How to transfer
The deal
1:1
Marriott Bonvoy → Miles & Smiles
Not instant
Cents per Miles & Smiles point
Economy
1.2¢
Business
2.0¢
First
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Approx value per point on average bookings. Sweet-spot redemptions can hit 6¢+ per point.
Do this first
Confirm award space on Miles & Smiles BEFORE you transfer
Transfers are final and cannot be reversed. Open Miles & Smiles's site in another tab, sign in, and load the exact flight you want at the points price you expect. Come back only when you're ready to redeem.
Open Miles & Smiles award search →What you should know
You need a free Miles & Smiles account
Marriott Bonvoy asks for your Miles & Smiles member number during the transfer. Sign up takes a minute and costs nothing.
Create Miles & Smiles account →Minimum transfer: 3,000 Marriott Bonvoy points
You can't transfer less than 3,000, and transfers must be in increments of 1,000. Transfer in 60,000-point blocks to capture the 5,000-mile bonus (60K Bonvoy → 25K miles).
2–7 days, sometimes longer
Marriott Bonvoy transfers are processed manually and are the slowest among mainstream currencies. Plan for several days minimum. These are typical times, not guarantees — always confirm award space first because transfers can't be reversed.
Cancellation: cancellation has a fee
$70 cancellation fee (raised from $25 in 2023-24). Applies to own-metal and partner awards.
Fee: ~$70Window: Anytime pre-departureTaxes: Refunded minus fee
Points expiration
Marriott Bonvoy: Bonvoy points expire after 24 months without any account activity. A single earn (including from a co-brand card swipe) or redemption resets the clock.
Miles & Smiles: Turkish Miles & Smiles miles expire 36 months after they're earned, with no extension from activity. Elite status holders get a 60-month window.
Miles & Smiles: Turkish Miles & Smiles miles expire 36 months after they're earned, with no extension from activity. Elite status holders get a 60-month window.
Step by step
- 1Open Marriott Bonvoy → How to Use Points / AwardsSign in to marriott.com and hover the Marriott Bonvoy tab in the top navigation. In the dropdown, click "How to Use Points / Awards".
- 2Scroll to "Watch Your Points Take Off" and click Transfer PointsScroll down past the rewards overview to the "Watch Your Points Take Off" section. Read the rules — Marriott transfers in 3:1 blocks, but every 60,000 Bonvoy points earns a 5,000-mile bonus, making the effective rate ~2.4:1. Click the Transfer Points button.
- 3Click View All Airline PartnersThe Transfer Points to Partners page shows three featured partners. Skip those and click "View All Airline Partners" below to see the full list including Miles & Smiles.
- 4Pick Miles & Smiles, enter your member number and amountOn the Transfer Your Points form: choose Miles & Smiles in the Frequent Flyer Program dropdown, type your Miles & Smiles member number, then enter the Bonvoy points to transfer. Minimum is 3,000 points. To capture the 5K bonus, transfer in 60,000-point increments — you'll get 25,000 miles per 60K (20K base + 5K bonus). The name on your Miles & Smiles account must EXACTLY match your Marriott Bonvoy name.
Watch out
- !7,500 mile US-Hawaii one-way on UA
- !45k J between US and Europe on partners
- !Online booking flaky — often phone needed
- !Account creation requires Turkish phone verification
Other ways to get Miles & Smiles points
Official sources
Transfer ratios verified 2026-05-01. Programs change terms occasionally — confirm on the official site before transferring.