Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card vs The Platinum Card® from American Express

Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® CardMarriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card

American Express

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The Platinum Card® from American ExpressThe Platinum Card® from American Express

American Express

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Annual Fee
$650
$895
Card Type
Personal
Personal
Rewards Currency
Marriott Bonvoy Points
Membership Rewards
Point Value
0.70¢/pt
2.00¢/pt
Base Earn Rate
2x
1x
Welcome Bonus
100,000 Marriott Bonvoy Points after $6,000 in 180 days
100,000 Membership Rewards after $8,000 in 180 days

Effective return by category

CategoryMarriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® CardThe Platinum Card® from American Express
Airfare2.10%
3x
10.00%
5x
Dining & Restaurants2.10%
3x
2.00%
1x
Everything else1.40%
2x
2.00%
1x

Returns use our default point valuations — multiplier × point value. Caps and rotating categories affect real-world earnings.

The better question: which one adds more to your wallet?

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