Why the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card Is So Hot Right Now

The Amex US Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant is one of the hottest hotel rewards credit cards right now, thanks to a spectacular offer that's available until January 13, 2021.

You'll earn a total of 125,000 Bonvoy points: 100,000 Bonvoy points after spending US$5,000 in the first three months, followed by 25,000 Bonvoy points upon renewing your card for another year.

You'll also earn a free year of Platinum Elite status within Marriott Bonvoy, which is pretty much unheard of for signing up for a single credit card. Platinum Elite will get you amazing benefits at Marriott hotels such as free breakfast, lounge access, and upgrades to incredible suites just like this one.

Throw in the US$300 Marriott credit that offsets against the US$450 annual fee, the 15 elite qualifying nights, the anniversary free night certificate worth 50,000 points, and the Priority Pass lounge access for yourself and up to two guests, and the Bonvoy Brilliant is an incredible card to hold onto for the long-term.

Best of all, combine it with the Amex US Bonvoy Business Card (which is also offering 100,000 points on its own) and you have the winning formula to maximize your Marriott hotel stays for many years to come.

0:00 Introduction
1:22 Offer of 125K points + Platinum Elite status
3:19 $300 USD annual Marriott credit
5:34 Earning rates, 15 elite nights, free night certificate
9:11 Amex US Bonvoy Business Card
11:44 How to Apply
12:49 Conclusion

Drop me a note if you'd like to use my refer-a-friend offer; otherwise, feel free to use a referral link from a member of the community in the comments of the blog post via the link above (please do not leave your referral links here).

Special thanks to my friend @VicariousVoyager for letting me use his big-boy camera to shoot this one 🔥

Comment below if you think I should invest in a fancier camera of my own 😉👇🏼

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[benjaminbranz]

That annual fee is waived if you’re active duty military. I know that doesn’t apply to everyone but it’s a point worth noting.

[dmooooon]

Grabbed this along with the Gold card (via Resy) last week as my first US cards! Here's hoping the plat status gets some use next year!

[Silent-Queen]

Problem is it’s not available outside North America residents. So it’s a no from international travelers.

[aspireindustries]

That suite is actually hilarious! Nice vid 😂

[mikearmes]

There is another benefit provided by AMEX not mentioned and that is United Airlines Premium Silver status which allows seat upgrades, free checked bag, and better boarding group. US TSA Precheck or Global Entry program fees are refunded up to $100.00.

[vasyllaw]

Hi Ricky! Which one of the Amexes do you prefer - Amex Plat, Bonvoy Brilliant or Hilton Aspire? Thank you in advance for your help.

[Andys_venture]

Can’t apply for another chase card until my 5/24 goes away :/

[texasjedi]

Does AMEX require you to pay full balance monthly?

[arihas]

Love the shirt. My brilliant just came in the mail thanks to your previous article!

[GavishSethi]

do you get charged 2.5% forex fee on the purchases made inside hotel in a foreign country ?

[mr-cheatcode]

Can you use the $300 credit in the first year or only after paying for year 2?

[geancanada]

Ricky, if the card is used in the Maldives by jan 22 (the same hotel you stayed with Jess), would I get the free breakfast + use one night free certificate + possible room upgrade + 300 us back since it is a Marriott property?

BTW, P2 has more Marriott points. Wondering how the breakfast would play out since she's booking more nights

Thanks 😊

[brucekerr]

Hi Ricky. If I were to book a 5 night stay, paying 4 nights in points and getting the 5th night free, could I use the Bonvoy annual free night as one of the four nights? If not, would they permit me to add it onto the end of the 5 nights on the same reservation?

[GavishSethi]

does booking 3 rooms fo 1 night count as 1 night or 3 nights reward

[larissamccollum]

So sad I missed this! Any idea if it is coming back, or should I just take their current offer?

[Justjackson]

What credit score do I need to get this card?

[GoodsideHQ]

Great video! Are you sure you can stack the 2 x 15 nights from Bonvoy Amex Biz & Amex Bonvoy Brilliant to get to platinum faster?

[FatimasFamilyTravels]

I am ashamed to say how many times I’ve watched this video! 😂 All of your videos are GREAT by the way! Thank you.

[jeffchung]

Brilliant vs aspire, which would you have a multiple of?

[pascalecourrieu]

You're right that's a ridiculous suite, I love it!