Marriott Bonvoy is teaming up with Nectar

Sainsbury’s released its half-year financial results yesterday

This isn’t something that would normally concern us but it contained this interesting news:

We continue to grow the Nectar Coalition with two exciting new partnerships. Launching in early FY25/26, customers will be able to earn points on bookings with Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s travel programme, across a portfolio of more than 30 hotel brands globally.

From Autumn this year our new partnership with Severn Trent Water will nudge customers towards more considered water consumption behaviours. Alongside this, we have extended our successful partnership with British Airways, and our affiliate network Nectar eShops has grown to over 800 partners, more than double the number of partners we had in November 2023.

We know nothing more than what is written above, so we have nothing to add! It doesn’t look like you will be able to convert Nectar points INTO Marriott Bonvoy points, or convert existing Marriott Bonvoy balances to Nectar.

The Sainsbury’s 2025 financial year doesn’t start until April 2025, so this isn’t something that will appear in a hurry.

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How to earn Marriott Bonvoy points and status from UK credit cards (April 2025)

There are various ways of earning Marriott Bonvoy points from UK credit cards.  Many cards also have generous sign-up bonuses.

The official Marriott Bonvoy American Express card comes with 20,000 points for signing up, 2 points for every £1 you spend and 15 elite night credits per year.

You can apply here.

Marriott Bonvoy American Express

20,000 points for signing up and 15 elite night credits each year Read our full review

You can also earn Marriott Bonvoy points by converting American Express Membership Rewards points at the rate of 2:3.

Do you know that holders of The Platinum Card from American Express receive FREE Marriott Bonvoy Gold status for as long as they hold the card?  It also comes with Hilton Honors Gold, Radisson Rewards Premium and MeliaRewards Gold status.

We reviewed American Express Platinum in detail here and you can apply here.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 27th May 2025, the sign-up bonus on American Express Platinum is increased from 50,000 Membership Rewards points to a huge 80,000 points. Points convert 1:1 into Avios (80,000 Avios!) and many other programmes. Some people may see even higher personalised offers. Click here to apply.

The Platinum Card from American Express

80,000 bonus points and great travel benefits – for a large fee Read our full review

You can also earn Marriott Bonvoy points indirectly:

• American Express Gold (20,000 bonus Amex points)
• American Express Rewards Credit Card (10,000 bonus Amex points)

and for small business owners:

• American Express Business Gold (20,000 bonus Amex points)
• American Express Business Platinum (50,000 bonus Amex points)

The conversion rate from American Express to Marriott Bonvoy points is 2:3.

Click here to read our detailed summary of all UK credit cards which can be used to earn Marriott Bonvoy points.