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American Express Blue Cash Preferred American Express Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant

Annual fee, welcome offer, top earning categories, and key benefits — compared side-by-side using Perqt's catalog data.

Lower annual fee: American Express Blue Cash Preferred

American Express

Blue Cash Preferred

Annual fee
$95
Network
amex
Welcome value
—
Min spend
$3,000 / 6mo

Top earning rates

  • 6×U.S. supermarkets
  • 6×Select U.S. streaming subscriptions
  • 3×Gas at U.S. gas stations
  • 3×Transit

Key benefits

  • $120 Disney Streaming Credit · $10
  • Global Assist® Hotline · $0
  • Purchase Protection · $0
  • American Express Venue Collection · $0
  • Amex Special Ticket Access · $0
Full American Express Blue Cash Preferred review

American Express

Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant

Annual fee
$650
Network
amex
Welcome value
$1,300
Min spend
$6,000 / 6mo

Top earning rates

  • 6×Hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy · Marriott Bonvoy
  • 3×Restaurants worldwide · Marriott Bonvoy
  • 3×Flights booked directly with airlines · Marriott Bonvoy
  • 2×All other eligible purchases · Marriott Bonvoy

Key benefits

  • Free Night Award · $638
  • American Express Venue Collection · $250
  • Fee Credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck® · $120
  • $100 Marriott Bonvoy Property Credit · $100
  • Brilliant Dining Credit · $25
Full American Express Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant review

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