Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express Card

ELEVATED OFFER!

welcome offer:

185,000 Marriott Bonvoy® Bonus points

Earn 185,000 Marriott Bonvoy® bonus points after you use your new Card to make $5,000 in purchases within the first 6 months. Offer ends 9/25/2025

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Annual Fee:

$650

(Terms Apply | Rates & Fees

    • $300 Brilliant Dining Credit: Each calendar year, get up to $300 (up to $25 per month) in statement credits for eligible purchases made on the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card at restaurants worldwide.
    • With Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite status, you can receive room upgrades, including enhanced views or suites, when available at select properties and booked with a Qualifying Rate.
    • Enroll in Priority Pass™ Select, which offers unlimited airport lounge visits to over 1,200 lounges in over 130 countries, regardless of which carrier or class you are flying. This allows you to relax before or between flights. You can enjoy snacks, drinks, and internet access in a quiet, comfortable location.
    • 1 Free Night Award annually after your Card account anniversary (up to 85k)
    • Each calendar year after spending $60,000 on eligible purchases, Card Members are eligible to select an Earned Choice Award benefit. Benefit options include: Five (5) Suite Night Awards, 85K Free Night Award, and mattress and box spring $1,000 discount from Marriott Bonvoy Boutiques. Certain hotels have resort fees.
    • $100 Marriott Bonvoy Property Credit: Enjoy your stay. Receive up to a $100 property credit for qualifying charges at The Ritz-Carlton® or St. Regis® when you book direct using a special rate for a two-night minimum stay using your Card.
    • Each calendar year with your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card you can receive 25 Elite Night Credits toward the next level of Marriott Bonvoy® Elite status. Limitations apply per Marriott Bonvoy member account. Benefit is not exclusive to Cards offered by American Express. Terms apply

Enrollment is required for select benefits

My Take
High annual fee on this card but you have a potential to get some great benefits, too. The automatic Platinum status makes you eligible for upgrades (if available) and the monthly restaurant credits are easy to use if you remember to use them.

The free night certificate offers a lot of potential value each year, too.

But that’s still a high annual fee, so you need to make sure you’re really using the benefits well.

Read the terms carefully to determine if you are eligible for this welcome offer as Marriott cards have complicated eligibility.

We have seen the welcome offer fluctuate from 75,000 bonus points and up.

  • A welcome offer of 150,000 points after spending $6,000 in 3 months ended August 2023.
  • A welcome offer of 185,000 points ended in May 2024.
  • A welcome offer of 185,000 points ended May 14, 2025.