Marriott Bonvoy credit cards in Canada
Canada has two Marriott Bonvoy cards, both from American Express: the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card at CA$120 a year, and the Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card at CA$150 for small business owners. Each gives a Free Night Award after every account anniversary, Silver Elite status and 15 Elite Night Credits a year.
Card details checked on marriott.com on Oct 28, 2026.
Which Canadian Marriott card should you get?
For most people, the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card. It costs less, and its Free Night Award and status are the same as the business card’s.
The Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card is only for Canadian small business owners. It adds 3 points per CA$1 on eligible gas, dining and travel, so it suits a business that spends there.
What are the current welcome offers?
- Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card: Up to 70,000 bonus points. 60,000 points after you spend CA$3,000 in your first 3 months, then 10,000 more when you spend CA$500 in month 13.
- Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card: Up to 80,000 bonus points. 70,000 points after you spend CA$5,000 in your first 3 months, then 10,000 more when you spend CA$1,000 in month 13.
Is the yearly free night worth the fee?
The card gives one Free Night Award (up to 35,000 points) after each account anniversary. It pays for the CA$120 fee when you use it on a night that costs more than that in cash. If you won’t stay at a Marriott each year, it doesn’t.
What does each card earn?
| Card | Annual fee | Earns |
|---|---|---|
 | CA$120 | 5 points per CA$1 at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy; 2 points per CA$1 on all other purchases |
 | CA$150 | 5 points per CA$1 at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy; 3 points per CA$1 on eligible gas, dining and travel; 2 points per CA$1 on all other purchases |
Questions
- What is the best Marriott credit card in Canada?
- For most people, the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card: at CA$120 a year it gives a Free Night Award every year, Silver Elite status and 15 Elite Night Credits. The Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card is only for small business owners.
- What is the annual fee on the Marriott Bonvoy Amex in Canada?
- CA$120 for the personal card and CA$150 for the business card, as shown on marriott.com.
- What is the Marriott Bonvoy Amex Canada welcome offer?
- Up to 70,000 bonus points. 60,000 points after you spend CA$3,000 in your first 3 months, then 10,000 more when you spend CA$500 in month 13. The business card offers up to 80,000 bonus points.
- Does the Canadian Marriott card give Gold status?
- It gives Silver Elite on activation. Gold Elite status after CA$30,000 in purchases in a year.
- Who can get the welcome offer?
- The welcome offer is for new Cardmembers only.
Sources: Marriott Bonvoy credit cards in Canada. Program rules change, so confirm with Marriott before you rely on one. AwardEscape is independent of Marriott.