Amex Marriott Brilliant $25 Monthly Dining Credit: How It Works and When It Resets (2026)
Quick answer: The Amex Marriott Brilliant $25 Monthly Dining Credit is worth up to $300 a year. It resets every month, up to $25 per month; anything unused in a month does not roll over. No enrollment is required; eligible purchases are credited automatically.
At a glance
| Card | Amex Marriott Brilliant · American Express · annual fee $650 |
| Value per year | $300 |
| Per-cycle cap | $25 |
| Cycle | Monthly |
| Resets | Monthly |
| Enrollment | Not required |
| Type | Accumulates up to the cap |
The terms, as catalogued
Up to $300 in statement credits per calendar year (up to $25 per month) for eligible purchases at restaurants worldwide
How cardholders actually use it
In September 2026, 20.1% of that month's active holders logged it as used (logged-use index 100, where the most-logged credit is 100). These are manual marks in a tracker with no bank connection, a lower bound on real use, meaningful only against other credits. Source: MaxWorth's Credit Deadline Report 2026, as of 2026-10-03. See the report.
How not to lose it
Add the Amex Marriott Brilliant to MaxWorth and this credit appears with its monthly cycle already set; you get a push before it expires, tap it when you use it, and the card's annual-fee ROI updates. No bank account is ever connected.
Frequently asked questions
When does the $25 Monthly Dining Credit reset?
It resets every month, up to $25 per month; anything unused in a month does not roll over.
Do I need to enroll?
No enrollment is required; eligible purchases are credited automatically.
Does unused credit roll over?
No. Like every monthly credit, any unused amount expires when the cycle ends.
How many cardholders actually use it?
In September 2026, 20.1% of that month's active holders logged it as used (logged-use index 100, where the most-logged credit is 100). These are manual marks in a tracker with no bank connection, a lower bound on real use, meaningful only against other credits. Source: MaxWorth's Credit Deadline Report 2026, as of 2026-10-03.
Other credits on the Amex Marriott Brilliant
- $100 Marriott Bonvoy Property Credit · $100/yr · Annual
- TSA PreCheck/Global Entry Credit · $30/yr · Every 4 years
Source: the issuer's published terms, entered and verified by hand in the MaxWorth database; methodology. Spotted an outdated term? Tell us through the app.