Hilton Honors American Express Card - The Points Guy (2024)

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Hilton Honors American Express Card

Apply now for Hilton Honors American Express Card at American Express's secure site

Apply for Hilton Honors American Express Card Apply now for Hilton Honors American Express Card at American Express's secure site Terms & restrictions apply. See rates & fees

Best no-annual-fee hotel card

The Hilton Honors Amex Card is a rare opportunity to earn hotel points and elite status with no annual fee. (Partner offer)

At a glance

Rewards Rates

7X Earn 7X Hilton Honors Bonus Points for each dollar of eligible purchases charged on your Card directly with hotels and resorts within the Hilton portfolio.
5X Earn 5X Points per dollar on purchases at U.S. restaurants, at U.S. supermarkets, and at U.S. gas stations.
3X Earn 3X Points for all other eligible purchases on your Card.

Intro Offer

Earn 70,000 points

Earn 70,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points plus a Free Night Reward after you spend $2,000 in purchases on the Hilton Honors American Express Card in the first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer Ends 7/31/2024.

At a glance

Rewards Rates

7X Earn 7X Hilton Honors Bonus Points for each dollar of eligible purchases charged on your Card directly with hotels and resorts within the Hilton portfolio.
5X Earn 5X Points per dollar on purchases at U.S. restaurants, at U.S. supermarkets, and at U.S. gas stations.
3X Earn 3X Points for all other eligible purchases on your Card.

Intro Offer

Earn 70,000 points

Ongoing Penalty APR

29.99% Variable

Ongoing Cash Advance APR

29.99% Variable

Ongoing Purchases APR

20.99%-29.99% Variable

Annual Fee

Recommended Credit

670-850

Excellent/Good

More details

Earn 70,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points plus a Free Night Reward after you spend $2,000 in purchases on the Hilton Honors American Express Card in the first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer Ends 7/31/2024.
Earn 7X Hilton Honors Bonus Points for each dollar of eligible purchases charged on your Card directly with hotels and resorts within the Hilton portfolio.
Earn 5X Points per dollar on purchases at U.S. restaurants, at U.S. supermarkets, and at U.S. gas stations.
Earn 3X Points for all other eligible purchases on your Card.
Enjoy complimentary Hilton Honors™ Silver status with your Card. 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.
No Foreign Transaction Fees. Enjoy international travel without additional fees on purchases made abroad.
No Annual Fee.
Terms Apply.
See Rates & Fees

Apply now for Hilton Honors American Express Card at American Express's secure site Terms & restrictions apply. See rates & fees

Our Take

TPG Editor's Rating

Card Rating is based on the opinion of TPG's editors and is not influenced by the card issuer.

3/5

Overview

The Hilton Honors American Express card offers complimentary Silver elite status and the opportunity to upgrade to Gold by spending $20,000 or more on the card each year. Plus, earn bonus points on Hilton hotels and essential everyday purchases. You can then redeem your Hilton Honors points for free nights at your favorite properties.

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Pros

No annual fee card
Complimentary Hilton Honors Silver status

Cons

Silver status is the lowest tier of Hilton Honors status
Limited redemption flexibility as you can only redeem at Hilton hotels
Can't earn a free night award unlike other Hilton cards

Who is this card good for?

The Hilton Honors Amex is best for those who enjoy staying at Hilton hotels and resorts but want to minimize costs by avoiding paying an annual fee.

Earning Rewards

You’ll earn 7x on hotels and resorts in the Hilton portfolio, 5x on dining at U.S. restaurants, 5x on U.S. supermarkets and5x on U.S. gas stations and 3x on all other eligible purchases.

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