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Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card

Platinum Elite status and an 85k free night for serious Marriott stayers.

8.0/10American ExpresspersonalMarriott Bonvoy Points
View Current OfferBest for: Marriott regulars who want Platinum Elite

Welcome Bonus

95,000

≈$760 value

Spend Requirement

$6,000

in 6 months

Annual Fee

$650

No FTF

Credit Score

740+

(Excellent)

Historical Offers Chart

Every public offer change we've tracked. Hover for details, timing your application is worth hundreds of dollars.

Sign-Up Bonus (points)Spending Requirement ($)
062,500125,000187,500250,000$0$2,500$5,000$7,500$10,0002020-012021-012022-012023-012024-012025-012026-01Sign-Up BonusSpending Requirement ($)

Last verified 2026-06-09 · spot an outdated offer? Tell us in the comments.

Earning Rates

  • 6xMarriott Bonvoy hotels
  • 3xRestaurants worldwide and flights booked direct
  • 2xAll other purchases

Credits ($400/yr stated)

  • Dining credit$300

    $25 monthly

  • Property credit$100

    Ritz-Carlton / St. Regis 2-night stays

Benefits

  • Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite status, automatic
  • Annual Free Night Award worth up to 85,000 points
  • 25 elite night credits per year
  • Priority Pass Select membership
  • Global Entry / TSA PreCheck credit

Why it earns its spot

  • +Automatic Platinum means lounge access and breakfast at Marriotts
  • +85k free night covers genuinely premium properties
  • +Monthly dining credit is easy to use in full

Where it costs you

  • $650 fee demands the free night and dining credit both land
  • Marriott award pricing is dynamic and trending worse
  • 185k offers have appeared, the 95k baseline is not the time to apply

The Compound Verdict

Platinum Elite without 50 nights of stays is the headline, and it is real value if you sleep at Marriotts. The free night plus dining credit outruns the fee for most holders. Wait for an elevated bonus window before applying.

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