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Our quick take: The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card offers a generous sign-up bonus and a high earning rate on Marriott stays, along with a free night as part of the bonus and another one at each anniversary starting with the second year you have the card, which can easily make the card pay for itself.

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