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Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant

The premium Marriott card: Platinum status, an 85k-point free night, and a $300 dining credit. The $650 fee only works if the free night lands somewhere pricey and you'll use the dining credit — otherwise drop to the Bevy.

Current public offer

150,000 Marriott Bonvoy points after $8,000 spend in 6 months — as of 2026-07-01 · source

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Fees & fine print

  • Annual fee: $650
  • Suggested credit: Excellent (720+)
  • No foreign transaction fee ✓

Earning

  • 3x restaurants worldwide
  • 6x Marriott; 3x flights booked direct
  • 2x everything else

Informational only — not financial advice. Offers change; verify all terms with the issuer before applying.