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Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Amex

American Express · Hotel

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Dropped to 100K with no statement credit after the 150K + $250 offer ended Sept 30. The record 200K ran Mar–May 2026, so waiting for a spring boost is wiser.

Welcome offer
100K points after $6K spend in 6 mo
Best on record
200K points after $6K spend (2026-03 to 2026-05)
Annual fee
$650
Rewards rate
2x-6x Points
Regular APR
See the issuer's rates and fees
Recommended credit score
Good to excellent (guide: FICO 670+ is “good”; the issuer doesn't publish a minimum)
Airport lounges
Priority Pass Select. Unlimited. 2 free per visit; authorized users don't get their own. Guest pricing: Extra guests at Priority Pass's rate.
Points go to
Marriott Bonvoy. Transfers to about 39 airlines, mostly 3 points to 1 mile, with 5,000 bonus miles per 60,000 points (10,000 for United; no bonus for American or Delta). Usually a poor use of points.

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