American Express and Marriott International teamed up to introduce enhanced co-branded credit cards in Japan.
The Marriott Bonvoy American Express Premium Card and the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card have both been enhanced with exclusive benefits, exclusive experiences and premium access.
Naomi Mizumura, American Express Japan’s vice-president for international card services said: "The Marriott Bonvoy American Express Co-brand Cards have been very well received by customers, especially among those who love spending time in premium hotels," said Naomi Mizumura, Vice President, International Card Services, American Express Japan. "In line with our long-standing partnership with Marriott International, we have refreshed the offering to reflect the recent increase in demand for premium hotels and to offer an even higher quality hotel stay experience to our existing customers. In addition to the value offered by the Marriott Bonvoy program, as a premium lifestyle brand, American Express continues to deliver its vision of world's best customer experience to an even wider audience.”
Marriott International’s vice-president of global sales, loyalty operations, and partnerships in the Asia Pacific Ramesh Daryanani added: "Marriott Bonvoy remains committed to being a trusted and beloved brand for our customers in Japan, and we always strive to create deeper connections with them by continually innovating our offerings and delivering world-class hospitality. By combining the global reach of Marriott Bonvoy, our extensive brand portfolio and a wealth of exclusive member benefits, we are confident in our ability to deliver a more personalized, memorable and elevated experience for our cardmembers.”
The new version of both cards will be available nationwide, with applications opening on 21st August.
For those seeking life’s more elevated experiences
The refreshed co-branded cards are designed to cater to the evolving preferences of not only avid travellers, but also those seeking elevated experience in everyday moments.
Through Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International's award-winning loyalty programme, Card Members can earn more points on both daily purchases and stays at participating hotels.
Card Members also receive a complimentary night's stay at Marriott International hotels and resorts worldwide and can qualify for elite membership status such as Gold Elite or Platinum Elite upon meeting spend conditions.
In turn, this elite status unlocks access to exclusive benefits, including room upgrades, late check-outs, and more.
What cardholders can expect from these new co-branded cards
Benefits for the new Marriott Bonvoy® American Express® Premium Card include:
- Automatic Marriott Bonvoy® Gold Elite status upon enrollment** and upgrade to Marriott Bonvoy® Platinum Elite status upon spending JPY 5 million annually.
- A Free Night Award with 75,000 Marriott Bonvoy points at participating Marriott International hotels and resorts worldwide when Card Members spend over JPY 4 million annually.
- Earn Marriott Bonvoy Points for every JPY 100 spent: three points on daily purchases and six points on spending at Marriott Bonvoy hotels.
- Access to designated airport lounges and luggage delivery services at Haneda, Narita, Kansai, and Chubu airports.
- American Express' "Pocket Concierge" service, a reservation service available at select premium restaurants that offers 20% cashback with every purchase up to a maximum of JPY 10,000 cashback per year.
For those opting for the new Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card, the benefits include:
- Automatic Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status upon enrollment.
- A Free Night Award with 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy points at participating Marriott International hotels and resorts worldwide when Card Members spend over JPY 2.5 million annually.
- Earn Marriott Bonvoy Points for every JPY 100 spent: two points on daily purchases, three points on airline and overseas spending, and five points at Marriott Bonvoy participating hotels and resorts.
- Access to designated airport lounges and luggage delivery services at Narita, Kansai, and Chubu airports.
American Express International Inc and Marriott International will be also providing a limited time offer for successful applications received between 21st August and 21st October of this year.
In addition to the standard Marriott Bonvoy points welcome offer, a new Marriott Bonvoy American Express Premium Card Member can receive up to 45,000 Marriott Bonvoy Points, and a new Marriott Bonvoy American Express® Card Member can receive up to 30,000 Marriott Bonvoy Points during the period.
