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Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card

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Rates and Fees

Annual Fee: $650

Bonus Miles
Bonus Points
95,000
Recommended Credit
670 - 850
Current Offer

Earn 90,000 Marriott Bonvoy® bonus points after you spend $6,000 within the first 6 months of Card Membership.

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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.

95,000
Bonus Points

Earn 90,000 Marriott Bonvoy® bonus points after you spend $6,000 within the first 6 months of Card Membership.

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

If you couldn’t tell by the high welcome offer and the high price tag… this is Marriott’s premium card, and it’s got some premium perks. If you’re a Marriott loyalist and want the best they have to offer, then this is your card. For starters, you’ll get automatic Platinum Elite status! It comes with all sorts of other credits and perks, like an Earned Choice Award after reaching a spending requirement, 25 Elite Night Credits, and additional spending categories with solid earning rates.

Earning Rewards

  • 6X Marriott Bonvoy® Points per $1 on each dollar of eligible purchases at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy®
  • 3X per $1 at restaurants worldwide and on flights booked directly with airlines
  • 2X Marriott Bonvoy® Points per $1 on all other eligible purchases

Additional Benefits

  • $300 Brilliant Dining Credit: Each calendar year, get up to $300 (up to $25 per month) in statement credits for eligible purchases made on the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card at restaurants worldwide.
  • With Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card Platinum Elite status, you can receive room upgrades, including enhanced views or suites, when available at select properties and booked with a Qualifying Rate.
  • Free Night Award: Receive 1 Free Night Award every year after your Card renewal month. Award can be used for one night (redemption level at or under 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy points) at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy®. Certain hotels have resort fees.
  • Each calendar year after spending $60,000 on eligible purchases on your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card, you will be eligible to select a Brilliant Earned Choice Award benefit. You can only earn one Earned Choice Award per calendar year. See https://www.choice-benefit.marriott.com/brilliant for Award options.
  • $100 Marriott Bonvoy Property Credit: Enjoy your stay. Receive up to a $100 property credit for qualifying charges at The Ritz-Carlton® or St. Regis® when you book direct using a special rate for a two-night minimum stay using your Card.
  • Fee Credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck®: Receive either a statement credit every 4 years after you apply for Global Entry ($120) or a statement credit every 4.5 years after you apply for a five-year membership for TSA PreCheck® (up to $85 through a TSA PreCheck official enrollment provider) and pay the application fee with your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card. If approved for Global Entry, at no additional charge, you will receive access to TSA PreCheck.
  • Each calendar year with your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card you can receive 25 Elite Night Credits toward the next level of Marriott Bonvoy® Elite status. Limitations apply per Marriott Bonvoy member account. Benefit is not exclusive to Cards offered by American Express.
  • Enroll in Priority Pass™ Select, which offers unlimited airport lounge visits to over 1,200 lounges in over 130 countries, regardless of which carrier or class you are flying. This allows you to relax before or between flights. You can enjoy snacks, drinks, and internet access in a quiet, comfortable location.
  • With Cell Phone Protection, you can be reimbursed, the lesser of, your repair or replacement costs following damage, such as a cracked screen, or theft for a maximum of $800 per claim when your cell phone line is listed on a wireless bill and the prior month's wireless bill was paid by an Eligible Card Account. A $50 deductible will apply to each approved claim with a limit of 2 approved claims per 12-month period. Additional terms and conditions apply. Coverage is provided by New Hampshire Insurance Company, an AIG Company.
  • Terms Apply.

Foreign Transaction Fee

  • None

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.

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Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card

Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card

85,000
Bonus Points
Earn 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points after you spend $5,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership.
85,000
Bonus Points
Earn 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points after you spend $5,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership.
The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Amex card will gift you automatic Gold Elite status at Marriott properties which can be invaluable for Marriott loyalists. Plus, you'll be given 15 elite night credits to help boost you towards reaching Platinum status with all of its additional, snazzy benefits!
✅ Check if you're pre-approved or eligible for elevated offers using the CardMatch Tool

Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card

CURRENT OFFER

95,000

Bonus Points

Earn 90,000 Marriott Bonvoy® bonus points after you spend $6,000 within the first 6 months of Card Membership.

✅ 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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Point Redemption Value (20%)
Rewards Rates (15%)
Benefits (15%)
Travel Protections (10%)
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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • This card gives you Priority Pass Membership, which grants access to over 1,200 airport lounges worldwide
  • Cardholders will also receive immediate Platinum Elite status, which comes with several perks of its own
  • You'll also be able to transfer your points to 39 different airline partners at about a 3:1 rate

Cons

  • This card has a pretty steep annual fee, so if you aren't loyal to the Marriott Bonovy brand, then you should opt for a more general travel card

Rewards Summary

  • 6X Marriott Bonvoy® Points per $1 on each dollar of eligible purchases at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy®
  • 3X per $1 at restaurants worldwide and on flights booked directly with airlines
  • 2X Marriott Bonvoy® Points per $1 on all other eligible purchases

Additional Benefits

  • $300 Brilliant Dining Credit: Each calendar year, get up to $300 (up to $25 per month) in statement credits for eligible purchases made on the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card at restaurants worldwide.
  • With Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card Platinum Elite status, you can receive room upgrades, including enhanced views or suites, when available at select properties and booked with a Qualifying Rate.
  • Free Night Award: Receive 1 Free Night Award every year after your Card renewal month. Award can be used for one night (redemption level at or under 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy points) at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy®. Certain hotels have resort fees.
  • Each calendar year after spending $60,000 on eligible purchases on your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card, you will be eligible to select a Brilliant Earned Choice Award benefit. You can only earn one Earned Choice Award per calendar year. See https://www.choice-benefit.marriott.com/brilliant for Award options.
  • $100 Marriott Bonvoy Property Credit: Enjoy your stay. Receive up to a $100 property credit for qualifying charges at The Ritz-Carlton® or St. Regis® when you book direct using a special rate for a two-night minimum stay using your Card.
  • Fee Credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck®: Receive either a statement credit every 4 years after you apply for Global Entry ($120) or a statement credit every 4.5 years after you apply for a five-year membership for TSA PreCheck® (up to $85 through a TSA PreCheck official enrollment provider) and pay the application fee with your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card. If approved for Global Entry, at no additional charge, you will receive access to TSA PreCheck.
  • Each calendar year with your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card you can receive 25 Elite Night Credits toward the next level of Marriott Bonvoy® Elite status. Limitations apply per Marriott Bonvoy member account. Benefit is not exclusive to Cards offered by American Express.
  • Enroll in Priority Pass™ Select, which offers unlimited airport lounge visits to over 1,200 lounges in over 130 countries, regardless of which carrier or class you are flying. This allows you to relax before or between flights. You can enjoy snacks, drinks, and internet access in a quiet, comfortable location.
  • With Cell Phone Protection, you can be reimbursed, the lesser of, your repair or replacement costs following damage, such as a cracked screen, or theft for a maximum of $800 per claim when your cell phone line is listed on a wireless bill and the prior month's wireless bill was paid by an Eligible Card Account. A $50 deductible will apply to each approved claim with a limit of 2 approved claims per 12-month period. Additional terms and conditions apply. Coverage is provided by New Hampshire Insurance Company, an AIG Company.
  • Terms Apply.

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