Elevate Your Travel With the Marriott Bonvoy® American Express® Cards
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- The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® and Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Cards offer premium benefits, Marriott Bonvoy® Elite status and travel perks that enhance every moment of your journey.
- With limited-time bonus points offers available through September 30, 2026, you can elevate your trip even more.

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Memorable travel isn't defined by one spectacular experience, but by the little moments, like relaxing in a quiet airport lounge, celebrating over dinner, sharing memorable experiences with friends and family and knowing that unexpected travel hiccups are covered. The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card and Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card are designed to elevate your trip through premium benefits, elite recognition and thoughtfully designed travel perks that enhance every moment of your journey. And limited-time bonus points offers available now through September 30, 2026, give you the opportunity to enrich your trip even more.
Here's a closer look at the benefits the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card and Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card offer so you can select the perfect card to transform your travel experience.
Elevation Starts With Recognition
There's something satisfying about arriving at your hotel as more than just another guest. Whether you're checking in for a family vacation or a romantic weekend, being treated as a loyal guest from the start sets a positive tone for your trip. Marriott Bonvoy Elite status makes that possible.
As a Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express cardholder, you'll automatically receive complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status; Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express cardholders enjoy complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite status. Elite status makes every Marriott stay feel more personalized, helping to elevate every moment.
One way to unlock higher levels of Marriott Bonvoy Elite status is by earning Elite Night Credits for qualifying hotel stays. Your Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card accelerates that progress: Each calendar year, you can earn 15 Elite Night Credits with your Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card or 25 Elite Night Credits with your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card, moving you closer to higher tiers and even better perks. (Limitations apply per Marriott Bonvoy member account. Benefit is not exclusive to Cards offered by American Express.)
Upgrade the Way You Stay
Your Marriott Bonvoy Bevy or Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card helps make every moment of your stay richer and more memorable. Depending on your status level, you'll enjoy benefits like 2 p.m. or 4 p.m. late checkout times and enhanced room upgrades upon arrival, so you can spend more time savoring your stay. (Subject to availability. Late checkout and room upgrades available only when the stay is booked with a Qualifying Rate at hotels that participate in Marriott Bonvoy.)
Make the most of your luxury resort experience by taking advantage of the hotel's golf course, spa, restaurants or room service. With complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status, you can earn up to 2.5 points from Marriott Bonvoy per dollar spent on eligible hotel purchases made on your card with the 25% Bonus Points on Stays, while Platinum Elite status earns you up to 5 points from Marriott Bonvoy per dollar spent on eligible purchases at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy made on your card with the 50% Bonus Points on Stays. Plus, use your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card to book direct using a special rate for a two-night minimum stay and earn up to a $100 property credit for qualifying charges at The Ritz-Carlton® or St. Regis®.
One of the benefits of travel rewards is the ability to turn them into extra time away. A Free Night Award (redeemable for one night at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy) can help you extend a long weekend, add an extra night to a long-awaited vacation or create an entirely new trip. Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express cardholders receive a Free Night Award (redeemable up to 50,000 points) after spending $15,000 on eligible purchases in a calendar year; Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express cardholders automatically receive a Free Night Award (redeemable up to 85,000 points) each year after their card renewal month. (Resort fees and terms may apply.)
Is savoring delicious meals with family and friends part of your travel experience? Whether you're relishing a special anniversary dinner, celebrating a birthday or exploring new cuisines, your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card can reward you while you dine both at home and abroad. With the $300 Brilliant Dining Credit, each calendar year, you'll earn up to $25 per month (up to $300 per year) in statement credits for eligible purchases made on the Card at restaurants worldwide. Plus, there are no foreign transaction fees when you use your Marriott Bonvoy Bevy or Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card internationally. (Rates and Fees.)
Tip: Monthly or annual statement credits are key to getting the most from a rewards card. Tracking your credits and offers is simple to do in the American Express® App.
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From Airport to Arrival, Travel With Confidence
Memorable journeys aren't just about your hotel stay. How you get there matters too—and feeling confident and relaxed on your journey may be the ultimate luxury. Thanks to the premium travel benefits your Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card offers, you can spend less time worrying about logistics and more time enjoying your trip.
For example, your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card can help expedite your airport experience with a fee credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck®. You can receive a statement credit of $120 after applying for Global Entry (which includes TSA PreCheck access) or up to $85 after applying for a five-year TSA PreCheck membership through a TSA PreCheck official enrollment provider and paying for the application fee with the card. (Terms apply.)
