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Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card Review: Luxury Perks for Marriott Loyalists

Is the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card worth its $650 annual fee? Our review breaks down the generous points, luxury perks, and valuable benefits to help you decide if it's the right fit for your travel style.

Annual Fee$650.00
Regular APR
19.49% to 28.49% variable APR on purchases.
Rewards Rate2x-6x points
Sign-up Bonus100,000 bonus points

Overview

Pros & Cons

What's great

  • Generous sign-up bonus
  • High rewards rate
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • Automatic elite status
  • Luxury perks

Things to consider

  • High annual fee
  • High regular APR
  • Requires good or excellent credit

Benefits

Drawbacks

Decision Guidance

Summary

The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant card presents a mixed bag of valuable rewards and significant costs. Its rewards program is strong, especially for Marriott loyalists, offering high points earning rates on hotel stays, dining, and flights, along with a...