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Hilton American Express card offers worth up to 200,000 bonus points
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September 10, 2026 • 10 min read
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Quick summary
Several Hilton co-branded cards are currently offering elevated welcome bonuses, including points and free night rewards, for new applicants through Jan. 13, 2027.
The top-tier option features its highest-ever bonus, which TPG values at $800, with additional perks such as elite status and statement credits for Hilton stays and travel-related purchases.
Other options include business, mid-tier and entry-level cards, each with varying bonus values and benefits like complimentary elite status, free night rewards and statement credits.
These offers can be redeemed for stays at a wide range of Hilton properties, from budget hotels to luxury resorts, maximizing value for different types of travelers.
What to consider
All welcome offers require meeting specific spending thresholds within the first six months to qualify.
Amex generally allows cardmembers to earn a welcome offer on each card only once per lifetime, so timing your application is important.
TPG’s September 2026 valuations place Hilton points at 0.4 cents each, which can help estimate the value of each bonus.
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If you’ve been considering a Hilton credit card, you're in the right place.
That's because there are great welcome offers on Hilton's American Express cards right now, for new cardmembers to earn a swath of Hilton Honors points. This includes a highest-ever offer on the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card: Earn 200,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. Offer ends Jan. 13, 2027.
Depending on how you redeem them, these bonuses could cover anything from several nights at budget-friendly Hilton properties to a luxury award stay at aspirational resorts.
Let’s take a look at the current Hilton card offers and which one may make the most sense for you.
Comparison of Hilton credit card welcome offers
Here’s what to know about the current offers at first glance:
Earn 150,000 bonus points and a free night reward after spending $8,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. Offer ends Jan. 13, 2027.
Earn 130,000 bonus points and a free night reward after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. Offer ends Jan. 13, 2027.
Earn 70,000 bonus points and a free night reward after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. Offer ends Jan. 13, 2027.
Earn 200,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. Offer ends Jan. 13, 2027.
THE POINTS GUY
TPG’s valuations place Hilton points at 0.4 cents each, making this bonus worth $800. This is the best-ever offer we’ve seen on this card, so we recommend applying now.
This card has an annual fee of $550.
Additional benefits
You’ll earn:
14 points per dollar spent on eligible purchases made directly with a hotel or resort within the Hilton portfolio
7 points per dollar spent on select travel, including flights booked directly with the airline, through American Express Travel or via the Amex Travel App™, plus car rentals booked directly with select car rental companies
7 points per dollar spent on dining at U.S. restaurants, including takeout and delivery
3 points per dollar spent on other eligible purchases
With this card, you’ll receive a host of useful benefits:
Earn 150,000 bonus points and a free night reward after spending $8,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. Offer ends Jan. 13, 2027.
THE POINTS GUY
Based on TPG’s valuations, the bonus points are worth $600, plus the value of the free night reward.
While we've previously seen offers as high as 175,000 or 180,000 points (no longer available), the free night reward makes this offer particularly compelling. Hilton free night rewards can generally be used toward a standard room, regardless of how many points the room would otherwise cost, potentially unlocking significant value.
Additional benefits
With this card, you’ll earn:
12 points per dollar spent on eligible purchases made directly with a hotel or resort within the Hilton portfolio
5 points per dollar spent on the first $100,000 in eligible purchases each calendar year (then 3 points)
3 points per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases
The card has some solid benefits as well:
Complimentary Hilton Gold elite status
National Car Rental Emerald Club Executive status*
A path to Hilton Diamond status through the end of the next calendar year after spending $40,000 on eligible purchases per calendar year
Up to $240 in statement credits (up to $60 quarterly) on eligible Hilton purchases
Earn 130,000 bonus points and a free night reward after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. Offer ends Jan. 13, 2027.
THE POINTS GUY
According to TPG’s valuations, this welcome offer is worth $520 plus the value of the free night reward, which is a solid value for a card with a reasonable annual fee.
Although we've seen higher points bonuses on the Hilton Surpass, don't overlook the free night reward included with the current offer. Depending on where you redeem it, that single night could add hundreds of dollars in value to the 130,000 bonus points.
If you've been eyeing this card, now's a great time to apply.
Additional benefits
With this card, you’ll earn:
12 points per dollar spent on eligible purchases made directly with a hotel or resort within the Hilton portfolio
6 points per dollar spent at U.S. supermarkets, U.S. restaurants and U.S. gas stations
4 points per dollar spent on U.S. online retail purchases
3 points per dollar spent on other eligible purchases
It also comes with some nice perks:
Complimentary Hilton Gold status
A free night reward after you spend $15,000 on eligible purchases each calendar year
National Car Rental Emerald Club Executive status*
A path to Hilton Diamond status through the end of the next calendar year after spending $40,000 on eligible purchases per calendar year
Up to $200 in statement credits (up to $50 quarterly) on eligible Hilton purchases
Earn 70,000 bonus points and a free night reward after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. Offer ends Jan. 13, 2027.
THE POINTS GUY
According to TPG’s valuations, this offer is worth $280, plus the value of the free night reward.
We've seen more valuable offers on this card. However, the free night reward gives the current offer some upside, particularly if you can use it at an expensive Hilton property.
Unless you have a booking in mind that would maximize the free night reward, we recommend waiting for a better offer.
With this card, you’ll earn:
7 points per dollar spent on eligible purchases made directly with a hotel or resort within the Hilton portfolio
5 points per dollar spent on dining at U.S. restaurants, U.S. supermarkets and U.S. gas stations
3 points per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases
This entry-level card also offers:
Automatic Hilton Silver status
No foreign transaction fees (see rates and fees) — a rarity for a card with no annual fee
A path to upgrade to Gold status through the end of the next calendar year when you spend $20,000 on eligible purchases in a calendar year
The current Hilton Amex welcome offers are a great chance to earn a large stash of Hilton Honors points, especially since the Hilton Aspire is currently offering its best-ever welcome offer.
With these limited-time Hilton Amex welcome offers available now through Jan. 13, 2027, now may be a good time to consider applying — especially if you're looking to boost your Hilton Honors balance or unlock elite status perks.
For rates and fees of the Amex Hilton Honors Aspire, click here. For rates and fees of the Amex Hilton Honors Business, click here.
For rates and fees of the Amex Hilton Honors Surpass, click here. For rates and fees of the Amex Hilton Honors card, click here.
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