Platinum Travel to Marriott Bonvoy transfer guide
Review the Amex Platinum Travel to Marriott Bonvoy transfer ratio, timing, cap and booking checks before moving points.


One-way transfer — points move from card to partner only and cannot be moved back.
- Ratio
- 1:1
- Posting window
- Up to 3-5 working days
- Transfer limit
- Issuer limit may apply
Route brief
- Source program
- Amex Platinum Travel
- Destination
- Marriott Bonvoy
- Ratio
- 1:1
- 10,000 source points
- 10,000 partner points
- Posting window
- Up to 3-5 working days
- Transfer limit
- Issuer limit may apply
Check before moving Platinum Travel points
The ratio matters after the redemption is real. Find the award room, calculate the amount, verify the account and submit only when ready to book.
- Confirm the redemption existsCheck Marriott Bonvoy for the exact award room, taxes, cancellation rules and passenger or guest names before moving points.
- Calculate the exact transfer amountUse the 1:1 ratio, Issuer limit may apply limit and the live booking price to avoid transferring stranded points.
- Verify the loyalty accountMatch the Marriott Bonvoy membership number and account name before submitting through the Platinum Travel rewards portal.
- Transfer and book immediatelySubmit only when ready to book, track the Up to 3-5 working days posting window and complete the redemption as soon as points land.
Transfer decision notes
- Estimated output
- At the current 1:1 guide ratio, 10,000 Platinum Travel points estimate 10,000 Marriott Bonvoy points before transfer bonuses, taxes or award-price changes.
- Availability first
- Confirm that the Marriott Bonvoy award room is visible, bookable and worth the taxes and cancellation rules before transferring.
- Failure points
- Account-name mismatches, an incorrect membership number, Issuer limit may apply, up to 3-5 working days posting window, repricing and sold-out inventory can break the booking plan.
- Official route note
- Amex India Membership Rewards FAQ says partner transfers usually take up to 3-5 working days; recheck the logged-in portal for the applicable Marriott ratio before submission.
Stretch further — onward to airline miles
Marriott Bonvoy points transfer onward to airline partners, so Platinum Travel points can reach airline miles in two hops. Marriott Bonvoy transfers to 38 airline partners, mostly at 3:1, with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points moved; United gets 10,000 bonus miles, while American, Avianca and Delta are excluded from that bonus. Ratios below are the end-to-end Platinum Travel → Marriott Bonvoy → airline rate.
KrisFlyerPlatinum Travel → Marriott Bonvoy → KrisFlyer3:1
Etihad GuestPlatinum Travel → Marriott Bonvoy → Etihad Guest3:1
Qatar Privilege ClubPlatinum Travel → Marriott Bonvoy → Qatar Privilege Club3:1
The British Airways ClubPlatinum Travel → Marriott Bonvoy → The British Airways Club3:1
Flying BluePlatinum Travel → Marriott Bonvoy → Flying Blue3:1
United MileagePlusPlatinum Travel → Marriott Bonvoy → United MileagePlus3:1
Asia MilesPlatinum Travel → Marriott Bonvoy → Asia Miles3:1
AeroplanPlatinum Travel → Marriott Bonvoy → Aeroplan3:1
JAL Mileage BankPlatinum Travel → Marriott Bonvoy → JAL Mileage Bank3:1
Qantas Frequent FlyerPlatinum Travel → Marriott Bonvoy → Qantas Frequent Flyer3:1
Miles & SmilesPlatinum Travel → Marriott Bonvoy → Miles & Smiles3:1
Royal Orchid PlusPlatinum Travel → Marriott Bonvoy → Royal Orchid Plus3:1
Fortune Wings ClubPlatinum Travel → Marriott Bonvoy → Fortune Wings Club3:1
Emirates SkywardsPlatinum Travel → Marriott Bonvoy → Emirates Skywards3:1
Saudia AlFursanPlatinum Travel → Marriott Bonvoy → Saudia AlFursan3:1
ShebaMilesPlatinum Travel → Marriott Bonvoy → ShebaMiles3:1
Questions and answers
- How many Marriott Bonvoy points is 10,000 Platinum Travel points?
- At the 1:1 transfer ratio, 10,000 Amex Platinum Travel points convert to about 10,000 Marriott Bonvoy points before any transfer bonus. Ratios and award prices change, so confirm in the Amex portal before moving points.
- How long does the Platinum Travel to Marriott Bonvoy transfer take?
- Up to 3-5 working days once you confirm the transfer in the Amex rewards portal. Only transfer after the award room is confirmed — the move cannot be reversed.
- Can you transfer Marriott Bonvoy points back to Platinum Travel?
- No. Card-to-partner transfers are one-way and final. Move only the exact points you need for a booking you are ready to make.
- Is there a cap on Platinum Travel to Marriott Bonvoy transfers?
- Issuer limit may apply. Check the issuer portal for the current cap, fees and any required registration before you transfer.
- Is Platinum Travel to Marriott Bonvoy a good transfer?
- At 1:1 you keep full value on the move, so it can be strong when Marriott Bonvoy prices the award room you want. Value still comes from the redemption, not the ratio alone.