The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card offers solid perks, like Priority Pass lounge access (enrollment required) and an annual $300 statement credit on eligible restaurant spending. Of all the Marriott cards, this card offers the most luxurious perks, and accordingly, has a $650 annual fee to match. Terms apply.

The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card is designed for travelers looking to maximize their Marriott Bonvoy benefits. If you’re considering applying, here are nine ways to get the most out of the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card. Terms apply.

How to maximize your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card

1. Earn the welcome bonus

The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card comes with an attractive welcome bonus: Earn 95,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points after you use your new Card to make $6,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership. Terms Apply.

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2. Enroll for Priority Pass lounge access

Your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card comes with a membership to Priority Pass Select, a network that includes more than 1,300 airport lounges across the globe. Before you fly, visit the Priority Pass website to find out whether your departure terminal has a participating lounge. If it does, your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card gets you and up to two guests into the lounge at no charge — a value of about $50 per person, depending on the lounge. Terms apply.

You can also add your Priority Pass card information to the Priority Pass app, which you will have to present at the lounge when you visit. The app is pretty handy, especially if you forget your Priority Pass card at home when traveling.

3. Use your $300 worth of annual statement credits on restaurant spending

Another annual benefit of the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card is the up to $300 in statement credits per calendar year (up to $25 per month) you'll get for eligible purchases at restaurants worldwide. Terms apply.

4. Use the $100 property credit at St. Regis or Ritz-Carlton

If you’re a fan of high-end properties like St. Regis or Ritz-Carlton, use your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card to book your reservation and you'll earn a $100 property credit. To qualify, you will need to book a two-night minimum stay and use the member rate called "$100 Property Credit, Luxury Credit Card Rate." Terms apply.