Head-to-head · 🇺🇸 United States
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant vs Amex Hilton Honors Aspire
Side-by-side comparison across fees, rewards, welcome bonuses, and eligibility.
Wins 3 of 10
Wins 3 of 10
Verdict
It's a true tie, neither dominates. Pick the one whose boost categories match where you actually spend.
Side-by-side
| Criterion | Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant | Amex Hilton Honors Aspire |
|---|---|---|
| Annual fee | · $650 | $550 |
| Joining fee | = None | = None |
| Top reward rate | · 6x (travel) | 14x (travel) |
| Base reward rate | · 2x | 3x |
| Forex markup | = No FX fee | = No FX fee |
| Welcome bonus | 95,000 Bonvoy points after $6,000 spend in 6 months | · N/A |
| Fee waiver threshold | = No waiver | = No waiver |
| Min income | = None stated | = Not verified |
| Min credit score | 720 | · N/A |
| Editorial rating | 4.5/5 | · 4.4/5 |
Benefits compared
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant
- 6x Marriott Bonvoy points at Marriott properties
- 3x at restaurants + flights direct
- 2x on everything else
- Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite status (with $25K spend)
- 85K-point Free Night Award annually
- $300 dining credit + $25 monthly Marriott credit
Amex Hilton Honors Aspire
- 14x Hilton Honors points at Hilton hotels and resorts
- 7x at US restaurants, on flights booked directly with airlines or AmexTravel.com, and on car rentals booked directly
- 3x on everything else
- Hilton Honors Diamond status
- No foreign transaction fees
FAQ
›Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant vs Amex Hilton Honors Aspire: which is better?
It's a true tie, pick the one whose boost categories match your spend. Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant wins on 3 criteria, Amex Hilton Honors Aspire on 3.
›Can I get both?
Yes, if your credit profile supports it, holding both is the optimal play. Use Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant for its best categories, Amex Hilton Honors Aspire for its best categories. Just watch the combined annual fees against your spend.
›Which one has the better welcome bonus?
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant: 95,000 Bonvoy points after $6,000 spend in 6 months. Amex Hilton Honors Aspire doesn't list a welcome bonus.