Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card
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Full referral termsOur take
A mid-tier Marriott card that requires more scrutiny than its welcome offer suggests. Ongoing value depends on regular Marriott stays, spend-triggered benefits, and whether its credits fit existing dining or hotel behavior. Travelers should compare it with lower-fee Marriott cards and general travel cards before assuming the middle tier is the best compromise.
Best for
- ✓ Regular Marriott guests who use its recurring benefits
- ✓ Cardholders pursuing Marriott-specific spending milestones
- ✓ Travelers already committed to Bonvoy redemptions
Not ideal for
- — Occasional Marriott guests
- — People seeking an automatic annual-night keeper benefit
- — Hotel free agents
Conservative break-even test
Value recurring credits and status from planned activity, then calculate how much additional spend is required for any certificate or milestone. Include the rewards given up by placing that spend on Bevy instead of another card.
Is the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card right for you?
The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express is a premium $250-a-year transferable-points card from American Express. Its strongest everyday earning is 5x on flights, with 1x on most other purchases. It needs to earn at least $250 more a year than a no-fee alternative to justify the fee.
Who it's for
- ✓ People who spend steadily on flights, where it earns 5x
Who should skip it
- — Applicants with fair or limited credit — the issuer targets excellent credit
- — Heavy spenders outside flights — everything else earns 1x
- — Anyone who won't earn at least $250 a year more than a no-fee card
First-year value estimate
Year two, without the welcome bonus: about -$94 before credits ($156 in rewards minus the $250 fee).
Assumptions
- $3,000 a year in flights (5x) and $9,000 on everything else (1x) — $12,000 total, about $1,000 a month.
- Rewards valued at 0.65¢ per Marriott Bonvoy (OpenCard valuation; cash-out value can be lower).
- Welcome bonus: 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy at 0.65¢ each (OpenCard valuation) ≈ $646.
- Annual fee of $250 in year one and every year after.
An illustration, not a promise of value. Change the spending to match yours; rewards are not cash until redeemed. Card data reviewed 2026-10-01.
How it compares
Rules and gotchas
- The welcome bonus requires $5,000 in 6 months — roughly $833 a month. That fits inside the $1,000 a month in our illustration.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express have an annual fee?
- Yes — $250 a year, according to the issuer information in our record.
- What does the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express earn?
- 5x on flights, 5x on hotels, and 1x on other purchases.
- Is the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express worth it in the first year?
- Using our illustration ($12,000 of yearly spending, $3,000 of it in flights), the first year comes out around $552 before credits, including a welcome bonus valued at $646. In year two, rewards alone fall about $94 short of the fee, so credits and benefits have to close the gap.
- What credit do I need for the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express?
- Our record lists "Excellent" credit as the typical target for the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express. American Express makes the final decision based on its own criteria.
Earning Rates
Other Benefits
Hotel Status
Other Benefits
FHR benefits including daily credit, early check-in, room upgrades when available
THC benefits including $100 credit and room upgrades
Insurance
Sources
- https://www.marriott.com/credit-cards.mi
- https://www.uscreditcardguide.com/amex-marriott-bonvoy-bevy/
- https://www.americanexpress.com/us/credit-cards/card/marriott-bonvoy-bevy/
- https://www.marriott.com/credit-cards/marriott-bonvoy-bevy-american-express-card.mi
- https://thepointsguy.com/news/how-good-are-best-ever-marriott-amex-offers/
- https://www.doctorofcredit.com/increased-signup-bonuses-on-american-express-marriott-brilliant-bevy-and-business-cards/
Last Updated: Oct 1, 2026