Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant™ American Express® Card
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This high-end American Express card may not be for the casual traveler, but if you stay at Marriott Bonvoy hotels at least a few times per year it could be worth the cost. Included with the $450 annual fee are some exceptional perks that can save you money, such as airport lounge access, enrollment in Gold Elite status, and an annual $300 Marriott Bonvoy hotel credit.
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Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant™ American Express® Card
Highlights & Features
(Rates & Fees)Rewards
- 6X Marriott Bonvoy Bonus points per dollar for eligible purchases charged on your Card directly with participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels
- 3X Marriott Bonvoy points per dollar:
- At U.S. restaurants
- On flights booked directly with airlines
- 2X Marriott Bonvoy points per dollar spent on all other purchases
INTRODUCTORY BONUS
100,000 bonus points for spending $5,000 in the first 3 months; 25,000 bonus points after first cardmember anniversary; Platinum Elite status for the 2021 status yearBONUS RESTRICTIONS
Welcome bonus is not available for applicants who:
- Have or have had this card, or the Starwood Preferred Guest Luxury Card
- Have or have had the Ritz-Carlton Rewards Credit Card in the past 30 days
- Have acquired any of the following cards in the past 90 days:
- Have received a welcome bonus or upgrade offer for any of the following cards in the past 24 months:
Balance Transfers
A balance transfer is a way to move credit card debt from one credit card to another with the goal of saving money on interest.
| Intro Balance Transfer APR | N/A |
| Regular Balance Transfer APR | 15.74% - 24.74% Variable |
| Balance Transfer Fee | N/A |
Fees
| Penalty APR | 29.24% Variable |
| Late Fee | Up to $40 |
| Returned Payment Fee | Up to $40 |
| Additional Cards Annual Fee | N/A |
| Foreign Transaction Fee | None |
Cash Advances
Borrowing cash on your credit card is a cash advance. Cash advances usually come with very high fees. Even worse, cash advances can signal to lenders that you’re being irresponsible with money.
| Cash Advance APR | 25.24% Variable |
| Cash Advance Fee | Either $10 or 5% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater. |
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant™ American Express® Card
Highlights
(Rates & Fees)- Earn up to 125,000 Marriott Bonvoy points. Earn 100,000 bonus points after you spend $5,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 3 months. Plus, earn an additional 25,000 bonus points after your first anniversary of Card Membership. Offer Expires 1/13/2021.
- Enjoy complimentary Platinum Elite status with your Card for the 2021 status year. Offer Expires 1/13/2021.
- Enjoy up to $300 in statement credits each year of Card Membership for eligible purchases at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels.
- Earn 6 Marriott Bonvoy points for each dollar of eligible purchases at participating Marriott Bonvoy Hotels. 3 points at U.S. restaurants and on flights booked directly with airlines. 2 points on all other eligible purchases.
- Receive 1 free Night Award every year after your Card account anniversary. Award can be used for one night (redemption level at or under 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy Points) at a participating hotel. Certain hotels have resort fees.
- Enjoy unlimited airport lounge visits when you enroll in Priority Pass Select membership.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees.
- $450 annual fee.
- Terms Apply.
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American Express
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This card was formerly called the Starwood Preferred Guest® Luxury Card.
The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card is a premium travel card, coming with a $450 annual fee. (Rates & Fees)
It provides 6X Marriott Bonvoy Bonus points per dollar for eligible purchases charged on your Card directly with participating Marriott Bonvoy properties in addition to the 12.5X Base points you’ll earn for your Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status. It also earn 3X points on airfare and at restaurants. Other purchases earn 2X points.
This card has quite a few valuable benefits, with some of the best being:
- $300 Marriott Bonvoy annual statement credit
- Complimentary Priority Pass Select membership (excludes non-lounge experiences)
- Free Night Award every year after your account anniversary
- Complimentary Marriott Gold Elite status
The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant card has no foreign transaction fee. (Rates & Fees)
