If you’re thinking of applying for the increased welcome bonuses on two Hilton Honors American Express cards, remember there’s only a week left to apply before the August 28 deadline.
The Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card (learn how to apply) — which last month took the place of Hilton Ascend card — is currently rewarding 130,000 125,000 Hilton points and a free weekend night to new cardholders spending $4000 $2000 within the first four months three months of being approved.
The no annual fee Hilton Honors American Express Card (learn how to apply) offers 90,000 75,000 Hilton Honors points after spending $2000 $1000 during the first three months of card membership.
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card (learn how to apply)
The Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card (learn how to apply) offers its cardholders several benefits:
- Complimentarily Hilton Honors Gold status (upgrade to Diamond after spending $40,000 on the Surpass Card during a calendar year.) Some of the Gold status perks include:
- Complimentary breakfast at all hotels
- Space-available upgrades to Executive rooms
- Earn a Weekend Night Reward after spending $15,000 in a calendar year.
- 10 free visits each year at Priority Pass airport lounges
- Late check-out
- 5th standard reward night free
- Two bottles of water
- Elite tier rollover nights
- 80% Elite tier bonus points
Cardholders receive the following bonus Hilton Honors points for select purchases:
- 12X on eligible purchases at a participating Hilton portfolio hotel or resort
- 6X at U.S. restaurants, at U.S. supermarkets, and at U.S. gas stations
- 3X on all other eligible purchases.
The Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card (learn how to apply) carries a $95 annual fee that is not waived the first year. But the free breakfasts and annual Priority Pass visits — on top of the welcome bonus points and night — can offset the fee.
Learn more now about the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card!
Hilton Honors American Express Card (learn how to apply)
The basic, no annual fee Hilton Honors American Express Card (learn how to apply) gives cardholders complimentary Silver status (and can earn Gold after spending $20,000 in a calendar year).
Silver status benefits include:
- Late check-out
- 5th standard reward night free
- Two bottles of water
- Elite tier rollover nights
- 20% Elite tier bonus points
The Hilton Honors American Express Card (learn how to apply) offers the following Hilton Honors point bonuses.
- 7X on eligible purchases at a participating Hilton portfolio hotel or resort
- 5X at U.S. restaurants, at U.S. supermarkets, and at U.S. gas stations
- 3X on all other eligible purchases.
Learn more now about the Hilton Honors American Express Card
Meeting Minimum Spend
We’ve written several posts about ways to make your minimum spend. Here’s our most recent, which we wrote during the huge Delta Amex offers this summer.
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card (learn how to apply)
Hilton Honors American Express Card (learn how to apply)
