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Amex Marriott Brilliant
American Express

Amex Marriott Brilliant

Annual fee
$650
Welcome bonus
200,000 Marriott points (upcoming), currently 100k
Rewards
Marriott Bonvoy Points
Benefits
7 · $2,720/yr
Data verified Aug 18, 2026 · from the MaxWorth database · not endorsed by American Express · disclaimer

Earn Rates

CategoryRateTrue cash-back value
Marriott 6x 4.2%
Travel 3x 2.1%
Dining 3x 2.1%
Everything else 2x 1.4%

True value converts point multipliers to dollars using MaxWorth point valuations. Issuer-portal-exclusive rates are excluded.

Credits (3)

$25 Monthly Dining Credit

$300/yr
Monthly

Up to $300 in statement credits per calendar year (up to $25 per month) for eligible purchases at restaurants worldwide

TSA PreCheck/Global Entry Credit

$120/yr
Annual

Statement credit for TSA PreCheck or Global Entry application fee

$100 Marriott Bonvoy Property Credit

$100/yr
Annual

Up to $100 in property credit for qualifying charges at The Ritz-Carlton or St. Regis hotels when booking direct with a special rate for a 2-night minimum stay.

Status & Elite Perks (4)

Marriott Platinum Elite Status

$1,200/yr
Annual

Automatic Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite status for as long as you hold the card

Annual Free Night Award

$600/yr
Annual

Free night award (up to 85,000 points) every year after your card renewal month

Priority Pass Select

$400/yr
Annual Activation required

Unlimited airport lounge visits to over 1,200 lounges in over 130 countries

25 Elite Night Credits

Annual

Receive 25 Elite Night Credits each calendar year toward Marriott Bonvoy elite status. Combined with the complimentary Platinum Elite status this card grants, helps progress toward Titanium (75 nights) or Ambassador (100 nights).

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