ByTransfer Marriott Points to United With the Help of DoNotPay
Numerous companies offer some sort of rewards system that helps you accumulate points that you can use on other purchases. Marriott, for example, has a points system that you can use at hotels, airlines, and with other travel partners. You can to get access to additional special features and rewards for travel.
Making a transfer like this can be a little tricky at times, so work with DoNotPay for a faster and stress-free transfer.
How Marriott Points Work
You'll need to first sign up for the Marriott Bonvoy card. You'll gain points instantly when you complete the qualifications. Every purchase you make will earn additional points that accumulate in your account and can be used towards special rewards.
You'll earn on:
| Event Charges | 2 points for every $1 spent |
| Cruises | 3 points for every $1 spent |
| Restaurant Charges | 6 points for every $1 spent |
| Hotel Purchases | 10 points for every $1 spent |
You must make sure that the charge you're making is with . If not, you may receive less than the points listed here, or none at all.
You can get bonus points as well. Say you've now dined with 10 qualifying restaurants. You can .
If you're a basic cardmember, you'll only be able to earn up to a certain amount on your purchase. For example, you can earn 60,000 points total for each event charge. As a gold elite member, you'd earn up to 75,000 points. As an ambassador elite, you could earn 105,000.
How to Transfer Marriott Points to United Airlines
Marriott Bonvoy has a partnership with United's MileagePlus account. Transfer your points to them and you'll gain a 10% bonus for doing so. You can join a preferred partnership program for easier transferring.
- Call customer service at (801) 468-4000 and ask to make a transfer.
- Log into your Marriott account and follow the steps to enroll in the preferred partnership program from there. You should find the option to transfer points to miles for easy access.
Once you decide to transfer your points, make sure you realize that you cannot transfer them back or then also transfer them elsewhere. It's a one-transaction-only deal. You may have to wait up to 6 weeks before the points get converted to miles, so make sure you start the process far ahead of when your travel plans actually are.
Can You Transfer Marriott Points to Anywhere Else?
Marriott points can be transferred to other places besides United. Emirates Skywards is another preferred partner. Dozens of additional companies are on the partner list as well. You can select from tons of airlines, including the ones below:
| Marriott Transfer Partner | Min Transfer | Transfer Ratio (Marriott > Partner) | Bonus Airline Miles
for every 60k Marriott Points Transferred | Transfer Time (based on pre-merger reports) |
| Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 3,000 | 3:1 | 5,000 | 4 Days |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 3,000 | 3:1 | 5,000 | 2 Days |
| Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 3,000 | 3:1 | 5,000 | 1 Day |
| FRONTIER Miles | 3,000 | 3:1 | 5,000 | Unknown |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 3,000 | 6:1 | 2,500 | 1 Day |
| Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 3,000 | 3:1 | 5,000 | 1 Day |
| United MileagePlus | 3,000 | 3:1.1 | 5,500 | 3 Days |
It's also possible to transfer points to another person, such as your spouse, child, friend, or anyone else. You'll need their membership rewards number to do so. This type of transfer is often completed instantly, with no wait necessary.
Are There Restrictions on Making These Transfers?
In order to transfer points, the accounts must be in good standing. They should have been open for at least 60 days prior to making the transfer. You can also only transfer up to 100,000 points in one year between two accounts.
Also, when transferring points to miles, the account names on both must match exactly in order to do so.
Why You Might Want to Transfer Your Points
There are numerous benefits to transferring points from Marriott to United. First, you'll get that 10% bonus that was mentioned. You'll also have the ability to apply the miles faster to your flight purchase if they're already available with the company you're flying with in the first place.
Transfer Marriott Points to United Using DoNotPay
When you're struggling to , or just want to save time, use DoNotPay. We'll make a seamless transfer for you so you can spend the points with United faster.
Follow these easy steps:
- Search "points" or "rewards" on DoNotPay, and select the rewards program you're a part of / the type of points you have.
- Choose whether you want to check your points balance, transfer your points, or sell them for cash.
- If you selected one of the first two options, DoNotPay can check your points balance or transfer your points for you. Otherwise, we can help you find the best deal through third-party vendors.
Can DoNotPay Help With Other Points and Miles?
DoNotPay does not work strictly with one company. We work with a wide variety of credit card companies, airlines, and points rewards systems to ensure easy selling and transferring for all customers. We'll help you sell points from:
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