INSIDER SECRET: One way to stretch your Hilton points even further is by taking advantage of Hilton’s 5th night free on award stays, which you’ll have access to if you have any level of Hilton status. Hilton status is easy to earn because it comes automatically with an Amex Hilton credit card.
Right now some American Express Membership Rewards accounts are being targeted for a transfer bonus to Hilton. If you qualify you’ll have a bonus of 10%-50%, I was targeted for a 30% bonus.
Amex Membership Rewards Points Hilton Transfer Bonus
Normally, Amex points transfer to Hilton at a 1:2 ratio in 1,000-point increments, so if you’re targeted for a 50% bonus you could transfer Amex points at a 1:3 ratio. In most cases, the best ways to use Amex points is to transfer to one of Amex’s airline partners to book award flights, especially expensive business or first-class seats.
However, if you’re eligible for the 50% transfer bonus and you can combine it with Hilton’s 5th night free on points stays, you definitely can find some sweet deals, but in general I prefer to earn Hilton points by opening one of the Amex Hilton credit cards:
- Hilton Honors American Express Card – 90,000 Hilton points after spending $2,000 in the first three months of account opening
- Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card – 130,000 Hilton points & a free weekend night after spending $4,000 in the first four months of account opening (formerly the Hilton Ascend card)
- The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card – 130,000 Hilton points & a free weekend night after spending $5,000 in the first four months of account opening
- Hilton Honors Aspire Card from American Express – 150,000 Hilton points after spending $4,000 in the first three months of account opening
The welcome offers for the Hilton Honors, Hilton Surpass and Hilton Business cards are limited-time increased bonuses that end on August 28, 2019, so if you’ve had your eye on any of those cards, now is a the time to apply.
The information for the Hilton Honors Business card has been collected independently by Million Mile Secrets. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
You can earn Amex Membership Rewards points with these cards:
| Card | Welcome Bonus & Minimum Spending Requirements | |
|---|---|---|
| The Business Platinum® Card from American Express |  | Up to 75,000 Amex Membership Rewards points 50,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $10,000 on purchases in the first 3 months of opening your account, plus earn an extra 25,000 Amex Membership Rewards points after spending an additional $10,000 on qualifying purchases within the first 3 months of opening your account. Terms Apply. |
| The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express |  | No welcome bonus |
| The Platinum Card® from American Express |  | 60,000 Amex Membership Rewards points after spending $5,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of opening your account. Terms Apply. |
| American Express® Gold Card |  | 35,000 Amex Membership Rewards points after spending $2,000 in the first 3 months of account opening. Terms Apply. |
| American Express® Business Gold Card |  | Ends November 06 2019: Limited Time Offer- Earn up to $500 in statement credits by purchasing qualifying services with FedEx within the first 3 months of account opening. Terms Apply. |
| Business Green Rewards Card from American Express |  | 5,000 Amex Membership Rewards points after your first purchase on the card within the first year of card membership. Terms Apply. |
| Amex EveryDay® Preferred Credit Card from American Express |  | 15,000 Amex Membership Rewards points after spending $1,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of opening your account. Terms Apply. |
| Amex EveryDay® Credit Card from American Express | | 10,000 Amex Membership Rewards points after spending $1,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of opening your account. Terms Apply. |
To learn more about Hilton or Amex Membership Rewards, check out these guides:
- Best Credit Cards to Earn Amex Points
- How to Setup an American Express Membership Rewards Account
- Best use of Hilton points
- Hilton award chart
- Do Hilton points expire?
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