Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card - Earn 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy® bonus points after you use your new Card to make $5,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership.

Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card

The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card is a Marriott-focused rewards card offering a strong welcome bonus, elevated earning on Marriott purchases, and a suite of hotel-status benefits. Highlights include a welcome offer of 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first six months, robust earning at Marriott properties, and additional rewards on dining and groceries. The card also provides 15 Elite Night Credits each year toward Marriott Bonvoy Elite status, Gold Elite benefits, a free night after hitting a spending threshold, and travel protections such as Trip Delay Insurance, plus a Plan It installment option for large purchases. The annual fee is $250 and some hotels may charge resort fees for certain redemptions.

Pros

• Earn 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy® bonus points after you use your new Card to make $5,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership.
• Earn 6X Marriott Bonvoy® points for each dollar of eligible purchases at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy®.
• Earn 4X points at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets (on up to $15,000 in combined purchases at restaurants and U.S. supermarkets per calendar year, then 2X points).
• Earn 2X points on all other eligible purchases.
• Marriott Bonvoy® 1K Bonus Points Per Stay: Earn 1,000 Marriott Bonvoy® bonus points per paid eligible stay booked directly with Marriott for properties participating in Marriott Bonvoy®.
• Earn up to 18.5X Marriott Bonvoy® points for every $1 spent on eligible purchases at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy. This includes 6X points with the Bevy card, up to 10X points for being a Marriott Bonvoy member, and up to 2.5X points from the 25% Bonus Points on Stays with Gold Elite status.
• With complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite Status, earn up to 2.5X points from Marriott Bonvoy on eligible hotel purchases with the 25% Bonus Points on Stays benefit.
• Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® Free Night Award: Earn 1 Free Night Award after spending $15,000 on eligible purchases in a calendar year. The award can be used for one night (redemption level at or under 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy® points) at a participating hotel. Certain hotels have resort fees.
• 15 Elite Night Credits each calendar year toward the next level of Marriott Bonvoy Elite status (limitations apply; not exclusive to Amex).
• Trip Delay Insurance can help reimburse certain expenses if a round-trip paid with the card is delayed more than 12 hours, up to $300 per trip, with a maximum of 2 claims per card per 12-month period. Terms apply.
• Plan It® lets you split large purchases into monthly installments with a fixed fee, so you’ll know upfront what you’ll pay while still earning rewards.
• $250 Annual Fee.
• Apply with confidence: know if you're approved for a Card with no impact to your credit score. If you're approved and you choose to accept this Card, your credit score may be impacted.

Cons

• $250 annual fee that cardholders should weigh against expected rewards and benefits.
• Trip Delay Insurance has a cap of up to $300 per trip and a limit of 2 claims per card per 12-month period, which may be modest for longer or more expensive delays.
• 1,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per paid eligible stay is earned only when the stay is booked directly with Marriott (not through third parties).
• 15 Elite Night Credits have limitations and are not exclusive to Amex cards; the benefit applies per member account and is subject to terms.
• Plan It® involves a fixed monthly fee to split large purchases, which adds cost compared to paying in full.
• Certain hotels may charge resort fees, which can affect the overall value of free-night redemptions and stays.
• The highest earning rates (e.g., up to 18.5X points on Marriott hotels) apply primarily to Marriott hotel purchases and stacking bonuses; earnings on other purchases are more limited.

Why we like this card

This card is tailored for frequent Marriott travelers who want to maximize points on Marriott stays and enjoy valuable status benefits. The substantial welcome bonus (85,000 points) provides a strong head start in earning free nights and upgrades. The card offers an impressive earning potential at Marriott properties, with 6X points on hotel stays and the ability to reach up to 18.5X total points on Marriott hotel purchases when incorporating member and Gold Elite bonuses. Dining and U.S. grocery purchases are well-rewarded at 4X, up to a meaningful annual cap, with 2X on all other purchases to preserve broad earning on everyday spending. Key perks include 15 Elite Night Credits per year toward Marriott Elite status, plus complimentary Gold Elite status, which can boost your earning on stays with an additional 2.5X points on hotel purchases and a 25% bonus on stays. The free night after $15,000 in annual purchases (redeemable at hotels up to 50,000 points) adds extra value for high spenders. The Plan It option can make large purchases more manageable, while Trip Delay Insurance adds some protection for travel hiccups. The card is designed for loyalty to the Marriott ecosystem, offering a clear path to accelerated points accumulation, hotel perks, and travel protections, all while maintaining a straightforward rewards structure. If you frequently stay at Marriott properties and can take advantage of the annual spend threshold and per-stay bonuses, this card can deliver meaningful value despite the $250 annual fee.