Head to head

Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card vs. Discover it Miles

On the criteria below, Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card wins 3 of 4. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card

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Discover it Miles

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At a glance

Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card wins 3 of 4 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card wins on first-year math, earning ceiling, and travel insurance; Discover it Miles wins on annual fee.

Pick the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card if year-one math is your priority; take the Discover it Miles if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.

Who wins what

3 vs 1
  • First-year math Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card

    Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee Discover it Miles

    Discover it Miles is $95 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card

    Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card earns more on its best category (6× vs 1.5×).

  • Travel insurance Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card

    Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card carries built-in travel insurance.

By the numbers

Annual fee
$95
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$875
First-year net
+$780
+$0
Peak earning rate
1.5×
Top categories
Dining, Gas, Grocery
Everyday
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
No
Elite status
Yes
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
Marriott Bonvoy
Discover Miles

Welcome-offer dollar values use each program's typical-tier valuation from our signup bonus calculator. See the methodology page for sourcing details.