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Amex Marriott Bonvoy

Start with up to 70,000 Marriott Bonvoy points, worth about $602.

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Annual fee
$120
Reward type
Marriott Bonvoy Points
Point value
0.86¢

per point

Typical credit · 743+
Amex Marriott Bonvoy🏨 Hotel Points

Welcome bonus

New cardmembers can earn up to 70,000 Marriott Bonvoy points by completing the steps below.

How to earn it

  • 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy pointsSpend $3,000 on your Card within the first 3 months as a new Marriott Bonvoy American Express Cardmember
  • 10,000 Marriott Bonvoy pointsSpend $500 on your Card in month 13

Current or former Cardmembers with this Card are not eligible for these offers. Other terms apply.

How you earn

  • 5X points on eligible purchases at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels
  • 2X points on everything else

Built-in perks & coverage

Annual Free Night Award

Receive an Annual Free Night Award after your Card anniversary each year, valid for a one-night stay at participating Marriott Bonvoy properties up to a redemption value of 35,000 points.

Complimentary Elite Status

Enjoy automatic Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite status. Plus, upgrade to Gold Elite status when you combine 10 qualifying paid nights within one calendar year with the 15 Elite Night Credits from your card.

15 Elite Night Credits

Receive 15 Elite Night Credits each calendar year automatically credited to your Marriott Bonvoy account to give you a head start toward attaining the next level of Elite status.

Comprehensive Travel Insurance

Includes Flight Delay Insurance (up to $500), Baggage Delay Insurance (up to $500), Lost or Stolen Baggage Insurance (up to $500), Hotel Burglary Insurance (up to $500), and $500,000 Travel Accident Insurance.

Car Rental Theft and Damage Insurance

Provides coverage for rental cars with an MSRP of up to $85,000 for rentals of 48 days or less when you decline the rental agency's collision damage waiver and charge the full cost to your Card.

Amex Experiences™

Grants special access to entertainment offers, front-of-the-line presales, and reserved tickets for concerts, theatre, and special events.

Plan It® Installment Program

Offers the flexibility to split large eligible purchases into equal monthly installment plans with a fixed monthly fee and 0% interest.

Travel Emergency Assistance

Access to 24/7 out-of-town worldwide emergency medical assistance services and legal referrals by phone.

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Shopping Coverage

Protects eligible items against accidental physical damage and theft with Buyer's Assurance Protection Plan and Purchase Protection Plan.

Apply with Confidence

Get an instant application decision with absolutely no impact to your credit score during the initial check.

The verdict

What we like

  • High hotel optimization
  • Annual free night certificate
  • Automatic Silver Elite status
  • Generous welcome bonus
  • Instant decision. No credit impact.

Worth noting

  • Low acceptance.
  • Relatively weaker insurance.

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