💳 American Express · Amex
Travel Benefits Guide 2026
Here's exactly what you get — and what you don't — when you use the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card for travel.
Network: Priority Pass Select (1,300+ airport lounges worldwide)
Guest policy: Up to 2 complimentary guests per visit
Complimentary Priority Pass Select membership with enrollment required. Includes up to 2 guest passes per visit. Does not include Amex Centurion Lounge access.
Get a $100 statement credit every every 4 years when you pay for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck with this card.
Global Entry ($100) includes TSA PreCheck and lets you skip customs lines when returning to the US — worth every cent for international travelers.
If your trip is delayed by 6+ hours, you're covered for up to $500/person in expenses.
Covers: meals, lodging, toiletries, medication, personal use items
Up to $500 per covered trip for delays of 6+ hours. Maximum 2 claims per 12-month period.
Must book travel with this card. Keep all receipts for reimbursement.
Reimburses up to $10,000/person (max $20,000/trip) if you must cancel or cut short your trip.
Covered reasons: illness (medically inadvisable per physician), severe weather, jury duty, change in military orders
Maximum $10,000 per covered trip, up to $20,000 per eligible card account per 12 consecutive months.
Lost/stolen/damaged baggage: Up to $3,000/person
Checked bags: up to $2,000 | Carry-on: up to $3,000
Covers lost, damaged, or stolen baggage when you pay with this card. High-risk items (jewelry, electronics) capped at $1,000 per person per trip.
Baggage delay coverage: not included.
✅ Emergency evacuation coordination covered (transportation costs covered).
Premium Global Assist Hotline: 24/7 emergency assistance coordination including medical evacuation transport (Amex covers transport costs), repatriation of mortal remains, and care for unattended children. Does not cover medical treatment costs.
Secondary coverage — you must file with your personal auto insurance first, then this card covers the remainder.
Coverage amount: Up to $75,000
Covers: collision damage, theft
Excludes: liability, personal injury
Eligible countries: Worldwide except Australia, Italy, New Zealand, and OFAC-sanctioned countries.
Secondary coverage — file with personal auto insurance first. Up to 30 consecutive days. Must decline the rental company's CDW.
Credit card trip insurance typically doesn't cover medical emergencies abroad. For international trips, dedicated travel health insurance is recommended.
Browse travel health guides by country →✅ No foreign transaction fees — use this card internationally without paying an extra 2–3% on every purchase.
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