HILTON PARC 55 San Francisco photo by Tracy Nicole
For a limited time, Hilton is offering a higher sign up bonus on all it’s credit cards.
Some cards are only offering more points (up to 175,000).
Some are offering a free night certificate in addition to a higher number of points.
Hilton free night certificates are very valuable as they can be used at any hotel, including luxury brands like the Waldorf.
These offers end April 29, 2025.
The best time to get any credit card is when there is a higher sign up bonus.
So, now is the best time to get a Hilton card.
Here are more details.
Current Higher Offers On Hilton Cards Explained
Hilton credit cards are offered through American Express.
American Express offer 4 cards:
- American Express Hilton Honors card with no fee
- American Express Surpass card with $150 fee
- American Express Aspire card with $550 fee
- American Express Business with $195 fee
Here are the elevated offers for each card:
- Amex Hilton Honors card: Earn 70,000 points + free night certificate after spending $2000 in the first six months.
- Amex Surpass card: Earn 130,000 points + free night certificate after spending $3000 within first 6 months.
- Amex Aspire card: Earn 175,0000 points (no free night) after spending $6000 within first 6 months.
- Amex Business card: Earn 175,000 points (no free night) after spending $6000 in 6 months,
Again, all offers end April 29, 2025.
Which Card Is Right For You?
Each card has different benefits, and can be right for different people
Here is a brief overview of each card to help you choose:
1. Hilton Honors Amex card, no fee
Overview:
- 7x points at Hilton hotels
- Hilton Silver status as long as you have the card
- Hilton Gold status for spending 20k on card
Best for: People who don’t like to pay annual fees although the next card may still be better for even those people.
2. Hilton Honors Surpass card, $150 fee
Overview:
- 12x points on Hilton Hotel stays
- Hilton Gold status as long as you have the card
- Hilton Diamond for spending 40k on card
- $200 in Hilton credits a year, given in four $50 statement credits
- Free Hilton night certificate for spending 15k on card in a year
- National Car Rental Emerald status
Best for: People who stay at Hilton hotels four times a year. Since the $200 credit covers the cost of the card, this is the best card for most people. Remember, Hilton Gold status will give you a breakfast credit and more points.
3. Hilton Honors Aspire Card, $550 fee
Overview:
- 14x points on Hilton stays
- Hilton Diamond status as long as you have the card
- $400 in Hilton Resort credits
- $200 flight credits
- $199 in CLEAR credit annually
- Hilton free night certificate
- National Car Emerald Club Executive status
Best for: People who frequent Hilton more often. People who can use the credits that cover the high fee, and want Diamond status
4. Hilton Honors Business Card, $195 fee
Overview:
- 12x points on Hilton stays
- Hilton Gold status as long as you have the card
- $240 in Hilton credits per year
Best for: People who own business, or anyone who has all the other cards (explanation below).
Are You Eligible For These Higher Offers?
American Express has a once in a lifetime rule.
This means if you have had any of these cards before, you will more than likely not be able to earn the sign up bonus again.
For instance, I have had the Amex no fee card as well as the Surpass card.
So, I would more than likely not be eligible for the bonus on those two cards.
I am currently deciding between the business and Aspire card.
So, if you have had any of these cards in the past, you will probably not be approved.
I want Diamond status, so I will probably go for the Aspire card.
American Express has other rules too, such as:
- You can only be approved for 2 cards within a 90 day period.
- You can only have a total of 5 personal or business cars.
Summary
American Express is offering a higher sign up bonus on all Hilton credit cards.
These offers end April 29, 2025.
I love Hilton credit cards because they give you hotel elite status just for having a credit card.
Both valuable Gold and Diamond status give you more points as well as a free breakfast credit in the United States.
This is great time to get a Hilton credit card.
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