American Express
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card
Key Features
| Annual Fee | $250.00 |
| Sign-up Bonus | Up to 175,000 bonus points |
| Rewards Rate | 1x-6x points |
| Regular APR | 19.49% to 28.49% variable APR on purchases. |
| Network | American Express |
About this card
The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card is a middling offering in the Marriott Bonvoy credit card landscape. Its strengths lie in the Amex backing and the Marriott Bonvoy rewards program, which offers a decent sign-up bonus, elevated earnings on Marriott purchases, and automatic Gold Elite status. However, it is significantly hampered by its $250 annual fee, which is hard to justify given the lack of an automatic free night award – a benefit offered by competitors with lower annual fees. The APR is relatively high, detracting further from its value. While the rewards earning rates are solid, redemption options are limited to Marriott stays, reducing flexibility. Reputation-wise, the card is viewed unfavorably, often seen as an awkward middle ground between more affordable and more premium options. Therefore, considering the cost versus benefits, the overall value proposition is weak. It is particularly not a fit for people who do not spend enough to earn the free night award. On balance, the card offers some value, but its high annual fee and limited benefits relative to competitors make it a less attractive choice. This results in an overall rating of 2.6 out of 5.0.
Pros & Cons
What's great
- Generous sign-up bonus
- High rewards rate
- Automatic elite status
- No foreign transaction fees
Things to consider
- Annual fee
- High regular APR
What this card offers
Sign-up bonuses
- Limited Time Offer
- Earn 175,000 Marriott Bonvoy Bonus Points
- after you use your new Card to make $5,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer ends 5/13/26.
Rewards
- 6X POINTS On Hotels For eligible purchases at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy.
- 4X POINTS At Restaurants and U.S. Supermarkets 4X at restaurants worldwide, including takeout and delivery in the U.S., and U.S. Supermarkets (on up to $15,000 in combined purchases at restaurants and U.S. supermarkets per calendar year, then 2X points).
- 2X POINTS For Each Dollar Spent on other eligible purchases.
Other features
- Marriott Bonvoy 1K Bonus Points Per Stay Earn 1,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points per paid eligible stay booked directly with Marriott for properties participating in Marriott Bonvoy.
- Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite Status With complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status, earn up to 2.5X points from Marriott Bonvoy on eligible hotel purchases with the 25% Bonus Points on stays benefit.
- 15 Elite Night Credits Each calendar year with your Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card, you can receive 15 Elite Night Credits towards the next level of Marriott Bonvoy Elite status. Limitations per Marriott Bonvoy account. Benefit is not exclusive to Cards offered by American Express.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees Enjoy every trip abroad with no foreign transaction fees from American Express with the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card.
- Earn More with Amex Offers Card Members can explore available Amex Offers, add them to their eligible Card, and earn extra rewards on qualifying purchases made at select brands.
- Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Free Night Award Earn 1 Free Night Award after spending $15,000 on eligible purchases on your Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card in a calendar year. Award can be used for one night (redemption level at or under 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy points) at a hotel participating in Marriott Bonvoy. Certain hotels have resort fees.
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