Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card 185K Bonus Points Offer

Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card 185K Bonus Points Offer

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Link: Apply now for the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card

We’re currently seeing a huge limited time welcome offer on Marriott’s most premium credit card, offering nearly twice as many points as the previous offer. If you’re at all interested in this card, this would be an ideal time to apply.

Earn 185K Points with the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card

For applications through Wednesday, May 1, 2024, the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card has a welcome offer of 185,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 within the first six months.

value Bonvoy points at 0.7 cents each, given all the great ways there are to redeem them, so I would value 185,000 Bonvoy points at $1,295. This is the best points offer that we’ve ever seen on this card.

Redeem Marriott Bonvoy points at St. Regis Maldives

Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card eligibility requirements

If you’re applying for the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card, the general Amex application restrictions apply. For example, you’re limited to having a total of five Amex credit cards (not including hybrid cards), regardless of whether they’re personal or business. The good news is that I find Amex cards to anecdotally be pretty easy to get approved for.

Beyond that, since both American Express and Chase issue cards for Marriott, there are some pretty complicated restrictions regarding eligibility for this card, so see this post for more details.

The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card offers great perks

Why the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card is worth it

Not only does the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card have a generous welcome offer, but this is a card that’s worth keeping in the long run. It’s a card I’ve had for years, and plan to hold onto. The card has a $650 annual fee (Rates & Fees), and for that you receive huge perks:

To me this card is absolutely worth it. You’re getting $300 per year in restaurant credits (I just buy $25 in Starbucks gift cards every month), which I consider to be worth close to face value. Then for that you’re getting Marriott Bonvoy Platinum status, a valuable free night award, and much more.

Read a full review of the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card.

Get value with the card’s annual free night award

Bottom line

The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card has an elevated welcome offer of 185,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 within the first six months. This is an amazing offer, the best points offer we’ve seen on the card.

The card offers Bonvoy Platinum status for as long as you have the card, an anniversary free night award, up to $300 in annual restaurant credits, and more. If you stay at Marriotts with any frequency and don’t have this card, you’re potentially missing out on quite a bit of value.

Do you plan on picking up the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card?

The following links will direct you to the rates and fees for mentioned American Express Cards. These include: Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card (Rates & Fees).

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  1. Matt Guest

    How strict is the 24 month rule applied? I got the Boundless card in August 2022, want wanted to upgrade to the Brilliant since then for the Platinum status. It appears I could apply latest end of April for the card to get the bonus, but that would be only 20 months. Should I wait for a future promotion instead?

    1. Jay Guest

      It depends on when the points for the SUB hit your marriot account if you go back and check. 24Mo from them. Also when you apply it will tell you if you are eligible

  2. Manny Guest

    Didnt they do away with free breakfast in the US or am i confusing that with some other chain.

    Also does the Priority Pass come with guess and restaurant access ?

    1. Ben Schlappig OMAAT

      @ Manny -- Hilton Honors replaced free breakfast with a food & beverage credit. Marriott still offers breakfast as an option at most brands for Platinum members. The Priority Pass membership allows you to take two guests, but doesn't give you credits at restaurants.

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Jay Guest

It depends on when the points for the SUB hit your marriot account if you go back and check. 24Mo from them. Also when you apply it will tell you if you are eligible

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Matt Guest

How strict is the 24 month rule applied? I got the Boundless card in August 2022, want wanted to upgrade to the Brilliant since then for the Platinum status. It appears I could apply latest end of April for the card to get the bonus, but that would be only 20 months. Should I wait for a future promotion instead?

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Ben Schlappig OMAAT

@ Manny -- Hilton Honors replaced free breakfast with a food & beverage credit. Marriott still offers breakfast as an option at most brands for Platinum members. The Priority Pass membership allows you to take two guests, but doesn't give you credits at restaurants.

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