I’m already a member of another hotel loyalty program, but I’m interested in joining Marriott Bonvoy as well. Is that allowed, or do I have to cancel my existing membership first? Also, would I be able to transfer any points or status from my current program to Bonvoy? Can anyone help me on this!
Absolutely! You can totally join Marriott Bonvoy even if you’re already part of another hotel loyalty program. There’s no rule that says you have to pick just one—it’s not like choosing a favorite pizza topping (because, let’s be honest, more options are always better!).
What About Your Points and Status?
Points: Sadly, you can’t just scoop up your points from another program and drop them into Bonvoy. Each program keeps its own stash, so they don’t transfer over.
Status: If you’ve got fancy elite status with another hotel brand, Marriott sometimes offers a “status challenge,” where they let you try out a similar status for a while. It’s not always available, but it’s worth asking Marriott if they have one running when you sign up.
Should You Join Both?
Why not? It’s like having multiple rewards cards in your wallet—you get more choices, more perks, and more chances to score free nights. You can still use your other program when it makes sense, but also start stacking up Marriott Bonvoy points for the future.
So go ahead, sign up, and have fun!
Yo, you can totally join Marriott Bonvoy even if you’re already in another hotel loyalty program. There’s no rule saying you have to cancel your existing membership—stack those rewards and play the game smart!
As for transferring points, nah, Marriott doesn’t let you move them from other programs. BUT some hotels (like Hilton, IHG, etc.) run status match promos, so you might be able to get a Bonvoy elite status boost if your current program is at a high level.
Check Marriott’s status match offers (they change from time to time). Otherwise, just sign up, start earning points, and enjoy the perks. Easy win!
Yes, even if you are currently a member of another hotel reward club, you can still sign up for Marriott Bonvoy. Being a member of more than one program is not restricted.
No Limitations – You can have a Marriott Bonvoy membership and also be a member of Hilton Honors, IHG One Rewards, World of Hyatt, or any other loyalty program.
Status Match Opportunities: Marriott occasionally runs status match campaigns that grant elite members of rival programs temporary elite status in Marriott Bonvoy.
Limited Point Transfer: Other than through specific airline partnerships, you are unable to transfer points directly from other hotel reward programs to Marriott Bonvoy.