You have long since had the ability to transfer Marriott points to a friend or family member. But previously, you couldn’t transfer the points online – instead, you had to call up Marriott to make the transfer. There was no fee to do so, but it was still an annoying extra step. But recently, Marriott has removed that restriction and you can now transfer Marriott points online, with a few restrictions. So I thought that I would update my guide on how to combine and transfer Marriott points with the new process.

How to transfer Marriott points

If you’re wondering how to transfer Marriott points, it’s now fairly simple. Marriott allows you to transfer points to friends or family members, as long as both accounts have either been open for 30 days with qualifying activity (like a stay) or both accounts have been open for 90 days.

• You can transfer up to a maximum of 100,000 Points per calendar year
• An account can receive up to a maximum of 500,000 Points per calendar year from other accounts.
• You can only transfer Marriott points in 1,000 point increments, but there is no limit to doing so (up to the amount of the award you’re trying to book)

Marriott says that the point transfer may take up to 24 hours, but reports are that in most cases they transfer instantly.

Marriott Points Transfer Terms and Conditions

You can read the full Marriott loyalty terms and conditions here. I’ve included below a few notable snippets referencing points transfer that I found:

• 2.8.a. In accordance with the conditions for transferring Points as described in Section 1.6.c., a Member can transfer up to a maximum of 100,000 Points per calendar year to another Membership Account as long as both Accounts are in good standing and have each been open for at least thirty (30) days with qualifying activity, ninety (90) days without qualifying activity (see 2.8.b). A Member can receive up to a maximum of 500,000 Points per calendar year from other Membership Accounts as long as the Accounts are in good standing and have each been open for at least thirty (30) days with qualifying activity, ninety (90) days without qualifying activity.
• 2.8.c. Authorization to transfer Points must be initiated by the Account holder with the Points to be transferred using the Points Transfer Tool. A minimum of 1,000 Points is required for the transfer. The Account holder requesting the transfer must provide the Membership Number and the full name of the Points recipient at the time of the Point transfer request. Both the Membership Number and the name provided must match the Membership Number and name listed on the Account of the Points recipient in order to successfully complete the transfer.
• 1.6.c.ii. Death. In the event of a Member’s death, the Company may, in its sole discretion, allow unredeemed Points from the deceased Member’s Account to be transferred to a family member or a friend who is an active Member upon the Company’s receipt and review of all requested documentation and communications. Awards, hotel stays, Elite Membership Status, Lifetime Membership Status, and the related benefits, including, without limitation, Elite Night Credit, will not transfer to the recipient of the Points.
• 1.6.c.iii. Divorce. In the event of a Member’s adjudicated divorce settlement, the Company may, in its sole discretion, allow unredeemed Points to be transferred from one Member’s Account to another Member’s Account upon the Company’s receipt and review of all requested documentation and communications including, without limitation, legal documents directing such a transfer of Points. Awards, hotel stays, Elite Membership Status, Lifetime Membership Status, and the related benefits, including, without limitation, Elite Night Credit, will not transfer to the recipient of the Points.
• 1.6.c.iv. Members are prohibited from bartering or selling Points for cash or other consideration pursuant to Section 1.7.h.
• 1.6.c.v. Any Points which the Loyalty Program deems in its sole discretion to have been transferred in violation of the Loyalty Program Terms and Conditions may be confiscated.

Can I transfer my Marriott Rewards points to someone else?

Yes, you can transfer Marriott points to someone else, with a few restrictions. Both accounts need to be open for a certain amount of time. It’s either 30 days if you also have some sort of qualifying activity, or 90 days otherwise. You also need to transfer points in increments of 1,000 points.

Go to the Marriott transfer points page to start your transfer

The Bottom Line – How To Transfer Marriott Points

Marriott’s introduction in April 2023 of the ability to transfer Marriott points online can be quite useful. This is a great way to make sure you don’t have any orphaned points in one account. Just make sure to transfer them in increments of 1,000 points and keep in mind the 100,000 annual limit in most circumstances.

Readers – have you transferred Marriott points to a friend or family member? Leave your experience in the comments

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