As of 2026, Marriott Bonvoy points remain valid for 24 months from your last date of "qualifying activity." To prevent your points from expiring, you simply need to earn or redeem points at least once every two years. Qualifying activities include staying at a Marriott property, spending on a co-branded Marriott credit card, or even earning points through a car rental or dining partner. If your account remains inactive for 24 consecutive months, Marriott will forfeit all accumulated points. It is important to note that Lifetime Elite members (Silver, Gold, Platinum, or Titanium) are exempt from this policy—their points do not expire as long as they maintain their lifetime status. For standard members, even a small activity, like purchasing 1,000 points or transferring a few points from a credit card partner, will reset the 24-month clock and protect your entire balance from being deleted.