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American Express Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant

A premium card that's great for frequent Marriott guests, with a 75K points welcome bonus, great points earn rates (6x at Marriott, 3x on dining and airplane flights, and 2x on everything else), and loads of other excellent travel perks, but a high $450 annual fee.

$303/yr

total value to you

Annual Fee

Welcome Bonus

APR

$450
 
75K points
(after spending $3K w/in 3 months)
15.74-24.74%
 
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Issuer
American Express
Network
American Express
Credit Score Required
Average (670-739)
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Pros

  • 75,000 bonus points if you spend $3,000 within the first 3 months.
  • $200 in statement credits for purchases at US restaurants in your first 6 months.
  • 6x points at Marriott Bonvoy hotels. 3x points on dining and flights. 2x points on everything else.
  • $300 annual credit for purchases at Marriott Bonvoy hotels.
  • Complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status.
  • Priority Pass Select membership.
  • 1 free night every year after your card account anniversary.
  • No foreign transaction fees.
  • And lots of other great travel benefits.

Cons

  • $450 annual fee.
  • Each point is worth just 0.7 cents on average, which is low compared to other credit cards.
  • Probably not worth it unless you're a frequent Marriott guest.

Rewards & Perks

  • 75,000 bonus points if you spend $3,000 within the first 3 months.
  • $200 in statement credits for purchases at US restaurants in your first 6 months.
  • 6x points at Marriott Bonvoy hotels. 3x points at U.S. restaurants and on flights booked directly with airlines. 2x points on everything else.
  • $300 annual credit for purchases at Marriott Bonvoy hotels.
  • Priority Pass Select membership: Rest and revive before your flight at one of the 1,000+ VIP lounges in over 500 cities worldwide.
  • 1 free night per year: 1 free night every year after your card account anniversary.
  • $100 Marriott Bonvoy property credit: With your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card, book direct using a special rate for a 2-night minimum stay at The Ritz-Carlton or St. Regis and get up to $100 in credit for qualifying charges.
  • 15 elite night credits: Each calendar year you can receive 15 Elite Night Credits towards the next level of Marriott Bonvoy Elite status.

Rates & Fees

  • Annual fee: $450.
  • APR on purchases: 15.74-24.74%.
  • No foreign transaction fees.

Total savings over 5 years: $1,515

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