Amex Marriott Brilliant and Bevy Bonuses: Up to 150K Points + $250

New Amex Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant and Bevy Offers: Up to 150,000 Points Plus $250

American Express has launched new limited-time welcome offers for the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card and Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card.

Both offers include a large Marriott Bonvoy points bonus and a statement credit after completing the required spending. Applications must be submitted by September 30, 2026.

New Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Welcome Offer

New Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant cardmembers can earn:

150,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points plus a $250 statement credit after spending $6,000 on purchases within the first six months of Card Membership.

The card has a $650 annual fee.

Offer ends September 30, 2026.

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This is a strong offer for travelers who can use the Brilliant Card’s premium Marriott benefits. The $250 statement credit also helps offset a significant portion of the card’s first-year annual fee.

Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card Benefits

The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant is American Express’s premium Marriott credit card. Its major benefits include:

Complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite status.
25 Elite Night Credits each calendar year.
An annual Free Night Award after the card renewal month, valid at properties costing up to 85,000 points per night.
Up to $300 in annual dining statement credits, distributed as up to $25 per month.
Priority Pass airport lounge membership after enrollment.
Up to a $100 property credit on qualifying two-night stays at Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis properties booked under the applicable rate.
A Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application-fee credit.
No foreign transaction fees.

The card earns:

6X points at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy.
3X points at restaurants worldwide.
3X points on flights booked directly with airlines.
2X points on other eligible purchases.

The complimentary Platinum Elite status is one of the Brilliant Card’s strongest benefits. Platinum members receive benefits that can include room upgrades, a welcome gift, a 50% points bonus on eligible stays and 4 p.m. late checkout, although individual benefits depend on the hotel brand and qualifying rate.

New Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Welcome Offer

New Marriott Bonvoy Bevy cardmembers can earn:

125,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points plus a $150 statement credit after spending $5,000 on purchases within the first six months of Card Membership.

The card has a $250 annual fee.

Offer ends September 30, 2026.

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The $150 statement credit effectively reduces much of the first-year cost for cardmembers who complete the spending requirement. However, the Bevy’s long-term value is more difficult to evaluate because the card does not provide an automatic annual Free Night Award.

Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Card Benefits

The Bevy occupies the middle of the Marriott credit card lineup, with a higher annual fee than the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card but fewer premium benefits than the Brilliant.

Its primary benefits include:

Complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status.
15 Elite Night Credits each calendar year.
1,000 bonus points for each eligible paid Marriott stay booked directly with Marriott.
The ability to earn a Free Night Award worth up to 50,000 points after spending $15,000 on the card during a calendar year.
No foreign transaction fees.

The card earns:

6X points at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy.
4X points at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets on up to $15,000 in combined purchases each calendar year.
2X points after reaching the $15,000 restaurant and supermarket limit.
2X points on other eligible purchases.

Gold Elite status includes a 25% bonus on eligible hotel points, enhanced room upgrades when available, late checkout based on availability and other Marriott benefits.

Brilliant vs. Bevy: Offer Comparison

Feature	Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant	Marriott Bonvoy Bevy
Welcome bonus	150,000 points plus $250 credit	125,000 points plus $150 credit
Spending requirement	$6,000	$5,000
Time to complete spending	Six months	Six months
Annual fee	$650	$250
Marriott status	Platinum Elite	Gold Elite
Annual Elite Night Credits	25	15
Free Night Award	Up to 85,000 points after renewal	Up to 50,000 points after $15,000 annual spending
Dining credit	Up to $300 annually	None
Airport lounge benefit	Priority Pass enrollment	None
Offer expiration	September 30, 2026	September 30, 2026

Which Offer Is Better?

The Brilliant has the stronger overall offer, but it also comes with a much higher annual fee.

The extra 25,000 welcome-bonus points and additional $100 statement credit help justify choosing the Brilliant over the Bevy during the first year. The Brilliant also provides significantly stronger recurring benefits, including Platinum Elite status, the annual 85,000-point Free Night Award and up to $300 per year in dining credits.

For travelers who can consistently use the monthly dining credits and redeem the annual certificate at an expensive Marriott property, the Brilliant can be worth keeping despite its $650 annual fee.

The Bevy may be more attractive to someone who wants a smaller annual fee and cannot justify paying $650. Its new-card offer is valuable, especially with the $150 statement credit. However, its ongoing value remains questionable because the 50,000-point Free Night Award requires $15,000 in annual card spending.

That spending could potentially earn more valuable rewards if placed on another credit card.

Potential First-Year Value

The statement credits make both cards more attractive during the first year:

The Brilliant’s $250 welcome statement credit reduces the impact of its $650 annual fee to $400 before considering its regular benefits.
Using all $300 of the Brilliant’s annual dining credits could reduce the remaining first-year cost to approximately $100.
The Bevy’s $150 welcome statement credit reduces the impact of its $250 annual fee to approximately $100 during the first year.

These calculations assume the credits are used at their full value. The annual fees are not waived, and cardmembers must follow the applicable terms to receive each credit.

Important Marriott Card Eligibility Restrictions

Marriott credit card welcome-offer eligibility rules are more complicated than those for most travel credit cards.

You may be ineligible based on:

Whether you previously had the same American Express card or an earlier version of it.
Whether you recently opened certain Chase-issued Marriott cards.
Whether you recently received a welcome or upgrade bonus from another Marriott card.
Your broader American Express card history.

American Express may display a pop-up during the application process warning that you are not eligible for the welcome offer. Applicants should stop and review their options if that message appears.

The exact restrictions can vary by card and have changed several times, so read the offer terms displayed on the application carefully before submitting it.

Bottom Line

The new Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant and Bevy offers provide a choice between a premium card loaded with recurring benefits and a mid-tier card with a lower upfront cost.

The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant offer of 150,000 points plus a $250 statement credit is the better overall package for travelers who value Platinum Elite status, the annual 85,000-point certificate and the card’s dining credits.

The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy offer of 125,000 points plus a $150 statement credit provides an easier spending requirement and lower annual fee. It can offer good first-year value, although the card is more difficult to justify after the first year without an automatic annual Free Night Award.

Both limited-time offers end September 30, 2026.