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Earn 100,000 Marriott Bonvoy® bonus points after you use your new card to make $6,000 in purchases within the first 6 months and an extra 50,000 bonus points after you make an additional $2,000 in purchases within the first 6 months.
Full benefits & perks
- Up to $300 in annual dining statement credits for eligible purchases at restaurants worldwide (up to $25 per month)
- Free Night Award every year after card renewal - up to 85,000 points - at participating Marriott hotels
- Complimentary Marriott Bonvoy® Platinum Elite status. With complimentary Marriott Bonvoy® Platinum Elite status, earn up to 5X points from Marriott Bonvoy® on eligible hotel purchases with the 50% Bonus Points on stays benefit
- 25 Elite Night Credits each calendar year toward next status level
- Use your card to enroll in Priority Pass™ Select and get an unlimited number of visits to over 1,200 airport lounges in over 130 countries, regardless of which carrier or class you are flying. This allows you to relax before or between flights. You can enjoy snacks, drinks and internet access in a quiet, comfortable location.
- Fee Credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck®: Receive either a statement credit every 4 years after you apply for Global Entry ($120) or a statement credit every 4.5 years after you apply for a five-year membership for TSA PreCheck® (up to $85 through a TSA PreCheck official enrollment provider) and pay the application fee with your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card. If approved for Global Entry, at no additional charge, you will receive access to TSA PreCheck.
- Receive up to a $100 property credit for qualifying charges at The Ritz-Carlton® or St. Regis® when you book direct using a special rate for a 2-night minimum stay
- Each calendar year after spending $60,000 on eligible purchases, you will be eligible to select a Brilliant Earned Choice Award benefit. You can only earn one Brilliant Earned Choice Award per calendar year.
- Car Rental Loss and Damage Insurance, Premium Global Assist Hotline, Baggage Insurance, Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance, Trip Delay, 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 is for the die-hard Marriott fans. The annual fee is steep, but Platinum Elite status, an annual free night certificate worth up to 85,000 points, lounge access, and the dining credits go a long way toward making it worth it. If you stay at Marriott regularly and want premium benefits, this is your card.
How to use your points
Marriott Bonvoy points are best used for free nights at premium Marriott properties. Here are some of the best ways to use them:
- Book free nights at luxury properties like Ritz-Carlton, W Hotels, and St. Regis
- Use annual free night certificates at participating hotels — learn how to use Marriott free night certificates
- Use Points + Cash awards to stretch your points further
The premium Marriott card for those who are truly loyal to the brand.
- Platinum Elite status is a meaningful upgrade for frequent Marriott guests
- The annual free night certificate (up to 85,000 points) is genuinely valuable
- The $300 in dining credits helps offset the $650 fee
- Worth the high annual fee if Marriott is your primary hotel loyalty program
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