It’s hard to imagine the year is almost up! Where did 2025 go? As with every last quarter of the year, a little planning is in order for owners of Marriott deeded weeks who are also enrolled in the Abound program. Let’s take a closer look at the deadline itself and who is eligible to take advantage of this feature.
Which Deeded Week Owners Are Eligible for Abound ?
If you purchased your Marriott Vacation Club deeded week before June 20, 2010, the launch date of the Destinations Exchange Program (now known as Abound), you have the option to enroll your week in the Abound program. If you were already enrolled in the Destinations Exchange Program prior to this transition, your enrollment has automatically carried over to the Abound program, and no further action is required on your part.
| Purchase Date | Purchase Method | Enrollment Fee (1 Week) | Enrollment Fee (2+ Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| before June 20th, 2010 | From Marriott | $0 | $0 |
| before June 20th, 2010 | From 3rd Party | $1495 | $1995 |
| after June 20th, 2010 | From Marriott | $595 | $695 |
| after June 20th, 2010 | From 3rd Party | Not Eligible | Not Eligible |
Side Note: Points-Based Owner’s Eligibility For Abound & Deadlines
Owners of points-based Marriott timeshares, commonly known as Abound Club Points or trust points, are automatically enrolled in the Abound program upon purchase. This applies to both retail purchases made directly through Marriott and resale purchases on the secondary market.
For points-based Marriott owners, there is no deadline to elect to receive Abound Club Points. Once enrolled, your annual allocation of points is deposited into your account each year as Abound Club Points. These points can be used at any time to book stays at Marriott Vacation Club resorts, as well as Sheraton Vacation Club and Westin Vacation Club properties, thanks to the affiliation between the Vistana Signature Network and Abound.
Deadline to Elect for Abound Club Points
Once an eligible weeks-based owner is enrolled in the Abound program, they can use their week just as they have previously, or they can elect to receive Club Points. The deadline to elect to receive Club Points for your 2026 Week(s) is September 30 or October 31, 2025, depending on your Owner benefit level.
| Benefit Level | Annual Vacation Club Points | Banking Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Up to 3,999 | September 30th |
| Select | 4,000 to 6,999 | September 30th |
| Executive | 7,000 to 9,999 | September 30th |
| Presidential | 10,000 to 14,999 | October 31st |
| Chairman’s Club | 15,000 or more | October 31st |
For long-time owners who are grandfathered into the Abound program with their deeded ownerships, the choice to elect for points is a year-by-year choice. So, if that’s you, be sure to ask yourself what your travel plans are for 2026 throughout the month of September!
Learn More About Marriott Vacation Club
If you’d like to know more about how Marriott timeshares work, you can browse our wide selection of educational Marriott articles that cover just about everything you need to know about owning and using a Marriott timeshare.
If you’d like more information regarding how Marriott Vacation Club timeshares work on the resale market, or have questions regarding the transfer process, feel free to contact us to get a free consultation with one of our Licensed Real Estate agents who specialize in Marriott timeshare resale.
