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Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant™ American Express® Card

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Annual Fee  $450
75,000 points
Welcome Offer
$600 TPG Valuation*
Earn 75,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points after you use your new Card to make $3,000 in purchases within the first 3 months.

Earning Rewards

  • 6X Earn 6 Marriott Bonvoy points for each dollar of eligible purchases at participating Marriott Bonvoy Hotels.
  • 3X 3 points at U.S. restaurants and on flights booked directly with airlines.
  • 2X 2 points on all other eligible purchases.

Why We Like It

The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Amex is perfect for frequent travelers loyal to the Marriott brand. You'll get a solid return on Marriott hotel stays alongside a number of perks that can help you upgrade your stays. While the card does come with a steep annual fee, it's easily offset if you take full advantage of benefits like the up to $300 annual Marriott credit, free night award and complimentary Gold elite status.

More Information

  • Earn 75,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points after you use your new Card to make $3,000 in purchases within the first 3 months.
  • Enjoy up to $300 in statement credits each year of Card Membership for eligible purchases at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels.
  • Earn 6 Marriott Bonvoy points for each dollar of eligible purchases at participating Marriott Bonvoy Hotels. 3 points at U.S. restaurants and on flights booked directly with airlines. 2 points on all other eligible purchases.
  • Receive 1 free Night Award every year after your Card account anniversary. Award can be used for one night (redemption level at or under 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy Points) at a participating hotel. Certain hotels have resort fees.
  • Enjoy unlimited airport lounge visits when you enroll in Priority Pass™ Select membership.
  • No Foreign Transaction Fees.
  • $450 annual fee.
  • Terms Apply.
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Editorial Disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.

The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Amex offers some great perks to enhance your stays at Marriott properties. With the Bonvoy Brilliant card, you’ll earn Marriott points with every purchase you make. You’ll earn 6 points per dollar spent at participating Marriott hotels; 3 points per dollar at U.S. restaurants and on flights booked directly with airlines; and 2 points per dollar on all other spending. So every time you use the card you’re getting closer to your next Marriott award stay.

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Editorial Note: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.