Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card
| Annual fee | $650 Fact |
| Foreign transaction fee | None |
| Rewards currency | Marriott Bonvoy Points |
| Est. point value | 0.80¢ Estimate |
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Checked Sep 6, 2026
Before you apply
General American Express policies as commonly reported by applicants, not a prediction about your application.
📈 Sign-up bonus history
5-year best: 185,000 pointsView as a table
| Period | Bonus | Spend requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 to Jan 2022 · 4 mo | 75,000 points plus $200 statement credit | $3,000 |
| Jan 2022 to Apr 2022 · 3 mo | 75,000 points | $3,000 |
| Apr 2022 to Aug 2022 · 3 mo | 100,000 points | $5,000 |
| Aug 2022 to Mar 2023 · 7 mo | 75,000 points | $3,000 |
| Mar 2023 to Mar 2024 · 12 mo | 95,000 points | $5,000 |
| Mar 2024 to May 2024 · 2 mo | 185,000 points Best | $6,000 |
| May 2024 to Mar 2025 · 10 mo | 95,000 points | $6,000 |
| Mar 2025 to Aug 2025 · 4 mo | 185,000 points Best | $6,000 |
| Jul 2026 to Aug 2026 · 1 mo | 150,000 points | $6,000 |
| Aug 2026 to now · 1 mo | 150,000 points plus $250 statement credit | $6,000 |
Historical levels reconstructed from periodic snapshots of public offer pages; short-lived offers between samples may be missing. Elevated or targeted offers are not shown.
How you earn
| Category | Rate | Currency | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotels | 6x | Marriott Bonvoy Points | No cap |
| Flights | 3x | Marriott Bonvoy Points | No cap |
| Restaurants | 3x | Marriott Bonvoy Points | No cap |
| Everything else | 2x | Marriott Bonvoy points | No cap |
Your elite status
Recurring credits
Estimated value| Each calendar year, get up to $300 (up to $25 per month) in statement credits for eligible purchases made at restaurants worldwide. | $300/yr (Monthly) |
| Receive up to a $100 property credit for qualifying charges at The Ritz-Carlton or St. Regis when booking direct using a special rate for a 2 night minimum stay. | $100/yr (one-time/annual) |
| Receive either a $120 statement credit for Global Entry or up to $85 statement credit for TSA PreCheck, once every 4 years. | $30/yr (one-time/annual) |
Credit value depends on whether you use each credit; treat these as potential value.
Benefits & protections
Card factsEnroll in Priority Pass for unlimited visits to over 1,300 airport lounges in over 130 countries.
Each calendar year, receive 25 Elite Night Credits towards the next level of Marriott Bonvoy Elite status.
Complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite status providing room upgrades, including enhanced views or suites, when available upon check-in, and 50% Bonus Points on stays (up to 5X points).
Receive 1 Free Night Award every year after your Card renewal month, usable for one night at or under 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy points at participating hotels.
24/7 medical, legal, financial, and emergency coordination assistance while traveling more than 100 miles from home.
Receive free in-room, premium Internet access at participating hotels; booking requirements apply.
Enjoy every trip abroad with no foreign transaction fees from American Express.
Enhanced experience at select stadiums and arenas including dedicated entrances or fast lanes, plus 10% back on qualifying concessions purchases up to $250 per calendar year after enrollment.
Access to purchase Amex Presale Tickets and Amex Reserved Tickets for select events across sports, music, and more.
Split American Express purchases with Venmo or PayPal users directly from the Amex App; enrollment required.
Be reimbursed for repair or replacement costs following damage or theft, up to $800 per claim with a limit of 2 approved claims per 12-month period, when your cell phone line is listed on a wireless bill paid with an eligible Card. A $50 deductible applies to each claim.
Earn extra rewards on qualifying purchases made at select brands through Amex Offers.
Adds up to one extra year to the Original Manufacturer's Warranty on eligible purchases, for warranties of 5 years or less.
Covers eligible purchases against accidental damage, theft, or loss for up to 90 days from purchase date, up to $10,000 per covered purchase and $50,000 per calendar year.
Return eligible purchases to American Express if the seller won't take them back, up to 90 days from purchase, up to $300 per item and $1,000 per calendar year.
Reimbursement for additional expenses if a covered reason delays a round-trip more than 6 hours, up to $500 per trip, max 2 claims per 12-month period.
Reimbursement for non-refundable expenses if a covered reason cancels or interrupts a trip paid entirely with the Card, up to $10,000 per trip and $20,000 per 12-month period.
Coverage for lost, damaged, or stolen baggage when purchasing the entire fare for a common carrier vehicle ticket. Up to $2,000 for checked baggage and up to $3,000 combined for checked and carry-on baggage.
Coverage for damage to or theft of a rental vehicle when using the Card to reserve and pay for the entire rental and declining the CDW. Secondary coverage; not available in Australia, Italy, and New Zealand.
Each calendar year after spending $60,000 on eligible purchases, Card Members are eligible to select a Brilliant Earned Choice Award benefit, limited to one per calendar year.