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CRog
CRog (@guest_2024605)
March 17, 2025 13:44

Can I assume that since this is Amex, the Brilliant PP doesn’t include restaurants? Or is that specific to the plat PP?

Stefan
Stefan (@guest_2043828)
April 14, 2025 15:39

Yes, there’s a page at TPG that lists the cards as of about a year ago that included Priority Pass (PP) with restaurants, and it’s 6 cards, 3 of which were Chase cards where it says that the restaurants feature was ending on June 30 of last year, and thus at most 3 of those cards listed still have that feature.

And that page also says that Amex dropped restaurants from Amex’s version of Priority Pass much earlier, I think around 2019.

JC
JC (@guest_2024277)
March 16, 2025 20:25

Pop-up jail for both – was actually willing to burn a 5/24 slot on the Brilliant, but I guess Amex is saving me from a rash decision…

Currently 3/24, most recently applied for Chase United Business (February 2025, denied), then Bonvoy Business (October 2024, approved). Admittedly, I’m not spending a lot on my Amex cards since getting the Bonvoy Biz bonus.

I’ll start putting some spend on those cards, lower my credit limits across the board, and try again before the deadline.

Mike
Mike (@guest_2023696)
March 15, 2025 18:57

Just applied and got received the Pop Up Jail notification. I currently spend several thousand a month on my gold card so it’s probably not for lack of activity. Try again in a month?

David
David (@guest_2023351)
March 15, 2025 01:51

Thanks for the post.

raj
raj (@guest_2023211)
March 14, 2025 20:04

I know it’s almost certainly unrealistic, but something in me really likes the idea of slowly, passively grinding out lifetime platinum despite not being a business traveler

whocares
whocares (@guest_2030584)
March 25, 2025 04:03

The best things in life are earned!

hahahahaahha

Churner
Churner (@guest_2022658)
March 14, 2025 07:59

With the recent points devaluation the sign up bonus is less attractive. Ive had held card for a year and use it for the free night up to 85k (which is still valuable to a certain extent because you can top off to 100k). Im waiting another year to get a chase / ritz card

Jack
Jack (@guest_2022778)
March 14, 2025 10:53

Less attractive indeed. These SUBs are as exciting as Sheldon.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtSx6cPJLfk&t=25s

Alex
Alex (@guest_2022509)
March 13, 2025 22:34

When is the best time to downgrade/close Bevy? Apart from SUB the card has no value

Docfan
Docfan (@guest_2022522)
March 13, 2025 22:58

As soon as the second AF posts, use the credits you can. Then close

Alex
Alex (@guest_2022562)
March 14, 2025 00:26

There are no credits, just plain $250 AF

raj
raj (@guest_2023210)
March 14, 2025 20:02

Disagree. Restaurant credit and cert mostly offset the AF, but return protection and platinum status are rare and interesting benefits that make this worth a slot for some, I think.

Dick Bupkiss
Dick Bupkiss (@guest_2022473)
March 13, 2025 21:00

For those “Free Night Awards” can they be topped off with points (and if yes, what’s the limit) for better quality stays?

Chatan
Chatan (@guest_2022502)
March 13, 2025 22:10

Yes, you can add 15,000 points to top up the certificate

chris b
chris b (@guest_2022302)
March 13, 2025 16:09

P2 and I both hold the Brilliant, it’s a great status card for traveling overseas, Platinum status doesn’t get you much for perks beyond the late checkout time in the US so keep that in mind.

Also keep in mind that Marriott just had its yearly “great devaluation” just a couple of weeks ago, P2 didn’t even bother trying to get the SUB.

Marriott is currently holding it’s double night promotion so at least sign up for a membership!

vb
vb (@guest_2022262)
March 13, 2025 15:15

hahah worthless bonvoy points..no way . keep your dumb card amex

Dan
Dan (@guest_2022292)
March 13, 2025 15:54
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Maybe worthless for you, but they are great for me. When I go to Mexico it’s about 8000 points/night (or $100/night if I pay cash) at the Marriott Courtyard I stay at. So if I get the Brilliant that will give me enough points for 23 nights which would cost me $2300 if I pay cash. Well worth it for me.

Sam
Sam (@guest_2022378)
March 13, 2025 18:18

Like a free titanium status with a free trip to Mexico

yoreyc
yoreyc (@guest_2022907)
March 14, 2025 13:11

oh boy a free trip to mexico?

BankBonusIsMyReligion
BankBonusIsMyReligion (@guest_2022737)
March 14, 2025 10:09

I use to play with Bonvoy points way back and their face-value were somewhat decent back around 2015 to 2017.

How are properties in the U.S? Is this pretty much just a card to use internationally or can deals still be had in the states? Dan

Dan
Dan (@guest_2022747)
March 14, 2025 10:21

I picked a Sheraton in my city and the cheapest points per night is 16,500 or $120 with cash. So not quite as good of a value as in Mexico, but not terrible either. BankBonusIsMyReligion