redeeming your points would serve you better. Our business is built on trust, transparency, and repeat customers—not one-time transactions.
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