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American Express US issues two personal and one business Marriott Bonvoy co-branded credit card, each with its own unique set of perks and benefits.
Let’s take stock of the currently available welcome offers on the trio of cards so you can assess if now’s a great time to add one to your wallet.
Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card: Three Free Night Awards†
The Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card, which is the sole Marriott co-branded credit card geared towards small business owners in the US, is currently offering three Free Night Awards worth 50,000 points apiece.†
To unlock the welcome offer, you’ll need to make $6,000 (all figures in USD) in eligible purchases on the card within the first six months as a cardholder,† which averages out to $1,000 per month.
In terms of regular earning rates, the Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card offers the following:
- 6 Bonvoy points per US dollar spent at Marriott hotels†
- 4 Bonvoy points per US dollar spent at Restaurants worldwide, U.S. gas stations, and on wireless telephone purchases directly from the U.S. service providers and on U.S. purchases for shipping.†
- 2 Bonvoy points per US dollar spent on everything else†
Compared to the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card, which comes with numerous perks for its $650 annual fee (See rates and fees), the American Express US Bonvoy Business® Credit Card has a much lower annual fee of $125 (See rates and fees), and its accompanying perks and benefits are also less robust.
However, you’ll get an anniversary Free Night Award worth up to 35,000 Bonvoy points,† which can be topped up with up to 15,000 points for a redemption.
After earning this solid welcome offer, you can keep the card around as a long-term keeper card due to its relatively low annual fee and the annual Free Night Award.
With this card, you’ll also earn 15 elite qualifying nights per year,† which can be stacked with another 15 nights from the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card† or 25 from the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card†.
There’s no listed expiration date for this offer.
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card: 95,000 Bonvoy Points†
The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card, which is a premium personal co-branded credit card, is currently offering 95,000 Bonvoy points upon spending $6,000 in the first six months as a cardholder.†
We value Marriott Bonvoy points at 0.6 cents per point, and using this, we’d value the current welcome offer at $570.
In terms of earning rates, the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card offers the following:
- 6 Bonvoy points per US dollar spent at Marriott hotels†
- 3 Bonvoy points per US dollar spent at restaurants worldwide and flights booked directly with airlines†
- 2 Bonvoy points per US dollar spent on all other eligible purchases†
The card comes with an annual fee of $650,† which may be justified by the welcome offer combined with the card’s ongoing slew of benefits.
By just being a cardholder, you’ll enjoy Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite status† and all the perks that come along with it, including free breakfast, early check-in, late check-out, upgrades, and more.†
Each year, you’ll also get a Free Night Award worth 85,000 points,† which you can then top up with 15,000 points for a higher-priced stay.† You can then earn another Free Night Award worth 85,000 points upon spending $60,000 in a calendar year, and then selecting it as your Earned Choice Award.†
If you tend to dine out often, the card also comes with monthly $25 dining credits, which can be used at restaurants worldwide.†
The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card also rewards you with a complimentary Priority Pass Select membership with unlimited lounge access for yourself and two guests.†
When you put the above perks together, you’ll see why the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card can be such a powerful credit card to hold onto for the long term, year after year.
There’s no listed expiration date for this offer.
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card: 85,000 Bonvoy Points
The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card, which is a bit of a step down from the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card in terms of ongoing perks and benefits, is offering a welcome offer of 85,000 points.
You’ll receive the welcome offer upon spending $5,000 in the first six months as a cardholder.†
With our valuation of Bonvoy points at 0.6 cents per point, we’d value the current welcome offer at $510.
In terms of earning rates, the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card offers the following:
- 6 Bonvoy points per US dollar spent at Marriott hotels†
- 4 Bonvoy points per US dollar spent at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $15,000 in combined purchases at restaurants and U.S. supermarkets per calendar year, then 2x points)†
- 2 Bonvoy points per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases†
The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card has a lower annual fee than the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card coming in at $250 – though it also comes with fewer meaningful perks as a result. (See rates and fees)
That said, if you’re able to spend $15,000 on the card in a calendar year, you’ll earn a Free Night Award worth up to 50,000 points.† That works out to be an average spend of $1,250 per month in spend, which isn’t an unreasonable amount; however, your day-to-day spending may be better targeted elsewhere, depending on your travel goals.
Recently, Amex US put in “family language” restrictions on the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card, and this means that you may not be eligible for a welcome offer on the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card if you’ve ever held the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card.
Therefore, if you have your eyes set on the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card as a long-term keeper card, your best bet may be to consider for the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card first, and then work your way up to the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card further down the line.
There’s no listed expiration date for this offer.
Conclusion
The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card and the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card currently have welcome offers of 95,000 and 85,000 Bonvoy points, respectively.
Meanwhile, the welcome offer on the Marriott Bonvoy Business® Credit Card is three Free Night Awards worth 50,000 points each.†
If you’re in need of a boost to your Marriott Bonvoy balance, be sure to consider the aforementioned offers and apply for the card that best suits your needs.
†Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.