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Best Credit Card for Marriott

Compare the top credit cards to maximize your rewards every time you shop at Marriott.

Travel purchases frequently qualify for elevated earn rates and may unlock valuable perks like trip cancellation insurance or lounge access.

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Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant card art
Marriott Bonvoy

Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant

21x
points per dollar
18.9%
effective return
$650/yr
annual fee
200,000 pts
signup bonus
spend $6,000 in 6mo

21x on hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy

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  • World Of Hyatt Credit Card card art
    World of Hyatt
    World Of Hyatt Credit Card
    9x
    pts/dollar
    15.3%
    return

    9x on Hyatt hotels and resorts

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  • U.S. Bank Business Altitude Power card art
    U.S. Bank FlexPerks
    U.S. Bank Business Altitude Power
    6x
    pts/dollar
    9.0%
    return

    6x on Hotels Prepaid

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  • Hilton Honors Aspire card art
    Hilton Honors
    Hilton Honors Aspire
    14x
    pts/dollar
    8.4%
    return

    14x on Hotels and resorts in the Hilton portfolio

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  • Chase Sapphire Reserve card art
    Chase Ultimate Rewards
    Chase Sapphire Reserve
    4x
    pts/dollar
    8.0%
    return

    4x on Hotels (Direct)

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Common Questions

What is the best credit card to use at Marriott?

The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant is currently the top pick at Marriott, earning 21x points per dollar — an effective 18.9% return. 21x on hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy

How many points do I earn at Marriott per dollar spent?

Top cards earn between 4x and 21x at Marriott. Leading options include: Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant (21x), World Of Hyatt Credit Card (9x), U.S. Bank Business Altitude Power (6x).

Does Marriott count as hotels for credit card rewards?

Marriott typically falls under the Hotels category for credit card reward purposes. Cards with a hotels spending bonus will earn an elevated rate here. Travel purchases frequently qualify for elevated earn rates and may unlock valuable perks like trip cancellation insurance or lounge access.