Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card
Earn 95,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points
after you use your new Card to make $6,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership.
Recommended Credit: Excellent/Good
Point Multipliers:
- 6X total points at Marriott
- 3X Points at restaurants worldwide
- 3X Points on flights booked directly with airlines
- 2X Points on all other purchases
Terms apply.
Annual Fee: $650
Why We Like It: Flagship Marriott Bonvoy card with competitive point multipliers. Get a Free Night Award (up to 85,000 points) per year, which helps offset the annual fee. In addition, you get Bonvoy Platinum status just by having the card.
Ethan's Take
While this card has a high annual fee, the tangible benefits are pretty compelling. The dining credits and the free night alone could offset the annual fee, plus you'll get excellent status, Priority Pass lounge access and more, giving this card a huge upside.