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Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card

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Card Rewards

• 6X points on eligible purchases at participating Marriott Bonvoy® hotels. • 3X points on eligible purchases at restaurants worldwide, and on flights booked directly with airlines. • 2X points on all other eligible purchases.

Information Icon Card Overview

The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card is an excellent choice for frequent travelers who prefer Marriott hotels and want to maximize their rewards. With its rewards program, this card allows you to earn valuable Marriott Bonvoy points on your everyday spending. It offers premium benefits and perks, such as complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite status and annual statement credits for Marriott purchases. If you're looking for a card that aligns with your travel preferences and helps you earn rewards towards future stays, the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card is worth considering.

Card Fees

Interest Rates (APR)

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Penalty APR

29.99%

Card Benefits

Credits

• Up to $25 credit a month for restaurant purchases worldwide. • $100 Marriott Bonvoy property credit for booking a 2-night stay at Ritz Carlton or St. Regis hotel.

Return Protection

• Refund up to $300 per item (excluding shipping) if return is declined by the merchant. • Maximum refund: $1,000 per Card Member account per year. • Extended return period: Up to 90 days from purchase date, even after store return policy expires. • Eligible item protection: Shop confidently with Return Protection coverage.

Purchase Protection

• Covers your new purchases for 90 days against damage or theft up to $10,000 per claim and $50,000 per account

Auto Rental Collision Insurance

• Secondary worldwide coverage on rentals up to 30 days (excluding Australia, Italy, and New Zealand), with a maximum coverage of $75,000. • Alternatively, you have the option to purchase an Amex premium plan for primary coverage up to 42 days, with a maximum coverage of $100,000.

Trip Cancellation Insurance

• Coverage for canceled or interrupted travel due to unforeseen medical emergencies and more. • Max $10,000 per person per trip, with a maximum of $20,000 per year. • Covers non-refundable travel expenses such as flight tickets and hotels.

Lost Luggage Reimbursement

• Coverage for lost, stolen or damaged luggage on a comon carrier (e.g. plane, train, ship, or bus). • Up to $2,000 per person for checked baggage. • Up to $3,000 per person for checked and carry-on baggage combined. • Maximum coverage of $10,000 per trip for NY residents.

Extended Warranty Protection

• Receive up to one additional year of coverage beyond the original manufacturer's warranty period for warranties of 5 years or less. • Up to $10,000 per Covered Purchase and up to $50,000 per Eligible Card.

Upgraded Status

• Complimentary upgrade to Platinum Elite status. • Earn 25 Elite night credits per calendar year.

Trip Delay Insurance

• Claim up to $500 per ticket in the event of a 6+ hour flight delay, maximum 2 claims per year. • The compensation can be used to cover expenses like meals and lodging during the delay.

Cell Phone Protection

• Up to $800 per claim (with a $50 deductible), you can be reimbursed the lesser of repair or replacement costs for cellphone damage, or for theft. • To activate coverage, simply pay your monthly cellphone bill with your credit card. • Enjoy the benefit of up to 2 claims per 12 month period. (Coverage is provided by New Hampshire Insurance Company, an AIG Company)

Annual benefits

• Get a free night annually at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels after Card renewal, redemption level up to 85,000 points. Excludes resort fees.

Global Entry TSA Precheck

• Get up to a $100 statement credit for Global Entry or TSA Pre-Check every 4-4.5years. Enrollment Required.

Lounge Access

• Complimentary Airport Lounge Access Priority Pass™. Enrollment Required.

Benefit Guide

For benefit guide to the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card, click here
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Return protection: • Refund up to $300 per item (excluding shipping) if return is declined by the merchant. • Maximum refund: $1,000 per Card Member account per year. • Extended return period: Up to 90 days from purchase date, even after store return policy expires. • Eligible item protection: Shop confidently with Return Protection coverage. • Eligibility and Benefit level varies by Card. Terms, Conditions and Limitations Apply. • Please visit http://americanexpress.com/benefitsguide for more details.
Purchase protection: • Covers your new purchases for 90 days against damage or theft up to $10,000 per claim and $50,000 per account • Eligibility and Benefit level varies by Card. Terms, Conditions and Limitations Apply. • Please visit http://americanexpress.com/benefitsguide for more details. • Underwritten by AMEX Assurance Company.
Auto Rental Collision Insurance: • Secondary worldwide coverage on rentals up to 30 days (excluding Australia, Italy, and New Zealand), with a maximum coverage of $75,000. • Alternatively, you have the option to purchase an Amex premium plan for primary coverage up to 42 days, with a maximum coverage of $100,000. • Eligibility and Benefit level varies by Card. Terms, Conditions and Limitations Apply. • Please visit americanexpress.com/benefitsguide for more details. • Underwritten by AMEX Assurance Company. Car Rental Loss or Damage Coverage is offered through American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
Trip Cancellation Insurance: • Coverage for canceled or interrupted travel due to unforeseen medical emergencies and more. • Max $10,000 per person per trip, with a maximum of $20,000 per year. • Covers non-refundable travel expenses such as flight tickets and hotels.
Lost Luggage Reimbursement: • Coverage for lost, stolen or damaged luggage on a comon carrier (e.g. plane, train, ship, or bus). • Up to $2,000 per person for checked baggage. • Up to $3,000 per person for checked and carry-on baggage combined. • Maximum coverage of $10,000 per trip for NY residents. • Eligibility and Benefit level varies by Card. Terms, Conditions and Limitations Apply. • Please visit americanexpress.com/benefitsguide for more details. • Underwritten by AMEX Assurance Company.
Extended warranty protection: • Receive up to one additional year of coverage beyond the original manufacturer's warranty period for warranties of 5 years or less. • Up to $10,000 per Covered Purchase and up to $50,000 per Eligible Card. • Eligibility and Benefit level varies by Card. Terms, Conditions and Limitations Apply. • Please visit americanexpress.com/benefitsguide for more details. • Underwritten by AMEX Assurance Company.
Trip Delay Insurance: • Claim up to $500 per ticket in the event of a 6+ hour flight delay, maximum 2 claims per year. • The compensation can be used to cover expenses like meals and lodging during the delay. • Eligibility and Benefit level varies by Card. Terms, Conditions and Limitations Apply. • Please visit americanexpress.com/benefitsguide for more details. • Underwritten by New Hampshire Insurance Company, an AIG Company.
Cell Phone Protection: • Up to $800 per claim (with a $50 deductible), you can be reimbursed the lesser of repair or replacement costs for cellphone damage, or for theft. • To activate coverage, simply pay your monthly cellphone bill with your credit card. • Enjoy the benefit of up to 2 claims per 12 month period. (Coverage is provided by New Hampshire Insurance Company, an AIG Company) • Eligibility and Benefit level varies by Card. Terms, Conditions and Limitations Apply. • Please visit americanexpress.com/benefitsguide for more details. • Underwritten by New Hampshire Insurance Company, an AIG Company.