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BENEFITS/FOOD & DINING/DINING/BRILLIANT DINING CREDIT
AMERICAN EXPRESS

Brilliant Dining Credit

Receive up to $25 in statement credits per month, for up to $300 back annually, for eligible purchases made at restaurants worldwide. Both Basic and Additional Card Members can make eligible purchases, with a combined limit of $25 per month per Card Account.

Which cards have it: American Express Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant ($650 fee).

TYPECreditPosts back to your card bill
RESETSMonthlyUnused credit does not roll over
ENROLLMENTAutomaticNo action needed to activate
GOOD ATDiningU.S. locations
ON THE AMERICAN EXPRESS MARRIOTT BONVOY BRILLIANT, RESETS MONTHLYThis month's $25 expires in 17 daysWhatever is unspent by then is gone, because this credit does not roll into the next period.
NEXT RESETNov 1
45% elapsed17 days left
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How to claim it

  1. 1

    Get a qualifying card like the American Express Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant.

  2. 2

    Eligible purchases include restaurants worldwide. Not valid at bars, nightclubs, convenience stores, grocery stores, supermarkets, cafeterias, caterers, theatre clubs, breweries, bakeries, and meeting venues.

  3. 3

    Your $25 credit will appear on your card statement, typically within 1-2 billing cycles after qualifying purchases.

⏰This benefit resets on the 1st of each month. Unused credits don't roll over.

What we'd do

  • •Use at standalone restaurants for best results. Restaurants inside hotels, casinos, or event venues may not qualify. Avoid third-party payment apps or digital wallets as they may not trigger the credit. Allow 8-12 weeks for credits to post.

Questions

How much is the Amex Brilliant Dining Credit worth?

Up to $25 a month, $300 a year.

Which credit cards come with the Brilliant Dining Credit?

The Amex Brilliant Dining Credit comes with the American Express Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant ($650 annual fee).

What can I use the Amex Brilliant Dining Credit on?

Receive up to $25 in statement credits per month, for up to $300 back annually, for eligible purchases made at restaurants worldwide. Both Basic and Additional Card Members can make eligible purchases, with a combined limit of $25 per month per Card Account.

When does the Amex Brilliant Dining Credit reset?

It resets at the start of each calendar month. Unused credit doesn't carry over.

Is the Amex Brilliant Dining Credit worth it?

If you'd spend $300 a year on these purchases anyway, it's worth the full $300. If not, it's worth only what you would have spent.

We send one email a month with credits worth using before they reset.
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Benefit values shown are at face value and do not account for personal spending patterns. Terms, eligibility, and enrollment requirements are set by the card issuer and may change. Confirm details on your issuer’s website before making decisions based on this page.