JetBlue Premier vs Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant

JetBlue Premier
$499/yr
6.0/10
VS

Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant
$650/yr
6.0/10
Quick Answer
JetBlue Premier charges $499/yr with 1X base rewards. Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant charges $650/yr with 1X base rewards. JetBlue Premier offers better overall value for most spenders when comparing fees, rewards, and benefits side by side.
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Winner by Category
Annual Fees
JetBlue Premier
Lower annual fee ($499 vs $650)
Rewards Earning
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant
4 earning categories
Benefits & Protection
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Statement Credits
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant
$400 in annual credits
Flexibility
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant
Transferable points to airline/hotel partners
OUR PICK
JetBlue Premier wins for most people
The $151 fee difference is hard to justify unless you maximize premium benefits.
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Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant wins for heavy spenders
If you can offset the higher fee with credits and perks, this card delivers more value.
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JetBlue Premier
| JetBlue purchases | 8.0X |
| Restaurants & grocery stores | 3.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant
| Marriott Bonvoy hotels | 6.0X |
| US restaurants | 3.0X |
| Flights (direct) | 3.0X |
| Everything else | 2.0X |