If you’re a Hilton Honors loyalist or need to top off your balance for a Hilton redemption, you’re in the right place. That’s because elevated welcome bonuses are currently being offered on Hilton’s American Express cards for new cardmembers to earn a swath of Hilton Honors points.
All four Hilton cobranded cards — three personal cards and a business one — are offering high bonuses right now. Per the Hilton Amex cards’ offer history, each of these bonuses meets our criteria for when to apply.
Let’s look at the current bonuses on these Hilton credit cards and see which one would be best for you.
Comparison of Hilton credit card welcome offers
Here’s what to know about the current offers at first glance:
*The bonus value is based on TPG’s September 2025 valuations and is not provided or reviewed by the issuer.
Hilton Aspire
Named the Best Hotel Cobranded Credit Card at the 2024 TPG Awards, the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card is the brand’s top-tier card and offers the most benefits when staying at Hilton properties.
Current welcome offer
Earn 175,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. Offer ends Jan. 14.
THE POINTS GUY
TPG’s valuations peg Hilton points at 0.5 cents each, making this bonus worth $875. While this isn’t the highest bonus we’ve seen in the card’s history, it’s close — and definitely meets our criteria for when to apply.
This card has a $550 annual fee.
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Additional benefits
You’ll earn:
- 14 points per dollar spent on eligible purchases made directly with a hotel or resort within the Hilton portfolio
- 7 points per dollar spent on select travel, including flights booked directly with the airline or on amextravel.com and car rentals booked directly with select car rental companies
- 7 points per dollar spent on dining at U.S. restaurants, including takeout and delivery
- 3 points per dollar spent on other eligible purchases
With this card, you’ll receive a host of useful benefits:
- Automatic Hilton Honors Diamond status
- Complimentary breakfast (or a daily food and beverage credit in the U.S.)
- Free night award in the first year and every year following the card’s renewal
- Space-available room upgrades on each stay
- Up to $400 in statement credits (up to $200 biannually) for eligible purchases made at participating Hilton resorts
- Up to $209 in annual statement credits for a Clear Plus membership (subject to auto-renewal)
- Up to $200 in statement credits (up to $50 quarterly) on eligible flight purchases
- National Car Rental Emerald Club Executive status*
- Enrollment is required in advance for some benefits
Read our Hilton Honors Aspire review for additional details.
*Enrollment in the National Car Rental Emerald Club is required.
Apply here: Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
Hilton Business
The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card is the brand’s card offering for small-business owners loyal to Hilton.
Current welcome offer
Earn 175,000 bonus points after spending $8,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. Offer ends Jan. 14.
THE POINTS GUY
Based on TPG’s valuations, this bonus is worth $875. This is close to the highest-ever offer we’ve seen in the card’s history and is an excellent value for the annual fee. So, now is a great time to apply.
Additional benefits
With this card, you’ll earn:
- 12 points per dollar spent on eligible purchases made directly with a hotel or resort within the Hilton portfolio
- 5 points per dollar spent on the first $100,000 in eligible purchases each calendar year (then 3 points)
- 3 points per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases
The card has some solid benefits as well:
- Complimentary Hilton Gold elite status
- Path to Hilton Diamond status through the end of the next calendar year after spending $40,000 on eligible purchases per calendar year
- Up to $240 in statement credits ($60 quarterly) on eligible Hilton purchases
- National Car Rental Emerald Club Executive status*
Read our Hilton Business Card review for additional details.
*Enrollment in the National Car Rental Emerald Club is required.
Apply here: The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card
Hilton Surpass
The Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card is the mid-tier option for Hilton loyalists who want to receive more perks.
Current welcome offer
Earn 155,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. Offer ends Jan. 14.
THE POINTS GUY
According to TPG’s valuations, these bonus points are worth $775, which is a solid value for a card with a reasonable annual fee.
The current bonus isn’t the best we’ve seen in the card’s history, but it meets our criteria for when to apply, so it may be worth it for you if you’ve been considering a Hilton card.
Additional benefits
With this card, you’ll earn:
- 12 points per dollar spent on eligible purchases made directly with a hotel or resort within the Hilton portfolio
- 6 points per dollar spent at U.S. supermarkets, U.S. restaurants and U.S. gas stations
- 4 points per dollar spent on U.S. online retail purchases
- 3 points per dollar spent on other eligible purchases
It also comes with some nice perks:
- Complimentary Hilton Gold status
- Free night award after you spend $15,000 on eligible purchases each calendar year
- Path to Hilton Diamond status through the end of the next calendar year after spending $40,000 on eligible purchases per calendar year
- Up to $200 in statement credits ($50 quarterly) on eligible Hilton purchases
- National Car Rental Emerald Club Executive status*
Read our Hilton Surpass review for additional details.
*Enrollment in the National Car Rental Emerald Club is required.
Apply here: Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card
Hilton Amex
The Hilton Honors American Express Card is the simple, no-annual-fee card that offers entry-level benefits.
Current welcome offer
Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. Offer ends Jan. 14.
THE POINTS GUY
According to TPG’s valuations, the bonus points are worth $500. While this isn’t the highest bonus we’ve seen in the card’s history, it certainly meets our criteria for applying.
With this card, you’ll earn:
- 7 points per dollar spent on eligible purchases made directly with a hotel or resort within the Hilton portfolio
- 5 points per dollar spent on dining at U.S. restaurants, U.S. supermarkets and U.S. gas stations
- 3 points per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases
This entry-level card also offers:
- Automatic Hilton Honors Silver status
- Path to upgrade to Gold status through the end of the next calendar year when you spend $20,000 on eligible purchases in a calendar year
- No foreign transaction fees (see rates and fees) — a rarity for a card with no annual fee
Read our Hilton Honors American Express review for additional details.
Apply here: Hilton Honors American Express Card
Bottom line
The current Hilton offers are an excellent way to add more points to your balance. All of these elevated bonuses meet our requirements for when to apply.
The points haul on any of these cards could lead to some amazing Hilton redemptions. These include luxury stays at resorts like the Conrad Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa or ski-friendly destinations like the Hotel Alpenrock Breckenridge.
Remember that Amex has a “one per lifetime” policy for earning welcome offers.
Apply here: Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
Apply here: The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card
Apply here: Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card
Apply here: Hilton Honors American Express Card
For rates and fees of the Amex Hilton Honors Aspire, click here.
For rates and fees of the Amex Hilton Honors Business, click here.
For rates and fees of the Amex Hilton Honors Surpass, click here.
For rates and fees of the Amex Hilton Honors card, click here.
