Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card card

Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card

Earn up to 6x on hotels and 3x on dining. $520+ in statement credits per year. $650 annual fee.

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Welcome Offer
Earn up to 150,000 Marriott Bonvoy® Bonus Points: earn 100,000 points after you spend $6,000 and an extra 50,000 points after you spend an additional $2,000 in purchases on the Card within your first 6 months of Card Membership.
Annual Fee
$650
Total Credits Value
$520
Potential Net Value
$-130

Earning Rates

6x
Marriott hotels
3x
Dining
3x
Flights
2x
All Other Purchases
Base earn rate

Credits

Dining Credit credit logo

Up to $25 in statement credits per month (up to $300/year) on eligible purchases at restaurants worldwide when paid with the card.

Resets: 1st of each month Valid at: Participating Marriott Bonvoy restaurants worldwide
$300/yr
$25 Monthly
Marriott Bonvoy Property Credit credit logo

Up to $100 property credit for qualifying charges at The Ritz-Carlton® or St. Regis® when booking direct using a special rate for a 2-night minimum stay.

Resets: Calendar year Valid at: Marriott Bonvoy hotel properties – room charges, dining, spa
$100/yr
$100 Annual
TSA PreCheck/Global Entry credit logo

Receive either a $120 statement credit for a Global Entry application fee, or up to $85 for a TSA PreCheck® application fee (through a TSA official enrollment provider). Only one credit will be given in a 4-year period for whichever application fee is charged to the card first. Global Entry approval includes TSA PreCheck access at no additional cost.

Resets: Every 4 years Valid at: Apply at ttp.cbp.dhs.gov or TSA PreCheck enrollment centers
$120/yr
$120 Annual

Featured Benefits

Priority Pass Select logo

Priority Pass Select

Complimentary Priority Pass Select membership (enrollment required) with access to 1,400+ airport lounges worldwide; up to two complimentary guests at participating lounges.

Airport lounge access
Annual Free Night Award logo

Annual Free Night Award

One Free Night Award (up to 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy points) every year after card renewal month; add up to 25,000 points from your account to book up to 110,000-point nights. Deposited in 8–12 weeks; expires one year from issuance.

Up to 85,000 points
Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite Status logo

Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite Status

Complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite status while you hold the card: 50% bonus points, suite upgrades when available, and an annual choice benefit (Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Choice Benefit).

Hotel status

Other Benefits

Status

25 Elite Night Credits per calendar year

Toward the next level of Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status; limitations apply per Marriott Bonvoy member account.

Travel

Brilliant Earned Choice Award

After spending $60,000 on eligible card purchases in a calendar year, eligible to select one Brilliant Earned Choice Award benefit per calendar year (see choice-benefit.marriott.com/brilliant for options).

Travel

Premium Internet Access

Free in-room premium Internet access at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels; booking requirements apply.

Entertainment

American Express Venue Collection™

Enhanced experience at select stadiums and arenas (dedicated entrances or fast lanes); enroll the card to earn 10% back on qualifying concessions purchases, up to $250 per calendar year (one enrolled card per Card Member).

Insurance

Cell Phone Protection

Reimburses repair or replacement of a damaged or stolen cell phone, up to $800 per claim, max 2 approved claims per 12-month period; $50 deductible per claim. Cell line must be on a wireless bill paid with the card.

Service

Premium Global Assist® Hotline

24/7 medical, legal, financial, and emergency coordination services 100+ miles from home; emergency medical transportation may be provided at no cost only if approved and coordinated by Premium Global Assist.

Insurance

Trip Delay Insurance (Premium)

Reimburses certain expenses when a covered round-trip is delayed more than 6 hours; up to $500 per trip, max 2 claims per Eligible Card per 12 consecutive months.

Insurance

Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance

Up to $10,000 per trip and up to $20,000 per Eligible Card per 12 consecutive months for prepaid, non-refundable expenses when a covered trip is canceled or interrupted.

Transportation

Baggage Insurance Plan

Up to $2,000 for checked baggage and up to a combined $3,000 for checked and carry-on baggage in excess of common-carrier coverage; $3,000 aggregate per Covered Trip; New York residents: $2,000 per bag with $10,000 aggregate per Covered Trip.

Transportation

Car Rental Loss and Damage Insurance (secondary)

Decline the rental company's collision damage waiver and pay with the card to be covered for theft or damage to a Rental Vehicle in a Covered Territory; not available in Australia, Italy, or New Zealand.

Insurance

Purchase Protection

Up to $10,000 per Covered Purchase for 90 days against theft, accidental damage, or loss; up to $50,000 per Card Member account per calendar year.

Insurance

Extended Warranty Protection

Adds up to one extra year to the manufacturer's U.S. warranty on eligible warranties of 5 years or less.

Insurance

Return Protection

May refund the purchase price (excluding shipping/handling) up to $300 per item, up to $1,000 per calendar year, on eligible purchases the seller won't take back within 90 days.

Global

No Foreign Transaction Fees

No American Express foreign transaction fees on purchases processed outside the U.S.

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