AMEX Hilton Cards Get a Boost (Up to 150,000 Points!)

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AMEX has boosted the welcome offers for its Hilton Honors credit cards!

These cards come with a bonus of between 75,000 and 150,000 Hilton points after meeting minimum spending requirements.  Including 125,000 point bonuses with either The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card or the Hilton Honors American Express Ascend Card!

The Hilton Barbados Resort Typically Costs 44,000 to 70,000 Hilton Points per Night

Here are the offers for these cards.  And a reminder of the benefits of each one.

1.   Hilton Honors American Express Card

 Apply Here:   Hilton Honors American Express Card

Our Review:   The AMEX Hilton Honors Hotel Card Review

The Hilton Honors American Express Card now comes with 75,000 Hilton points after you spend $1,000 in eligible purchases within the first 3 months of account opening.  That’s 25,000 more bonus points than the previous offer!  You’ll also receive:

  • 7X Hilton points per $1 spent directly at any Hilton portfolio hotel or resort
  • 5X Hilton points per $1 at US restaurants, US supermarkets, and US gas stations
  • 3X Hilton points per $1 spent on everything else
  • NO foreign transaction fees (See Rates & Fees)
  • Complimentary Hilton Honors Silver status
  • Hilton Honors Gold status after you spend $20,000 on eligible purchases in a calendar year (free breakfast at Hilton hotels, room upgrades when available, etc.)
  • Terms Apply

This card has NO annual fee! (See Rates & Fees)

2.   Hilton Honors American Express Ascend Card

 Apply Here:   Hilton Honors American Express Ascend Card

Our Review:   Hilton Honors American Express Ascend Card Review

With the Hilton Honors American Express Ascend Card, you’ll earn 125,000 Hilton points after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchase within the first 3 months of account opening (25,000 more points than the previous offer).  The card also comes with:

  • 12 Hilton points per $1 spent directly at a Hilton hotel or resort
  • 6 Hilton points per $1 in eligible purchases at US restaurants, US supermarkets, and US gas stations
  • 3 Hilton points for all other eligible purchases on your card
  • 1 weekend night reward after spending $15,000 on purchases in a calendar year
  • Access to statement credits when taking advantage of an AMEX Offer
  • Complimentary Hilton Gold status (bonus points, free breakfast at Hilton hotels, room upgrades when available, etc.)
  • Earn Hilton Diamond status if you spend $40,000 in a calendar year (valid through the end of the next calendar year after it’s earned)
  • 10 free airport lounge visits each year once enrolled in complimentary Priority Pass™ Select membership.  Each guest you bring counts as one of your 10 free visits.
  • NO foreign transaction fees (See Rates & Fees)
  • Terms apply

The $95 annual fee is NOT waived for the first year (See Rates & Fees).

3.   The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card

 Apply Here:   The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card

Our Review:  Earn 125,000 Points & Stay Under the “5/24 Rule” With This Brand New AMEX Hilton Card!

 

The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card comes with 125,000 Hilton points after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases in the first 3 months of account opening.  The card also gives you:

  • 12 Hilton points per $1 spent directly with Hilton hotels and resorts
  • 6 Hilton points per $1 spent on select business & travel purchases (including wireless phone services from US providers, US purchases for shipping, US gas stations US restaurants, and more)
  • 3 Hilton points per $1 everywhere else
  • Complimentary Hilton Gold status (Late checkout, free breakfast at most Hilton hotels, complimentary upgrades, bonus points)
  • Hilton Diamond status after you spend $40,000 on eligible purchases on your card in a calendar year (you can earn an upgrade to Hilton Honors Diamond status through the end of the next calendar year)
  • A weekend night reward after spending $15,000 in purchases on your card in a calendar year
  • A 2nd weekend night reward after spending an additional $45,000 in purchases on your card in the same calendar year ($60,000 in total purchases in a calendar year)
  • Priority Pass™ Select membership with 10 free visits each year (enrollment required).  Each guest you bring counts as one of your 10 free visits.
  • Terms & limitations apply

The $95 annual fee is NOT waived for the first year (See Rates & Fees).

4.   Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card

       Apply Here:   Hilton Honors Aspire Card from American Express

The Hilton Honors Aspire Card from American Express now comes with 150,000 Hilton points after spending $4,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of account opening.  The card also comes with:

  • 14 Hilton points per $1 spent directly at a Hilton hotel or resort (highest earning rate of any Hilton card!)
  • 7 Hilton points per $1 in eligible purchases at US restaurants, flights booked directly with airlines or amextravel.com, and car rentals booked directly from select car rental companies
  • 3 Hilton points for all other eligible purchases on your card

     

  • Unlimited free Priority Pass lounge visits (enrollment required)
  • Complimentary Hilton Diamond status (100% bonus on base points, upgrades, late check-out, and more)
  • Up to $250 per calendar year in credits for incidental fees charged by your selected airline
  • Up to $250 in statement credits each year of card membership for eligible purchases at participating Hilton Resorts
  • Up to $100 in credit for qualifying charges at participating Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts and Conrad Hotels & Resorts when you book a 2-night minimum stay with your card at HiltonHonors.com/AspireCard or by calling Hilton Honors at (855) 292-5757
  • A weekend night reward when you receive the card, and an additional weekend night reward every year after you renew the card
  • Earn an additional weekend night reward after you spending $60,000 on eligible purchases within a calendar year
  • NO foreign transaction fees (See Rates & Fees)
  • Terms & Limitations apply
  • Rates & Fees

This card has a $450 annual fee. (See Rates & Fees)

Bottom Line

The AMEX Hilton cards have WAY better offers than before.  So if you’ve been waiting to apply, your patience has paid off.

Remember, AMEX only allows you to earn a welcome bonus on each card once per LIFETIME.  So for example, if you’ve had the AMEX Hilton Ascend before, you won’t earn a bonus by opening it again.

However, because these cards are considered different “products”, you ARE eligible for the welcome bonuses on all the other cards.  So long as you haven’t had them before.

Let me know if you apply!

For rates and fees of the Hilton Ascend Card, please click here.

For rates and fees of the Hilton Business Card, please click here.

For rates and fees of the Hilton Amex Card, please click here.

For rates and fees of the Hilton Aspire Card, please click here. 

Joseph Hostetler is a full-time writer for Million Mile Secrets, covering miles and points tips and tricks, as well as helpful travel-related news and deals. He has also authored and edited for The Points Guy.

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