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Point Calculator: Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card

$150 annual fee.

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Earning Rates

Earn 12X Hilton Honors Bonus Points for each dollar of eligible purchases charged on your Card directly with hotels and resorts within the Hilton portfolio.
Earn 6X Hilton Honors Bonus Points for each dollar of purchases on your Card at U.S. restaurants, at U.S. supermarkets, and at U.S. gas stations.
Earn 4X Hilton Honors Bonus Points for each dollar on U.S. Online Retail Purchases.
Earn 3X Hilton Honors Bonus Points for all other eligible purchases on your Card.

Intro Bonus

Earn 170,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after you spend $3,000 in purchases on the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.

Main Benefits

Free Night Rewards after spending $15K during the calendar year, complimentary Hilton Honors Gold status with the ability to earn Hilton Honors Diamond after spending $40K during the calendar year, complimentary National Car Rental Emerald Club Executive Status (enrollment required) and $200 Hilton Credit (up to $50 in statement credits per quarter).

Rewards Details

Based on our valuations, Hilton Honors Surpass points are worth 0.5 cents each on average.
Hilton Honors points can be redeemed for award nights, Lyft credits, car rentals, purchases on Amazon.com, and event credits. Points can also be transferred to Hilton's airline partners.

Our Take

The Hilton Honors AMEX Surpass Card is going to be the best option for occasional Hilton Honors travlers that can't justify the price tag of the Hilton Honors Aspire Card. The ability to earn 30X points at Hilton properties automatically thanks to complimentary Hilton Honors Gold offers a fantastic return on your hotel stays.

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FAQ

What are the benefits of the Hilton Honors Surpass AMEX?

The Hilton Honors Surpass card offers a free night rewards after spending $15,000 and complimentary Hilton Honors Gold with the ability to spend your way to Hilton Honors Diamond status.

How do I earn Hilton Honors points with the Hilton Honors Surpass AMEX?

Every $1 you spend on the Hilton Honors Surpass AMEX will earn you points. These points will be deposited into your Hilton Honors account once the credit card statement ends.

What is the sign-up bonus for the Hilton Honors Surpass AMEX?

Earn 170,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after you spend $3,000 in purchases on the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.

Is there an annual fee for the Hilton Honors Surpass AMEX?

The Hilton Honors Surpass AMEX has a $95 annual fee.

Are there any foreign transaction fees with the Hilton Honors Surpass AMEX?

The Hilton Honors Surpass AMEX has a 0% foreign transaction fee.

Can I transfer Hilton Honors points to other loyalty programs with the Hilton Honors Surpass AMEX?

Hilton Honors points earned with the Hilton Honors Surpass AMEX can be transferred to over 30 airline partners.

Are there any additional benefits or perks associated with the Hilton Honors Surpass AMEX?

The best benefit of the Hilton Honors Surpass AMEX Card is that you'll be able to earn 30 points per $1 spent at most Hilton brand hotels thanks to the complimentary elite status the card offers.

Can I use my Hilton Honors Surpass AMEX to earn Hilton Honors points on purchases other than hotel stays?

Yes. The Hilton Honors Surpass AMEX Card earns Hilton Honors points on all purchases made to the card.

How do I redeem my Hilton Honors points earned with the Hilton Honors Surpass AMEX?

Hilton Honors points earned with the Hilton Honors Surpass AMEX Card will have the best value when redeemed for free nights at Hilton brand hotels. Points can also be used for Lyft credits, Amazon.com purchases, and more.

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