500 Free Nectar Points - Link Marriott Bonvoy and Nectar Accounts to Earn and Convert Points with Ease

There’s a new way to boost your points balance, whether you're a seasoned traveller or a savvy shopper. Marriott Bonvoy and Nectar have teamed up, giving UK members the opportunity to link their accounts and unlock new ways to earn, convert, and spend points across both programmes.

A new partner has been announced for Nectar in the form of Marriott Bonvoy

If you enjoy collecting Nectar points on your everyday spending and also value hotel rewards when you travel, this partnership offers a seamless way to make your points go even further.

Link Your Marriott Bonvoy and Nectar Accounts to Earn and Convert

To kick things off, there's a generous welcome offer for anyone signing up to Marriott Bonvoy for the first time. When you link your Marriott Bonvoy and Nectar accounts for the first time, you’ll receive 500 bonus Nectar points straight away, just for connecting the two.

Even better, you’ll also collect additional Nectar points on your first three stays at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels. It’s a clever way to make your hotel stays work harder, especially if you're planning an upcoming getaway or business trip.

Guaranteed 1,500 Nectar Points For First Three Stays Each Programme Year

Yep, you read that right. Unlike the sign up bonus, anyone with a Marriot Bonvoy account will be able to earn 500 Nectar Points on the first three stays in the programme year.

The programme year will run from 17th July to 16th July by which time all three stays must have been completed by. These stays must be cash stays, not points redemptions and your earnt points from these stays will be added to your account within 7 working days.

How Does the Marriott Bonvoy and Nectar Partnership Work?

Once your accounts are linked, you’ll be able to:

• Earn Nectar points when you stay with Marriott Bonvoy

• Convert points from Nectar to Marriott Bonvoy and vice versa

• Spend points across a wide network of hotels, experiences, and retail rewards

The idea is simple: more flexibility, more value, and more ways to use your points.

How to Link Your Marriott Bonvoy and Nectar Accounts

The linking process is straightforward:

1. Sign in to your Nectar account

2. Join Marriott Bonvoy (if you're not already a member)

3. Link your accounts through the dedicated partner page

Once linked, your points balances will be visible, and you’ll be ready to start earning and converting.

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How Do Points Convert Between Nectar and Marriott Bonvoy?

The conversion rate between the two programmes is as follows:

• 2 Nectar points = 1 Marriott Bonvoy points

• 1 Marriott Bonvoy points = 2 Nectar points

While the transfer ratio is 2:1, the real value depends on how you use your points. For many travellers, redeeming Marriott Bonvoy points for hotel stays, especially at aspirational properties, often delivers higher value than using points for everyday retail rewards.

Why This Matters for UK Points Collectors

This partnership is one of the few that bridges the gap between a loyalty scheme rooted in retail (Nectar) and a global hotel rewards programme (Marriott Bonvoy). For UK collectors who may not fly frequently but do earn Nectar points through Sainsbury’s, eBay, Argos, or Esso, this is a strategic way to turn shopping points into travel perks.

You also don't have to use these points at Marriott hotels, as Marriott have one of the best lists of transfer partners in the industry, meaning you can transfer your Bonvoy points to airlines such as Emirates, Virgin Atlantic, and Thai to name a few. For the full list click here.

Conversely, if you’re already sitting on a stash of Marriott Bonvoy points from past stays, but not planning travel soon, converting a portion into Nectar points could help you save on groceries or shopping.

A Few Terms and Conditions

• You must connect your Nectar and Marriott Bonvoy accounts via the Nectar website to activate the partnership.

• Ensure that your name, email address, and home address match exactly on both your Nectar and Marriott Bonvoy profiles to avoid any issues during setup.

• Your Marriott Bonvoy account must be registered to a UK address in order to link it with Nectar.

• Already linked your Nectar account to Avios? No problem—you can still link it to Marriott Bonvoy as well.

• You may link and unlink your Marriott Bonvoy and Nectar accounts only once, so be sure before confirming the connection.

• Point transfers between programmes may take up to 48 hours to be processed and reflected in your account.

• When transferring Marriott Bonvoy points to Nectar, the minimum amount is 500 points, and transfers must be made in increments of 100 points after that.

• If you're converting Nectar points into Marriott Bonvoy, the smallest amount you can transfer is 500 Nectar points, also in 100-point multiples.

Final Thoughts

The Marriott Bonvoy x Nectar partnership is a welcome addition to the UK points landscape, offering increased flexibility for how you earn and redeem across travel and retail. Whether you're collecting for your next big holiday or just want to maximise everyday purchases, linking your accounts is a smart move.

To get started, visit Nectar or Marriott Bonvoy online, link your accounts, and begin exploring new ways to make your points work harder.

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