If you’re an American Express Centurion or Platinum cardholder in India, there’s a new points transfer bonus you might want to know about. American Express has just announced a promotion offering 10% bonus Marriott Bonvoy points when you transfer your Membership Rewards points. The offer runs from February 17 to April 16, 2025, but before you jump to transfer your points, let’s dive into the details.
Understanding the Promotion
The concept is straightforward – transfer your AmEx Membership Rewards points to Marriott Bonvoy, and you’ll get a 10% bonus on top. For instance, if you transfer 100,000 Membership Rewards points, you’ll receive 110,000 Marriott Bonvoy points. The base transfer ratio is 1:1, which means every Membership Rewards point equals one Marriott Bonvoy point, and then the 10% bonus gets added.
But here’s what you need to know about the timing: while the base points transfer might happen immediately but those bonus points? You’ll need to be patient – they’ll show up in your account within 12 weeks after the promotion ends.
The Fine Print You Should Know
Before you start planning that dream hotel stay, there are some important limits to consider about Amex Marriott Bonvoy transfer bonus:
- You need to transfer at least 100 points at a time
- You can transfer up to 900,000 points per transaction
- Offer Start Date – February 17, 2025
- Offer End Date – April 16, 2025
- Transfers must be in multiples of 100 points
- The maximum bonus you can earn is 25,000 points
- Your name must match exactly on both accounts
Speaking of points expiration, I’ve written extensively about how Marriott Bonvoy points expire – so make sure you have a plan to use these points or keep your account active.
Making the Most of Your Points
While this transfer bonus can be valuable for hotel stays, don’t forget that Marriott Bonvoy also offers airline transfers. In fact, I’ve covered the best ways to transfer Marriott points to airlines in detail, which might be worth considering as part of your overall points strategy.
You can see all the airline transfer bonuses on Magnify App including their tentative transfer time
The Downside of This Offer
Here’s something that’s been bothering me about this promotion – it’s exclusively for Centurion and Platinum cardmembers. As someone who’s been following these promotions for years, I can’t help but notice a concerning trend. We used to see transfer bonuses of up to 30% that were available to all American Express cardmembers. Now, we’re looking at a lower 10% bonus that’s restricted to super-premium cardholders only.
This shift seems to indicate a narrowing of benefits, which is disappointing for the broader American Express cardholder community. It’s particularly frustrating for regular cardmembers who have been loyal to both AmEx and Marriott but are now excluded from these transfer opportunities.
Is It Worth It?
If you’re a Centurion or Platinum cardholder, this offer is worth considering, especially if you have specific Marriott stays planned. The 10% bonus, while not as generous as past promotions, still provides additional value.
Some Frequently Asked Questions
Only the American Express Centurion Card and American Express Platinum Card issued in India are eligible for this promotion.
The promotion runs from February 17, 2025, to April 16, 2025. All transfers must be completed by the end date to qualify for the bonus.
Base points may transfer immediately but could take up to 7 days. The 10% bonus points will be credited within 12 weeks after the promotion ends (around mid-July 2025). With Magnify User data, base points are received immediately for most of the cases.
No, transferred points do not count toward elite status qualification with Marriott Bonvoy.