Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express®
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The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® from American Express earns up to 2.8% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Its annual fee is $250. New applicants may see: Earn 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy Bonus Points after you use your new Card to make $5,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership. Earn an additional 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points after you use your new Card to make an additional $2,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership..
- Top category
- Dining
- Effective value
- 2.8%
- Annual fee
- $250
Best for dining-heavy spend when the $250 fee fits your usage; confirm issuer terms before applying. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 4x points. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.
What does the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express earn in each category?
Dining is the strongest category at 2.8% effective value (4x points at about 0.7 cents each). That dining rate ranks higher than about 81% of the 2,850 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend. Catalog spend signals highlight.
Dining is the strongest category at 2.8% effective value (4x points at about 0.7 cents each). That dining rate ranks higher than about 81% of the 2,850 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend.
| Category | Earn rate | Effective value |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Restaurants, cafes, takeout | 4x points | 2.8% Top category |
| Grocery Supermarkets and grocery stores | 4x points | 2.8% |
| Gas Gas stations and fuel | 2x points | 1.4% |
| Travel Flights, hotels, transit | 2x points | 1.4% |
| Other General everyday spend | 2x points | 1.4% |
Madeen values Marriott Bonvoy at about 0.7 cents each. Madeen compares every card using this cash-equivalent estimate while still showing the raw earn rate for context.
What are the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express reward caps and conditions?
The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express has 2 notable cap or condition rule(s) in Madeen's catalog, including activation windows, spend limits, and category exclusions. Review each bullet below before assuming unlimited earn rates.
- 4X at restaurants worldwide [including takeout and delivery in the U.S.] (on up to $15,000 in combined purchases at restaurants and supermarkets per calendar year, then 2X points). Capped at $15000 per year.
- 4X points at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $15,000 in combined purchases at restaurants and supermarkets per calendar year, then 2X points) Capped at $15000 per year.
Who should get the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express?
The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 4x points. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 4x points. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 4x points. Madeen ranks its dining effective rate higher than about 81% of the catalog in that category. Compare it against cards you already carry with Madeen — no bank login required.
Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 4x points. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.
Compare it against simpler no-fee cards if you want minimum complexity.
Best for dining-heavy spend when the $250 fee fits your usage; confirm issuer terms before applying.
Pros
- Strongest Madeen category is dining at about 2.8% effective (4x points).
- That dining rate ranks higher than about 81% of cards we track in the category.
- No foreign transaction fee listed.
- Welcome bonus may add value if you can meet spend requirements.
Cons
- $250 annual fee requires enough spend in bonus categories to offset.
- Marriott Bonvoy value depends on how you redeem, not straight cash back.
What is the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express welcome bonus?
In Madeen's catalog snapshot, the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express welcome offer is Earn 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy Bonus Points after you use your new Card to make $5,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership. Earn an additional 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points after you use your new Card to make an additional $2,000 in purchases within.
- Offer
- 85k Marriott Bonvoy (~$595 estimated)
- Terms (catalog snapshot)
- Earn 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy Bonus Points after you use your new Card to make $5,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership. Earn an additional 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points after you use your new Card to make an additional $2,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership.
- Minimum spend
- $5,000
- Window
- 6Months
Does the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express have an annual fee?
The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express has an annual fee of $250 and a foreign transaction fee of None. Confirm current fees on the issuer page before applying.
- Annual fee
- $250
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
What benefits come with the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express?
The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express includes 1,000 Bonus Points Per Stay, 15 Elite Night Credits, Baggage Insurance Plan in our snapshot. Perks and benefits can change; verify coverage on the issuer site before you rely on them.
Extended Warranty
$10,000/yrWhen you use your Eligible Card to make a Covered Purchase, you can get up to one extra year added to the Original Manufacturer's Warranty. Applies to warranties of 5 years or less on Covered Purchases in the United States or its territories or possessions.
Purchase Protection
$10,000/yrSometimes your favorite new purchase gets stolen, accidentally damaged, or lost. But when you use your Eligible Card for Covered Purchases, your Membership can help protect them for up to 90 days from the Covered Purchase date.
