Quick Tips: How to earn Marriott Bonvoy bonus points through Uber rides and food deliveries

Whether you’re in a bustling city or a quiet town, it’s likely that most people have tried Uber and Uber Eats. One of the key perks is earning valuable rewards through your transactions, helping you get closer to a free night at one of Marriott's top hotels.

In April 2021, Marriott joined forces with Uber, enabling members to earn Marriott Bonvoy points when ordering food on Uber Eats or requesting select Uber rides. By linking my Marriott Bonvoy and Uber accounts, I accumulate points every time I order food or book a ride.

Linking your accounts is as easy as tapping a few buttons on your phone. Read on to discover how to earn points automatically whenever you use Uber or Uber Eats.

How to earn Marriott points through Uber rides and food deliveries

By simply linking your Marriott Bonvoy and Uber accounts, you can earn points on eligible food and grocery orders via Uber Eats, as well as on rides with Uber across the U.S.

Here’s how you can earn points:

• 6 Marriott Bonvoy points for every dollar spent on Uber Eats deliveries to hotels affiliated with Marriott brands in the U.S., requiring a minimum order of $40 (equating to a 5.04% return based on TPG's valuations)
• 3 Marriott points for every dollar spent on Uber Premium rides: Uber XL, Uber Black, Uber SUV, and Uber Comfort (resulting in a 2.52% return)
• 2 Marriott points for every dollar spent on non-hotel Uber Eats deliveries in the U.S., also with a minimum order of $40 (yielding a 1.68% return)

Additionally, for a limited time, you can earn 1,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points on your first qualifying food delivery of $40 or more with Uber Eats, or on your initial qualifying ride. This promotion ends on December 31, 2023.

To maximize your rewards while accumulating Marriott Bonvoy points, consider using a credit card that offers bonus points or miles for Uber rides or food deliveries, allowing you to effectively double your rewards. For instance, the Capital One SavorOne Cash Rewards Card gives you unlimited 10% cash back on Uber and Uber Eats, along with a free Uber One membership until November 14, 2024.

TPG's senior points and miles editor, Gabrielle Bernardini, optimizes her rewards by using The Platinum Card® from American Express, which provides a monthly statement credit of $15 plus a $20 bonus in December for use on Uber or Uber Eats (enrollment required). She then earns 1 Amex Membership Rewards point for every dollar spent beyond these credits, valued by TPG at 2 cents each, in addition to bonus Marriott points.

Linking your Marriott and Uber accounts

Connect your Marriott and Uber accounts to begin earning points. This is a one-time setup, and you'll automatically accumulate bonus points on all qualifying rides and food deliveries from then on.

Linking your accounts is simple and straightforward.

• Open the Uber app and select "account" in the bottom right corner.
• Choose "Settings" and scroll down to find "Marriott Bonvoy" in the Rewards section.
• Click on "Link Account" and log into your Marriott Bonvoy account.

And there you have it! You will now automatically earn Marriott points on all qualifying Uber transactions. While a few extra points might seem negligible, they accumulate over time.

Marriott indicates it may take a few business days for Bonvoy points to appear after eligible Uber rides and food deliveries. However, from the TPG team's experiences, points generally show up almost instantly.