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Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant™ American Express® Card

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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.

It provides 6X Marriott Bonvoy Bonus points per dollar for purchases at Marriott Bonvoy hotels 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
Free Night Award every year after your account anniversary
Complimentary Marriott Gold Elite status

The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant card has no foreign transaction fees.

Card Quick Facts

6X points per dollar at Marriott Bonvoy hotels
3X points per dollar at U.S. restaurants and on flights booked directly with airlines
2X points per dollar spent on all other purchases
75,000 bonus points for spending $3,000 in the first 3 months after account opening
$300 Marriott Bonvoy annual statement credit
Free Night Award every year after your card anniversary
Complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status, Platinum Elite status after spending $75,000 per year
Priority Pass Select membership
Fee credit for Global Entry or TSA Pre✓ application
$450 annual fee

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Rewards

18.5X Marriott Bonvoy points per dollar at Marriott Bonvoy properties
- 6X Bonus points per dollar from the card
- 12.5X Base points per dollar on eligible purchases for being a Marriott Bonvoy member
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

75,000 bonus points for spending $3,000 in the first 3 months

Card Stats

Annual Fee $450

Additional Cards Annual Fee -

Regular Purchase APR 17.99%–26.99% Variable

Intro Purchase APR -

Foreign Transaction Fee None

Chip Technology Chip-and-Signature

Minimum Credit Limit -

Maximum Credit Limit -

Free Credit Score No

Penalty APR 29.99% Variable

Late Fee Up to $38

Returned Payment Fee Up to $38

Balance Transfers

Intro Balance Transfer APR -

Regular Balance Transfer APR 17.99%–26.99% Variable

Balance Transfer Fee 3%, $5 minimum

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.

How balance transfers work

Cash Advances

Cash Advance APR 27.49% Variable

Cash Advance Fee 3%, $5 minimum

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.

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Card Benefits

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$300 Marriott Bonvoy Annual Credit

Get $300 in credits each year for purchases at Marriott Bonvoy hotels.
15 Elite Night Credits

Get 15 Elite Night Credits toward a higher status level each year (can’t be combined with the same benefit on other credit cards).
$100 Property Credit

You can get up to $100 in property credits per stay when you use your card and a special rate code to book stays of two or more nights at The Ritz-Carlton or St. Regis.
Free Night Award

One Free Night Award every year after your card anniversary, good for a redemption level of 50,000 points or less.
Priority Pass Select Membership

Free access to Priority Pass lounges for you and two guests.
Fee Credit for Global Entry or TSA Pre✓

Get a credit for the application fee of either Global Entry ($100) or TSA Pre✓ ($85), once every four years.
Complimentary Gold Elite Status

Automatic Marriott Gold Elite status, including a 25% point bonus, enhanced room upgrades, and more.
Fast Track to Platinum Elite Status

Spend $75,000 in a given year to earn Marriot Platinum Elite status.
Bonus Points When Transferring To Flights

Get 15,000 bonus Starpoints for transferring 60,000 miles to a frequent flyer program.
Premium In-room Internet

Some booking requirements apply.
Unlimited Boingo Wi-Fi

Up to 4 devices at more than 1,000,000 Boingo hotspots worldwide.
Lowest Hotel Rate Guarantee

For reservations purchased on amextravel.com.
No Blackout Dates

On Free Night redemptions.
Complimentary ShopRunner Membership

ShopRunner provides free two-day shipping and returns at participating online merchants.
Entertainment Access

Discounts to card member-only events, concerts, sporting events, and shows.

$0 Fraud Liability

You won’t be held responsible for fraudulent transactions (contact customer support immediately if you suspect fraud).
Dispute Resolution

Help dealing with fraudulent and unauthorized transactions.
Account Alerts

Get alerts about account information on your phone.
Mobile & Tablet Banking

Pay your credit card bill online, transfer funds, check available credit and more.

Extended Warranty

For warranties of 5 years or less, get up to one extra year added to the original manufacturer’s warranty.
Purchase Protection

Items purchased with your card are protected against accidental damage and theft within 90 days of the purchase.
Return Protection

Provides a refund for eligible purchases if the merchant won’t take an item back.

Premium Roadside Assistance

Assistance with services such as towing, changing a flat, or boosting a battery. No fee for the first four occasions.
Premium Global Assist® Hotline

Help with travel accidents such as a lost passport, the need for a lawyer, sudden illness, and more. Some costs may be covered.
Travel Accident Insurance

Up to $500,000 in coverage against accidental death or dismemberment when traveling by plane, train, ship, or bus.
Baggage Insurance Plan

Eligible lost, stolen, or damaged bags are covered up to $2,000 for checked bags, and up to $3,000 for checked and carry-on bags.
Car Rental Loss and Damage Insurance

Eligible stolen and damaged vehicles are covered if you you decline the rental company’s own insurance. Not all rentals or vehicles are covered.

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