Amex Hilton Honors
- Annual fee
- None
- Earns
- Hilton Honors points
- Point value
- 0.59 CPP
Welcome offer
Earn 70,000 Hilton Honors points after you spend $2,000 in 6 months
≈ $413 at 0.59 CPP
Earning rates
| Category | Earns | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Purchases with Hilton | 7x | 4.13% |
| Dining | 5x | 2.95% |
| Groceries | 5x | 2.95% |
| Gas | 5x | 2.95% |
| Travel | 3x | 1.77% |
| Everything else | 3x | 1.77% |
Return is what each $1 of spend is worth with points valued at 0.59 CPP.
Application rules
Counts toward 5/24
Opening it takes one of your Chase 5/24 slots.
Once per lifetime
You may not get the Hilton Honors card's welcome bonus if you have or have had it before. Amex can also withhold the bonus based on your history with Amex and how many cards you've opened and closed, and it tells you before it processes your application, so you can withdraw.
1 in 5 rule
Amex usually approves no more than one of its credit cards every five days. Cards with no preset spending limit, like the Platinum and Gold, don't count.
2 in 90 velocity
Amex usually approves no more than two of its credit cards in any 90-day period. Cards with no preset spending limit don't count.
Amex credit card limit
Amex usually lets you hold up to five of its credit cards at once, personal and business combined. Cards with no preset spending limit don't count toward that limit.
Product changes
- Upgrade to Hilton Honors Surpass · Amex lets you upgrade with no credit check, and sometimes offers an upgrade bonus in your account; otherwise the upgrade earns no bonus.
- Upgrade to Hilton Honors Aspire · Amex lets you upgrade with no credit check, and sometimes offers an upgrade bonus in your account; otherwise the upgrade earns no bonus.
About the Amex Hilton Honors
The Amex Hilton Honors is a personal American Express card from Amex with no annual fee that earns Hilton Honors points. It earns 7x on purchases with Hilton, 5x on dining, 5x on groceries and 3x on everything else. The current welcome offer: earn 70,000 Hilton Honors points after you spend $2,000 in 6 months. AwardHack values Hilton Honors points at 0.59 CPP.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Amex Hilton Honors annual fee?
The Amex Hilton Honors has no annual fee.
What is the Amex Hilton Honors welcome bonus?
Earn 70,000 Hilton Honors points after you spend $2,000 in 6 months. AwardHack values that at about $413.
Does the Amex Hilton Honors include airport lounge access?
No, the Amex Hilton Honors doesn't include airport lounge access.
Does the Amex Hilton Honors count toward Chase 5/24?
Opening it counts as one of your 5/24 slots.
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