American Express Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant 100,000 Point Sign Up Bonus + Platinum Elite Status + 25k Anniversary Points

Update 1/12/21: Deal set to end tomorrow.

The Offer

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  • American Express is offering an increased sign up bonus of 100,000 Marriott points after $5,000 in spend within the first 3 months of card membership. Plus you get Platinum elite status for the 2021 status year. You also get 25,000 points on card anniversary after your first year

Card Details

  • $450 annual fee
  • $300 in statement credits each year of card membership for eligible purchases at Marriott properties
  • Card earns at the following rates:
    • 6x points per $1 spent at participating SPG & Marriott Rewards hotels
    • 3x points per $1 spent at U.S. restaurants and on flights booked directly with airlines
    • 2x points per $1 spent on all other purchases
  • Free night award every year after your card account anniversary (can be used at any property that costs under 50,000 points per night)
  • Complimentary gold elite status
  • Platinum elite status after you spend $75,000 or more on the card in a calendar year
  • 15 nights towards elite status (you’re restricted to getting this benefit once per Marriott Loyalty program number)
  • Unlimited complimentary priority pass lounge access for you and up to two accompanying guests
  • Statement credit for Global Entry ($100) or TSA PreCheck ($85) every four years
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • Free, unlimited Boingo Wi-Fi access
  • Free in-room premium internet access at SPG & Marriott participating hotels
  • Welcome offer not available to applicants who (i) have or have had The Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card from JPMorgan or the J.P. Morgan Ritz-Carlton Rewards® Credit Card in the last 30 days, (ii) have acquired the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless™ Credit Card from Chase, the Marriott Rewards® Premier Plus Credit Card from Chase, the Marriott Bonvoy™ Premier Credit Card from Chase, the Marriott Rewards® Premier Credit Card from Chase, the Marriott Bonvoy Bold™ Credit Card from Chase, the Marriott Bonvoy™ Premier Plus Business Credit Card from Chase or the Marriott Rewards® Premier Plus Business Credit Card from Chase in the last 90 days, or (iii) received a new Card Member bonus or upgrade offer for the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless™ Credit Card from Chase, Marriott Rewards® Premier Plus Credit Card from Chase, the Marriott Bonvoy™ Premier Credit Card from Chase, the Marriott Rewards® Premier Credit Card from Chase, the Marriott Bonvoy Bold™ Credit Card from Chase, the Marriott Bonvoy™ Premier Plus Business Credit Card from Chase or the Marriott Rewards® Premier Plus Business Credit Card from Chase in the last 24 months.

Our Verdict

Previous best bonus was 100,000 points, so this is an extra 25,000 points on card anniversary plus you get the elite status. There was an offer for a $700 statement credit that was targeted, but that did require a larger spend requirement of $15,000. I suspect it will be very easy to get and earn elite status at most chains next year due to COVID-19. This can be a good offer for some people, but just keep in mind the massive annual fee. I’d make sure you have a good plan for the Marriott points and resort credit before signing up. I think a lot of people will prefer the Boundless five free night offer if eligible for that. We will add this to our best credit card bonus post. There is also an increased offer on the Marriott business card from American Express.

Hat tip to reader Yuhao X
    William Charles
  • On January 12, 2021, 16:11
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View Comments (52)

  • I haven't received the 25,000 anniversary points for this yet. My card anniversary was on 10/16. Is this another benefit that posts 8-12 weeks after the renewal date, similar to the free night? Or is it time to contact Amex?

    • Noticed I never followed up on this. I received the 25K anniversary points on 12/4/21.

  • @will @chucksithe Public offer increased to 125,000 pts with $5,000 spend and a $200 restaurant credit.

  • Anyone else not see Platinum Elite status in their Marriott account this morning? Called both Amex and Marriott and each are saying its the other's problem

  • Aw sh*t I forgot this was today. I finally got everything ready to apply for it too. Guess I'll have to find something else ASAP

  • Got the pop-up saying due to "introductory offers, balance transfers, cards open/closed, etc" I wasn't eligible for the offer. I'm at 4/24, with 3 credit cards and 2 charge cards over the past 5 years with Amex. I'm an authorized user on my wife's Amex Bonvoy Brilliant card (shouldn't matter). Not sure why I can't get the card...oh well

    • How heavily do you use your current AMEX cards? They tend to be stingy with handing out new SUBs if you aren't generating much revenue for them. Their assumption is that you probably just want the SUB and benefits and probably won't use the card much after hitting the minimum spend.

    • yes, there is discontinued version still available for downgrade *($95 or 125$ AF). P1 downgraded few month ago.

  • has anyone's status posted to the website? Mine still shows as silver. Applied and was approved in late November I think.

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