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Hilton Honors American Express Card vs Hilton Honors™ Aspire Card

Choose between the entry-level and premium Hilton cards.

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The Hilton Honors American Express Card is the entry-level, $0-annual-fee Hilton option, offering Silver status in the chain’s loyalty program. It pays 7x points at Hilton and 5x points at US supermarkets, US restaurants and US gas stations. Meanwhile, the Hilton Honors™ Aspire Card is the premium, $450-annual-fee option, offering 14x points at Hilton and 7x points on eligible flights and car rentals and at US restaurants. You’ll also enjoy complimentary Diamond status and a $250 annual Hilton credit.

Hilton Honors American Express Card

Hilton Honors American Express Card

Rates & Fees

Hilton Honors™ Aspire Card

Hilton Honors™ Aspire Card

Rates & Fees
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  • No annual fee plus rewards for Hilton properties and everyday purchases
  • Complimentary Hilton Honors™ Diamond status
Welcome offer
Welcome offer

80,000 points after spending $1,000 in the first 3 months

150,000 points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months
Rewards
Rewards

7x points on Hilton Honors purchases, 5x at US restaurants, US supermarkets and US gas stations, 3x on all other purchases

14x points on Hilton, 7x on flights, car rentals and US restaurants and 3x points on all other purchases
Purchase APR
Purchase APR

15.74% to 24.74% variable

15.74% to 24.74% variable

Annual fee
Annual fee $0 $450
Cash advance
Cash advance

APR: 25.24% variable

Fee: $10 or 5% of the transaction, whichever is greater

APR: 25.24% variable

Fee: $5 or 3% of the transaction, whichever is greater
Foreign transaction fee
Foreign transaction fee None None
Late payment fee
Late payment fee Up to $40 Up to $40
Additional cardholder fee
Additional cardholder fee $0 $0
Interest-free period
Interest-free period 25 days 25 days
Minimum interest
Minimum interest $0 $0
Minimum credit score
Minimum credit score 670 680
Card type
Card type Credit Credit
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Summary of card features

Hilton Honors American Express Card

Hilton Honors American Express Card

  • Get a sizable 80,000-point welcome offer after you spend $1,000 in eligible purchases during your first 3 months of account opening.
  • Earn 7x points at eligible Hilton hotels and resorts. Earn 5x points at US restaurants, US supermarkets and US gas stations, and 3x points on everything else.
  • Get a complimentary upgrade to Hilton Honors Silver.

Hilton Honors™ Aspire Card

Hilton Honors™ Aspire Card

  • 14x Hilton Honors Bonus Points when you make eligible purchases on your card at participating hotels or resorts within the Hilton Portfolio.
  • Earn 7x points on eligible purchases on your card for flights booked directly with airlines or amextravel.com, car rentals booked directly from select car rental companies, and US restaurants.
  • Earn 3x points on all other eligible purchases.

Our guide to the Hilton Honors program

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Name Product Filter values Rewards Purchase APR Annual fee
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
12x points on Hilton Portfolio spending, 6x at US restaurants, US supermarkets and US gas stations, 3x on all other purchases
15.74% to 24.74% variable
$95
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With a big welcome offer worth up to $650, up to 12x points on spending, and free Gold status, this is an upgrade from the entry Hilton card. Rates & fees
Hilton Honors American Express Card
Hilton Honors American Express Card
7x points on Hilton Honors purchases, 5x at US restaurants, US supermarkets and US gas stations, 3x on all other purchases
15.74% to 24.74% variable
$0
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With a massive welcome offer for a no-annual-fee card and up to 7x points at Hilton, this is a solid pick for Hilton fans and occasional travelers. Rates & fees
Chase Sapphire Reserve®
Chase Sapphire Reserve®
10x points on Lyft rides, 3x points on dining and travel after earning your $300 travel credit and 1x points on all other purchases
16.99% to 23.99% variable
$550
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Get a generous $300 in annual travel credits, 3x points on travel and dining, and a 50% bonus on point redemptions with Chase's premier card.
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
5x points on Lyft, 2x points on travel and dining and 1x points on all other purchases
15.99% to 22.99% variable
$95
Apply now
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Earn a huge signup bonus worth $1,000 with this popular travel card. Combine with other Chase Ultimate Rewards cards for even greater value.
The World of Hyatt Credit Card
The World of Hyatt Credit Card
4x total points at Hyatt hotels as a World of Hyatt member, 2x on gyms, commuting, dining and airlines and 1x on all other purchases
15.99% to 22.99% variable
$95
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Earn 25,000 points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months. 25,000 points after spending another $6,000 in the first 6 months.
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