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How to share Marriott Bonvoy points
Marriott Bonvoy points sharing is the member-to-member transfer of Marriott Bonvoy points inside Marriott International's hotel loyalty programme, run through a transfer tool that Marriott describes as a way to transfer your points to other members. [1] [3] Bonvoy accounts are individual and cannot be shared or jointly held, so points move from one member's own account into another member's own account rather than giving anyone access to someone else's account. [1]
Facts checked: 18 October 2026
Key takeaways
- Marriott Bonvoy permits points to move between members, and Marriott lists “Share My Points” in its points management area as the way to transfer points to other members. [1] [3]
- Accounts are individual: they cannot be shared, jointly held or used by more than one person, so a transfer moves points into another member's own account. [1]
- Sending or receiving points does not count as Qualifying Activity, so a transfer does not protect either account from the 24-month inactivity rule. [1]
- Points moved outside the rules can be voided, confiscated or deducted, and Marriott may review accounts and transaction history at any time. [1]
What does Marriott Bonvoy points sharing mean?
Marriott Bonvoy is the loyalty programme of Marriott International, Inc. and its subsidiaries, and its programme rules were updated in October 2026. [1] Points, awards, elite status and other benefits in the programme belong to the individual member whose name appears on the account. [1]
Sharing, as this page uses the word, means a member-to-member transfer of points. The programme rules point to Section 2.8 for member-to-member points transfers. [1] Marriott's points area lists “Share My Points” next to buying, gifting, multiplying and donating points, with the description “Transfer your points to other members.” [3]
Sharing points is not the same as sharing an account. Accounts are individual and may not be shared, jointly held, sold, bartered or transferred except as expressly permitted in the rules, and points, awards, status and benefits may not be earned, held, redeemed, transferred or used on behalf of a company or other entity except as expressly permitted. [1]
Who can share points, and what limits apply?
Member-to-member transfers are expressly permitted, but only as the rules allow and only on the programme's terms: permitted transfers are subject to all applicable conditions, limits, account-standing requirements, documentation and verification requirements, and the procedures set out in the programme rules. [1] Because accounts cannot be held jointly, the points arrive in the recipient's own Bonvoy account rather than being spent directly from the sender's account. [1] [3]
Points may not be sold, bartered, assigned, exchanged, purchased or otherwise conveyed except as expressly permitted, and they carry no cash value. [1] Anyone planning a transfer should work from the allowance and conditions that apply to their own accounts at the time, since a permitted transfer has to satisfy the rules in force when it is made. [1]
| Situation | What the rules say |
|---|---|
| Points transfer between two members | Expressly permitted, subject to conditions, limits, account-standing and verification requirements [1] |
| Two people using one account | Accounts are individual and may not be shared or jointly held [1] |
| Selling or bartering points | Points have no cash value and may not be sold, bartered or exchanged [1] |
| Transfer after a member's death or divorce | Limited transfers may be permitted at Marriott's discretion, with documentation and verification [1] |
Does sharing points keep an account active?
No. The rules state that gifting, transferring or receiving points from another member does not count as Qualifying Activity. [1] Qualifying Activity is what keeps a balance alive: members need it at least once every 24 months, and it covers eligible activity such as earning or redeeming points or miles, purchasing points, completing a Qualifying Stay, or converting points or miles with designated partners. [1]
If an account has no Qualifying Activity for 24 consecutive months, all accumulated points, awards and other benefits are forfeited and cannot be reinstated. [1] An account that remains inactive for five consecutive years may be deactivated. [1] Awards redeemed before points are forfeited stay valid unless they are cancelled after the points expiration date. [1]
One exception appears in the current rules: points in Lifetime Elite Status accounts are not currently subject to expiration, although the programme says it may apply an expiration policy to those accounts in the future. [1] For everyone else, a transfer moves points but does not reset the inactivity clock on either side. [1]
Restrictions, exceptions and what can go wrong
- Death or divorce. Limited transfers may be permitted in these circumstances, but only as expressly authorised by the Company and subject to documentation and verification requirements; the decision is at the Company's sole discretion and is final. [1]
- Unauthorised transfers. Points or benefits that are sold, bartered, transferred, obtained, issued, redeemed or used in breach of the rules may be void, confiscated, cancelled, refused, reversed or deducted, and Marriott may refuse, cancel or reverse a transfer where it suspects fraud, abuse, misuse, ineligibility or unauthorised activity. [1]
- Account monitoring. Marriott may monitor accounts and transaction history at any time and without notice to check compliance with the programme rules, including points, awards, benefits and related activity. [1]
- Duplicate accounts. If more than one account is assigned to or used by the same person, Marriott may combine, merge, suspend or cancel the duplicates and adjust the associated points, benefits and activity. [1]
- Cancelled accounts. If a member cancels their own account, unredeemed points, awards and benefits are cancelled or forfeited immediately and may not be reinstated or transferred, except as expressly permitted by Marriott or required by applicable law. [1]
This page covers member-to-member points transfers only. Moving Bonvoy points into airline programmes is a separate process with its own ratio and partner list, handled on Marriott's points-to-miles page. [2] [3]
Frequently asked questions
Can I transfer Marriott Bonvoy points to another person?
Yes. Member-to-member points transfers are expressly permitted under the programme rules, with conditions and limits attached, and Marriott's points area lists “Share My Points” as the tool for transferring points to other members. [1] [3]
Do transferred points count as account activity?
No. Gifting, transferring or receiving points from another member does not count as Qualifying Activity, so both accounts still need their own qualifying activity within 24 months to keep their balances. [1]
Can two people share one Marriott Bonvoy account?
No. Accounts are individual and may not be shared, jointly held, sold, bartered or transferred except as expressly permitted in the programme rules. [1]
What happens to my points if I cancel my account?
Unredeemed points, awards and benefits are cancelled or forfeited immediately and cannot be reinstated or transferred, except where Marriott expressly permits it or the law requires it. [1]
Can points be transferred when a member dies?
Limited transfers may be permitted on death or divorce, only as expressly authorised by Marriott and subject to documentation and verification; Marriott decides at its sole discretion and the decision is final. [1]
Sources
Sources accessed on 18 October 2026. It covers Marriott Bonvoy only; other hotel programmes, including Hilton Honors, World of Hyatt, IHG One Rewards and Accor ALL, and airline frequent flyer programmes are not covered.
- Marriott Bonvoy Loyalty Program Terms & Conditions, checked 18 October 2026
- Marriott Bonvoy points to miles transfer page, checked 18 October 2026
- Marriott Bonvoy redeem points page, checked 18 October 2026