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Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card

Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card Review

American Express · Regular Hilton guests who value Gold status perks

4.4 / 5 (1678 reviews)
Annual Fee
$150
Rewards
12x Hilton, 6x restaurants/supermarkets/gas, 3x everything else
Regular APR
22.49% – 30.49%
Credit Needed
Good (670-749)

Our Expert Verdict

8/10
Editor's Score

The mid-tier Hilton card packs incredible value for its $150 fee. Gold status includes room upgrades and complimentary breakfast at most properties. The free night reward after $15K annual spend easily covers the fee, and 10 Priority Pass lounge visits are a rare perk at this price.

Pros

  • Hilton Gold status with breakfast
  • Free night certificate
  • Priority Pass lounge access
  • Strong earning rates

Cons

  • $150 annual fee
  • Hilton points worth ~0.5¢
  • Need $15K spend for free night
Sign-Up Bonus

130,000 Hilton Honors points after spending $3,000 in 6 months

Key Benefits & Perks

Automatic Hilton Gold status
Free Night Reward after $15K spend
10 Priority Pass lounge visits/yr
No foreign transaction fees
12x at Hilton properties

Rewards Breakdown

CategoryRate
Hilton Purchases12x
Restaurants6x
Supermarkets6x
Gas Stations6x
Everything else3x

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