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Hilton Honors American Express Card

Free hotel status and big point hauls for no fee.

7.5/10American ExpresspersonalHilton Honors Points
View Current OfferBest for: Occasional Hilton guests who hate fees

Welcome Bonus

80,000

≈$400 value

Spend Requirement

$2,000

in 6 months

Annual Fee

$0

No FTF

Credit Score

670+

(Good)

Historical Offers Chart

Every public offer change we've tracked. Hover for details, timing your application is worth hundreds of dollars.

Sign-Up Bonus (points)Spending Requirement ($)
037,50075,000112,500150,000$0$1,000$2,000$3,000$4,0002020-012021-012022-012023-012024-012025-012026-01Sign-Up BonusSpending Requirement ($)

Last verified 2026-06-09 · spot an outdated offer? Tell us in the comments.

Earning Rates

  • 7xHilton portfolio hotels
  • 5xUS restaurants, US supermarkets, US gas stations
  • 3xAll other purchases

Credits

No statement credits, this card wins on earn rates, not coupons.

Benefits

  • Hilton Honors Silver status, Gold after $20k annual spend
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • Amex Offers

Why it earns its spot

  • +Big welcome bonuses for a no-fee card
  • +Automatic Silver status includes fifth night free on awards

Where it costs you

  • Hilton points are worth roughly half a cent each
  • Surpass earns nearly double in the same categories for $150

The Compound Verdict

The easiest free entry into hotel points anywhere. An 80k bonus covers two or three solid mid-tier nights for zero fee. Most cardholders should still pay up for the Surpass once they stay Hilton more than a few nights a year.

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