Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card

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A generous Free Night Award and complimentary Platinum Elite status are just a couple of Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card benefits.

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Current Welcome Offer: Earn 185,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points after you spend $6,000 in eligible purchases on the card within six (6) months of being approved for card membership. (Terms apply. This offer expires on May 1, 2024.) Learn here how to apply for this promotion. (Check to make sure you’re eligible for the offer.)

Card Type: American Express.

What Kind of Points/Miles the Card Earns: Marriott Bonvoy points.

Annual Fee: $650 (See Rates and Fees.)

Additional Cardholders: $0 (See Rates and Fees.)

Foreign Transaction Fees: $0 (See Rates and Fees.)

Points Earnings:

  • 6X on eligible purchases at hotels participating in the Marriott Bonvoy program 
  • 3X at restaurants worldwide
  • 3X on flights booked directly with airlines
  • 2X on all other eligible purchases
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Read on below for more details about the card!

Marriott Long Wharf Boston (©Eye of the Flyer, special to Frequent Floaters.)
Marriott Long Wharf Boston (©Eye of the Flyer, special to Frequent Floaters.)

Travel Features:

  • Annual Anniversary Night: Starting year two of card membership, you’ll receive a Free Award Night valued at up to 85,000 points at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy. Certain hotels have resort fees.
  • Platinum Elite Status in the Marriott Bonvoy Program. Benefits include:
    • Earn 50% bonus points on stays
    • Enhanced room upgrades, including select suites. Subject to availability.
    • Welcome Gift Choice
      • Points, breakfast offering, or amenity. (Varies by brand.)
    • Lounge access
    • Free in-room Wi-Fi
  • Complimentary Priority Pass Select membership (enrollment required)
  • Up to $100 every 4.5 years for Global Entry or TSA Pre√ application or renewal fees (enrollment required)
  • Up to $100 in property credit for qualifying charges (including room service and spa treatments) when you book direct at The Ritz-Carlton or St. Regis using a special rate for a 2-night minimum stay on your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card
  • 25 elite night credits
  • Earned Choice Award Benefit: Select an Earned Choice Benefit after spending $60,000 on your Brilliant® Card during a calendar year. (A maximum of one Earned Choice Award applies per calendar year.)
    • 5 Suite Night Awards™
    • A Free Night Award valued at up to 85,000 points
    • $1000 Off a Bed from Marriott Bonvoy® Boutiques
  • Trip cancellation, interruption, and delay coverage.
    • Up to $500 per Covered Trip that is delayed for more than 6 hours; and 2 claims per Eligible Card per 12 consecutive month period.
    • Eligibility and Benefit level varies by Card. Terms, Conditions and Limitations Apply.
    • Please visit americanexpress.com/benefitsguide for more details.
    • Underwritten by New Hampshire Insurance Company, an AIG Company.
AC Hotel by Marriott Barcelona Forum
AC Hotel by Marriott Barcelona Forum

Other Statement Credit Opportunities

  • $300 Brilliant Dining Credit: You can earn up to $25 in monthly statement credit when using your card to pay for purchases at restaurants worldwide, up to $300 each calendar year. (Enrollment is required. Terms apply.)

–> Learn Here how to apply for the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card

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