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Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express

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Reviewed by ClearValue Editorial Team · Schumer Box terms as of
Best for Regular Marriott guests who want mid-tie
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Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express

74
/100
Annual fee
$250
Ongoing APR
Variable*
Foreign txn fee
None
Best for

Regular Marriott guests who want mid-tier elite perks — automatic Marriott Gold Elite status, 15 elite-night credits, a

Fees sourced from issuer terms · 2026-07-08

ClearValue score
74/100
Worth considering

Regular Marriott guests who want mid-tier elite perks — automatic Marriott Gold Elite status, 15 elite-night credits, a

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Annual fee

$250

Charged each renewal year

Ongoing APR

Variable APR — verify current range at americanexpress.com

Variable — verify the current range at the issuer

Foreign transaction fee

None

Travel-friendly abroad

As of July 8, 2026

Best for

Regular Marriott guests who want mid-tier elite perks — automatic Marriott Gold Elite status, 15 elite-night credits, a $25 quarterly dining credit, 6x at Marriott properties and 4x at restaurants, plus an annual free-night certificate worth up to 50,000 points.

Not for

Light Marriott guests who won't hit the spend threshold — and cost-conscious travelers who'd rather take the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless at $95/yr, which grants a free night (up to 35K points) automatically without a spend requirement.

The catch

Unlike the Boundless, the Bevy's free-night certificate isn't automatic — it requires $15,000 of calendar-year spend to earn. Miss that threshold and you lose the single benefit most likely to justify the $250 fee.

Card facts

Sourced from the issuer's published Schumer Box and terms — confirm current numbers at the issuer.

Product specs

Annual fee
$250
Ongoing APR
Variable APR — verify current range at americanexpress.com
Foreign transaction fee
None
Schumer Box verified
July 8, 2026

How we scored this card

See our published methodology — 5 dimensions, 0–20 each, 100-point total.

Effective rewards rate15 / 20
Fee structure13 / 20
Audience fit15 / 20
Transparency and trust14 / 20
Honest weakness named17 / 20
Total74 / 100 · Worth considering

Frequently asked

Is the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express's $250 annual fee worth it?

The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express charges a $250 annual fee. In our review it earns a fees score of 13/20 — the "How we scored this card" section below shows how we weigh that against the rewards and benefits. Regular Marriott guests who want mid-tier elite perks — automatic Marriott Gold Elite status, 15 elite-night credits, a $25 quarterly dining credit, 6x at Marriott properties and 4x at restaurants, plus an annual free-night certificate worth up to 50,000 points.

What APR does the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express charge?

Variable APR — verify current range at americanexpress.com. APRs are variable and set by the issuer — confirm the current range on the issuer's Schumer Box before you commit.

Does the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express charge foreign transaction fees?

No. The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express has no foreign transaction fee, so it works cleanly for purchases abroad.

Who is the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express best for?

Regular Marriott guests who want mid-tier elite perks — automatic Marriott Gold Elite status, 15 elite-night credits, a $25 quarterly dining credit, 6x at Marriott properties and 4x at restaurants, plus an annual free-night certificate worth up to 50,000 points.

Who should skip the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express?

Light Marriott guests who won't hit the spend threshold — and cost-conscious travelers who'd rather take the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless at $95/yr, which grants a free night (up to 35K points) automatically without a spend requirement.

How did ClearValue score the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express?

Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express scored 74/100 — "Worth considering". We score every card across five dimensions (effective rewards, fee structure, audience fit, transparency, and whether an honest weakness is named), 0–20 each. Scores are never influenced by commission. See our methodology for the full rubric.

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