American Express (AXP) and Marriott International (MAR) announced that the much-anticipated, new Starwood Preferred Guest American Express Luxury Card is now available. Eligible new Card Members who apply for the Card through October 31, 2018 can receive a rich welcome bonus of 100,000 points when they spend $5,000 after three months. As first unveiled in April, the Starwood Preferred Guest American Express Luxury Card is designed for the most premium SPG loyalists, as well as Marriott Rewards and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards loyalists, and is packed with rich benefits and rewards to enhance Card Members' travel journey. The Starwood Preferred Guest American Express Luxury Card has an annual fee of $4502 and comes with benefits including up to $300 in statement credits each year of Card Membership for eligible purchases at more than 6,700 participating SPG and Marriott Rewards hotels, complimentary Gold Elite Status with the ability to earn Platinum Elite Status after spending $75,000 on the Card in a calendar year, an annual free night award every year after the Card account anniversary, Priority Pass Select membership, Global Entry or TSA PreCheck fee credit and more opportunities to earn points, including: For each dollar of eligible purchases charged to the Card, Card Members can earn: 6X points at participating SPG and Marriott Rewards hotels; 3X points at U.S. restaurants and on flights booked directly with airlines; 2X points on other eligible purchases.
