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At a glance

Rewards rates

6x
6x points on each dollar of eligible purchases at hotels participating in the Marriott Bonvoy® program.
4x
4x points for purchases made at restaurants worldwide, at U.S. gas stations, on wireless telephone services purchased directly from U.S. service providers and on U.S. purchases for shipping.
2x
2x points on all other eligible purchases.

Intro offer

Earn 75,000 Marriott Bonvoy® bonus points

Welcome Offer: Earn 75,000 Marriott Bonvoy® bonus points after you use your new Card to make $6,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership.

Ongoing purchases APR

19.74% - 28.74% Variable

Ongoing cash advance APR

28.99% Variable

Ongoing penalty APR

29.99% Variable

Annual fee

$125

Recommended credit

Excellent to Good

More details

  • Welcome Offer: Earn 75,000 Marriott Bonvoy® bonus points after you use your new Card to make $6,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership.
  • Receive a 7% discount on eligible bookings as a benefit of being both a Marriott Bonvoy® member & a Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card Member when you book directly with Marriott through an eligible channel for a participating property under the Amex Business Card Rate.

At a glance

Rewards rates

6x
6x points on each dollar of eligible purchases at hotels participating in the Marriott Bonvoy® program.
4x
4x points for purchases made at restaurants worldwide, at U.S. gas stations, on wireless telephone services purchased directly from U.S. service providers and on U.S. purchases for shipping.
2x
2x points on all other eligible purchases.

Intro offer

Earn 75,000 Marriott Bonvoy® bonus points

Welcome Offer: Earn 75,000 Marriott Bonvoy® bonus points after you use your new Card to make $6,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership.

Ongoing purchases APR

19.74% - 28.74% Variable

Ongoing cash advance APR

28.99% Variable

Ongoing penalty APR

29.99% Variable

Annual fee

$125

Recommended credit

Excellent to Good

More details

  • Welcome Offer: Earn 75,000 Marriott Bonvoy® bonus points after you use your new Card to make $6,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership.
  • Receive a 7% discount on eligible bookings as a benefit of being both a Marriott Bonvoy® member & a Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card Member when you book directly with Marriott through an eligible channel for a participating property under the Amex Business Card Rate.
  • 6x points on each dollar of eligible purchases at hotels participating in the Marriott Bonvoy® program.
  • 4x points for purchases made at restaurants worldwide, at U.S. gas stations, on wireless telephone services purchased directly from U.S. service providers and on U.S. purchases for shipping.
  • 2x points on all other eligible purchases.
  • Receive 1 Free Night Award every year after your Card renewal month. Plus, earn an additional Free Night Award after you spend $60K in purchases on your Card in a calendar year. Awards can be used for one night (redemption level at or under 35,000 Marriott Bonvoy® points) at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy®. Certain hotels have resort fees.
  • Enjoy Complimentary Marriott Bonvoy® Gold Elite Status with your Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card.
  • Apply to know if you’re approved with no personal or business credit score impact. If you are approved and choose to accept the Card, your personal and business credit scores may be impacted.
  • Terms apply.
at American Express's secure site.
Terms & restrictions apply. See rates & fees.

Our take

TPG Editor's Rating
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3.5/5

Overview

The Marriott Bonvoy Business Amex is a stacked card with a rewards rate that will help you earn bonus points on everyday and business-related purchases. You’ll earn 15 elite night credits each calendar year and receive automatic Gold elite status. Finally, the free night award certificate with a redemption level of 35,000 points or less can get you hundreds of dollars in potential value each year. (Partner offer)

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Pros

  • Earn a free-night award each card renewal year (up to 35,000 points)
  • Receive 15 elite night credits to jump-start status
  • Transfer Marriott points to 40+ different airlines

Cons

  • Airline transfer rates are less favorable
  • Must spend $60,000 in a year for second free-night award

Who is this card good for?

The Marriott Bonvoy Business card is one of the best hotel cards for business owners. Marriott is the largest hotel chain in the world, so it's essentially a given that you'll stay a qualifying property whether your business travels domestically or internationally.

Earning rewards

You'll earn 6 points per dollar on eligible purchases at hotels participating in the Marriott Bonvoy program, 4 points per dollar at restaurants worldwide, U.S. gas stations, wireless telephone services directly purchased from U.S. service providers and U.S. shipping and 2 points per dollar on all other eligible purchases.

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Ad disclosure

Earn 75,000 Marriott Bonvoy® bonus points

Welcome Offer: Earn 75,000 Marriott Bonvoy® bonus points after you use your new Card to make $6,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership.

at American Express's secure site.
Terms & restrictions apply. See rates & fees.
  • Rewards Rates

    2 - 6X points

  • Annual Fee

    $125

  • Regular APR

    19.74% - 28.74% Variable

  • Recommended Credit

    Excellent to Good

at American Express's secure site.
Terms & restrictions apply. See rates & fees.
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