Is the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless worth it in 2026?

Keep it+$185 year one

Worth keeping long-term. The recurring credits you'd actually use cover the annual fee on their own, before the welcome bonus even enters the math.

Assumes you use every recurring credit and value points at 2.0¢. Adjust for your spend in the calculator →

The year-one math

Welcome bonusno current offer: —
Recurring credits (if fully used): +$280
Annual fee: −$95
Year-one value: +$185
Ongoing (year 2+, no bonus)credits − fee: +$185

Recurring credits

Anniversary Free Night Cert (35k cap)$280/yr
Anniversary Elite Nights (15)$0/yr

Apply for the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless

The application happens on Marriott Bonvoy's site. Then track every recurring credit — and your real keep/churn verdict — in the iOS app.

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FAQ

Is the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless worth it in 2026?

Keep it. Worth keeping long-term. The recurring credits you'd actually use cover the annual fee on their own, before the welcome bonus even enters the math. This assumes you use every recurring credit and value points at 2.0¢ — adjust both in the calculator for your own situation.

Should I cancel my Marriott Bonvoy Boundless?

Probably not on the numbers alone — the recurring credits ($280/yr) already cover the $95 fee, so it pays for itself in year 2+ if you use them.

How is "worth it" calculated?

Year-one value = welcome bonus value (points × cents-per-point) + the annualized value of the card's recurring credits − the annual fee. It's the same model the PointsCraft iOS app uses to show what your wallet is actually worth.