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Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
Welcome Offer
How to Earn Rewards
14x
Hilton Honors Bonus Points when you make eligible purchases on your Card directly with hotels and resorts within the Hilton portfolio
7x
on purchases of flights booked directly with airlines or flights booked through American Express Travel®, car rentals purchased directly from select car rental companies
7x
Points on purchases at U.S. Restaurants.
3x
Points on all other eligible purchases
Key Benefits
Terms Apply
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Annual Free Night Award(s)
Receive one free night at any Hilton property worldwide each year. You'll get one soon after opening the card and then every year upon Card renewal. You can earn a second Free Night Reward from Hilton after you spend $30,000 or more on purchases on your Card in a calendar year. Earn a third Free Night Reward from Hilton after you spend an additional $30,000 in purchases on your Card in the same calendar year.
$400 Hilton Resort Credit
Earn up to $200 in statement credits twice per year for eligible purchases made directly with participating Hilton Resorts ($200 semi-annually, up to $400 per year).
$200 Airline Credits
Get up to $50 in statement credits each quarter, for a total of up to $200 back each year, on flight purchases made directly with airlines or via AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™.
$219 CLEAR+ Credit
You can receive up to $219 in statement credits per calendar year after you sign up and pay for a CLEAR+ Membership (subject to auto-renewal).
$100 Waldorf Astoria & Conrad Property Credit
Up to $100 credit on qualifying charges at Waldorf Astoria® and Conrad® hotels when you book a 2-night minimum stay with your Card at HiltonHonorsAspireCard.com and select the Aspire Card Benefit rate (or call Hilton Honors with the proper booking reference).
Hilton Honors™ Diamond Status
Complimentary Hilton Honors™ Diamond Status.
National Car Rental® Emerald Club Executive® Status
Receive perks like priority service with complimentary status. Card Members must enroll in the National Car Rental Emerald Club Executive status through their American Express online account using their Card. Terms apply.
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Why this card might (or might not) be right for you.
If you're a frequent Hilton guest, the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card is a good option. It can also be a good option to try for a year.
One great perk is the annual free night award. You get a free night award right when you open the card and then every year on your account anniversary. These free night awards are extremely valuable because they can be used at any Hilton.
While the annual fee is on the higher side, the benefits it offers can make it worthwhile if you use them.
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Receive one free night at any Hilton property worldwide each year. You'll get one soon after opening the card and then every year upon Card renewal. You can earn a second Free Night Reward from Hilton after you spend $30,000 or more on purchases on your Card in a calendar year. Earn a third Free Night Reward from Hilton after you spend an additional $30,000 in purchases on your Card in the same calendar year.
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Earn up to $200 in statement credits twice per year for eligible purchases made directly with participating Hilton Resorts ($200 semi-annually, up to $400 per year).
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Get up to $50 in statement credits each quarter, for a total of up to $200 back each year, on flight purchases made directly with airlines or via AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™.
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You can receive up to $219 in statement credits per calendar year after you sign up and pay for a CLEAR+ Membership (subject to auto-renewal).
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Up to $100 credit on qualifying charges at Waldorf Astoria® and Conrad® hotels when you book a 2-night minimum stay with your Card at HiltonHonorsAspireCard.com and select the Aspire Card Benefit rate (or call Hilton Honors with the proper booking reference). (per-use benefit — value depends on how often you'll use it)
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Annual Fee: $550
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| Offer | Spend Req. | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 150,000 Points | $6,000 in 6 months | Standard offer |
| 175,000 PointsElevated | $6,000 in 6 months | January 2026 |
| 175,000 PointsElevated | $6,000 in 6 months | July 2026 |
