Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card
Issued by American Express · $650/yr annual fee
Welcome bonus
100,000 points
After $6,000 spend in 6 months
100K + tiered 50K more after additional $2K within 6 months = up to 150K. $300 annual restaurant credit replaced the prior Marriott property credit in a recent refresh. Limited-time 200K offer ran March-May 2026.
Key benefits
- ›$300 Marriott statement credit (effectively ~$300 off the AF)
- ›1 free night cert annually (up to 85k points — the best free night in travel)
- ›Platinum Elite status automatic
- ›25 Elite Night credits per year
- ›Priority Pass Select (lounge access)
- ›Global Entry / TSA PreCheck credit
Earn rates
| Marriott Bonvoy hotels | 6× |
| Dining at restaurants | 3× |
| Flights booked direct | 3× |
| All else | 2× |
Why this card
The 85k free night cert is the headline — a top-tier Marriott property (W, St. Regis, Ritz-Carlton) can run 70–85k points/night, worth $350–$700+. With the $300 credit, effective AF is ~$350. Platinum Elite status auto-qualify is the other major draw for road warriors.
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