Maximizing Your Earnings with the Marriott-Uber Partnership
With the announcement of Marriott and Uber's partnership, loyal Marriott Bonvoy members now have another way to optimize their point earnings and redemptions. This partnership is a good way for some additional earnings for all, especially for those who frequently use Uber services for travel or food delivery. Let's talk about how you can take full advantage of this partnership, maximize point value, and strategically combine it with credit card rewards for maximum gain.
Link Your Accounts and Start Earning
For starters, Marriott Bonvoy members need to link their accounts with Uber or Uber Eats. This simple step allows you to start earning Marriott Bonvoy points on qualifying orders with Uber Eats and rides with Uber throughout the U.S.
Jumpstart Your Earnings with a 1,000 Bonus Points
For those of you that are just starting in your loyalty programs journey, there's an additional benefit of this partnership. By creating a new account, and linking it to your Marriott Bonvoy account, you stand to earn an additional 1,000 bonus points. Just remember to do this before June 30th, 2023 to qualify for the bonus points.
Point Breakdown – Uber Rides and Uber Eats
With this new partnership, you'll earn different point values depending on how you use Uber's services:
- Uber Rides Anywhere: For each dollar spent on Uber Premium rides, which includes Uber XL, Uber Black, Uber SUV, and Uber Comfort, you earn 3 points.
- Uber Eats at Your Hotel: Ordering Uber Eats while staying at a hotel within the Marriott® portfolio earns you a generous 6 points per dollar.
- Uber Eats Anywhere: Ordering Uber Eats from anywhere else also earns you 2 points per dollar.
Combining With Credit Cards for Extra Perks
To maximize your earning potential, it's best to pair this new partnership with a credit card that offers rewards for Uber spending.
- Travel Reward Cards: credit cards, such as the Chase Sapphire Reserve or Preferred, offer bonus points for travel and dining expenses, including Uber and Uber Eats. By using these cards, you can stack bonus points on top of your Marriott Bonvoy points.
This Marriott-Uber partnership presents a new avenue for Marriott Bonvoy members to boost their points earnings without any downsides. So make sure to link your accounts.
Happy earnings, Spotters!