To keep your Marriott Bonvoy points from expiring in 2026, you must have "qualifying activity" in your account at least once every 24 months. If your account remains inactive for two years, your entire points balance is forfeited. "Qualifying activity" is broad and doesn't necessarily require a hotel stay. You can reset the clock by: 1) Staying at any of Marriott’s 30+ brands (paid or on points), 2) Using a Marriott Bonvoy credit card for a single purchase, 3) Transferring points to or from a partner airline, 4) Dining at a participating restaurant via the "Eat Around Town" program, or 5) Purchasing points (minimum 1,000 points). Even simply linking your account to Uber and taking a ride or ordering Uber Eats can count as activity. It is a "pro tip" to set a calendar reminder for 23 months after your last stay; if you aren't traveling, the easiest way to save your points is to make a small $5 purchase on a co-branded card or donate a minimum amount of points (typically 250) to a charity through the Marriott portal, which also counts as an "active" transaction.