Annual Fee: $95
$95
Sign-up Bonus: 60,000 points
60,000 points
6x Marriott Bonvoy® points on for each dollar of eligible purchases at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy
3x points at restaurants worldwide and on flights booked directly with airlines
2x points per $1 spent on all other eligible purchases
6x Marriott Bonvoy® points on for each dollar of eligible purchases at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy
3x points at restaurants worldwide and on flights booked directly with airlines
2x points per $1 spent on all other eligible purchases
Annual Fee: $95
$95
Sign-up Bonus: 60,000 points
60,000 points
Why We Like This Card
This card is the pinnacle of rewards for Marriott enthusiasts. Tailored for the frequent Marriott traveler, it offers 6x points on eligible Marriott hotel purchases, 3x points at restaurants worldwide and on flights booked directly with airlines, and 2x points on all other eligible purchases.
A standout feature of the card is the annual Free Night Award after each card anniversary, redeemable for a stay worth up to 85,000 points, which provides significant value to offset the card's annual fee. The card also enhances the travel experience with complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite status, offering room upgrades, lounge access, and premium internet access.
The status can also be matched into airline status with several of Marriott's ongoing promotions.
With no foreign transaction fees and extensive travel protections, this card is the premier choice for Marriott travelers seeking luxury, comfort, and rewards in their travels.
Other Benefits
- No foreign transaction fees
- Travel more comfortably knowing you can be covered for lost, damaged, or stolen Baggage, for trip delays (up to $300 per trip, 2 claims every 12 months) more than 12 hours, and trip cancellations when you purchase the Entire Fare for a Common Carrier Vehicle ticket (e.g. plane, train, ship, or bus) on an Eligible Card (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.)
- When you use your Eligible Card to make a Covered Purchase, you can get up to one extra year added to the Original Manufacturer's Warranty. Applies to warranties of 5 years or less on Covered Purchases in the United States or its territories or possessions. Please read important exclusions and restrictions.
- $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.
- 25 Elite Night: 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.
- Purchase protection can help protect new purchases that get stolen, damaged, or lost up to 90 days from the Covered Purchase date
- 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.
- Car Rental Loss and Damage Insurance: When you use your Eligible Card to reserve and pay for the Entire Rental and decline the collision damage waiver (CDW) at the Rental Company counter, you can be covered for Damage to or Theft of a Rental Vehicle in a Covered Territory. Please read important exclusions and restrictions. (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.)
- 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.
- Apply with confidence. Know if you're approved for a Card with no impact to your credit score. If you're approved and you choose to accept this Card, your credit score may be impacted.
