Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card
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Gold status, quarterly Hilton credits, and a free night at $15k.
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
670+
(Good)
Historical Offers Chart
Every public offer change we've tracked. Hover for details, timing your application is worth hundreds of dollars.
| Observed | Offer | Requirement | What changed | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06 | 130,000 | $3,000 in 6 mo | Bonus decreased: 155,000 → 130,000 | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2025-03 | 155,000 | $3,000 in 6 mo | Bonus increased: 130,000 → 155,000 · Spend: $2,000 → $3,000 · Window: 3 → 6 monthsElevated | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2023-10 | 130,000 | $2,000 in 3 mo | Bonus increased: 125,000 → 130,000Refresh: $150 AF, $200 Hilton credit added | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2020-01 | 125,000 | $2,000 in 3 mo | Earliest record | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
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Last Recorded Earning Rates
These terms are historical context and are not presented as current.
- 12xHilton portfolio hotels
- 6xUS restaurants, US supermarkets, US gas stations
- 4xUS online retail purchases
- 3xAll other purchases
Last Recorded Credits
- Hilton credit$200
$50 quarterly on Hilton stays
Last Recorded Benefits
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- ✦Hilton Honors Gold status (free breakfast or credit at most brands)
- ✦Free Night Reward after $15k annual spend
- ✦Diamond status after $40k annual spend
- ✦No foreign transaction fees
Why it earns its spot
- +Gold status on a $150 card is the best status-per-dollar deal in hotels
- +Quarterly credits fully offset the fee for regular Hilton guests
- +$15k free night is achievable for normal households
Where it costs you
- −Quarterly credit expires if you skip a Hilton stay that quarter
- −Half-cent points cap the value of the earn rates
The Compound Verdict
The sweet spot of the Hilton lineup. Gold status plus $200 in stay credits means anyone with four Hilton nights a year comes out ahead. Chase the $15k free night and the card turns properly profitable.
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