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Earn 175,000 Marriott Bonvoy® Bonus Points after you use your new card to make $5,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of card membership. Offer ends 5/13/26.
Full benefits & perks
- Earn 1,000 Marriott Bonvoy® Bonus Points per paid eligible stay booked directly with Marriott
- Complimentary Marriott Bonvoy® Gold Elite status
- 15 Elite Night Credits each calendar year toward the next status level
- Free Night Award - worth up to 50,000 points at participating Marriott hotels - after spending $15,000 on eligible purchases in a calendar year
- Car Rental Loss and Damage, Global Assist Hotline, Trip Delay, Baggage Insurance, and more
- No foreign transaction fees
Terms apply. Enrollment is required for certain benefits.
*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.
My thoughts
This mid-tier Amex Marriott card is good for people who want to boost their Marriott points stash. The annual fee is on the higher side for a mid-level card and the benefits are somewhat limited, so the best time to grab it is when it has an elevated welcome offer like right now.
How to use your points
Marriott Bonvoy points are best used for free nights at Marriott properties. Here are some of the best ways to use them:
- Book free nights at thousands of Marriott propertie around the world - from budget to bougie
- Use free night certificates at participating hotels — learn how to use Marriott 50k certificates
- Use Points + Cash awards to stretch your points further
A decent Marriott card — best opened during an elevated offer like this one.
- The annual fee is a bit high for what you get in terms of ongoing benefits
- The elevated welcome offer is the main draw here — 175,000 points is a lot!
- Gold status is a nice perk if you stay at Marriott properties regularly
- Probably not a long-term keeper unless you're a dedicated Marriott fan
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