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Marriott Bonvoy® American Express® Card

Rates and Fees

Annual Fee: $120 CAD

Bonus Miles
Bonus Points
50,000
Recommended Credit
670 - 850
Current Offer

Earn 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy points when you spend $1,500 CAD in the first three months.

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Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.

50,000
Bonus Points

Earn 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy points when you spend $1,500 CAD in the first three months.

Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.

For American Express products listed in this page, Eligibility and Benefit level varies by Card. Terms, Conditions, and Limitations Apply. Please visit americanexpress.com/benefitsguide for more details. Underwritten by Amex Assurance Company.

Summary

I think every Canadian should have this card (and the business version of this card). It has an annual fee of $120, but comes with an Annual Free Night Award that I often redeem for over $400 or $500 in value. Combine that with high earning rates at Marriott hotels and automatic Silver Elite Status—this is a card that I'll keep forever.

Earning Rewards

  • 5X Marriott Bonvoy® points per $1 on Marriott hotels (in addition to earning points as a member)
  • 2X points per $1 on everything else

Additional Benefits

  • Receive complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Silver status as long as you hold the card
  • Receive an annual Free Night Award worth 35,000 points every year

Foreign Transaction Fee

  • 2.5% of transaction amount in CAD

For American Express products listed in this page, Eligibility and Benefit level varies by Card. Terms, Conditions, and Limitations Apply. Please visit americanexpress.com/benefitsguide for more details. Underwritten by Amex Assurance Company.

Also consider

Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card

Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card

Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card

3 Free Night Awards
3 Free Night Awards
Bonus Points
Earn 3 Free Night Awards after spending $6,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership. Each Free Night Award has a redemption level up to 50,000 points, for a total potential value of up to 150,000 points, at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy®. Certain hotels have resort fees.
3 Free Night Awards
Bonus Points
Earn 3 Free Night Awards after spending $6,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership. Each Free Night Award has a redemption level up to 50,000 points, for a total potential value of up to 150,000 points, at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy®. Certain hotels have resort fees.
If you’re a Marriott loyalist and have a small business or side hustle (e.g. freelancing, Etsy, etc.), this is an excellent card. It has a super reasonable annual fee for the benefits you get (e.g. Gold Elite status, late check out and room upgrades when available, 15 elite night credits, and a free night award on your card's anniversary).
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The Platinum Card®

The Platinum Card®

The Platinum Card®

100,000
Bonus Points
Earn 70,000 Membership Rewards points when you spend $10,000 in the first 3 months. Earn another 30,000 points when you make a single purchase between months 14 and 17 of card holdership.
100,000
Bonus Points
Earn 70,000 Membership Rewards points when you spend $10,000 in the first 3 months. Earn another 30,000 points when you make a single purchase between months 14 and 17 of card holdership.
Much like its U.S. counterpart, the Amex Platinum Card is a must-have for globetrotters. It comes with premium perks, great insurance, worldwide lounge access, numerous credits, and earns points that you can transfer to many travel partners. *All information about The Platinum Card® has been collected independently by Daily Drop.
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Marriott Bonvoy® American Express® Card

CURRENT OFFER

50,000

Bonus Points

Earn 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy points when you spend $1,500 CAD in the first three months.

✅ Check if you're pre-approved or eligible for elevated offers using the CardMatch Tool

Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.

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Rewards Summary

  • 5X Marriott Bonvoy® points per $1 on Marriott hotels (in addition to earning points as a member)
  • 2X points per $1 on everything else

Additional Benefits

  • Receive complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Silver status as long as you hold the card
  • Receive an annual Free Night Award worth 35,000 points every year

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