What is the cheapest way to reset the Marriott Bonvoy expiry clock?

Transfer points in from American Express Membership Rewards, at no cost.

Is anyone exempt from the Marriott Bonvoy expiry policy?

Yes: Lifetime Elite status holders.

Marriott does not reinstate expired points under standard circumstances.

Last verified 14 August 2026, sourced from Marriott Bonvoy, Points Expiration Rules.

Marriott Bonvoy points expire after 24 months with no qualifying earn or redemption.

Policy type	Expires from inactivity
Window	24 months
Boundary	the exact date
Exemptions	Lifetime Elite status holders
Reinstatement	Marriott does not reinstate expired points under standard circumstances.
Source	Marriott Bonvoy, Points Expiration Rules
Last verified	14 August 2026

Action	Cost	Effort	Source
Transfer points in from American Express Membership Rewards · Open the transfer calculator	Free	5 min	Source
Book any qualifying stay, or earn through Marriott Bonvoy Moments or a co-branded card	Free	5 min	Source

Do Marriott Bonvoy points expire?: Marriott Bonvoy points expire after 24 months with no qualifying earn or redemption.
What is the cheapest way to reset the Marriott Bonvoy expiry clock?: Transfer points in from American Express Membership Rewards, at no cost.
Is anyone exempt from the Marriott Bonvoy expiry policy?: Yes: Lifetime Elite status holders.
Can expired Marriott Bonvoy points be recovered?: Marriott does not reinstate expired points under standard circumstances.
When was this Marriott Bonvoy expiry policy last verified?: Last verified 14 August 2026, sourced from Marriott Bonvoy, Points Expiration Rules.