For a limited time, American Express and Hilton have raised the welcome bonus offers on three of their Hilton Honors cards — the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card, the Hilton Honors American Express Card and the Hilton Honors American Express Business Card.
Now through Oct. 26, you can earn up to 130,000 Hilton Honors points when you sign up for one of these three Hilton credit cards and meet the minimum spend requirements.
Below, Select highlights what you need to know about the three elevated credit card welcome bonuses.
Limited-time welcome bonus offers
If you’re planning to hit the road in the next few months but want to keep more of your hard-earned dollars, consider using points and miles to help fund your travels — and there’s no better way to earn travel rewards quickly than earning the welcome bonus on a new travel rewards credit card.
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
New cardholders can earn 130,000 Hilton Honors points after spending $2,000 within the first three months of opening an account. Depending on your travel dates, that can be enough points for three free nights at the Las Vegas Hilton at Resorts World or the Hampton Inn and Suites Myrtle Beach-Oceanfront, for example.
The Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® card is a solid travel credit card, providing great value and benefits for a modest $95 annual fee (see rates and fees). Once approved for the card, you’ll receive:
- Complimentary Hilton Honors Gold status, granting you upgrades to preferred rooms, free breakfast or daily food and beverage credit and more
- The chance to earn Hilton Honors Diamond status through the end of the following year by spending $40,000 in a calendar year
- A free weekend night reward certificate after spending $15,000 in a calendar year
- Complimentary Priority Pass™ Select membership, good for 10 airport lounge visits each year at more than 1,200 airport lounges worldwide
- Rental car loss and damage insurance when you use the car to pay for your reservation
- No foreign transaction fees and access to 24/7 Global Assist® emergency assistance
Cardholders can also earn 12X points for purchases made at Hilton portfolio hotels and resorts, 6X points on dining at restaurants in the U.S. (as well as delivery and takeout), 6X points on gas and groceries purchased from U.S. gas stations and U.S. supermarkets, and 3X points for all other eligible purchases.
Hilton Honors Card
You can earn 100,000 Hilton Honors points after spending $1,000 within the first three months of opening an account, as well as up to $100 worth of statement credits by making eligible on-property purchases at Hilton hotels and resorts within the first 12 months. That’s roughly enough points for two free nights at a mid-tier property like the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista at Disney Springs or one free night at a five-star hotel like the Waldorf Astoria Chicago.
The Hilton Honors American Express Card is a great pick for anyone who wants to earn rewards without paying an annual fee (see rates and fees). Cardholders have access to the following benefits:
- Complimentary Hilton Honors Silver status, granting you bonus points, a fifth night free on award stays and free bottled water
- The chance to earn Hilton Honors Gold status through the end of the following year by spending $20,000 in a calendar year
- Rental car loss and damage insurance when you use the car to pay for your reservation
- No foreign transaction fees and access to 24/7 Global Assist® emergency assistance
By spending with the card, you can also earn 7X points for eligible purchases made at Hilton portfolio hotels and resorts, 5X points on dining at restaurants in the U.S. (as well as delivery and takeout), 5X points on gas and groceries purchased from U.S. gas stations and U.S. supermarkets, and 3X points for all other eligible purchases.
Hilton Honors Business Card
New cardholders can earn 130,000 Hilton Honors points spending $3,000 within the first three months of account opening, as well as up to $130 worth of statement credits by making eligible on-property purchases at Hilton hotels and resorts within the first 12 months.
If you’re a business owner, consider applying for a business credit card to earn rewards on all your business expenses, for a modest $95 annual fee (see rates and fees). Once approved for the Hilton Honors Business Card, you’ll earn:
- Complimentary Hilton Honors Gold status, granting you upgrades to preferred rooms, free breakfast or daily food and beverage credit and more
- The chance to earn Hilton Honors Diamond status through the end of the following year by spending $40,000 in a calendar year
- A free weekend night reward certificate after spending $15,000 in a calendar year
- A second weekend night reward certificate after spending $60,000 in a calendar year
- Complimentary Priority Pass™ Select membership, good for 10 airport lounge visits each year at more than 1,200 airport lounges worldwide
- Baggage insurance to cover up to $1,250 for carry-ons and up to $500 for checked bags
- Rental car loss and damage insurance when you use the car to pay for your reservation
- No foreign transaction fees and access to 24/7 Global Assist® emergency assistance
By spending with the card, you can also earn 12X points for eligible purchases made at Hilton portfolio hotels and resorts; 6X points on shipping, wireless phone services, and gas station purchases made within the U.S.; 6X points on dining at U.S. restaurants, car rentals booked via certain partner companies and flights booked directly through the airlines or via Amex Travel; and 3X points for all other eligible purchases.
Bottom line
Demand for travel is continuing to climb as pandemic-related restrictions ease. Pair that with record-high inflation and travelers are being met with higher than normal prices on their adventures.
But by using one of these three Hilton credit cards, you can quickly knock down the costs of your hotel stays by earning and using Hilton Honors points. Plus, you may unlock special perks like free breakfast through the automatic elite status.
