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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 95,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points after you spend $6,000 on your card in the first 6 months of card membership.

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95,000
Bonus Points

Earn 95,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points after you spend $6,000 on your card in 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.

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 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 per $1 for all other eligible purchases
  • 1X per $1 on everyday purchases

Additional Benefits

  • Marriott Bonvoy® Platinum Elite Status
  • $300 Brilliant® Dining Credit
  • Marriott Bonvoy ® Free Night Award
  • $100 Marriott Bonvoy Property Credit
  • $100 Fee Credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck
  • 25 Elite Night Credits towards the next level of Marriott Bonvoy ®Elite status each calendar year
  • Enroll in Priority PassTM Select for unlimited airport lounge access to over 1,200 lounges worldwide

Foreign Transaction Fee

  • None

Also consider

Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card

Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card

Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card

85,000
Bonus Points
Earn 85,000 points after you spend $5,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of account opening.
85,000
Bonus Points
Earn 85,000 points after you spend $5,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of account opening.
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!
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