Transfer Guide — Updated April 2026

Transfer Amex MR to Hilton Honors

Move Membership Rewards to Hilton Honors at 1:1 — typically worth 0.6 cpp. Sweet spot: 1 MR → 2 Hilton pts.

HotelRatio 1:10.6 cpp

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|Points & Miles team|Updated April 2026

Transfer math at a glance

25,000 Membership Rewards

$150

via Hilton Honors at 0.6 cpp

vs $250 in the Amex MR portal

50,000 Membership Rewards

$300

via Hilton Honors at 0.6 cpp

vs $500 in the Amex MR portal

100,000 Membership Rewards

$600

via Hilton Honors at 0.6 cpp

vs $1,000 in the Amex MR portal

Sweet spots for this transfer

Hilton Honors offers a 1:2 transfer ratio from Amex — 1 MR → 2 Hilton points. At ~0.5 cpp on the Hilton side, that's equivalent to 1 cpp from MR — better than portal but rarely best-use for MR points.

15th Night Free on Standard Room Rewards
2Hilton Aspire annual resort credit + Diamond status for luxury stays
3Off-peak resort pricing at Conrad and Waldorf properties

Example redemptions — Amex MR → Hilton Honors

Redemption	Amex MR needed	Cash value	cpp
Standard Hampton/Hilton Garden Inn night Hampton Inn suburban off-peak	25,000	$130	0.5 cpp
Hilton city property night Hilton Midtown NYC	60,000	$300	0.5 cpp
Waldorf/Conrad luxury night Waldorf Astoria Maldives off-peak	95,000	$600	0.6 cpp

Booking tips

1Transfer MR only when you have a specific stay planned — Hilton points are low-value otherwise.
25th Night Free activates on any 5-night Standard Award — plan for the discount.
3Hilton Aspire's $400 annual resort credit covers most transferable-points gaps for Diamond members.

Cards that earn Membership Rewards

American Express Gold Card$250 annual fee · American Express American Express Platinum$695 annual fee · American Express American Express Blue Business PlusNo annual fee · American Express American Express Blue Business Cash CardNo annual fee · American Express

Frequently asked questions

What is the transfer ratio from Amex MR to Hilton Honors?⌄

American Express Membership Rewards transfers to Hilton Honors at a 1:1 ratio. 50,000 Membership Rewards become 50,000 Hilton Honors points/miles.

What is the transfer typically worth?⌄

Hilton Honors points redeem at approximately 0.6 cents per point when used for hotel stays. That makes a 50,000-point transfer worth about $300 in travel value — an -40% uplift over the Amex MR portal (1 cpp).

How long does the Amex MR to Hilton Honors transfer take?⌄

Most transfers from Amex MR to Hilton Honors post within 24 hours. Confirm partner availability first — transfers are not reversible, so lock in the award before moving points.

Which credit cards earn Membership Rewards?⌄

The American Express Gold Card, American Express Platinum, American Express Blue Business Plus and 1 more all earn Membership Rewards that transfer to Hilton Honors.

What is the sweet spot for Amex MR → Hilton Honors?⌄

The most cited sweet spot is 1 MR → 2 Hilton pts. 5th Night Free on Standard Room Rewards

Is it better to transfer or use the Amex MR portal?⌄

Transferring to Hilton Honors at 0.6 cpp beats the Amex MR portal rate of 1 cpp when you find saver or award availability. For everyday redemptions (especially non-peak hotel nights), transfer is the higher-value path.