After breezing through security, you can relax at an airport lounge, enjoying refreshments and internet access as you wait for your flight. With your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card, you can enroll in Priority Pass™, giving you an unlimited number of visits to over 1,200 airport lounges in over 130 countries, regardless of which carrier or class you fly.
Trip delays are sometimes inevitable, but if a round trip is paid for entirely with your Eligible Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Card and a covered reason delays your trip more than 12 hours, Trip Delay Insurance can help reimburse certain additional expenses purchased on the same Eligible Card, up to $300 per trip, maximum 2 claims per Eligible Card per 12 consecutive month period. Terms, conditions and limitations apply.* With the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card, you'll also enjoy Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance. If you purchase a round trip entirely with your Eligible Card and a covered reason cancels or interrupts your trip, Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance can help reimburse your nonrefundable expenses purchased with the same Eligible Card, up to $10,000 per trip and up to $20,000 per Eligible Card per 12 consecutive month period. Terms, conditions and limitations apply.
*Coverage is provided by New Hampshire Insurance Company, an AIG Company.
Enjoy additional peace of mind when you travel more than 100 miles from home with your Marriott Bonvoy Bevy or Brilliant American Express Cards. With Bevy, you'll have 24/7 access to the American Express Global Assist® Hotline for emergency assistance and coordination services. (Card Members are responsible for the costs charged by third-party service providers.) The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card gives you access to the Premium Global Assist® Hotline, which can help with medical and legal referrals, emergency cash wires, missing luggage assistance and more. Emergency medical transportation assistance may be provided at no cost only if approved and coordinated by Premium Global Assist Hotline. Card Members may be responsible for the costs charged by third-party service providers. Coverage is provided by New Hampshire Insurance Company, an AIG Company. (Terms apply.)
Tip: Familiarizing yourself with the terms and conditions of your card's membership rewards program helps you make the most of travel perks and protections on your trip. It also helps ensure you don't miss an opportunity to earn rewards.
Every Stay Becomes More Rewarding
Travel is its own reward, of course, but when you use your Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card on your trip, you're also earning rewards points you can apply toward future adventures. For example, your Marriott Bonvoy® 1K Bonus Points Per Stay earns 1,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points per paid eligible stay booked directly with Marriott for properties participating in Marriott Bonvoy, as well as up to 2.5 points from Marriott Bonvoy for every $1 spent on eligible hotel purchases made with the 25% Bonus Points on Stays, a benefit available with your complimentary Gold Elite status.
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card Members earn up to 5 points from Marriott Bonvoy for every $1 spent on eligible hotel purchases made with the 50% Bonus Points on Stays, a benefit available with your complimentary Platinum Elite status. In addition, after spending $60,000 on eligible purchases on your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card in a calendar year, you become eligible to choose a Brilliant Earned Choice Award benefit from options such as a Free Night Award, 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy points or five Nightly Upgrade Awards. (Certain hotels have resort fees.) Learn more.
When you're ready to turn your Marriott Bonvoy points into travel, points can be redeemed for stays at more than 10,000 hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy for every eligible $1 spent, transferred to more than 38 airline partners or redeemed for car rentals with Air+Car. (Some hotels may have mandatory service and resort charges.)
Learn more: How to Earn Travel Rewards
Earn Rewards at Home or Away
With a Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card, rewards don't stop when you check out of your hotel. You can also earn rewards at home and with everyday spending. Depending on your card, you can earn anywhere from 2 to 6 points for every eligible $1 spent on the card in categories including at U.S. supermarkets, restaurants worldwide, hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy and flights booked directly with airlines, plus 2 points per $1 spent on all other eligible purchases made with your card. (Terms apply.)
Limited-time offers available now through September 30, 2026, let you earn even more, including valuable statement credits as well as Marriott Bonvoy bonus points.
- New cardholders can earn 125,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points plus a $150 statement credit after making $5,000 in purchases on the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card in the first six months of opening the card. (Terms apply.)
- New cardholders can earn 150,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points plus a $250 statement credit after making $6,000 in purchases on the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card in the first six months of opening the card. (Terms apply.)
Make the Most of Every Moment With Marriott Bonvoy American Express Cards
Lasting travel memories are made up of dozens of meaningful moments along the way: a quiet spot to recharge before boarding your flight, a warm welcome at hotel check-in or an extra evening lingering over dinner. The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy and Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Cards are designed to enhance those moments, helping to make every trip unforgettable while earning rewards toward your next big adventure.
For more information and to apply for a Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card, visit the American Express website.
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