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Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card vs The Platinum Card from American Express Exclusively for Charles Schwab

Both are travel travel cards. The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card comes from American Express at $250/yr; the The Platinum Card from American Express Exclusively for Charles Schwab from American Express at $695/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

Both cards come from American Express and target travel spenders, so the choice usually comes down to whether you'll use the premium-tier benefits. The The Platinum Card from American Express Exclusively for Charles Schwab costs $445 more per year, only worth it if you'll actually use the upgraded perks.

FeatureMarriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express CardThe Platinum Card from American Express Exclusively for Charles Schwab
Annual fee$250$695
Sign-up bonusup to 135,000 Marriott Bonvoy pointsUp to 80,000 Membership Rewards points
Bonus value (est.)-$1,440
Min spend to unlock bonus$5,000 in 6 mo$8,000 in 6 mo
IssuerAmerican ExpressAmerican Express
Card categorytraveltravel
Best earning category (Dining)4x1x
Transfer partnersNoneamex-mr
Headline benefits
    • Invest with Rewards 1.1c/pt into Schwab
    • Centurion + Priority Pass + Delta Sky Club
    • 5X flights, 5X prepaid hotels
    • $1,500+ in annual credits
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    Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card
    $250/yr · up to 135,000 Marriott Bonvoy points
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    The Platinum Card from American Express Exclusively for Charles Schwab
    $695/yr · Up to 80,000 Membership Rewards points

    Editorial take: Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card

    Editorial take: The Platinum Card from American Express Exclusively for Charles Schwab

    The premium Platinum for Schwab brokerage customers. Same lounge access, FHR, and credit suite as the Personal Platinum, but the killer feature is Invest with Rewards at 1.1 cents per point cash-into-brokerage — the highest fixed-value MR redemption in the program. Best for cardholders who don't max out airline transfer partners.

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card or The Platinum Card from American Express Exclusively for Charles Schwab?
    The The Platinum Card from American Express Exclusively for Charles Schwab has a public bonus (Up to 80,000 Membership Rewards points, worth roughly $1,440), while the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card doesn't advertise one right now.
    Is the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card's $250 annual fee worth it compared to the The Platinum Card from American Express Exclusively for Charles Schwab?
    At $250/yr, the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card is in the mid-fee tier. Compare its specific perks (lounge access, travel credits, primary rental insurance) to the The Platinum Card from American Express Exclusively for Charles Schwab's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
    Can I have both the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card and The Platinum Card from American Express Exclusively for Charles Schwab?
    Yes, though both are issued by American Express so the same issuer-specific application rules apply (Chase 5/24 if applicable, Amex once-per-lifetime bonus, etc.). Many points enthusiasts hold both, they pair well when one earns flexible bank points and the other earns a different currency.
    Should I get the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card or the The Platinum Card from American Express Exclusively for Charles Schwab first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card: $5,000 spend in 6 months. The Platinum Card from American Express Exclusively for Charles Schwab: $8,000 in 6 months. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.

    Card details on this page reflect the most recent data we've verified against the issuer's own site. Sign-up bonuses and fees can change at any time, confirm the current offer on the issuer's page before applying.