Award System

Marriott Bonvoy

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Bank

American Express

Bank Details »

Reconsideration Phone
800.528.4800

Breaking Points

March 5, 2024
American Express
Mini Points - March 2024

- Amex Bonvoy Brilliant - Earn 185,000 points after spending $6000 in 6 months, $650 annual fee.

- Amex Bonvoy Bevy - Earn 155,000 points after spending $5000 in 6 months, $250 annual fee.

- Amex Hilton Honors Surpass - Earn 155,000 points after spending $3000 in 6 months, $150 annual fee.

- Amex Hilton Honors Aspire - Earn 175,000 points after spending $6000 in 6 months, $550 annual fee.

- Amex Hilton Honors - Earn 100,000 points after spending $2000 in 6 months, $0 annual fee.

- Wyndham Rewards Earner - 75,000 points after spending $2000 in 6 months, $0 annual fee.

- Wyndham Rewards Earner + - 100,000 points after spending $2000 in 6 months, $75 annual fee.

- Wyndham Rewards Business - 50,000 points after spending $4000 in 3 months + 50,000 points after spending $15,000 in 12 months, $95 annual fee.

September 25, 2023
American Express
Marriott American Express Cards Limited Time Offer

- Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card - 2 Free Night Awards at 85,000 Points hotels after spending $6000 in 6 months, $650 annual fee.

- Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Card - 125,000 Bonus Points after spending $5000 in 6 months, $250 annual fee.

Bonus Points Minimum Spend Point Value Annual Value Annual Fee 1st Year Value
85,000 $5,000 0.6 ¢ $0 $250 $290
Best Value Differentiating Perks Rules
Marriott stays & transfer top-offs Amex 3/90 , No 5/24 , Amex 1/10
Most Recent Special Offer: 155,000 Bonus Points for $5,000 spend ended Oct 2024
Card Type: Personal, Hotel

Spend Categories

All Other = »

2X points
1.2¢ Per Dollar Spent

Grocery Stores = »

4X points
2.4¢ Per Dollar Spent

Hotels - »

6X points
3.6¢ Per Dollar Spent

Restaurants = »

4X points
2.4¢ Per Dollar Spent

Card Benefits

Car Rental Insurance »
Using this card gives you $75,000 secondary car rental insurance for damage or theft of a rental vehicle. If you rent outside the US, coverage is upgraded to primary insurance.
No Foreign Transaction Fees »
You will pay no foreign transaction fees when you use your card for purchases made outside the United States.
Hotel Perks »
Included Gold status includes: late checkout and free enhanced WiFi, room upgrades based on availability.
Purchase Protection »
Your coverage is limited to 90 days from the date of purchase, up to $300 per item and up to $1,000 per cardmember account per calendar year.
Extended Warranty »
Get up to 1 additional year on original manufacturer’s warranties of 5 years or less.

Point Transfer Options

Transfer To Spouse/Partner Yes

Transfer To Friends Yes

Travel Partner Transfers

Marriott Bonvoy Outside Point System

Transfers Out To
Point Transfer Options
Air Canada Aeroplan

3:1 67% value retained

Point Transfer Options
American Airlines Miles

3:1 72% value retained

Point Transfer Options
Avianca LifeMiles

3:1 83% value retained

Point Transfer Options
British Airway Executive Avios

3:1 56% value retained

Point Transfer Options
Cathay Pacific

3:1 61% value retained

Point Transfer Options
Delta SkyMiles

3:1 67% value retained

Point Transfer Options
Etihad Guest

3:1 67% value retained

Point Transfer Options
Flying Blue and Air France

3:1 67% value retained

Point Transfer Options
Qantas Frequent Flyer

3:1 72% value retained

Point Transfer Options
Qatar Qmiles

3:1 44% value retained

Point Transfer Options
Singapore KrisFlyer

3:1 72% value retained

Point Transfer Options
Southwest Rapid Rewards

3:1 72% value retained

Point Transfer Options
Turkish Airways

3:1 67% value retained

Point Transfer Options
United MileagePlus

3:1.1 92% value retained

Point Transfer Options
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

3:1 83% value retained

Transfers In From
Point Transfer Options
Amex Member Rewards

1:1 43% value retained

Point Transfer Options
Chase Ultimate Rewards

1:1 38% value retained

Why You Might Want This Card

Bottom Line

Application Rules

You'll be declined if you apply for a fourth Amex card in 90 days

Card approval not subject to 5-personal-cards-in-24-months rule

Amex allows only 1 bonus per specific card per lifetime (yours or that version of the card)

Breaking Points

March 5, 2024
American Express
Mini Points - March 2024

- Amex Bonvoy Brilliant - Earn 185,000 points after spending $6000 in 6 months, $650 annual fee.

- Amex Bonvoy Bevy - Earn 155,000 points after spending $5000 in 6 months, $250 annual fee.

- Amex Hilton Honors Surpass - Earn 155,000 points after spending $3000 in 6 months, $150 annual fee.

- Amex Hilton Honors Aspire - Earn 175,000 points after spending $6000 in 6 months, $550 annual fee.

- Amex Hilton Honors - Earn 100,000 points after spending $2000 in 6 months, $0 annual fee.

- Wyndham Rewards Earner - 75,000 points after spending $2000 in 6 months, $0 annual fee.

- Wyndham Rewards Earner + - 100,000 points after spending $2000 in 6 months, $75 annual fee.

- Wyndham Rewards Business - 50,000 points after spending $4000 in 3 months + 50,000 points after spending $15,000 in 12 months, $95 annual fee.

September 25, 2023
American Express
Marriott American Express Cards Limited Time Offer

- Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card - 2 Free Night Awards at 85,000 Points hotels after spending $6000 in 6 months, $650 annual fee.

- Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Card - 125,000 Bonus Points after spending $5000 in 6 months, $250 annual fee.

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