Originally Posted by
Bballfan28
Hi,
I called Amex customer service to see why my FNA hadn’t posted yet since I opened up the credit card in February of this year. They said the FNA doesn’t post until the following year of card subscription.
Is this correct?
That's right and I think most hotel cards work this way (IIRC Boundless and Chase IHG Premier do).
Free Night Award (up to 85k Marriott Bonvoy points)
Each year, after renewal of your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card, you will receive one Free Night Award from Marriott Bonvoy®. The Free Night Award can be redeemed for a one-night stay inclusive of room rate and applicable taxes at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels with a redemption level at or under 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy points. Limit one Free Night Award per year of membership.
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The Free Night Award will be automatically deposited into your Marriott Bonvoy member account within 8-12 weeks after your renewal month. If your account anniversary month changes (for example, due to a card replacement) your Free Night Award will be triggered within your new renewal month and available within 8-12 weeks.