Editorial take: Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful
Mid-tier Marriott card. The 50k free night cert can pay for the fee on a single stay at a Cat 5 property, but Hyatt is a more valuable program for most people, consider that card first.
Free during beta. Plus launches at $12/mo or $99/yr on July 1. Annual is locked for 12 months during beta.
Both are well-respected travel cards. The Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful comes from Chase at $250/yr; the Navy Federal More Rewards / Flagship Rewards from Navy Federal Credit Union at $49/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.
If you're not sure you'll use premium perks, start with the Navy Federal More Rewards / Flagship Rewards, its annual fee is significantly lower and the bonus values are similar. Upgrade later if you find yourself using the higher-tier benefits.
| Feature | Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful | Navy Federal More Rewards / Flagship Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Annual fee | $250 | $49 |
| Sign-up bonus | 85,000 Bonus Points | 35,000 bonus points (a $350 value) |
| Bonus value (est.) | - | $350 |
| Min spend to unlock bonus | $4,000 in 3 mo | $3,500 in ? mo |
| Issuer | Chase | Navy Federal Credit Union |
| Card category | hotel | travel |
| Best earning category (Travel) | 6x | 3x |
| Transfer partners | None | None |
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Mid-tier Marriott card. The 50k free night cert can pay for the fee on a single stay at a Cat 5 property, but Hyatt is a more valuable program for most people, consider that card first.
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.