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Best time to apply for Marriott cards based on offer history

Want to know if a Marriott card's current offer is its best? We've tracked down the offer history on these popular Marriott cards so you can compare.

AAdmin
September 23, 2026
3 min read
Best time to apply for Marriott cards based on offer history

Jump to section Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Copy URL Email The cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all available credit cards, but our analysis, reviews, and opinions are entirely from our editorial team. Terms apply to the offers listed on this page. Please view our advertising policy and product review methodology for more information. Editor's Note This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Marriott is the world's largest hotel chain, with over 9,000 properties in 146 countries spread across 35-plus brands. Like most hotel chains, Marriott offers an extensive family of cobranded credit cards .

Two issuers offer these credit cards: American Express and Chase . Options range from no-annual-fee , entry-level cards to premium cards and a business card .

Here are some of the most popular Marriott credit cards available to new applicants, a snapshot of each one's welcome offer range and some guidance on the best time to apply.

Note: We'll only discuss publicly available welcome offers. However, you might receive targeted offers that feature better deals than those outlined below. Also keep in mind that offers may change at any time, and some of those mentioned below may not be available.

Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card Earn 200,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. If the offer is at least 185,000 points or at least two free nights (worth up to 85,000 points each) Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card Earn 175,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. If the offer is at least 155,000 points Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card Earn five free night awards (valued at up to 50,000 points each) after spending $8,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. (Certain hotels have resort fees.) If the offer is at least 125,000 points or at least three free nights (worth up to 50,000 points each) Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card Earn five free night awards (valued at up to 50,000 points each) after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. (Certain hotels have resort fees.) Additionally, you can receive up to $100 in statement credits (up to $50 biannually) after spending $500 on eligible airline purchases. If the offer is at least 150,000 points or at least four free night awards (valued at up to 50,000 points each) Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card Earn two free night awards (valued at up to 50,000 points each) after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. (Certain hotels have resort fees.) If the offer is at least two free night awards or at least 60,000 points plus one free night award (valued at up to 50,000 points) Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Marriott's most premium card , the Bonvoy Brilliant , has a $650 annual fee (see rates and fees ).

The Brilliant offers benefits like automatic Platinum Elite status , an annual 85,000-point free night award each year after renewal (certain hotels have resort fees) and various travel protections in case something goes awry during your travels.

Here are the offers we have seen on the Bonvoy Brilliant:

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