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10/22/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/22/2026 08:20

Marriott Bonvoy and Samsung Card Launch the Marriott Bonvoy THE PRESTIGETM Samsung Card, Bringing Enhanced Travel Rewards to Korean Consumers at Home and Abroad

(L-R) John Toomey, Chief Commercial Officer, Asia Pacific excluding China, Marriott International; Dae-Soon Kim, Executive Vice President of the Marketing Division, Samsung Card

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Generous points accrual, automatic Gold Elite status, a Free Night Award worth up to 60,000 points, and an additional 50,000-point Free Night Award upon reaching an annual spend threshold headline a suite of differentiated benefits.

Marriott Bonvoy®, Marriott International's award-winning travel platform, and Samsung Card today announced the launch of the Marriott Bonvoy THE PRESTIGE™ Samsung Card, a premium co-branded credit card designed to deliver a premium hotel points earning experience.

The partnership brings together Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio of more than 30 hotel brands across 10,000 destinations worldwide with Samsung Card's base of 11.6 million cardholders. In step with Korea's rapidly growing travel demand, the two companies aim to give members a differentiated way to turn everyday spending into a wide range of global travel experiences.

"Samsung Card's deep connection with Korea's premium consumers makes it an exceptional partner for Marriott Bonvoy in one of Asia Pacific's most dynamic and sophisticated travel markets," said John Toomey, Chief Commercial Officer, Asia Pacific excluding China, Marriott International. "Together, we are creating more ways for Korean members to turn everyday spending into extraordinary travel experiences, while connecting them to the very best of Marriott Bonvoy, from the hotels they love at home to inspiring destinations around the world."

Dae-soon Kim, Executive Vice President of the Marketing Division at Samsung Card, commented: "We are proud to partner with Marriott Bonvoy to introduce a product that reflects the aspirations and preferences of Korea's premium travelers. By combining Samsung Card's deep local expertise with Marriott Bonvoy's world-class hospitality ecosystem, we are delivering a card that rewards every moment - at home and abroad. This collaboration represents a strategic milestone in connecting financial solutions with lifestyle needs and will further enrich our members' lives through meaningful travel rewards."

According to Loyalty Trends Report 2026 by Marriott Bonvoy, Korean travelers favor practical benefits such as earning points through co-branded cards and hotel stays and redeeming them toward everyday costs like dining. The Marriott Bonvoy THE PRESTIGE™ Samsung Cardreflects these preferences with generous point accrual and a range of premium services.

Tailored for Korea's premium travelers, the Marriott Bonvoy THE PRESTIGE™ Samsung Card offers a suite of exclusive privileges. Upon issuance, cardholders receive automatic Gold Elite status. Upon reaching KRW 12,000,000 in cumulative spend in the first year (KRW 24,000,000 in subsequent years), Card Members also receive a Free Night Award worth up to 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy points. Combined with the milestone spend bonus below, Card Members can earn up to two Free Night Awards within a 12-month period.

Everyday spending converts seamlessly into travel rewards: Card Members earn 2 Marriott Bonvoy points per KRW 1,500 spent at all merchants, with no cap. At participating Marriott Bonvoy properties and on overseas transactions, an additional 4 points per KRW 1,500 are earned, and at golf courses, duty free shops, airlines, and department stores, an additional 2 points per KRW 1,500 are earned; the additional points in each of these two categories are capped at 10,000 points per month. Milestone spenders are further rewarded with an additional Free Night Award worth 50,000 points upon reaching KRW 50 million in cumulative spend, and 3,000 bonus points upon reaching KRW 5 million in cumulative overseas spend within the same period.

Other card benefits include:

  • Fast track to Platinum Elite upon eligible spend of KRW 12 million in the first year and 24 million in subsequent years, unlocking benefits such as complimentary room upgrades, enhanced earning rates, and late checkouts
  • Airport lounge access at Martina Gold Lounge (3 times/year) and local & overseas lounges (12 times/year)
  • KRW 30,000 credit toward food, beverage, and stays at participating Marriott Bonvoy properties in Korea, available 6 times per year
  • Premium card design available in two card material options, letting members choose the look that best fits their personal style

Limited-Time Launch Offers

To celebrate the launch, Marriott Bonvoy and Samsung Card are offering two limited-time offers to new cardmembers:

Limited Time Offer 1: Accelerated Platinum Elite Status for Early Applicants

  • Eligibility: Applications received and approve between October 22 - November 30, 2026
  • Spend period: October 22 - December 31, 2026
  • Spend KRW 4,000,000 within the spend period to receive a Platinum Elite status

Limited Time Offer 2: 15 Elite Night Credits

  • Eligibility: Members who obtain the Marriott Bonvoy THE PRESTIGE™ Samsung Card between October 22 -- December 20, 2026
  • Limited to one-time provision per Marriott Bonvoy Membership ID
  • Elite Night Credits will not be awarded if the card has been cancelled or suspended at the time credits are issued in December 2026

Find more information about the Marriott Bonvoy THE PRESTIGE™ Samsung Card here.

Overview of Full Benefits

Annual Fee
  • KRW 1,000,000
Elite Status
  • Receive automatic Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status upon card approval
  • Advanced to Platinum Elite status upon eligible spend of KRW 12,000,000 in the first year and KRW 24,000,000 in subsequent years
Earn Rates (per KRW 1,500)
  • All merchants, domestic and overseas: 2 Marriott Bonvoy points, no cap
  • Participating Marriott Bonvoy properties & overseas transactions: base 2 points + bonus 4 points (bonus portion capped at 10,000 points/month)
  • Golf, duty free, airlines, department stores: base 2 points + bonus 2 points (bonus portion capped at 10,000 points/month)
Welcome Offer (FNA)
  • Receive a Free Night Award worth up to 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy points upon reaching KRW 12,000,000 in cumulative spend in the first year (KRW 24,000,000 in subsequent years)
Milestone Bonus
  • Receive a Free Night Award worth 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy points upon reaching KRW 50,000,000 in cumulative spend within 12-month period
  • Receive 3,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points upon reaching KRW 5,000,000 on overseas transactions in a 12-month period
Additional Benefits
  • Access to Martina Gold Lounge access (3 times per year) and local & overseas lounge access (up to 12 times per year)
  • KRW 30,000 credit on dining and stays at participating Marriott properties in Korea, available six times annually
Limited-Time Launch Offers
  • LTO 1: Advanced to Platinum Elite status by spending KRW 4,000,000 between Oct 22 - Dec 31, 2026 (new accounts opened Oct 22 - Nov 30, 2026)
  • LTO 2: 15 Elite Night Credits for cards issued between the launch date and Dec 20, 2026 (one-time per Marriott Bonvoy membership ID)
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