The offers mentioned below for the for the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card, Hilton Honors American Express Card, and the Hilton Honors American Express Business Card are no longer available.
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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 April 05, 2023, you can earn up to 165,000 Hilton Honors points when you apply for one of these three Hilton credit cards and meet the minimum spend requirements.
Below, CNBC Select highlights what you need to know about the three elevated credit card welcome bonuses.
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Limited-time Hilton 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 150,000 Hilton Honors points after spending $3,000 within the first six 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 Night Reward from Hilton Honors after you spend $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 (see rates and fees).and access to 24/7 Global Assist® emergency assistance
Hilton Honors Card
You can earn 100,000 Hilton Honors points after spending $2,000 within the first six months of opening an account.
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 (see rates and fees)and access to 24/7 Global Assist® emergency assistance
Hilton Honors Business Card
For a limited time, new cardholders can earn 165,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after they spend $5,000 in purchases on the Card within their first three months of card membership.
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 American Express 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 Night Reward certificate after spending $15,000 in a calendar year
- A second Free 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 (see rates and fees) and access to 24/7 Global Assist® emergency assistance
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.
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For rates and fees for the Hilton Honor Surpass Card, click here.
For rates and fees for Hilton Honors Amex Card, click here.
For rates and fees for Hilton Honors Amex Business Card, click here.
*Eligibility and Benefit level varies by Card. Terms, Conditions and Limitations Apply. Please visit americanexpress.com/ benefitsguide for more details. Underwritten by AMEX Assurance Company. Car Rental Loss or Damage Coverage is offered through American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.