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Old May 3, 2024 | 9:19 am
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Originally Posted by AJNEDC
Regarding the impending adjustments to the Bonvoy Bold program, I don't anticipate any negative impact. The alteration that would affect me concerns the elite night credits. However, the forthcoming changes appear advantageous. My understanding is that at the commencement of my qualifying year, I'll receive silver status, (which by my calculation is 15 nights (matching my current benefit) plus an additional 5 elite nights. This totals 20 nights, compared to the 15 I presently receive. Am I miscalculating?
This is where OP is wrong. If OP is holding a Bonvoy Bold from the US, they were granted 15 ENC and no automatic status - this meant they only needed 35 ENC to Platinum. Starting later this year (so next year for OP), the card will grant automated Silver status but only 5 ENCs, so 45 ENCs would be needed additionally to get to Platinum.

If OP is talking about a different card or a different country, they should specify what they mean by “Bonvoy Visa”
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