Both American Express and Chase issue co-branded Marriott credit cards . In this post, I’d like to take a closer look at the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card , which is the most premium credit card in the portfolio. This card is quite compelling, and the easiest way to earn Platinum Elite status with Marriott Bonvoy. This is also the ideal time to apply, given the welcome offer that’s currently available.

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Before I get into my Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card review, let me briefly summarize the key details of the card:

Beyond that, here are what I consider to be some of the major pros and cons of the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card :

The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card is Marriott’s most premium credit card. While the card has a hefty annual fee, the perks should more than justify the cost , in my opinion. The card even offers Platinum Elite status , without any sort of a spending requirement. This is a card I have, and that I’ve found to be valuable.

To kick off my Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card review, let’s take a look at all of the details of the card, including the welcome offer, incredible benefits, and more.

For applications through September 30, 2026, the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card has a limited time, two-part welcome offer where you can earn 150,000 Bonvoy bonus points plus a $250 statement credit after spending $6,000 on purchases within the first six months.

Based on my latest points valuations , I consider Bonvoy points to be worth 0.7 cents each, given all the great ways there are to redeem them , so I would value 150,000 points at $1,050. Add in the $250 statement credit, and you’re looking at $1,300 in value, which is excellent for this card.