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Hilton Honors American Express Business

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Gold status and quarterly Hilton credits for the business traveler.

7.9/10American ExpressbusinessHilton Honors Points
Offer recheck in progressBest for: Business travelers loyal to Hilton

Welcome Bonus

Under review

Current claim suppressed

Spend Requirement

Under review

Annual Fee

Under review

Last recorded terms remain in the history below

Credit Score

700+

(Good to Excellent)

Historical Offers Chart

Every public offer change we've tracked. Hover for details, timing your application is worth hundreds of dollars.

Sign-Up Bonus (points)Spending Requirement ($)
062,500125,000187,500250,000$0$3,750$7,500$11,250$15,0002021-012022-012023-012024-012025-012026-01Sign-Up BonusSpending Requirement ($)
ObservedOfferRequirementWhat changedEvidence
2026-06130,000$5,000 in 6 moBonus decreased: 175,000 → 130,000 · Spend: $8,000 → $5,000Archive record · no attached snapshot
2023-10175,000$8,000 in 6 moBonus increased: 125,000 → 175,000 · Spend: $3,000 → $8,000 · Window: 3 → 6 monthsFee raised to $195, benefits revampedArchive record · no attached snapshot
2021-01125,000$3,000 in 3 moEarliest recordArchive record · no attached snapshot

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Last Recorded Earning Rates

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  • 12xHilton portfolio hotels and resorts
  • 5xAll other purchases (first $80k per year)
  • 3xOther purchases after the $80k cap

Last Recorded Credits

  • Hilton credit$60

    Statement credits on Hilton purchases, up to $240 per year

Last Recorded Benefits

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  • Complimentary Hilton Honors Gold status
  • Free Night Reward after $15,000 in purchases in a calendar year
  • 5x on everything up to $80k makes it a strong everyday business earner
  • No foreign transaction fees

Why it earns its spot

  • +Up to $240 in Hilton credits offsets most of the fee
  • +Gold status means free breakfast credits and upgrades
  • +5x base earn is unusual for a cobrand

Where it costs you

  • Hilton points are worth roughly half a cent
  • Credits require Hilton stays each quarter

The Compound Verdict

If your business puts you in Hilton beds, the quarterly credits and Gold status carry the fee on their own. The 5x catch-all earn is the quiet star here.

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