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Earn up to 150K points: Are these Marriott Amex offers worth it?
Augusta Stone is a credit cards writer for TPG. She joined the TPG team in 2023 and is excited to take points and miles beginners with her on a journey toward maximizing rewards.
March 13, 2026 • 7 min read
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Quick summary
Several hotel-affiliated cards are currently offering valuable welcome offers for new applicants, though not the highest ever seen.
These offers are relatively easy to earn, with spending requirements spread over at least six months and no need for paid hotel stays.
Each offer is valued at over $1,000 based on TPG's August 2026 valuation of hotel points at 0.75 cents each.
Ongoing cardholder benefits include annual free night certificates, elite status, and elite night credits, which can be combined for greater value.
What to consider
Eligibility rules are strict; you can only earn one offer per card in your lifetime, and prior ownership of certain other cards may affect your eligibility.
Some offers mentioned in the article are no longer available; check current terms before applying.
Free night certificates may be subject to resort fees and can be topped off with additional points for higher-value redemptions.
What you'll miss from the article
Detailed examples of high-value hotel point redemptions and a breakdown of ongoing cardholder perks.
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Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.
Now is an exciting time for Marriott Bonvoy loyalists. That's because the popular hotel chain's three American Express cards currently open to new applicants are offering good welcome offers. These offers don't match the highest offers we've seen in their histories, but they are worth taking a look at.
These offers aren't just highly valuable; they're also relatively easy to earn. You don't have to complete any paid Marriott stays, and you won't have to spend an exorbitant amount of money to earn them — especially since each spending requirement is spread across at least six months.
So, just how good are these offers, and should you apply now? Here's what you need to know.
How common are the current offers on the Marriott Amex cards?
These Marriott card offers are rare. Let's dive into the details.
Card
Bonus
Value*
Annual fee
Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card
Earn 100,000 bonus points and a free night award (valued at up to 50,000 points) after spending $8,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. Resort fees apply.
Up to $1,125
$125 (see rates and fees)
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card
Earn 150,000 bonus points and a $250 statement credit after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.
$1,375, including the statement credit
$650 (see rates and fees)
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card
Earn 125,000 bonus points and a $150 statement credit after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.
$1,088, including the statement credit
$250 (see rates and fees)
*The noted value is based on TPG's August 2026 valuation of Marriott points at 0.75 cents apiece.
The pool at The St. Regis Hong Kong. ERIC ROSEN/THE POINTS GUY
To put it simply, now is a good time to apply for a Marriott card from American Express. If you want to earn a haul of points, you won't want to pass these up.
How much are the current offers on the Marriott Amex cards worth?
Each offer is worth more than $1,000, based on our valuations. You can get outsize value from Marriott points.
TPG lead writer Katie Genter recently redeemed 112,000 points for a five-night stay at the Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Vaughan for a music festival. Compared with a cash rate of $1,464, Katie got an impressive 1.31 cents per point from this redemption — nearly double TPG's valuation.
Sophia Fen, Director of Partnerships, used a 50,000-point free night certificate for a one-night stay at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa last year. At a cash price of about $464, the redemption delivered about 0.9 cents per point, exceeding our 0.7-cent valuation of Marriott points.
Who is eligible for the current offers on the Marriott Amex cards?
TPG recommends that applicants have good to excellent credit scores to be approved for the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant, the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy or the Marriott Bonvoy Business.
There are some important restrictions to note when you apply for Marriott American Express cards. The Marriott Amex cards only allow you to earn one offer for each of their cards once in a lifetime, and the cards have extra rules on welcome offer eligibility if you have previously held other Marriott or former Starwood Preferred Guest credit cards.
JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa. NICKY KELVIN/THE POINTS GUY
Plus, you must qualify for a business card to be approved for the Bonvoy Business. You may be surprised by how broad business card eligibility is, though.
So, are the current Marriott Amex offers some of the best deals ever?
No. These current offers do not match the highest deals we have ever seen for Marriott cards, but each of them are worth more than $1,000 based on TPG's valuations.
Plus, the cards provide ongoing value beyond their offers. Here's a snapshot of standout perks.
Card
Benefits
Marriott Bonvoy Business
Annual free night certificate (worth up to 35,000 points per night**^)
If you're eligible for one of the current offers on the Marriott Amex cards, now is a good time to apply. The haul of points you can earn with one of these offers is highly valuable.
Plus, each of these cards can provide ongoing value when you stay with Marriott. If you're loyal to the brand, consider the premium Bonvoy Brilliant. If you're an occasional Marriott guest, the Bonvoy Bevy may be the best choice. And if you're eligible for a business card, you may want to add the Bonvoy Business to your wallet.
Apply here: Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card
Apply here: Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card
Apply here: Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card
For rates and fees of the Marriott Bonvoy Business, click here. For rates and fees of the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant, click here. For rates and fees of the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy, click here.
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