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How to Transfer Chase Points to Marriott Bonvoy (2026 Guide)
Marriott Bonvoy isn't the flashiest Chase transfer partner, but it's the biggest — thousands of properties across more than 30 brands, from airport Fairfield Inns to overwater villas. If you'd rather book a hotel than chase a flight award, this is often the most useful transfer on your list.
By the Point Finder team · Updated 2026-07-17 · Ratios and transfer times verified against issuer transfer pages
- Ratio
- 1:1
- Transfer speed
- About 2 days
- Alliance
- None
- Type
- Hotel
The short version
Chase Ultimate Rewards points transfer to Marriott Bonvoy at 1:1, about 2 days. The largest global hotel footprint of any Chase partner.
Why Marriott Bonvoy Is Worth a Look
Of all the hotel programs Chase points can move to, Marriott Bonvoy covers the most ground — more than 30 brands from Residence Inn and Fairfield Inn to St. Regis, Ritz-Carlton, and The Luxury Collection.
That footprint is the real argument for transferring here: a program with this much breadth gets used on the boring Tuesday-night business trip as much as the splashy honeymoon suite.
How Marriott's Category-Based Pricing Works
Marriott currently sorts hotels into nine standard award categories (Category 1 through Category 9), plus a handful of ultra-luxury exception properties priced even higher, and dynamic, demand-based pricing determines how many points a night costs within that category's range — Marriott dropped its fixed award chart in 2022.
Always check the actual points price for your specific dates before transferring — Marriott displays the points cost right alongside the cash rate.
Redemption Strategy: 5th Night Free and Cash + Points
The best structural benefit is the fifth-night-free perk: book five consecutive award nights on one reservation, and the cheapest night is credited back automatically.
Cash + Points lets you pay a portion in cash and cover the rest with points — worth pricing against a straight redemption before booking.
Quirks to Know Before You Transfer
Transfers move at about 1:1 and typically post within roughly two days, fast enough that there's rarely a reason to move points speculatively.
Because pricing is dynamic, the same hotel can look like a great deal on one date and mediocre two weeks later.
Sweet spots worth booking
| Route | Cabin | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1-3 select-service hotels | N/A - use property tier instead | roughly 5,000-35,000 points/night depending on category and dateBest for everyday domestic trips. |
| Category 4-5 full-service hotels | N/A - use property tier instead | roughly 22,000-75,000 points/night depending on category and dateThe workhorse tier for city hotels and convention destinations. |
| Category 6-7 upscale and resort properties | N/A - use property tier instead | roughly 40,000-105,000 points/night depending on category and dateOff-peak weekday pricing can undercut peak pricing at a lower category. |
| Category 8 luxury (Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis) | N/A - use property tier instead | roughly 52,000-140,000+ points/night depending on category and dateCash rates are high enough that even peak-priced redemptions often compare favorably. |
| Category 9 top tier (flagship luxury properties) | N/A - use property tier instead | roughly 88,000-152,000+ points/night depending on category and dateThe highest standard Marriott category, above Category 8; a handful of ultra-luxury exception properties price even higher outside the 1-9 range (e.g., St. Regis/Ritz-Carlton Maldives up to ~198,000; JW Marriott Masai Mara ~192,000-236,000). |
How to transfer Chase points to Marriott Bonvoy
- 1Confirm your card earns transferable Ultimate Rewards points.
- 2Pick your hotel and dates first, and check the points price on the booking page before transferring.
- 3Log in to Chase, go to transfer partners, and select Marriott Bonvoy.
- 4Enter the number of points to transfer — 1:1.
- 5Wait for the transfer to post, typically about 2 days.
- 6Confirm the 5th-night-free discount applied if booking 5+ consecutive nights.
Tips before you transfer
- •Always price out your actual dates rather than relying on a property's category alone.
- •Book 5 consecutive award nights on one reservation whenever possible.
- •Shifting a stay by a few days to avoid peak pricing can lower the points cost more than switching hotels.
- •Compare cash + points against a straight points redemption before booking.
- •Transfer only when you have a specific hotel and dates in mind.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chase to Marriott Bonvoy transfer ratio?
1:1.
How long does the transfer take?
Typically about 2 days.
Which Chase cards can transfer points to Marriott Bonvoy?
Sapphire Preferred, Sapphire Reserve, and Ink Business Preferred.
Does Marriott still use a fixed award chart?
No — it moved to dynamic, demand-based pricing in 2022, and hotels are grouped into nine standard award categories (plus a few ultra-luxury exceptions priced above Category 9).
Is the 5th night free still available on award stays?
Yes, automatically applied on 5 consecutive award nights on one reservation.
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