{"id":41114,"date":"2023-09-25T20:00:36","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T20:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/09\/25\/marriott-bonvoy-brilliant-american-express-credit-card-review-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2023-09-25T20:00:36","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T20:00:36","slug":"marriott-bonvoy-brilliant-american-express-credit-card-review-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/09\/25\/marriott-bonvoy-brilliant-american-express-credit-card-review-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Credit Card review – The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant\u00ae American Express Card\u00ae overview<\/h2>\n

The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant\u00ae American Express\u00ae Card<\/a><\/span> is Marriott’s most premium card offering. Standout benefits include automatic Platinum Elite status, an annual free night at hotels participating in the Marriott Bonvoy program that is worth up to 85,000 points and up to $25 in statement credits each month when you use your card at eligible restaurants worldwide. Card Rating*: \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u00bd<\/strong><\/p>\n

*Card Rating is based on the opinion of TPG’s editors and is not influenced by the card issuer.<\/em><\/h6>\n
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Marriott has six cobranded cards<\/a> available to new cardholders, with fees ranging from none to $650 per year.<\/p>\n

The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant\u00ae American Express\u00ae Card<\/a><\/span> is the most expensive one, at $650 a year (see rates and fees<\/a>). But does that necessarily mean it’s the best?<\/p>\n

The recommended credit score<\/a> for this card is 670 or above.<\/p>\n

The Bonvoy Brilliant card is compelling for loyal Marriott guests \u2014 but let’s dig a little deeper to see if it’s right for you.<\/p>\n

Related: Which Marriott Bonvoy credit card is right for you?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Amex Bonvoy Brilliant welcome offer<\/h2>\n

The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant<\/a><\/span> is currently offering new cardholders two free night awards worth up to 85,000 points each after spending $6,000 in purchases on the card in their first six months. Certain hotels have resort fees. The offer ends Nov. 1.<\/p>\n

Based on TPG’s valuations of Marriott points<\/a> at 0.84 cents each, those 170,000 points are worth $1,428.<\/p>\n

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