AMEX Points To Hilton Honors Points Calculator

AMEX to Hilton transfer ratio

The AMEX to Hilton transfer ratio is 1:2, meaning every 1,000 AMEX Membership Rewards points convert to 2,000 Hilton Honors points.

You can transfer between 1,000 and 3 million AMEX points per transaction in 1,000-point increments, with a minimum of 1,000 points needed to initiate a transfer. Transfers are generally quick, often showing up in your Hilton Honors account within minutes, though they can take up to 24 hours.

AMEX Hilton points calculator

Use our AMEX Hilton points calculator to determine how many Hilton Honors points you will earn when transferring rewards from AMEX Membership Rewards.

How to transfer AMEX points to Hilton

1. Go to americanexpress.com. Enter your login credentials, select "Membership Rewards" from the drop down, and click Log In.
2. Once you're logged in, scroll down to the "Ready To Redeem?" section and click on the tab that says Transfer Points. Click on View All.
3. Find Hilton Honors in the list and click the column to expand it. If you have never linked your hotel rewards account to your Membership Rewards account, you will be asked to enter the Hilton Honors account number and select a card member. The name selected must match the name on the Hilton Honors account.
4. Use the slider or manually enter in how many Membership Rewards points you wish to transfer to Hilton, select the Hilton Honors account you wish to transfer them to, and click Review Transfer.
5. Review the transfer to make sure that every thing is correct and click on Submit Transfer.

Best AMEX credit cards for Hilton

Points earned with all American Express Membership Rewards credit cards can be converted into Hilton Honors points at a 1:2 rate. Here are our top picks:

The Platinum Card® from American Express

Best For Lounge Access & Luxury Travel

• Earn 5X points on flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel (up to $500,000, then 1X)
• Earn 5X points on prepaid hotels booked through American Express Travel
• Earn 1X points on all other eligible purchases
• Global Airport Lounge Access including Centurion Lounges, Delta Sky Club Lounges (when flying Delta), Airspace Lounges, Escape Lounges, and Priority Pass Lounges
• Over $1,400 in annual credits which includes airline incidentals, Uber Cash, digital entertainment, Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection, and more
• Enjoy complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status and Hilton Honors Gold status (enrollment required)
• Terms Apply
• $695 annual fee (See Rates and Fees)
• Card Value & AMEX Platinum Points Calculator

American Express® Gold Card

Best For Restaurants & U.S. Supermarkets

• Earn 4X points at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year (then 1X)
• Earn 4X points at U.S. supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year (then 1X)
• Earn 3X points on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com.
• Earn 2X points on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com.
• Earn 1X points on all other purchases
• Receive over $400 in annual credits each year
• Terms Apply
• $325 annual fee (See Rates and Fees)
• Card Value & AMEX Gold Points Calculator

The Business Platinum Card® from American Express

Best For Lounge Access & Luxury Business Travel

• Earn 5X points on flights and prepaid hotels on amextravel.com
• Earn 1.5X points (that’s an extra half point per dollar) on each eligible purchase at US construction material, hardware suppliers, electronic goods retailers, and software & cloud system providers, and shipping providers, as well as on purchases of $5,000 or more, on up to $2 million per Card Account per calendar year. Purchases eligible for multiple additional point bonuses will only receive the highest eligible bonus
• Earn 1X points on all other eligible purchases
• Global Airport Lounge Access including Centurion Lounges, Delta Sky Club Lounges (when flying Delta), Airspace Lounges, Escape Lounges, and Priority Pass Lounges
• Over $1,400 in annual credits which includes Dell, Adobe, Indeed, CLEAR, and more
• Get 35% points back when you redeem points for all or part of an eligible flight booked with AMEX Travel
• Enroll in complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status and Hilton Honors Gold status
• Terms Apply
• $695 annual fee (See Rates and Fees)
• Card Value & Business Platinum Points Calculator

American Express® Business Gold Card

Best For Business Rewards

• Earn 4X points on the 2 select categories where your business spent the most each billing cycle, on up to $150,000 per year (then 1X)
• Earn 3X points on flights and prepaid hotels booked on AmexTravel.com
• Earn 1X points on all other purchases
• Terms Apply
• $375 annual fee (See Rates and Fees)
• Card Value & Rewards Calculator

The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express

Best For Small Business & Miscellaneous Purchases

• Earn 2X points on the first $50,000 in purchases per year, then 1 point per dollar thereafter
• Terms Apply
• $0 annual fee (See Rates and Fees)
• Card Value & Rewards Calculator