Baggage Insurance Plan
$2,000/yrTravel more comfortably knowing you can be covered for lost, damaged, or stolen Baggage when you purchase the Entire Fare for a Common Carrier Vehicle ticket (e.g. plane, train, ship, or bus) on an Eligible Card. Coverage can be provided for up to $2,000 for checked Baggage and up to a combined maximum of $3,000 for checked and carry-on Baggage, in excess of coverage provided by the Common Carrier. The coverage is also subject to a $3,000 aggregate limit per Covered Trip. For New York State residents, there is a $2,000 per bag/suitcase limit for each Covered Person with a $10,000 aggregate maximum for all Covered Persons per Covered Trip.
Trip Delay Insurance
$500/yrBooking the trip is easy. Avoiding delays is next to impossible. If a round-trip is paid for entirely with your Eligible Card and a covered reason delays your trip more than 12 hours, Trip Delay Insurance can help reimburse certain additional expenses purchased on the same Eligible Card, up to $300 per trip, maximum 2 claims per Eligible Card per 12 consecutive month period.
Car Rental Loss and Damage Insurance
$40/yrGetting into your Rental Vehicle can be the start of a great vacation. When you use your Eligible Card to reserve and pay for the Entire Rental and decline the collision damage waiver (CDW) at the Rental Company counter, you can be covered for Damage to or Theft of a Rental Vehicle in a Covered Territory.
15 Elite Night Credits
$25/yrWith the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express Card®, each calendar year you can receive credit for 15 nights towards the next level of Marriott Bonvoy Elite status.
Global Assist® Hotline
$25/yrWhen it's time to travel again, rest assured that our Global Assist® Hotline is still on call for all Card Members traveling more than 100 miles from home.
Premium Internet Access
$25/yrReceive free in-room, premium Internet access.
ShopRunner
$25/yrGet free 2-day shipping on eligible items at a growing network of 100+ online stores with ShopRunner.
1,000 Bonus Points Per Stay
Earn 1,000 Marriott Bonvoy® bonus points per paid eligible stay booked directly with Marriott Bonvoy for properties participating in Marriott Bonvoy.
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ Free Night Award
Earn 1 Free Night Award after spending $15,000 on eligible purchases on your Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ Card in a calendar year. Award can be used for one night (redemption level at or under 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy® points) at a participating hotel. Certain hotels have resorts fees.
Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite Status
With complimentary Marriott Bonvoy® Gold Elite Status, earn up to 2.5X points on every eligible hotel purchase for qualifying rates. That's 25% more points on eligible hotel purchases.
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What annual spend bonuses does the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express offer?
- Earn 1 Free Night Award after spending $15,000 on eligible purchases on your Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ Card in a calendar year. Award can be used for one night (redemption level at or under 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy® points) at a participating hotel.
Common questions about the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express
Where do cardholders spend most with the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express?
Madeen's RewardsCC catalog snapshot shows the strongest bonus categories on coffee (4x), fast food (4x), groceries (4x) for the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express. These are anonymized issuer category signals, not individual cardholder transactions. Route everyday spend through categories that match your habits, then compare effective rates with Madeen at checkout.
Is the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Amex card worth it?
The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® from American Express earns up to 2.8% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Its annual fee is $250. New applicants may see: Earn 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy Bonus Points after you use your new Card to make $5,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership. Earn an additional 50,000 Marriott.
How much are 42,000 Marriott points worth?
Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express at about 2.8% effective value, based on our catalog snapshot and standard point valuations. Other categories are listed in the effective-rate table on this page.
Does the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express have an annual fee?
The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express carries an annual fee of $250 in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Issuer terms can change, so confirm the current fee on the issuer's site before you apply. Madeen does not predict approval or prequalification.
What category earns the most with the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express?
Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express at about 2.8% effective value, based on our catalog snapshot and standard point valuations. Other categories are listed in the effective-rate table on this page.
Does the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express charge foreign transaction fees?
The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express does not charge a foreign transaction fee in Madeen's catalog snapshot, which can make it stronger for purchases outside the U.S. Issuer terms still control international acceptance and other fees.
How does the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express compare to similar cards?
Compare the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express against Hilton Honors American Express Aspire (3.5% on Dining, $550 fee); Hilton Honors American Express Surpass (3% on Dining, $150 fee); Hilton Honors Business (3% on Dining, $195 fee). Madeen ranks effective value by category and annual fee using the same catalog snapshot dated 2026-05-01.
| Card | Top category | Effective value | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express This card | Dining | 2.8% | $250 |
| Dining | 3.5% | $550 | |
American Express | Dining | 3% | $150 |
American Express | Dining | 3% | $195 |
| Dining | 2.8% | $125 |
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