The Offer
- American Express is offering some Marriott members a $700 statement credit after $15,000 in spend within the first six months
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
- Starting in 2019: 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
Our Verdict
I think the best offer we’ve seen on this card is 125,000 points, but that only required $3,000 in spend. This $700 statement credit offer is significantly better, but the spend requirement is much higher. This bonus works out to be an extra 4.67% cash back on all purchases. What offer you prefer will likely depend how you value Marriott points and how easier it is to generate spend.
Hat tip to Drew502
