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Amex & Marriott: Are We About to See a Super-Premium Business Card?
Published on December 5, 2025, 2:07 AM

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American Express is floating the idea of some major changes to its Marriott business card, and you need to know what's up! They've sent out surveys asking people what they think about different benefits and annual fee levels. The current card is $125 annually, but the survey explored price points from $105 all the way up to a whopping $600!

While surveys don't always mean changes are coming, it definitely signals that Amex is thinking about shaking things up. Could we see a super-premium Marriott business card with tons of perks to justify that hefty annual fee? It sounds wild, but Amex has successfully revamped its Platinum cards with higher fees and richer benefits, so anything is possible.

Why should you care? Well, if you're a Marriott loyalist and a small business owner, this could mean a game-changing card is on the horizon. It could offer incredible earning potential, elite status boosts, or luxury travel perks that would make it worth the investment. Keep an eye out for further news – your next business trip could get a whole lot more rewarding!

Why This Matters for Your Strategy

News in the points-and-miles world moves fast, and promotional changes often have a short window. If this announcement affects a card or program you hold, log into your awardtrail dashboard to check your current benefit usage, bonus progress, and whether a transfer or redemption makes sense right now — before terms change.

As a general rule: transfer points only when you have a specific redemption in mind — transfers are almost always one-way and non-reversible. If you're unsure of the value, check our redemption guides before acting.

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