Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card Bonus Categories
$650/yr annual fee. 4 bonus categories benefits, with what each is worth and the limits that apply.
- Annual fee
- $650/yr
- Estimated value
- $200/yr
- Benefits
- 4
6x on marriott hotels
6x points6X points at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy
3x on restaurants
3x points3X points at U.S. restaurants
3x on flights
3x points3X points on flights booked directly with airlines worldwide
Brilliant Earned Choice Award
Bonus earningAfter reaching $60,000 in eligible purchases in a calendar year, you can select one benefit from three options at choice-benefit.marriott.com/brilliant. Options include: Five Nightly Upgrade Awards (formerly Suite Night Awards) for advance confirmable room upgrades, a Free Night Award worth up to 85,000 points, or a one-time deposit of 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy points. You must make your selection by February 1st of the following year. If no selection is made, you automatically receive the Five Nightly Upgrade Awards.
Pro Tips
- 1Select by February 1st or you automatically receive Nightly Upgrade Awards.
- 2Nightly Upgrade Awards work best if you stay at full-service properties. EDITION, Ritz-Carlton, and St. Regis check availability 3 days before arrival; all others check 5 days before.
- 3The 50K bonus points option is new and offers the most flexible value if you prefer to bank points rather than commit to specific stays.
Value Analysis
- Estimated Value
- $200