Marriott points typically expire if your account goes 24 months without a qualifying activity. Anya Kartashova is a freelance writer and full-time traveler based in Salt Lake City. She has written about travel rewards and personal finance for FrugalTravelGuy, Fodor's, FlyerTalk, 10xTravel and Reward Expert.

Yes, Marriott Bonvoy points do not "expire" in the sense of a fixed annual reset, but they do require account activity to remain valid. Your points will stay in your account indefinitely as long as you show some form of qualifying activity at least once every 24 months. Qualifying activity includes staying at a Marriott property, using a Marriott co-branded credit card for a purchase, redeeming points for a stay, or even purchasing points. If your account remains dormant for two full years, Marriott reserves the right to forfeit all accumulated points. It is important to distinguish between points and Elite Night Credits. While points "roll over" (stay active), Elite Night Credits (the nights used to reach Silver, Gold, or Platinum status) reset to zero on January 1st of each year. Only specific "Rollover Nights" promotions, which are rare, would allow status-earning nights to carry over into the following calendar year.