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Hilton American Express card offers worth up to 150,000 bonus points

July 14, 2026
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If you've been considering a Hilton credit card, you're in the right place.

That's because there are solid intro offers of Hilton's American Express cards for new cardmembers to earn a swath of Hilton Honors points.

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:

CardWelcome offerAnnual feeBonus value*
Earn 150,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.
$550 (see rates and fees)
$600
Earn 130,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.
$195 (see rates and fees)
$520
Earn 130,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.
$150 (see rates and fees)
$520
Earn 80,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.
$320

*The bonus value is based on TPG's July 2026 valuations and is not provided or reviewed by the issuer.

Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card

The Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card is the brand's top-tier card and offers the most benefits when staying at Hilton properties.

Current welcome offer

Earn 150,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.

American Express Hilton Honors Aspire
THE POINTS GUY

TPG's valuations place Hilton points at 0.4 cents each, making this bonus worth $600. While the card has previously featured offers as high as 180,000 points, the current bonus is the standard offer we've seen on this card, so we recommend waiting to apply.

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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:

  • Automatic Hilton Honors™ Diamond status
  • Complimentary breakfast (or a daily food-and-beverage credit in the U.S.)
  • A free night reward in the first year and every year following the card's renewal
  • Space-available room upgrades on each stay
  • Up to $400 in statement credits (up to $200 biannually) for eligible purchases made at participating Hilton resorts
  • Up to $219 in annual statement credits for a Clear+ membership (subject to auto-renewal)
  • Up to $200 in statement credits (up to $50 quarterly) on eligible flight purchases
  • National Car Rental Emerald Club Executive status*

To learn more, read our full review of the Hilton Aspire.

*Enrollment in National Car Rental Emerald Club is required.


Apply here: Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card


The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card

The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card is the brand's card offering for small-business owners loyal to Hilton.

Current welcome offer

Earn 130,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.

Hilton Business Amex
THE POINTS GUY

Based on TPG's valuations, the bonus points are worth $520.

This is the standard offer we've seen on this card. We typically recommend applying when the offer reaches at least 175,000 points, making this offer less compelling than some of the card's previous offers.

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

To learn more, read our full review of the Hilton Business Card.

*Enrollment in National Car Rental Emerald Club is required.


Apply here: The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card


Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card

The Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card is the mid-tier option for Hilton loyalists who want to receive more perks.

Current welcome offer

Earn 130,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.

Hilton Surpass card art
THE POINTS GUY

According to TPG's valuations, these bonus points are worth $520, which is a solid value for a card with a reasonable annual fee.

This is the standard offer we've seen, so we recommend waiting 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

To learn more, read our full review of the Hilton Surpass.

*Enrollment in National Car Rental Emerald Club is required.


Apply here: Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card


Hilton Honors American Express Card

The Hilton Honors American Express Card is the simple no-annual-fee card that offers entry-level benefits.

Current welcome offer

Earn 80,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.

American Express Hilton
THE POINTS GUY

According to TPG's valuations, this offer is worth $320. This is the standard offer we've seen on this card, so we recommend waiting to apply.

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

To learn more, read our full review of the Hilton Amex.


Apply here: Hilton Honors American Express Card


Bottom line

The current Hilton Amex welcome offers are a good chance to earn a large stash of Hilton Honors points.

With these standard Hilton Amex welcome offers, 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.

Just remember that Amex generally limits cardmembers to earning a welcome offer on each card once per lifetime.


Apply here: Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
Apply here: The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card
Apply here: Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card
Apply here: Hilton Honors American Express Card


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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Editorial disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airline or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.