Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card
Amex's $650 Marriott card: Platinum Elite status, an annual free night up to 85,000 points, a $300 dining credit and Ritz-Carlton/St. Regis property credit. Annual fee: $650.
Welcome offer
We could not confirm a current, dated welcome offer for this card. Amex does not publish the offer on its page, and the only third-party figure we found was from 2023. Check Amex's page.
Earning rates
| Category | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels | 6x | |
| Restaurants worldwide and flights booked direct | 3x | |
| Everything else | 2x |
Benefits and credits
Statement credits
| Credit | Value | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Dining credit | $300/yr | Up to $25/month at restaurants worldwide. |
| Ritz-Carlton / St. Regis property credit | Up to $100 | 2-night minimum, booked direct. |
| Global Entry / TSA PreCheck | $120 / up to $85 | Every 4 years. |
| Annual free night | Up to 85,000 points | After the card renewal month. |
Other benefits
- Complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite and 25 Elite Night Credits per year.
- Priority Pass: Amex's page lists unlimited visits to 1,300+ lounges but its FAQ says the card has no lounge benefit. Verify before relying on it.
- Trip cancellation up to $10,000; baggage insurance up to $3,000; cell phone protection $800.
Restrictions
- Lounge benefit conflicts on Amex's own page.
Strategies
- The free night (up to 85,000 points) plus the $300 dining credit are the core value.
Best categories: 6x at participating marriott bonvoy hotels; 3x at restaurants worldwide and flights booked direct.
Compare with: Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card, Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful® Credit Card, Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card, Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card. Or try the Best Card Finder with your own spending.
Sources and freshness
Fees, credits and earning rates come from American Express's official page, fetched on Oct 27, 2026. Amex does not publish welcome offers on that page, so any offer shown comes from the dated third-party report named in the offer note.
Last updated: . Verification status: checked against the sources above.