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Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card
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American ExpressUnited States

Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card

Annual Fee
$650/ year

Premium hotel card with automatic Platinum status, annual free night, and Priority Pass lounge access.

This credit card includes airport lounge access through participating lounge programs. Access eligibility, guest policies, and lounge availability vary by airport and may change over time. Credit card lounge access is not guaranteed and may be subject to capacity limits or restrictions. Learn how credit cards provide lounge access. In summary, lounge access depends on your card, the lounge network, and the specific airport. Learn more about airport lounges.

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The Good

  • Welcome Bonus: Up to 150,000 Points (100k + 50k tiers)
  • Annual Free Night Award worth $500-$1,000+
  • Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite Status (suite upgrades, late checkout)
  • 6x at Marriott Hotels, 3x on Flights & Restaurants Worldwide
  • Priority Pass with 1,200+ Lounges

The Bad

  • High Annual Fee ($650)
  • Free Night capped at 85k points (some properties cost more)
  • Dining credit is monthly (use-it-or-lose-it)
  • Best value only if you stay at Marriott regularly

Lounge Access

2 lounge networks included

Guest Policy

Priority Pass Select: enroll for unlimited cardholder visits + 2 guests

Purchase APR

20.24% – 29.99% Variable

Credit Score

Excellent (740+)

Limited Time Offer

Up to 150,000 Marriott Bonvoy Points

Offer Terms & Eligibility:

Earn 100k after $6k in 6 months + additional 50k after $2k more in 6 months.

Lounge Networks

2 Included
Priority Pass Select
Included
Priority Pass
Included

Additional Travel Perks

1 Free Night Award Annually (up to 85,000 points)
$300 Annual Dining Credit ($25/month, restaurants worldwide)
$100 Ritz-Carlton / St. Regis Property Credit (2-night minimum)
Complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite Status
25 Elite Night Credits Annually
$120 Global Entry or $85 TSA PreCheck Credit (every 4 years)
No Foreign Transaction Fees

Lounges Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card Opens

339 lounges tracked across 172 airports, derived from this card's network coverage.

Showing top 12 airports by lounge count. 160 more airports also have at least one lounge this card opens.

Coverage is derived from the lounge networks listed on this card and the lounges AirportLounge.com tracks. Specific lounge access can change without notice; verify on the operator's app or site before you travel.

Popular Airports With Lounges

Priority Pass Select and Priority Pass lounges are available at hundreds of airports worldwide

*Card information is accurate as of 2026. Annual fees and benefits are subject to change by the issuer. Please verify all terms and conditions on the issuer's website before applying.

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