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Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card
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Why We Like It

Earn 100,000 Marriott Bonvoy® bonus points after spending $6,000 in purchases in the first 6 months (plus an extra 50,000 bonus points after you make an additional $2,000 in purchases within the first 6 months)

Benefits

  • Awards one free night at Marriott annually when you renew your card
  • Provides automatic Platinum Elite status, which is great for frequent Marriott guests
  • Includes free Priority Pass™ Select membership with access to 1,300 airport lounges for you and two guests

Drawbacks

  • High annual fee that depletes the reward value
  • Low transfer rate to partner airlines

Annual Fee

$650