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Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card

$650 annual fee
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Statement credits

  • American Express Venue Collection concessions credit$250 per calendar year
    At American Express rewards program

    Enroll the Card and use it for qualifying concessions purchases at select stadiums and arenas in the American Express Venue Collection to get 10% back, up to $250 per calendar year.

    Enrollment required
  • American Express Venue Collection$250 per calendar year
    At American Express rewards program

    Enroll the Card and make qualifying concessions purchases at select stadiums and arenas in the American Express Venue Collection to get 10% back up to $250 per calendar year.

    Enrollment required
  • Fee Credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck$120 one time
    At Global Entry, TSA PreCheck

    Charge the Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee to the Card to receive a statement credit for the first eligible fee charged, with only one credit in a 4-year period.

  • $100 Marriott Bonvoy Property Credit$100 one time
    At St. Regis, The Ritz-Carlton

    Book direct using a special rate for a minimum two-night stay at The Ritz-Carlton or St. Regis and use the Card for qualifying charges to receive up to a $100 property credit.

  • $300 Brilliant Dining Credit$25 per month

    Use the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card for eligible purchases at restaurants worldwide to receive up to $25 per month in statement credits, up to $300 each calendar year.

Other benefits

  • Purchase Protection

    Use the Eligible Card for covered purchases to protect them against theft, accidental damage, or loss for up to 90 days from the covered purchase date, subject to exclusions and limits.

  • Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance

    Purchase a round trip entirely with an eligible Card to receive reimbursement for non-refundable expenses if a covered reason cancels or interrupts the trip, subject to terms and limits.

  • Baggage Insurance Plan

    Purchase the entire fare for a common carrier vehicle ticket on an eligible Card to be covered for lost, damaged, or stolen baggage, subject to limits and exclusions.

  • Cell Phone Protection

    List your cell phone line on a wireless bill and pay the prior month's wireless bill with an eligible Card Account to be reimbursed for damage or theft repair or replacement costs, subject to deductible and limits.

  • Trip Delay Insurance

    Pay for a round trip entirely with an eligible Card to be reimbursed for certain additional expenses if a covered reason delays the trip more than 6 hours, subject to limits.

  • Return Protection

    Purchase an eligible item entirely with the eligible American Express Card in the U.S. or its territories and, if the seller will not take it back within 90 days, submit a Return Protection claim.

  • Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Free Night Award

    Receive 1 Free Night Award every year after your Card renewal month and redeem it for one night at or under 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy points at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy.

  • Brilliant Earned Choice Award

    Spend $60,000 on eligible purchases on the Card in a calendar year to become eligible to select one Brilliant Earned Choice Award benefit.

  • 25 Elite Night Credits

    Receive 25 Elite Night Credits each calendar year toward the next level of Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card Elite status.

  • Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite Status

    Use your complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite status for benefits at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy when booked with a Qualifying Rate.

  • No Foreign Transaction Fees

    Use the Card on purchases abroad to avoid foreign transaction fees from American Express.

  • Priority Pass

    Enroll in Priority Pass with the Card to access participating airport lounges with an unlimited number of visits.

  • Premium Internet Access

    Use the benefit for free in-room premium Internet access when booking requirements are met.

  • Car Rental Loss and Damage Insurance

    Use the eligible Card to reserve and pay for the entire rental and decline the rental company's collision damage waiver to be covered for damage to or theft of a rental vehicle in a covered territory.

  • Premium Global Assist Hotline

    Call the Premium Global Assist Hotline for 24/7 medical, legal, financial, and select emergency coordination and assistance services while traveling more than 100 miles from home.

  • Extended Warranty

    Use the eligible Card to make a covered purchase to get up to one extra year added to the original manufacturer's warranty when applicable.

  • Amex Special Ticket Access

    Use Card Member access to purchase Amex Presale Tickets and Amex Reserved Tickets for select events while supplies last.

  • Amex Offers

    Browse and add Amex Offers to the eligible Card, then make qualifying purchases at select brands to earn extra rewards.

  • Dispute Resolution

    Contact American Express if there is a fraudulent or incorrect charge on your statement so they can work with you to help resolve it.

  • Year-End Summary

    Access the Year-End Summary to review your annual spending.

  • Send & Split

    Enroll and use the Amex App to split American Express purchases with another Venmo or PayPal user and receive repayments directly to your Card as a statement credit.

  • Instant Card Number

    If approved and eligible, use the Card number online and through your digital wallet immediately.

Earning

hotels direct6x MB
dining3x MB
flights direct3x MB
everything else2x MB

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