Earn 70,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points plus a Free Night Reward after you spend $2,000 in purchases in the first 6 months of card membership.
- 7x Hilton Honors Bonus Points on eligible purchases at Hilton properties
- 5x Bonus Points at U.S. restaurants, including takeout and delivery
- 5x Bonus Points at U.S. supermarkets
- 5x Bonus Points at U.S. gas stations
- Complimentary Hilton Honors Silver elite status
- Car rental loss and damage insurance, Global Assist Hotline, Extended Warranty
- No foreign transaction fees
Terms apply. Enrollment is required for certain benefits. Eligibility and Benefit level varies by Card. Terms, Conditions, and Limitations Apply. Please visit americanexpress.com/benefitsguide for more details. Underwritten by Amex Assurance Company.
My thoughtsThis one has no annual fee, which means it doesn't have many benefits. But the elevated welcome offer includes a free night certificate, which can be super valuable for a fancy one-night stay. If you really want a no-fee Hilton card, this is a decent option, however, I think the Surpass is a better overall choice.
Earn 130,000 Bonus Points plus a Free Night Reward after you spend $3,000 in purchases in the first 6 months of card membership.
- 12x Hilton Honors Bonus Points on eligible purchases at Hilton properties
- 6x Bonus Points at U.S. restaurants, including takeout and delivery
- 6x Bonus Points at U.S. supermarkets
- 6x Bonus Points at U.S. gas stations
- 4x Bonus Points on U.S. online retail purchases
- Up to $200 in annual statement credits for purchases at Hilton properties (up to $50 per quarter)
- Complimentary Hilton Honors™️ Gold elite status
- Free Night Reward after spending $15,000 on eligible purchases in a calendar year
- Complimentary National Car Rental® Emerald Club Executive® status
- No foreign transaction fees
Terms apply. Enrollment is required for certain benefits. Eligibility and Benefit level varies by Card. Terms, Conditions, and Limitations Apply. Please visit americanexpress.com/benefitsguide for more details. Underwritten by Amex Assurance Company.
My thoughtsThis is a solid mid-tier card with a reasonable annual fee, some useful benefits, and a great elevated welcome offer. My husband and I both opened this card while the offer was elevated. We may not keep it long-term, but it's absolutely worth grabbing while the offer is this good!
Earn 175,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after spending $6,000 on purchases within the first 6 months of card membership.
- Up to $400 in annual statement credits for purchases at Hilton properties (up to $200 semi-annually)
- Up to $200 in annual flight credits (up to $50 per quarter) for flights booked directly with airlines or through amextravel.com
- Up to $209 in statement credits per calendar year when you use your card to pay for a CLEAR+ Membership
- Free Night Reward every year after card renewal
- Earn additional Free Night Rewards after $30,000 and $60,000 in calendar year spending
- Up to $100 in credits for qualifying charges at participating Waldorf Astoria® Hotels & Resorts and Conrad® Hotels & Resorts when you book a two-night stay through hiltonhonorsaspirecard.com
- Complimentary Hilton Honors Diamond elite status
- No foreign transaction fees
Terms apply. Enrollment is required for certain benefits. Eligibility and Benefit level varies by Card. Terms, Conditions, and Limitations Apply. Please visit americanexpress.com/benefitsguide for more details. Underwritten by Amex Assurance Company.
My thoughtsThis is for the die-hard Hilton fans. If you regularly stay at Hilton properties and want Diamond status, this is the card for you. The annual fee is high, but the credits and free night certificate go a long way toward offsetting it, especially when you open it with an elevated welcome offer.
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Earn 175,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points plus a Free Night Reward after you spend $8,000 in purchases in the first 6 months of card membership.
- Up to $240 in annual statement credits for purchases at Hilton properties (up to $60 per quarter)
- Complimentary Hilton Honors Gold elite status
- Ability to earn Diamond status after $40,000 in spending in a calendar year
- 15 Elite Night Credits each calendar year toward next status level
- Complimentary National Car Rental® Emerald Club Executive® status
- Does not count toward Chase's 5/24 rule
- No foreign transaction fees
Terms apply. Enrollment is required for certain benefits. Eligibility and Benefit level varies by Card. Terms, Conditions, and Limitations Apply. Please visit americanexpress.com/benefitsguide for more details. Underwritten by Amex Assurance Company.
My thoughtsThis is a great option if you don't want the card counting toward your 5/24 number. The annual fee is a bit higher than the Surpass, but the quarterly Hilton credit is also higher to help offset it. The welcome offer includes points AND a free night certificate, so it's a solid card to have in your wallet.
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