Points

Bonvoy Brilliant

Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card

Annual Fee

$650

Rewards

Bonvoy

Foreign Txn Fee

None

Card Type

personal

Welcome Bonus

Earn 200,000 Marriott Bonvoy® bonus points after you spend $6,000 in eligible purchases with your new Card in the first 6 months of Card Membership. Highest-ever welcome offer.

Spend $6,000 within 6 months of account opening

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How you earn

Hotels

Marriott Bonvoy hotels (stacks with Marriott base + status for up to 21x total)

6x pts

Dining

3x pts

Flights

Flights booked directly with airlines

3x pts

All other purchases

2x pts

Credits & Benefits

Up to $300 Dining Credit

Monthly

Up to $25 per month in statement credits at restaurants worldwide. Credit posts automatically on eligible dining charges.

Requires enrollment

$25

Monthly

$300/yr

Card Perks

Annual Free Night Award

One Free Night Award certificate for any Marriott Bonvoy property at or under 85,000 points per night, issued at card renewal each year.

Est. value: $220/yr

Priority Pass Lounge Access

Complimentary Priority Pass Select membership providing access to 1,300+ airport lounges worldwide.

Global Entry / TSA PreCheck Credit

Statement credit of up to $120 for a Global Entry application fee (or $85 for TSA PreCheck) every 4 years.

Est. value: $120 (one-time)