AmEx Bonvoy Brilliant Luxury Card [General Discussion Thread]
Apr 25, 2019, 11:33 am
#826
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 539
I'm saying that in the long term the card pays for itself and the calculation is that in year one the card pays for itself with the [now] 75k bonus + $300 Marriott credit. In years 2 and beyond it pays for itself with the 50K certificate + $300 Marriott credit.
Apr 26, 2019, 12:57 pm
#827
Join Date: Mar 2019
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 10
I've never really explored the world of hotel points, but I just signed up for this card and am excited to start using it.
One thing is slightly confusing to me, though. When I log in to my account on the amex website, I see my bonvoy number and ytd points earned as expected.
The problem is that I'm not sure how to actually log into my bonvoy account. I think I have an old marriott account that I never used, but it has a different number than the 4 digits shown on the Amex page. Did Amex open a new account for me (which would be totally fine by me) and, if so, how do i actually log in to it to take advantage?
One thing is slightly confusing to me, though. When I log in to my account on the amex website, I see my bonvoy number and ytd points earned as expected.
The problem is that I'm not sure how to actually log into my bonvoy account. I think I have an old marriott account that I never used, but it has a different number than the 4 digits shown on the Amex page. Did Amex open a new account for me (which would be totally fine by me) and, if so, how do i actually log in to it to take advantage?
Last edited by ColonelHughPickering; Apr 26, 2019 at 1:27 pm
Apr 26, 2019, 1:38 pm
#828
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: SF, NYC (Upper WS), Europe
Posts: 307
I've never really explored the world of hotel points, but I just signed up for this card and am excited to start using it.
One thing is slightly confusing to me, though. When I log in to my account on the amex website, I see my bonvoy number and ytd points earned as expected.
The problem is that I'm not sure how to actually log into my bonvoy account. I think I have an old marriott account that I never used, but it has a different number than the 4 digits shown on the Amex page. Did Amex open a new account for me (which would be totally fine by me) and, if so, how do i actually log in to it to take advantage?
One thing is slightly confusing to me, though. When I log in to my account on the amex website, I see my bonvoy number and ytd points earned as expected.
The problem is that I'm not sure how to actually log into my bonvoy account. I think I have an old marriott account that I never used, but it has a different number than the 4 digits shown on the Amex page. Did Amex open a new account for me (which would be totally fine by me) and, if so, how do i actually log in to it to take advantage?
Apr 27, 2019, 2:57 am
#829
Join Date: Mar 2019
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 10
Ya. Unless you gave AMEX your Marriott # at the time of application, they created a new number for you. Call Marriott to see if your old number is still valid and if it is, call AMEX to have the points transferred to that account. If your existing Marriott account is an empty shell, you can then keep the new number AMEX assigned you and then go to the Marriott Bonvoy website and register a new acct. with the AMEX Bonvoy number. This is probably the easiest way, but again it all depends if you have any points in your old Marriott acct. There's lots of ways to cuts this tree for your particular situation.
Apr 27, 2019, 1:11 pm
#830
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: SBA
Programs: UA Gold 1MM, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat, Hertz PC
Posts: 940
Received the new metal card today, two business days after I applied. $60 statement credit already reflected (because couldn't get new card number instantly as servers weren't responding). They said the $60 would take up 1-2 billing cycles to post, but posted instantly.
First AMEX card, and definitely pleased so far.
First AMEX card, and definitely pleased so far.
Apr 29, 2019, 4:02 pm
#831
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 97
Earning points confusion
I have the Marriott Brilliant card and a Marriott Bonvoy account gold status. Does this mean that I earn 6x points on Marriott stays with the Brilliant card + 5 or 10x points by just having the Marriott Bonvoy account make it effectively 11 or 16x points total per dollar spent in the same Marriott Bonvoy points pool?
Apr 29, 2019, 4:55 pm
#832
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 539
I have the Marriott Brilliant card and a Marriott Bonvoy account gold status. Does this mean that I earn 6x points on Marriott stays with the Brilliant card + 5 or 10x points by just having the Marriott Bonvoy account make it effectively 11 or 16x points total per dollar spent in the same Marriott Bonvoy points pool?
1. From the program terms:
You’ll earn 10 points per US$1 spent on eligible hotel charges, except at Element®, Residence Inn® and TownePlace Suites® hotels, where you’ll earn five points per eligible US$1
3. From Amex's terms: You'll also earn 6 points per dollar on eligible Marriott charges made on the card (these points are normally awarded by Amex and transfer to your Marriott account within a few days of your statement)
Apr 29, 2019, 10:28 pm
#835
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 539
same, and while thankfully the #s are still visible, my name has almost totally wiped off. Hope the new metal replacement arrives soon.
Apr 30, 2019, 5:24 am
#836
Join Date: Feb 2017
Programs: United GS; AA EXP; Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 174
Since they are already producing the metal cards you can just go online and request a replacement card and they'll send you the new one right now. You just need to select "damaged" under the reason for the replacement so that your account # wont change. I did this for the business card and they sent me the one with the updated design (my Brilliant came as the metal one from the get go). Also, when going through the steps to request the replacement, under shipping you should check to see if it offers you expedited shipping service (2-days) for free.
May 2, 2019, 10:53 am
#838
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: SBA
Programs: UA Gold 1MM, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat, Hertz PC
Posts: 940
May 2, 2019, 12:13 pm
#839
Moderator, Marriott Bonvoy & FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: McKinney, TX, USA
Programs: United Silver; AA Plat/2MM; Marriott LT Titanium; Hilton Gold
Posts: 11,727
May 4, 2019, 11:40 pm
#840
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1MM, Marriott LTP, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Discoverist, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,002
Not sure if this has been already discussed. I have the old AMEX SPG card, and now AMEX is giving me an upgrade offer to get Brilliant:
1. 50K bonus points for $2500 spend.
2. No hard credit pull.
3. Same account number so there's no credit score impact.
I already have Chase CSR so I don't need the priority pass and I will charge airlines and non-Marriott hotel spendings to CSR. What I will really get include $300 credit and 50K annual certificate.
Should I go forward? Is it worth it?
1. 50K bonus points for $2500 spend.
2. No hard credit pull.
3. Same account number so there's no credit score impact.
I already have Chase CSR so I don't need the priority pass and I will charge airlines and non-Marriott hotel spendings to CSR. What I will really get include $300 credit and 50K annual certificate.
Should I go forward? Is it worth it?
