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Hilton Honors Surpass American Express
Mid-tier Hilton w/ Gold status.
ByHillel Sonnenschine·
Automatic Hilton Gold status, 12x at Hilton, 6x on dining/groceries/gas, free night after $15K spend.
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Annual fee
$150
Welcome bonus
~$650
Spend $3,000 in 6 months
Purchase APR
20.24%, 29.24%
Foreign tx fee
None
Welcome bonus history
130,000 points
Est. value ~$650·$3,000 in 6 months
Below usual
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Wait if you can, Today's offer is lower than the typical value of ~$756. Most cards see a better offer at least twice a year, and the all-time best on this card was ~$950.
May 2024Apr 2026
Best everCurrent
Today
~$650
Current offer
Usual value
~$756
Average over the last year
Best ever
~$950
May 2024 · Free night ~$300 of value
▸Full history (5 snapshots)
- Apr 2026~$650130,000 points$3,000 in 6 monthsCurrent offer
- Jan 2026~$950130,000 points + 1 Free Night Reward$3,000 in 6 months
- Oct 2025~$775155,000 points$3,000 in 6 monthsLimited-time elevated offer
- Apr 2025~$650130,000 points$3,000 in 6 months
- May 2024~$950130,000 points + 1 Free Night Reward$3,000 in 6 monthsFree night ~$300 of value
Compiled from public offers visible on issuer pages and aggregator sites. Targeted/CardMatch offers excluded unless explicitly noted. Verify with issuer before applying.
Rewards
| Category | Rate |
|---|---|
Hilton properties | 12x |
Restaurants, supermarkets, gas stations | 6x |
Online retail purchases | 4x |
Everything else | 3x |
Benefits
- Automatic Hilton Honors Gold status
- Free night reward after $15K in spend
- $50 quarterly Hilton resort statement credit
- Earn Diamond after $40K in spend
Best for
- 1Hilton regulars
- 2Beach/resort travelers
Recommended credit
Good
Terms shown are illustrative based on publicly available information and may have changed. Always confirm current rates, fees, rewards, and terms with the issuer before applying.
