New Members Promo: Earn 1,000 Bonus Points by Linking Marriott and Starbucks Accounts

Marriott Bonvoy and Starbucks Rewards have teamed up to present a special promotion for new members. This limited-time offer allows individuals to earn bonus points and enjoy perks from both programs. It’s specifically designed for those who haven’t yet joined either loyalty program, aiming to reward new users who sign up and connect their accounts.

Key Details of the Promotion

• New members who sign up for both Marriott Bonvoy and Starbucks Rewards and connect their accounts will receive a one-time bonus of 1,000 Marriott Bonvoy points. 
• To be eligible for the bonus points, account linking must be finalized by October 18, 2024. 
• This promotion is available to U.S. residents who are new to either the Marriott Bonvoy or Starbucks Rewards programs.

How the Promotion Works

To take advantage of this offer, new members should follow these steps:

1. Enroll in Both Programs: First, individuals need to sign up for either Marriott Bonvoy or Starbucks Rewards, or both if they haven’t joined either program yet.
2. Link Accounts: After enrolling, they must link their Marriott Bonvoy and Starbucks Rewards accounts by October 18, 2024. This can be done through the promotion link at starbucks.com/marriottbonvoy.
3. Earn Bonus Points: Upon completing the enrollment and account linking process, new members will receive 1,000 Marriott Bonvoy points. Points will be credited to the Marriott Bonvoy account within four to six weeks after linking.

Additional Perks for Linked Accounts

In addition to the one-time bonus points, members who link their Marriott Bonvoy and Starbucks Rewards accounts will unlock other benefits.

Double Stars on Starbucks Purchases

Members will earn double Stars on qualifying Starbucks transactions made during eligible stays* at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels in the U.S. (excluding stays at Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection). 

*These transactions must occur during an Eligible Stay (standard Marriott Bonvoy program rules for stay qualifications).

100 Marriott Bonvoy Points for Starbucks Purchases

Linked members can also earn 100 Marriott Bonvoy points after completing three qualifying Starbucks transactions** during Marriott Bonvoy Week. 

**Qualifying Starbucks transactions include purchases of eligible items at participating U.S. Starbucks locations, excluding alcohol, Starbucks gift cards, and eGift cards.

Points Transfer Between Programs

A unique feature of this partnership is the ability to transfer points between accounts:

• Transfer Points to Starbucks: Linked members can transfer between 1,000 and 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy points to Starbucks Rewards in increments of at least 10 points. Once transferred, the points are converted to Starbucks Stars, which are added to the Starbucks account within 1-2 business days.
• The transfer cannot be canceled or refunded.

Examples of how to use the transfer:

• 1,000 points to 100 Stars gets you a brewed coffee; 
• 2,000 points to 200 Stars – a breakfast sandwich; 
• 3,000 points to 300 Stars – a bag of coffee beans.

Terms and Conditions

• One-Time Bonus: The 1,000-point bonus is only available once, regardless of whether a member joins both programs or just one.
• Non-Qualifying Transactions: Purchases of alcohol, gift cards, or any non-qualifying items at Starbucks will not count toward earning double Stars or Marriott Bonvoy points.
• U.S. Only: This offer is valid only for residents of the United States, and points or Stars earned are subject to the terms and conditions of the Marriott Bonvoy and Starbucks Rewards programs.

Conclusion

The partnership between Marriott Bonvoy and Starbucks Rewards offers a great chance for new members to earn 1,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points by signing up and linking both loyalty programs. 

In addition to the sign-up bonus, members will be able to earn double Stars on Starbucks points for purchases made while staying at Marriott Bonvoy, as well as earn additional Marriott Bonvoy points for eligible Starbucks transactions. And to transfer Marriott Bonvoy bonus points to Stars on Starbucks points.