Offers
Welcome Offer
Eligible new applicants for the American Express Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card can earn a welcome offer of 100,000 Marriott Bonvoy points:
- Earn 100,000 Marriott Bonvoy points upon spending $6,000 in the first 6 months
Earning Marriott Bonvoy Points
The American Express Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card earns Marriott Bonvoy points for all purchases made on the card:
- 6 Marriott Bonvoy points for every dollar spent on purchases at Marriott Bonvoy properties around the world.
- 3 Marriott Bonvoy points for every dollar spent at restaurants worldwide.
- 3 Marriott Bonvoy points for every dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines.
- 2 Marriott Bonvoy points for every dollar spent on all other purchases.
Redeeming Marriott Bonvoy Points
Marriott Bonvoy points can be redeemed for hotel stays at over 10,000 properties worldwide. The Marriott Bonvoy portfolio includes a wide range of hotel brands, making it easy to find a hotel that suits your needs for the vacation ahead.
Marriott Bonvoy points can also be transferred to over 40 frequent flyer programs at a rate of 3:1 and redeemed for Marriott Bonvoy Moments. Typically, the best value that you can get from your Marriott Bonvoy points is to use them for hotel stays.
The Frugal Flyer team has visited and reviewed many Marriott hotels, so check our Marriott Bonvoy hotel reviews to see how we get the most value out of our Marriott Bonvoy points.
Benefits
Marriott Bonvoy Free Night Certificate
American Express Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant cardholders receive a free night award upon card anniversary. The Marriott Bonvoy free night certificate can be redeemed for one night’s stay at a property and is worth up to 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy points.
Learn more about the best hotels to redeem an 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy free night certificate at.
Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite Status
One of the biggest perks of the American Express Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant credit card is that cardholders will be granted instant Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite status. This status comes with complimentary breakfast at eligible Marriott hotels, lounge access, suite upgrades, and more.
25 Elite Night Credits Towards Marriott Bonvoy Status
Upon approval, and again at the start of every calendar year, cardholders will receive 25 elite night credits. These nights are credited to the linked Marriott Bonvoy account and count toward earning yearly Bonvoy elite status and Marriott Bonvoy lifetime status.
Monthly $25 Restaurant Credit
American Express Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant cardholders are eligible to receive up to a monthly $25 USD statement credit for restaurant purchases. This credit will apply towards any venue that codes as a restaurant worldwide.
Brilliant Earned Choice Award
Upon spending $60,000 USD in a calendar year, American Express Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant cardholders will receive a Brilliant Earned Choice Award.
As part of this award, cardholders can choose between 5 Nightly Upgrade Awards, a Free Night Award worth 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy points, 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy points, or $1,000 off a bed from any Marriott Bonvoy retail brand.
Marriott Bonvoy Property Credit
When you use your American Express Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant card to book directly through Marriott for a two-night minimum stay at a Ritz-Carlton or St. Regis property using the Member rate titled “$100 Property Credit, Luxury Credit Card Rate”, you will be eligible to receive a property credit of up to $100 USD per booking to be used on qualifying purchases on property.
In order to access this member rate, you will need to make the booking while logged in to the Bonvoy account linked to your Brilliant card.
Priority Pass Select Membership
Cardholders will also receive a complimentary Priority Pass Select membership, which grants the member and up to two guests complimentary access to over 1,200 airport lounges.
Global Entry or TSA PreCheck Credit
American Express Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant cardholders are eligible to receive up to a $120 USD statement credit towards Global Entry or up to an $85 USD statement credit towards TSA PreCheck. If approved for Global Entry, at no additional charge, you will receive access to TSA PreCheck.
Insurance Coverage
The American Express Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card provides cardholders with several types of insurance coverage:
- Car rental loss and damage coverage
- Baggage insurance
- Trip cancellation and interruption insurance
- Trip delay insurance
- Return protection
- Purchase protection
- Extended warranty
- Cell phone protection
Eligibility and Benefit level varies by Card. Terms, Conditions, and Limitations Apply. Please visit americanexpress.com/benefitsguide for more details. Underwritten by Amex Assurance Company.
Other Marriott Bonvoy US Cards
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150,000 Marriott Bonvoy points Estimated value: $1,350 |
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125,000 Marriott Bonvoy points Estimated value: $1,125 |
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85,000 Marriott Bonvoy points Estimated value: $765 |
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85,000 Marriott Bonvoy points Estimated value: $765 |
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30,000 Marriott Bonvoy points Estimated value: $270 |
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