Amex Marriott Brilliant 200K / Bevy 175K — All-Time High BUT New Restrictions

The Amex Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant is now offering 200,000 Marriott points and the Bevy is at 175,000 points — both all-time high welcome bonuses. These are massive offers that can easily be worth $1,500+ in hotel stays.

But there's a catch. Along with these elevated offers, new restrictions have been added that make eligibility more complicated. The Marriott cross-issuer rules mean that holding a Chase Marriott card can block your Amex application. And the ascending order rule means opening the Brilliant first permanently locks you out of the Bevy bonus.

If you're considering either card, timing and order matter more than ever. You need to check whether you have any open Chase Marriott cards, whether you've received a Marriott bonus in the past 24 months, and whether the ascending order applies to your situation.

In this video, we break down the offer details, the new restrictions, and exactly what steps to take to maximize your chances of approval and bonus eligibility.

Key Takeaways

  • Brilliant at 200K and Bevy at 175K — both all-time high Marriott offers
  • Cross-issuer rule: close Chase Marriott 30+ days before applying for Amex
  • Ascending order: apply for Bevy first if you want both bonuses
  • 24-month cross-issuer bonus cooldown applies to all Marriott cards
  • Check your eligibility before applying — these rules are strict

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