American Express · Amex
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card
Frequent Marriott guests who want Gold status and an annual free night
$250 annual fee
Why people consider it
- 6x on Hotels.
- 4x on Dining.
- 4x on Grocery.
Current welcome offer
Current: 85,000 points
Recent typical offer: 125,000 points
Current offer is 32% lower than recent typical offers.
Welcome offer: 85,000 points≈ $595 at our typical valuation
Requirement: Spend $5,000 in 6 months
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Current offer shown; issuer determines eligibility.
Details: 85,000 points after $5,000 spend in 6 months — the standard offer; the limited-time 125,000 + $150 credit offer ended 2026-09-30. Verified on marriott.com and The Points Guy 2026-10-01 (the Amex page itself blocks automated reads).
Recommended credit score: 700+
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Is this card worth it?
Ongoing value
$736/year
for the sample household ($4,800/month) · points at typical value
First-year value
$1,331 first year
Includes: +$595 welcome offer (85,000 points at our typical value)
$595 is one-time. $736/year is ongoing.
To earn the bonus: spend $5,000 in 6 months.
Offer verified: Nov 4, 2026
Worth considering if you already want this type of card.
- Full annual fee:
- $250, charged in full — credits count only if you use them
- Major trade-offs:
- $250 annual fee — no statement credits to offset it Marriott points worth ~0.8¢ each — less valuable than Hyatt/Hilton per point
- Against a no-fee alternative:
- We'd choose the $0-fee option. Citi Double Cash nets as much as Marriott Bonvoy Bevy on this spending, with no fee to earn back. (The sample household; run your own numbers.)
Detailed research
Full reward table and category caps
Marriott Bonvoy properties
Restaurants worldwide (combined $15k/yr cap with grocery, then 2x)
Cap: $15,000/yr
U.S. supermarkets (combined $15k/yr cap with dining, then 2x)
Cap: $15,000/yr
Optional benefits and credits
Perks (not counted in our math)
Earned after $15,000 in eligible purchases in a calendar year — not automatic
Approval and bonus eligibility caveats
Recommended credit score: 700+ — the issuer decides every application.
Issuer verification source
Rates and fees may vary.See current rates, fees, and terms on American Express's site
Detailed methodology
Net annual value = rewards on a spending profile at typical point value − the full annual fee; credits count only if you tell us you use them; a welcome offer counts once, in year one, only where the profile meets its requirement. Same math as Find a Card. Methodology v2026.09.4.
Editorial review and disclosures
Pros
- + Free night award (up to 50,000 points) after $15k annual spend
- + Marriott Gold Elite status — room upgrades and late checkout
- + 4x on dining and U.S. supermarkets (shared $15k/yr cap)
- + 6x earning at Marriott properties
Cons
- - $250 annual fee — no statement credits to offset it
- - Marriott points worth ~0.8¢ each — less valuable than Hyatt/Hilton per point
- - Free night requires $15k annual spend and caps at 50,000 points
- - Competes with Chase Marriott Boundless for wallet share
Written by Tim · Data verified against issuer terms · Last checked Nov 4, 2026 · Methodology v2026.09.4
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