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Amex Hilton Honors
No-fee Hilton card, solid for occasional Hilton stays.
External link to American Express’s own application page.
The Amex Hilton Honors has no annual fee. It earns 7% on travel and 3% on everything else. Forex markup is 0%. These figures are from our catalog and have not yet been re-verified against the issuer.
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How much Amex Hilton Honors actually pays you over time, net of annual fees.
Includes 40% in this card's boost category, 60% general spend.
Estimates use the card's published rates and a 40/60 boost-vs-general split. Real returns vary with how tightly your spend matches each card's boost categories.
What does the Amex Hilton Honors earn?
What you earn back, by category.
70,000 Hilton points after $2,000 spend in 6 months
What do you get with the Amex Hilton Honors?
- 7x Hilton Honors points at Hilton hotels
- 5x at US restaurants + gas stations
- 3x on everything else
- Hilton Honors Silver status
- No annual fee, no foreign transaction fees
Who qualifies for the Amex Hilton Honors?
These are guidelines, not hard cutoffs. Banks frequently approve below the listed income if your credit is healthy.
Amex Hilton Honors FAQ
›What is the Amex Hilton Honors annual fee?
The Amex Hilton Honors has no annual fee.
›What does the Amex Hilton Honors earn?
It earns 7% on travel and 3% on everything else.
›What is the Amex Hilton Honors forex markup?
The Amex Hilton Honors charges 0% forex markup on foreign-currency spends.
›What income do you need for the Amex Hilton Honors?
American Express publishes no minimum income requirement for this card; approval rests on your credit profile.
›What is the Amex Hilton Honors welcome bonus?
70,000 Hilton points after $2,000 spend in 6 months.
›Are these Amex Hilton Honors figures verified?
These figures are from our catalog and have not yet been re-verified against the issuer.
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