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Amex Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Review: 125k Points + $150

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Bottom line
  • Best forBevy is for Marriott guests who value Gold status, 1,000 bonus points per eligible stay and can earn the 50k free-night award through annual spending. The certificate is not automatic.
  • Check eligibilityMarriott cards have cross-issuer welcome-offer restrictions; read the application terms and any Amex eligibility message.
Application link125,000 Marriott points + $150 statement credit

Spend $5,000 within six months. The limited offer is scheduled to end September 30, 2026.

View current application

Highlights

  • Welcome offer125k points plus $150; at our 0.7-cent Marriott estimate, roughly $1,025 in travel value.
  • Rewards6x at Marriott; 4x at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets on the first $15,000 combined annually; 2x elsewhere.
  • 1,000 points per stayEarn 1,000 extra points on each eligible paid stay booked through qualifying channels.
  • Marriott GoldReceive Gold Elite and 15 elite-night credits each calendar year.
  • 50k free-night awardEarn a free-night award worth up to 50,000 points after $15,000 in calendar-year purchases.
  • No foreign transaction feeNo foreign transaction fee on eligible purchases.

How to judge long-term value

Bevy has a strong first-year offer, but ongoing value rests on Gold, stay bonuses and the $15,000 certificate threshold. Travelers seeking an automatic certificate should compare other Marriott cards.

What to know before applying

  1. Marriott cards have cross-issuer welcome-offer restrictions; read the application terms and any Amex eligibility message.
  2. The 50k certificate requires $15,000 in annual spending; it is not automatic at renewal.
  3. Dining and U.S. supermarkets share a $15,000 annual cap at 4x.

Drawbacks

  • $250 annual feeThere is no automatic annual certificate, so Gold, stay bonuses or the spend threshold must justify the fee.
  • Certificate requires spendingThe $15,000 threshold can displace spending from more rewarding cards.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current welcome offer?

Earn 125,000 Marriott points and a $150 statement credit after $5,000 in six months.

Does Bevy include an automatic annual certificate?

No. Spend $15,000 in a calendar year to earn a certificate worth up to 50k points.

What is the annual fee?

$250.

Summary

Bevy has a strong first-year offer, but ongoing value rests on Gold, stay bonuses and the $15,000 certificate threshold. Travelers seeking an automatic certificate should compare other Marriott cards.

Application link125,000 Marriott points + $150 statement credit

Confirm the final offer, fees and eligibility before submitting.

View current application