Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card

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$300 Bonvoy Brilliant Dining Credit: Each calendar year, earn up to $25 in statement credits per month (up to $300 per calendar year) for purchases made on the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card at worldwide restaurants.
With Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite status, you are eligible, when available at check-in at select properties, for room upgrades, including enhanced views and/or suites
Earn 6 Marriott Bonvoy points for every dollar of eligible purchases at hotels and resorts participating in the Marriott Bonvoy® program. Also earn 3 points at restaurants worldwide & on flights booked directly with airlines. 2 Marriott points on all other eligible purchases with your card.
Marriott Brilliant Free Night Award: Earn 1 Free Night Award certificate every year after your Card renewal month. Award can be used for one night (redemption level at or under 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy points) at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy®.
Every calendar year after spending $60,000 on purchases on your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card, you are eligible to select an Earned Choice Award benefit. You can only earn one Earned Choice Award per calendar year. See https://www.choice-benefit.marriott.com/brilliant for Earned Choice Award options.
$100 Marriott Bonvoy Property Credit: Receive up to a $100 property credit for qualifying charges at The Ritz-Carlton® or St. Regis® when you book direct using a special rate for a two-night minimum stay using your Card.
Fee Credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck®: Receive either a statement credit every 4 years after you apply for Global Entry ($100) or a statement credit every 4.5 years after you apply for a five-year membership for TSA PreCheck(R) ($85) and pay the application fee with your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant(R) American Express(R) Card. I recommend Global Entry, since TSA PreCheck is already free for military servicemembers.
Each calendar year with your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card you should receive 25 Elite Night Credits toward the next level of Marriott Bonvoy® Elite status. Limitations apply per Marriott Bonvoy® member account. Benefit is not exclusive to Cards offered by American Express. Terms apply.
This card comes with Priority Pass(TM) Select, which offers unlimited access to over 1,200 lounges in over 130 countries, regardless of which carrier or class you are flying. You can enjoy snacks, drinks, and internet access in a quiet, comfortable location. Enrollment required.
No Foreign Transaction Fees on international purchases.
Cell phone coverage: You may be reimbursed for your costs to repair or replace your damaged or Stolen cell phone for a maximum of $800 per claim with a limit of 2 approved claims per 12-month period when your cell phone line is listed on a wireless bill and the prior month's wireless bill was paid by an Eligible Card Account. A $50 deductible will apply to each approved claim. Additional terms and conditions apply. Coverage is provided by New Hampshire Insurance Company, an AIG Company.
$650 Annual Fee.
Terms Apply. (see rates and fees)

If you ever go TDY or stay at Marriott properties, this is an excellent card to earn extra Marriott Bonvoy points, earn a room upgrade, or get free breakfast.

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