How Hilton Honors American Express Cards Turn Ordinary Spending Into Extraordinary Stays

Start Your Rewards Journey: Hilton Honors American Express Card

For the occasional traveler who takes one or two trips each year, the Hilton Honors American Express Card is an ideal starter rewards card with no annual fee. (Rates & Fees) Throughout the year, your day-to-day spending can earn Hilton Honors Points that you can redeem for free nights, car rentals and more. You'll earn 5 points per $1 spent with the Card on purchases at U.S. supermarkets, gas stations and restaurants, and 3 points per $1 spent with the Card all other eligible purchases.

Enter the World of Elite Status

Enjoy a taste of the elite hotel experience with the Hilton Honors American Express Card. You'll receive complimentary Hilton Honors^™ Silver Status, giving you a head start on ascending to higher levels of rewards. Enjoy perks like a 20% Points earning Bonus on stays, getting you to free nights faster. Plus, spend $20,000 on eligible purchases on your Card in a calendar year and you can earn an upgrade to Hilton Honors Gold^™ Status through the end of the next calendar year.

During your Hilton stay, you can continue progressing towards your next trip: Earn 7 Hilton Honors Points per $1 spent on eligible purchases made with your Card directly with a hotel or resort within the Hilton portfolio.

Now through January 13, 2027, new cardholders can earn a Free Night Reward plus 70,000 Hilton Honors Points after making $2,000 in purchases on the Hilton Honors American Express Card in the first six months of opening the card. (Terms apply.)

As your travel plans become more ambitious, you may want a card that offers more generous rewards for both your everyday purchases and your travel spending. That's where the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass^® Card comes in.

Travel More, Enjoy More: Hilton Honors American Express Surpass^® Card

Designed for frequent leisure travelers who stay at Hilton properties, the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card helps you earn rewards through routine purchases faster. You can earn 6 points per $1 spent with your Card on purchases at U.S. supermarkets, gas stations and restaurants, 4 Points per $1 spent on your Card on U.S. Online Retail purchases and 3 Points per $1 spent with the Card on all other eligible purchases.

Upgrade Your Hilton Experience

Once your trip is underway, the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card significantly elevates your experience—and your rewards potential. You'll enjoy complimentary Hilton Honors Gold Status, conferring benefits like an 80% Points earning bonus on stays, space-available room upgrades at select properties, and a daily food and beverage credit or complimentary continental breakfast (varies by brand and region).

Spending more on your Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card delivers even more rewards. Earn a Free Night Reward from Hilton Honors after you spend $15,000 on purchases on your Card in a calendar year. Plus, spend $40,000 in eligible purchases on your Card in a calendar year and you can earn an upgrade to Hilton Honors Diamond^™ Status through the end of the following calendar year, entitling you to additional upgrades and perks.

Make the most of your Hilton stay by savoring dining, spa treatments and other experiences at your hotel. Today's enjoyment can power future travel when you earn 12 Points per $1 of eligible purchases charged on your Card directly with a hotel or resort within the Hilton portfolio. You'll also get up to $50 in statement credits each quarter (up to $200 in statement credits annually) for purchases made with your Card directly with a property in the Hilton portfolio.

Travel With Confidence

As you explore your destination, your Hilton Honors American Express Surpass^® Card delivers benefits that make your journey easier. For example, you'll enjoy the convenience of complimentary Emerald Club Executive^® status from National Car Rental^® when you enroll through your American Express online account using your card. (Terms apply.)

Should something go wrong on your travels, you can have added peace of mind knowing the Global Assist^® Hotline is available for 24/7 emergency assistance and coordination services when you travel more than 100 miles from home. Card Members are responsible for the costs charged by third-party service providers. Other terms and conditions apply.

Now through January 13, 2027, new cardholders can earn a Free Night Reward plus 130,000 Hilton Honors Points after making $3,000 in purchases on the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card in the first six months of opening the card. (Terms apply.)

For travelers who want to pair rewards potential with premium travel experiences, the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card takes things a step further.

Turn Every Trip Into a Premium Experience: Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card

The Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card pairs rewards with elite Hilton Honors status and premium travel benefits to make every vacation feel more rewarding from beginning to end.

You'll earn 3 points per $1 spent on all eligible purchases made with the Card. Travel spending delivers greater rewards: You can earn 14 Points per $1 spent on purchases made with the Card directly with hotels and resorts within the Hilton portfolio, 7 Points per $1 spent on flights booked directly with airlines or flights booked through American Express Travel and car rentals purchased directly from select car rental companies, and 7 Points per $1 spent on eligible purchases made with the Card at U.S. restaurants.

