Originally Posted by pokee

I have the Business version of this - canceled my personal one about 7 years ago and haven't had an Amex churn since then. How far back do their records go? Think I'd be able to get this bonus? I may just roll the dice anyway, since the 2nd free night is worth at 2-3x the annual fee for me, but I'm not sure if it's worth the hassle if I'm guaranteed not to get the bonus. Also, can we still get bonuses from self-referring?

"Earn a Welcome Bonus of 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy® points1*

New Marriott Bonvoy® American Express®* Cardmembers, earn 50,000 Welcome Bonus points after you charge $1,500 in net purchases to your Card in your first three months of Cardmembership.1*

*Current or former Cardmembers with this Card are not eligible for this offer. Other terms apply."