Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant vs United Club
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant
$650/yr
6.0/10
VS
United Club
$695/yr
5.5/10
Quick Answer
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant charges $650/yr with 1X base rewards. United Club charges $695/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 $695)
Rewards Earning
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant
4 earning categories
Benefits & Protection
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant
0 benefits vs 0
Statement Credits
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant
$400 in annual credits
Flexibility
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant
Transferable points to airline/hotel partners
OUR PICK
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant wins for most people
The $45 fee difference is hard to justify unless you maximize premium benefits.
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United Club wins for heavy spenders
If you can offset the higher fee with credits and perks, this card delivers more value.
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Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant
| Marriott Bonvoy hotels | 6.0X |
| US restaurants | 3.0X |
| Flights (direct) | 3.0X |
| Everything else | 2.0X |
United Club
| United Airlines purchases | 2.0X |
| Everything else | 1.5X |