Overview

• The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card grants Platinum Elite status for the primary cardmember and automatically awards 25 elite nights each year for a $650 fee, a $300 dining credit and an anniversary free night.
• The Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card provides Gold Elite status, 15 annual elite nights, a free night certificate worth up to 35,000 points and a limited-time 125,000-point welcome bonus through October 22, 2025.
• Cardmembers can combine both cards to start the year with 40 elite nights, reducing the additional nights needed to reach higher thresholds such as Titanium Elite and lifetime Platinum.
• Official posting windows range from 8–12 weeks for status and up to 60 days for elite nights, though many members report receiving both within days of approval.
• Both status tiers and granted elite nights count toward Marriott’s lifetime elite status requirements, offering a long-term strategy for frequent guests.