Review
American Express Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card Review: Luxury Perks for Marriott Loyalists
Is the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card worth its $650 annual fee? For Marriott loyalists, the answer could be yes, thanks to luxury perks like Platinum Elite status and a free annual night.
| Annual Fee | $650.00 |
| Sign-up Bonus | Up To 150,000 bonus points |
| Rewards Rate | 2x-6x points on eligible purchases |
| Regular APR | 19.49% to 28.49% variable APR on purchases. |
Overview
Pros & Cons
What's great
- Generous sign-up bonus
- High rewards rate
- No foreign transaction fees
- Luxury perks
- Automatic elite status
Things to consider
- High annual fee
- High regular APR
- Requires good or excellent credit
Benefits
Drawbacks
Decision Guidance
Summary
The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card is a premium travel card with a mixed value proposition. Its strengths lie in its excellent rewards program (rated 4.0) for Marriott loyalists, including high earning rates on Marriott stays, dining...