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Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express
Premium Marriott w/ Platinum status.
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Automatic Platinum Elite status, $300 annual Marriott dining credit, free night up to 85K points, and Priority Pass lounge access.
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Annual fee
$650
Welcome bonus
~$1,350
Spend $6,000 in purchases within the first 6 months
Purchase APR
20.24%, 29.24%
Foreign tx fee
None
Welcome bonus history
Earn 150,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points plus a $250 statement credit after spending $6,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership.
Est. value ~$1,350·Spend $6,000 in purchases within the first 6 months
Better than usual
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An average time to apply, Today's offer is around the typical value. A better one shows up roughly 56% of the time historically, so waiting 3-6 months might land you something stronger, or might not.
May 2024Sep 2026
Best everCurrent
Today
~$1,350
Auto-detected from aggregator scan
Usual value
~$1,163
Average over the last year
Best ever
~$1,400
Mar 2026 · Best-ever public offer; current
▸Full history (9 snapshots)
- Sep 2026~$1,350Earn 150,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points plus a $250 statement credit after spending $6,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership.Spend $6,000 in purchases within the first 6 monthsAuto-detected from aggregator scan
- May 2026~$1,200Earn 100,000 points after spending $6,000 within the first 6 months. Earn an additional 50,000 points after spending $2,000 in additional purchases within the first 6 months. Total 150,000 points.Spend $6,000 in first 6 months, then an additional $2,000 in first 6 monthsAuto-detected from aggregator scan
- Mar 2026~$1,400200,000 points$6,000 in 6 monthsBest-ever public offer; current
- Sep 2025~$700100,000 points$6,000 in 6 monthsBaseline offer
- Jul 2025~$1,295185,000 points$6,000 in 6 months
- Nov 2024~$66595,000 points$6,000 in 6 months
- Aug 2024~$1,295185,000 points$6,000 in 6 monthsRecurring elevated offer
- Jun 2024~$66595,000 points$6,000 in 6 monthsBaseline offer
- May 2024~$1,295185,000 points$6,000 in 6 monthsTied for best pre-2026 (Feb-May 2024)
Compiled from public offers visible on issuer pages and aggregator sites. Targeted/CardMatch offers excluded unless explicitly noted. Verify with issuer before applying.
Benefits
- Anniversary Bonus Points: If you spend $60K annually on your card, you can select an earned choice benefit.
- Credits: Get a $25 credit monthly for purchases at restaurants worldwide. Enrollment is required.
- Free Night Certificate: Get a free 1-night hotel stay at a participating hotel after each card account anniversary year. Up to 85,000 points value.
- Global Entry and TSA pre-check: Get up to a $120 statement credit for Global Entry or TSA Pre-Check every 4-4.5 years.
- Lounge Access: Access to 1,200+ airport lounges, with a complimentary membership to Priority Pass(TM) Select. Enrollment is required.
- Upgraded Statuses: Get complimentary upgraded to Marriott Bonvoy® Platinum Elite status.
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