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Hilton Honors American Express Card

Earns: Hilton Honors

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GigaTake:

Hilton points aren’t worth nearly as much as other hotel currencies so watch out for inflated values. You get extra points for spending on Hilton (7x), restaurants (5x), supermarkets (5x) and gas stations (5x), and 3 points per dollar on everything else.

This card is best for:

  • Groceries
  • Gas

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Pros

  • Eye-popping multiples (5x) on dining, groceries and gas.
  • Comes with Hilton silver status.
  • No annual fee.

Cons

  • Hilton points are worth far less than other reward points.

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Welcome Bonus
100,000

OK

Bonus Rating

Points

After you spend $1,000 in 3 months

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Spending Rewards
5x U.S. Grocery Stores

Good

good

Good

In the top 50% of cards.

5x U.S. Gas Stations

Good

good

Good

In the top 50% of cards.

7x Hilton

Excellent

excellent

Excellent

In the top 15% of cards.

3x All Other

OK

OK

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Program Name
Hilton Honors
Gigapoints Value
.4¢ per point
0.4¢ PER POINT
2¢+ PER POINT
Other Card Information

Earn up to $100 in Statement Credits on eligible purchases made on the Card at any of the Hilton family hotels in the first 12 months of Membership. Plus, spend $20,000 on eligible purchases on your Card in a calendar year and you can earn an upgrade to Hilton Honors Gold status through the end of the next calendar year.

Annual Fee
  • $0

Excellent

excellent

Excellent

In the top 15% of cards.

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Additional perks of owning this card

Complimentary silver status.

Enjoy complimentary Hilton Honors Silver status with your Card. Plus, spend $20,000 on eligible purchases on your Card in a calendar year and you can earn an upgrade to Hilton Honors Gold status through the end of the next calendar year. Terms Apply.

The Fine Print

PURCHASES APR 18.74% – 27.74%
CASH ADVANCE APR 28.24% Variable
CASH ADVANCE FEE Either $10 or 5% of the amount of each transaction, whichever is greater.
FOREIGN TRANSACTION FEE 0%