Hilton Honors American Express Card
| Annual fee | $0 Fact |
| Foreign transaction fee | None |
| Rewards currency | Hilton Honors Points |
| Est. point value | 0.40¢ Estimate |
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Checked Oct 18, 2026
Before you apply
General American Express policies as commonly reported by applicants, not a prediction about your application.
Sign-up bonus history
5-year best: 100,000 pointsView as a table
| Period | Bonus | Spend requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 to Jan 2024 · 2.2 yr | 100,000 points Best | $1,000 |
| Jan 2024 to May 2024 · 5 mo | 80,000 points | $2,000 |
| May 2024 to Jul 2024 · 2 mo | 70,000 points | $2,000 |
| Jul 2024 to Aug 2025 · 12 mo | 80,000 points | $2,000 |
| Aug 2025 to Aug 2025 · 2 days | 100,000 points plus $100 statement credit Best | $2,000 |
| Aug 2025 to Feb 2026 · 6 mo | 80,000 points | $2,000 |
| Feb 2026 to Apr 2026 · 2 mo | 70,000 points | $2,000 |
| Apr 2026 to May 2026 · 1 mo | 80,000 points | $2,000 |
| May 2026 to Jul 2026 · 2 mo | 100,000 points plus $100 statement credit Best | $2,000 |
| Jul 2026 to Oct 2026 · 3 mo | 70,000 points | $2,000 |
| Oct 2026 to now · 1 day | 70,000 points plus Free Night Reward | $2,000 |
Based on the public offers we have on record over time. Short-lived offers may not appear, and elevated or targeted offers are not shown.
How you earn
| Category | Rate | Currency | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotels | 7x | Hilton Honors Points | No cap |
| Gas and EV charging | 5x | Hilton Honors Points | No cap |
| Groceries | 5x | Hilton Honors Points | No cap |
| Restaurants | 5x | Hilton Honors Points | No cap |
| Everything else | 3x | Hilton Honors Points | No cap |
Your elite status
Benefits & protections
Card factsSpend $20,000 on eligible purchases on your Card in a calendar year and earn an upgrade to Hilton Honors Gold Status through the end of the next calendar year.
Complimentary Hilton Honors Silver status with your Card, including a 20% Bonus on all Base Points earned on stays, getting you to free nights faster.
24/7 emergency assistance and coordination services, including medical and legal referrals, emergency cash wires, and missing luggage assistance, available when traveling more than 100 miles from home; Card Members are responsible for third-party service provider costs.
Enroll your Card to get 10% back on qualifying concessions purchases at select stadiums and arenas, up to $250 per calendar year. Limit one enrolled Card per eligible Card Member. Also includes enhanced on-site benefits like dedicated entrances or fast lanes.
Card Members have access to purchase Amex Presale Tickets and Amex Reserved Tickets to select can't-miss events across sports, music, and more, plus additional perks when attending select events.
Covers eligible purchases against theft or accidental damage for up to 90 days from the Covered Purchase date, up to $1,000 per Covered Purchase, up to $50,000 per calendar year.
Coverage for damage to or theft of a rental vehicle when you use the Card to reserve and pay for the entire rental and decline the collision damage waiver (CDW); secondary coverage, no liability coverage, not available for vehicles rented in Australia, Italy, and New Zealand.
Card Members can add Amex Offers to their eligible Card to earn extra rewards on qualifying purchases at select brands.
Send money, split purchases, and pay friends with more flexibility using Venmo and PayPal via the American Express App without standard credit card fees; the Card Member splitting the purchase earns the rewards.
Authorized users on the Hilton
Card factsEach authorized user gets
- American Express venue collection
- Car rental loss and damage insurance
- Purchase protection
Primary cardmember only
- Hilton Honors gold status upgrade
- Hilton Honors silver status
News on this card
-
Article Oct 17, 2026Now on The Points Pro: Delta SkyMiles Gold Card, Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business Card and Hilton Honors American Express Card
New cards just joined The Points Pro: see what they earn and credit back, then add yours to your wallet.