Editorial image; product art from the issuer. Offers and eligibility are subject to application terms.- 125k plus one 50k award：Earn both after $3,000 in purchases within three months.
- Annual 35k award：Issued after each account anniversary and often enough to offset the $95 fee when used well.
- For Marriott regulars：6x card earnings at participating Marriott hotels, 15 elite-night credits and automatic Silver Elite.
Spend $3,000 within three months. A separate airline-credit promotion can provide up to $100 under the stated time windows.
Highlights
- Welcome offer：Earn 125,000 Marriott Bonvoy points and one Free Night Award worth up to 50,000 points after $3,000 in purchases within three months.
- Up to $100 in airline credits：New cardmembers can earn $50 after $250 in direct airline purchases from June 4 through Dec. 31, 2026, then another $50 after $250 from Jan. 1 through June 30, 2027.
- Annual 35k award：Receive one award after each account anniversary. Marriott currently allows adding up to 25,000 points, expanding the award to a standard-room redemption costing up to 60,000 points.
- Rewards：Earn 6x at participating Marriott hotels; 3x on the first $6,000 in combined annual grocery, gas and dining purchases; and 2x on other eligible purchases.
- Elite-night credits：Receive 15 elite-night credits each calendar year and earn one additional elite night per $5,000 in purchases.
- Elite status：Automatic Silver Elite, with Gold Elite after $35,000 in calendar-year purchases.
- No foreign transaction fee：No foreign transaction fee on overseas purchases.
- Annual fee：$95, not waived the first year.
Why it can be a keeper
The anniversary 35k award is the ongoing reason to hold the card. If you redeem it for a stay that would otherwise cost meaningfully more than $95, renewal is easy to justify.
Marriott currently lets members add up to 25,000 points to a Free Night Award, allowing the 35k award to cover a standard-room redemption costing up to 60,000 points.
Understanding the advertised 17x
The card itself earns 6x at participating Marriott hotels. The advertised total of up to 17x also includes Marriott member base points and the Silver Elite bonus.
What to know before applying
- The card is commonly subject to Chase's unpublished 5/24 underwriting practice.
- Current ownership or a bonus on Boundless, Bold or legacy Marriott Premier-family cards can affect eligibility.
- Chase and Amex Marriott cards have cross-family 30-day, 90-day and 24-month restrictions; read the live offer terms carefully.
- Free Night Awards are not cash and some properties charge resort fees.
Drawbacks
- $95 fee from year one：The welcome offer and later annual award need to justify the cost.
- Complex eligibility：Chase and Amex Marriott products interact through multiple ownership, approval and bonus windows.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current welcome offer?
125,000 points plus one Free Night Award worth up to 50,000 points after $3,000 in purchases within three months.
What is the annual fee?
$95.
What annual award does it include?
One award worth up to 35,000 points after each account anniversary, currently top-off eligible by up to 25,000 points.
Does the card earn 6x or 17x at Marriott?
The card earns 6x. The advertised total of up to 17x includes Marriott program and Silver Elite earnings.
Does it charge a foreign transaction fee?
No.
Summary
Boundless combines a strong limited-time offer with a straightforward long-term value proposition: use the annual 35k award for more than the $95 fee. It is best for Marriott travelers who can use that award and are willing to work through the unusually complex eligibility rules.
Confirm the final offer, fees and eligibility before submitting.