Limited Time: US Amex Marriott Bonvoy Cards Massively Elevated
For Canadians with US credit history, American Express US has launched significantly elevated welcome bonuses on all three Marriott Bonvoy cards. These offers were spotted March 12, 2026.
The Offers Summary
| Card | Annual Fee | Welcome Bonus | MSR | Notable Perks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonvoy Bevy | $250 | 175,000 pts | $5,000/6mo | Gold status, no FX fees |
| Bonvoy Brilliant | $650 | 200,000 pts | $6,000/6mo | Platinum status, $300 dining credit |
| Bonvoy Business | $125 | 5 Free Nights | $9,000/6mo | Automatic 35K cert annually |
Card Breakdowns
Brilliant ($650)
- 200K points after $6K spend
- Annual free night (up to 85K points)
- $300 dining credit ($25/month)
- Automatic Platinum status (25 nights)
- Priority Pass Select unlimited
Business ($125)
- 5 Free Night Awards after $9K total spend
- Breakdown: 3 nights after $6K, 2 more after additional $3K
- Automatic free night annually (35K cert)
- 6x at Marriott, 4x restaurants/gas/phones
Bevy ($250)
- 175K points after $5K spend (ends 5/13/26)
- Earn free night after $15K annual spend
- Gold status included
Canadian Application Strategy
- Need US credit history (Global Transfer or existing relationship)
- SSN/ITIN helpful but not always required
- Follow “2/90” rule for personal cards
- Apply order: Brilliant first, Business second, Bevy third
Historical Context
These are record-high offers: Brilliant at 200K, Business at 5 free nights (previous max was 3). Previously elevated US Hilton offers ended April 15th.
Bottom Line
For Canadians with US credit access, these are exceptional. The Business card offers the best value ($1,500+ net after $125 fee). The Brilliant makes sense for regular Marriott guests who value status. Bevy is best for those who want points without high annual fees.
Credit card offers are subject to change. Terms and conditions apply.