American Express
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card
Key Features
| Annual Fee | $250.00 |
| Regular APR | 19.49% to 28.49% variable APR on purchases. |
| Network | American Express |
About this card
The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card receives an overall rating of 2.4 out of 5.0. This assessment reflects a card that has some valuable features but is ultimately held back by a combination of a relatively high annual fee ($250) and benefits that are not competitive enough compared to other travel cards. The strong Amex brand and potentially valuable sign-up bonus are positives, but the ongoing value proposition is weak. The high APR range is also a negative. The reputation analysis further confirms that this card is viewed as lackluster, particularly because of the $15,000 spending requirement to earn the free night award. This card may only be worthwhile to those who can spend heavily at Marriott properties and on dining and groceries to maximize points earning, and for whom the sign-up bonus is very attractive. However, for most consumers, the combination of costs and somewhat limited benefits make it a less compelling option than other cards in the Marriott portfolio or the broader travel rewards market. **Strengths:** * Generous sign-up bonus. * Good rewards rate on Marriott hotel stays, dining, and US supermarkets. * No foreign transaction fees. * Automatic Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status. * Backed by American Express and their customer service. **Weaknesses:** * High $250 annual fee. * High regular APR. * $15,000 annual spending requirement to earn a Free Night Award. * Confusing positioning in the market compared to other Marriott cards.
Pros & Cons
What's great
- Generous sign-up bonus
- High rewards rate
- No foreign transaction fees
- Automatic elite status
Things to consider
- Annual fee
- High regular APR
- Requires good or excellent credit
What this card offers
Sign-up bonuses
- Earn 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy® bonus points
- after you use your new Card to make $5,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership.
Rewards
- 6X POINTS On Hotels
- For eligible purchases at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy®.
- 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
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.