Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card
150,000 bonus points
Earn 150,000 Marriott Bonvoy® bonus points plus a $250 statement credit after you use your new Card to make $6,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer ends 09/30/2026.
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- Reward Rates
- 2 – 21X points
- Annual Fee
- $650
- Recommended Credit
- Excellent/Good
Highlights
Rewards Rate
21x
Marriott Bonvoy® points for every $1 spent on eligible purchases at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy
6x
points 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 on all other eligible purchases
5x
points from Marriott Bonvoy with the 50% Bonus Points on Stays, a benefit available with your complimentary Platinum Elite status
Intro Offer
150,000 bonus points
Earn 150,000 Marriott Bonvoy® bonus points plus a $250 statement credit after you use your new Card to make $6,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer ends 09/30/2026.
- Reward Rates
- 2 – 21X points
- Annual Fee
- $650
- Recommended Credit
- Excellent/Good
Our Take
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
- $300 Brilliant Dining Credit: With the $300 Brilliant Dining Credit, you can get up to $25 per month each calendar year in statement credits for eligible purchases at restaurants worldwide when you pay with your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card.
- With complimentary Marriott Bonvoy® Platinum Elite status, earn up to 5X points from Marriott Bonvoy® on eligible hotel purchases with the 50% Bonus Points on stays benefit.
- 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®, such as Le Metropolitan, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Paris. 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 Brilliant Earned Choice Award per calendar year.
- $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.
- Receive either a $120 statement credit for a Global Entry application fee or a statement credit up to $85 for a TSA PreCheck® (through a TSA official enrollment provider) application fee every 4 years, when charged to your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card. Card Members approved for Global Entry will also receive access to TSA PreCheck at no additional cost. •
- Each calendar year, receive 25 Elite Night Credits towards 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.
- With your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card, you can enroll in Priority Pass™, with an unlimited number of visits to over 1,300 airport lounges in over 130 countries, regardless of which carrier or class you are flying. This allows you to relax before or in-between flights. You can enjoy snacks, drinks and internet access in a comfortable location.
- Trip Cancelled or Interrupted? If you purchase a round-trip entirely with your Eligible Card and a covered reason cancels or interrupts your trip, we may be able to help. Terms, conditions and limitations apply. Coverage is provided by New Hampshire Insurance Company, an AIG Company.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees on international purchases.
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