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Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card

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Annual fee

$650

Top earn rate

on hotels

Perk credits

6

tracked perks & credits

Earn math example

Spend $500/mo on hotels with the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card and you'd earn 36,000 pts/yr ≈ $360 (valued at 1¢/pt) against a $650 annual fee — net -$290/yr on this category alone.

Earn rates

6× hotels3× dining3× travel3× flights3× Alaska Airlines2× everyday purchases1× gas1× groceries

Perks & credits (6)

  • Dining credit $300 monthlyUp to $25 per month in statement credits for eligible purchases at restaurants worldwide, up to $300 annually.
  • Annual free night award $850 annualFree night award worth up to 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy points each year after card renewal.
  • Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis property credit $100 annualUp to $100 in statement credits toward qualifying charges on paid stays of two or more nights at Ritz-Carlton or St. Regis properties.
  • Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite status $0 annualAutomatic Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite status and 25 Elite Night Credits each calendar year.
  • Priority Pass lounge membership $0 annualComplimentary Priority Pass Select airport lounge membership; enrollment required.
  • Trusted traveler credit $120 annualUp to $120 toward a Global Entry application every four years or up to $85 toward TSA PreCheck every 4.5 years.

Track these in the perk tracker so none expire unused.

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