Do Marriott Bonvoy Points Expire? Yes, Marriott Bonvoy points do expire, but it's fairly easy to keep them active. Points will expire after a member is inactive for 24 consecutive months. To remain active, and to start the 24-month clock over, all you need to do is earn or redeem Marriott points.

Yes, Marriott Bonvoy points do expire, but the policy is relatively generous. Your points will remain active as long as you have qualifying activity at least once every 24 months. Qualifying activity in 2026 includes earning points through a hotel stay, using a Marriott co-branded credit card, redeeming points for a "Reward Night," or even just purchasing points directly through the Marriott website. If your account remains completely inactive for two consecutive years, all accumulated points will be forfeited and cannot be recovered. It is important to note that certain activities do not count as qualifying; for example, gifting or transferring points to another member will not reset the 24-month clock for the sender. One notable exception to this rule is for Lifetime Elite members; once you reach Lifetime status, your points do not expire even if you stop staying at Marriott properties. For everyone else, simply eating at a Marriott restaurant or booking a single "Bonvoy" experience every two years is enough to keep your balance safe.