Transform Travel Expenses Into Statement Credits

As you plan and book your trip, rely on your Aspire Card to help offset the cost of your journey. Get up to $50 in statement credits each quarter (a total of up to $200 back each year) on flight purchases made directly with an airline, through AmexTravel.com or through the Amex Travel App^™ using your Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card.

Getting through airports faster is always a good thing when you're eager to reach your destination. CLEAR+ can help by using your face to verify your identity at 60+ airports nationwide. You can cover the cost of a CLEAR+ Membership (excluding any applicable taxes and fees; subject to auto-renewal) with up to $219 in statement credits per calendar year after you pay for CLEAR+ with your Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card.

Elevate Your Hilton Stay

The Aspire Card gives you complimentary Hilton Honors Diamond Status, which brings benefits such as a 100% Points earning Bonus stays and space-available room upgrades, executive lounge access and Premium Wi-Fi at select properties. You can also receive up to $200 in statement credits semi-annually (up to a total of $400 annually) for eligible purchases made directly with participating Hilton Resorts on the Hilton Honors Aspire Card.

Book a two-night minimum stay with your Hilton Honors Aspire Card at HiltonHonorsAspireCard.com and select the Aspire Card Benefit rate option on the booking page to enjoy up to a $100 credit for qualifying charges at Waldorf Astoria^® Hotels & Resorts and Conrad^® Hotels & Resorts properties. You can also call Hilton Honors at 855-292-5757 with the proper booking reference.

Extend your stay and your enjoyment with Hilton Honors Free Night Rewards. You'll receive an annual Free Night Reward from Hilton Honors in your first year of card membership and every year upon card renewal. Each calendar year, you can also earn one Free Night Reward after you spend $30,000 in purchases on your Card, plus a second Free Night Reward after spending an additional $30,000 in purchases on your Card.

Enhance Every Moment

As you explore your destination, the benefits of your Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card make travel smoother and more seamless. Enjoy complimentary Emerald Club Executive^® status from National Car Rental^® when you enroll through your American Express online account using your Card. (Terms apply.)

If problems arise while you are more than 100 miles from home, you can rely on 24/7 medical, legal, financial, and other select emergency coordination and assistance services from the Premium Global Assist^® Hotline. (Card Members may be responsible for the costs charged by third-party service providers.)

Whether you're dining with family to plan your trip, sampling the local cuisine at your destination or regaling dinner companions with travel tales post-return, savor exclusive access to sought-after restaurants with Global Dining Access by Resy (available at participating U.S. Resy Restaurants). When you add your Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card to your Resy profile, receive access to exclusive reservations, premium dining experiences, Priority Notify and more.

Now through January 13, 2027, new cardholders can earn 200,000 Hilton Honors Points after making $6,000 in purchases on the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card in the first six months of opening the card. (Terms apply.)

No Matter Which Card You Choose ...

Whether you're just starting to earn Hilton Honors Points or you're seeking Hilton's premium travel experience, every Hilton Honors American Express Card includes features designed to make earning and using rewards even more flexible.

Redeem Rewards on Your Schedule

Hilton Honors Points earned with your Card don't expire while your card is active and in good standing, so you can keep building toward your next getaway gradually instead of feeling pressured to redeem your Points quickly.

Get More Value When You Travel Internationally

Whether you're dining in Paris, shopping in Tokyo or sightseeing in Mexico, you can use your Card abroad without paying foreign transaction fees. (Rates & Fees) (Rates & Fees) (Rates & Fees)

Enjoy Payment Flexibility

Planning a big purchase (like airfares for a family trip overseas)? Plan It^® lets you split eligible Card purchases of $100 or more into equal monthly installments with a fixed fee, while continuing to earn rewards as you normally would.

Turn Routine Purchases Into More Rewarding Travel With the Hilton Honors American Express Card

Your vacation may eventually end, but the rewards that help make your next trip possible can be earned all year long when you use your Hilton Honors American Express Card for day-to-day spending. And for travelers seeking premium travel experiences, the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card's limited-time highest Points offer yet provides an opportunity to jump-start earning toward future stays while enjoying benefits designed to elevate every adventure. To learn more and apply for a Hilton Honors American Express Card, visit the American Express website. (Terms apply to all benefits.)