Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant vs Platinum
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant
$650/yr
6.0/10
VS
Platinum
$895/yr
7.0/10
Quick Answer
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant charges $650/yr with 1X base rewards. Platinum charges $895/yr with 1X base rewards. Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant 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
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant
Lower annual fee ($650 vs $895)
Rewards Earning
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant
4 earning categories
Benefits & Protection
Platinum
9 benefits vs 0
Statement Credits
Platinum
$1429 in annual credits
Flexibility
Tie
Both cards have similar redemption flexibility
OUR PICK
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant wins for most people
The $245 fee difference is hard to justify unless you maximize premium benefits.
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Platinum wins for heavy spenders
If you can offset the higher fee with credits and perks, this card delivers more value.
Apply for PlatinumRewards Earning: Detailed Comparison
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant
| Marriott Bonvoy hotels | 6.0X |
| US restaurants | 3.0X |
| Flights (direct) | 3.0X |
| Everything else | 2.0X |
Platinum
| Flights booked directly or via Amex Travel | 5.0X |
| Hotels via Amex Travel | 5.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |
Card Benefits: Detailed Comparison
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant (0 benefits)
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Platinum (9 benefits)
- Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance (up to $10,000)
- Baggage Insurance Plan (up to $3,000)
- Premium Car Rental Protection
- Purchase Protection (up to $10,000)
- Extended Warranty
- Return Protection (up to $300)
- Centurion Lounge + Priority Pass + Airline Lounges
- Global Entry/TSA PreCheck Fee Credit (up to $120)
- Hotel Elite Status