Amex Marriott Brilliant
$650/year, earning Marriott Bonvoy Points, on the American Express network.
Card terms last verified against issuer pages on 2026-09-20.
The Amex Marriott Brilliant is a $650/year card from American Express earning Marriott Bonvoy Points. It earns 6x on marriott, 3x on travel, 3x on dining and 2x on everything else. It carries 2 recurring statement credits worth $400 a year, listed in full below with the cap and reset date for each.
Welcome bonus
Welcome offers change frequently and are often targeted. Confirm the current offer on the issuer's own application page before applying.
What it earns
Rates are the multipliers American Express advertises. We do not convert them into a percentage return, because that requires putting a price on Marriott Bonvoy Points and that price is a judgement, not a fact — see how we source this.
| Category | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Marriott | 6x | |
| Travel | 3x | |
| Dining | 3x | |
| Other | 2x | Everything else |
Statement credits
$400 a year across 2 credits against a $650 annual fee. The columns that matter are the cap and the reset date: a credit paid monthly cannot be saved up, and one that resets on the calendar year expires on 31 December no matter when you opened the card.
Other perks
Benefits that are not dollar statement credits — certificates, lounge visits, point bonuses. Where a value appears it is an estimate, not an amount the issuer credits you, and it is excluded from the credits total above.
| Perk | How often | Estimated value |
|---|---|---|
| TSA PreCheck/Global Entry CreditStatement credit for TSA PreCheck or Global Entry application fee | Every 4 years | ~$30 |
Status and included memberships
- Annual Free Night Award — Free night award (up to 85,000 points) every year after your card renewal month
- 25 Elite Night Credits — 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).
- Priority Pass Select — Unlimited airport lounge visits to over 1,200 lounges in over 130 countries
- Marriott Platinum Elite Status — Automatic Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite status for as long as you hold the card
Questions people ask about the Amex Marriott Brilliant
What is the annual fee on the Amex Marriott Brilliant?
The Amex Marriott Brilliant has a $650 annual fee.
What statement credits does the Amex Marriott Brilliant include?
It carries 2 recurring statement credits worth $400 a year in total: $25 Monthly Dining Credit ($25 monthly, resets on the cardmember year); $100 Marriott Bonvoy Property Credit ($100, resets on the cardmember year). Verified 2026-09-20.
What does the Amex Marriott Brilliant earn?
6x on marriott, 3x on travel, 3x on dining, 2x on other, and 2x on everything else, in Marriott Bonvoy Points.
Is the Amex Marriott Brilliant worth the annual fee?
Its recurring statement credits total $400 a year against a $650 fee, so the card pays for itself on credits alone if you use 100% of them. Whether that holds depends on whether the specific merchants suit you — the credit table on this page lists each one.
Does the Amex Marriott Brilliant charge foreign transaction fees?
No — the Amex Marriott Brilliant has no foreign transaction fee.
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