Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card
For Marriott regulars who also spend on dining and groceries. Gold Elite status and 15 Elite Night Credits come with the card, and each paid, eligible stay adds 1,000 bonus points. There is no automatic Free Night Award: one unlocks only after $15,000 in eligible purchases in a calendar year, so the $250 fee demands real use.
- Best Benefits
- Rates & Fees
- Why Should You Apply?
- Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status with bonus points on stays
- 1,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points on each paid, eligible stay booked directly with Marriott
- 15 Elite Night Credits each calendar year toward Platinum status
- Earnable Free Night Award at $15,000 in yearly spending, redemption level up to 50,000 points
- Trip delay insurance up to $300 per trip and baggage insurance
- Purchase protection up to $10,000 per purchase and extended warranty coverage
- Annual fee: $250
- Regular purchase APR: 19.49% - 28.49% Variable
- Intro APR: N/A
- Balance transfers: not offered on this card
- Cash advance APR: 28.74% Variable
- Cash advance fee: Either $10 or 5% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater
- Late payment fee: Up to $40
- Foreign transaction fee: None
- Rates and offers verified on the issuer's website on August 27, 2026 and may change. See the issuer's pricing and terms for current details.
- You stay at Marriott several times a year but a $650 card is more than you need
- Your restaurant and U.S. supermarket spending earns 4X Bonvoy points
- You want Gold Elite status plus a 15-night head start toward Platinum
- You should skip it if you cannot reach $15,000 in yearly card spending; the Free Night Award stays locked and a $95 Marriott card is cheaper
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card Review
The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card sits between Marriott's entry cards and the Brilliant. This review looks at the 4X everyday categories, the per-stay bonus and whether the $250 fee earns its keep without an automatic free night.
How You Earn
The Bevy adds everyday 4X categories on top of hotel earning, with a combined yearly cap on the 4X tier.
- The 4X rate applies to up to $15,000 in combined dining and U.S. supermarket purchases per calendar year, then 2X
- Each paid, eligible direct Marriott stay adds 1,000 bonus points
| Category | Earn rate |
|---|---|
| Participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels | 6X |
| Restaurants worldwide | 4X up to a combined cap |
| U.S. supermarkets | 4X up to a combined cap |
| Other eligible purchases | 2X |
How You Redeem
Points redeem through Marriott Bonvoy, and the earnable Free Night Award adds a fixed-value target for heavy spenders.
- Award nights across Marriott Bonvoy brands
- Free Night Award earned at $15,000 covers stays up to 50,000 points
- Points also transfer within the Bonvoy program's travel options
Benefits and Protections
Status and per-stay bonuses reward loyalty, and the card covers common travel failures. This card does not include airport lounge access.
- Gold Elite status with priority late checkout when available
- Trip delay coverage up to $300 per covered trip
- Baggage insurance for carry-on and checked bags
- Purchase protection up to $10,000 per covered purchase
Who This Card Is For
This card is for the Marriott guest with strong dining and grocery spending who wants status and points without a premium fee. The math works when stays are frequent and yearly card spending is high.
- Marriott guests with several paid stays a year
- Households with high dining and supermarket spending
- Not for travelers who want lounge access or an automatic free night
Comparison
| Feature | Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card | Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card | Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Fee | $250 | $95 | $150 |
| Welcome Offer | 125,000 pts plus $150 credit, ends 09/30/2026 | 4 Free Night Awards after $3,000 in 3 months | 130,000 pts after $3,000 in 6 months |
| Rewards Rate | 6X Marriott, 4X dining and U.S. supermarkets | Up to 17X at Marriott hotels | 12X Hilton, 6X dining, groceries, gas |
| Intro APR | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Foreign Transaction Fee | None | None | None |
| Best For | Regular Marriott guests | Marriott free nights | Everyday Hilton earning |
Issuer Comparison
| Feature | Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card | Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card | Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Fee | $250 | $650 | $125 |
| Welcome Offer | 125,000 pts plus $150 credit, ends 09/30/2026 | 150,000 pts plus $250 credit, ends 09/30/2026 | Up to 125,000 pts, two spend tiers in 6 months |
| Rewards Rate | 6X Marriott, 4X dining and U.S. supermarkets | 6X Marriott, 3X dining and flights | 6X Marriott, 4X dining, gas, shipping |
| Key Credits | 1,000 bonus points per paid stay | $300 dining, $100 property credit | Annual Free Night Award up to 35,000 pts |
| Best For | Regular Marriott guests | Marriott luxury travel | Marriott business travel |
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