Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card
#3 in Rewards Card · Rated 4.4
Luxury Marriott-branded AmEx card with elite perks and annual free night
The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card is a premium co-brand card built for loyal Marriott Bonvoy members. It offers strong earning at Marriott properties (6X points at Marriott), 3X on restaurants and flights booked directly with airlines, and 2X on all other purchases. Benefits include a yearly Free Night Award (up to 85,000- or 50,000-point level depending on offer), $300 annual dining statement credits, a $100 property credit for Ritz-Carlton or St. Regis stays when booked with a special rate, and 25 Elite Night Credits toward Marriott status. Cardmembers also receive Priority Pass membership (enrollment required) and a TSA/Global Entry credit. No foreign transaction fees. Launched in the Marriott Bonvoy refresh era (rebranded to the Bonvoy portfolio in 2019) with ongoing updates; official card information and benefits continue to be published by Marriott and AmEx. Headquarters for AmEx are in New York, USA.
Features
- 6X Marriott Bonvoy points on Marriott stays
- 3X on restaurants and flights booked with airlines
- 2X on all other eligible purchases
- $300 dining credit annually
- Free Night Award each year
- 25 Elite Night Credits per calendar year
Pros
- Exceptional value for heavy Marriott travelers
- Annual Free Night and dining credits can offset fee
- Elite status advancement via Elite Night Credits
Cons
- Very high annual fee unless you are Marriott-heavy spend
- Value heavily dependent on Marriott ecosystem