Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card

Card Value & Marriott Bonvoy Points Calculator

Fees

Earning Rates

Earn 6 Marriott Bonvoy® points for each dollar of eligible purchases at hotels participating in the Marriott Bonvoy® program.
Earn 3 Marriott Bonvoy® points at Worldwide Restaurants and on flights booked directly with airlines.
Earn 2 Marriott Bonvoy® points on all other eligible purchases.

Intro Bonus

Main Benefits

Up to $300 in statement credits for eligible purchases at restaurants worldwide, annual free night award worth up to 85K points, Earned Choice Award benefit after spending $60K, $100 Luxury Property Credit, 25 elite nights towards status, Priority Pass Select membership, and complimentary Marriott Platinum Elite status.

Rewards Details

Based on our valuations, Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant points are worth 0.7 cents each on average.
Marriott Bonvoy points can be redeemed for free nights, flights, car rentals, and gift cards. Points can also be transferred to Marriott airline partners.

Our Take

If you frequent Marriott hotels and stay at any of their high-end hotel brands at least once a year, the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant AMEX is an excellent choice. The free night award alone is easily worth $600 to $1K in value and that does not include the unlimited $100 luxury property credit, the annual $300 in statement credits for restaurants, the value of Priority Pass Select membership, and the whopping 25-night head start on higher elite status.

Last Updated: 03-13-2025

Card Details

Marriott Brilliant AMEX earning rate

The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant AMEX Card earns Marriott Bonvoy points at the following rates:

6 points per $1 spent for eligible purchases at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy.
3 points per $1 spent at restaurants worldwide.
3 points per $1 spent on flights booked directly with airlines
2 points per $1 spent on all other eligible purchases.

Marriott Brilliant AMEX points value

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Marriott Brilliant AMEX benefits

Here are the benefits of the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant AMEX Card:

$300 Dining Statement Credit: Get up to $25 per month each calendar year in statement credits for eligible purchases at restaurants with your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® Card.
Free Night Award: Receive 1 Free Night Award every year after your Card renewal month. Award can be used for one night (redemption level at or under 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy® points) at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy®. Certain hotels have resort fees.
Platinum Elite Status: Receive complimentary Platinum Elite status every year.
Brilliant Earned Choice Award: Each calendar year after spending $60,000 on eligible purchases on your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card, you will be eligible to select a Brilliant Earned Choice Award benefit. You can only earn one Brilliant Earned Choice Award per calendar year. See https://www.choice-benefit.marriott.com/brilliant for Award options.
$100 Property Credit: Receive up to a $100 property credit for qualifying charges at Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton® or St. Regis® when you book direct using a special rate for a two-night minimum stay using your Card.
Global Entry or TSA PreCheck®: Get up to a $120 statement credit towards a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee. Every 4 years for Global Entry and every 4.5 years for TSA PreCheck.
Elite Night Credits: Each calendar year with the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card you can receive 25 Elite Night Credits towards the next level of Marriott Bonvoy® Elite status.
Priority Pass: Relax with unlimited lounge visits for you and up to two guests at no additional charge per visit once enrolled in complimentary Priority Pass™ Select membership.
Travel & Purchase Coverage^*: Trip Cancellation Insurance, Trip Interruption Insurance, Trip Delay Insurance, Car Rental Loss and Damage Insurance, Baggage Insurance Plan, Cell Phone Protection, Return Protection, Purchase Protection, and Extended Warranty.

^*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.

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Marriott Brilliant AMEX fees

Annual Fee

The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant AMEX Card has an annual fee of $650. (See Rates & Fees)

Authorized User Fee

There is no fee to add authorized users to the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant AMEX Card. Adding family and friends can help you earn Marriott Bonvoy points faster.

Foreign Transaction Fee

The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant AMEX Card has a 0% foreign transaction fee. That makes this a pretty solid card for earning Marriott Bonvoy points on non-U.S. purchases since you will not be charged a fee.

Marriott Brilliant Points Calculator

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NOTE: Elite status is automatically added to the calculator for most credit cards that grant it.

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(I apologize in advance for some of the codes these credit cards have.)

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