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Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card vs Marriott Bonvoy Boundless

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card comes from First Bank & Trust at $0/yr; the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless from Chase at $95/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

For most people the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless is the stronger pick today, the sign-up bonus is meaningfully larger ($980 more in estimated value) than the Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card's. Get the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless first; revisit the Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureBest Western Rewards Visa Signature CardMarriott Bonvoy Boundless
Annual fee$0$95
Sign-up bonusNot advertised4 Free Night Awards
Bonus value (est.)-$980
Min spend to unlock bonus-$3,000 in 3 mo
IssuerFirst Bank & TrustChase
Card categorytravelhotel
Best earning category (Best_western_hotels)4x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
    • Free night award annually
    • 15 elite qualifying nights
    • 6x at Marriott properties
    • Silver Elite status
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    Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card
    $0/yr ·
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    Marriott Bonvoy Boundless
    $95/yr · 4 Free Night Awards

    Editorial take: Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card

    Editorial take: Marriott Bonvoy Boundless

    One of our favorite keeper cards. The free night award on every card anniversary easily exceeds the $95 fee, and the 15 elite qualifying nights help you reach Marriott status faster.

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card or Marriott Bonvoy Boundless?
    The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless has a public bonus (4 Free Night Awards, worth roughly $980), while the Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card doesn't advertise one right now.
    Is the Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless?
    The Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless's $95 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless's benefits to clear $95 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card.
    Can I have both the Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card and Marriott Bonvoy Boundless?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (First Bank & Trust and Chase) the application rules don't conflict. Many points enthusiasts hold both, they pair well when one earns flexible bank points and the other earns a different currency.
    Should I get the Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card or the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card: no published min spend. Marriott Bonvoy Boundless: $3,000 in 3 months. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.

    Card details on this page reflect the most recent data we've verified against the issuer's own site. Sign-up bonuses and fees can change at any time, confirm the current offer on the issuer's page before applying.