Hilton Honors American Express Card
- Annual fee
- None
- Top rewards rate
- 5%on dining
- Annual credits
- $200see breakdown below
- Welcome bonus
- 70,000 points after $2,000 spend in 6 months
- Point value
- 0.5ยขper point
- Foreign transaction fee
- 0%
No annual fee, with 5% back on dining.
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Full earn rates: 5% on dining, 5% on groceries and 5% on gas & ev charging, then 3% on everything else.
Annual Credits
This card currently offers $200 in annual credits. What they're actually worth depends on how you spend, so run your own numbers in the calculator to see which ones you'd capture.
- $200 Hilton property credit ($50 per quarter) requires enrollment or a specific merchant
Credits are not factored into our rankings. Cards are ordered by rewards earned minus the full annual fee. We show credits separately so you can judge them against your own habits rather than taking an advertised total at face value.
Sign-Up Bonus
after spending $2,000 in the first 6 months
Rewards Breakdown
| Category | Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Dining | 5% | Unlimited |
| Groceries | 5% | Unlimited |
| Gas & EV Charging | 5% | Unlimited |
| Travel if you qualify | 7% | Earns 7% only on stays at hotels and resorts in the Hilton portfolio. Travel booked anywhere else earns the flat 3%. |
| All other purchases | 3% | Unlimited |
| Foreign Transaction Fee | None | Great for international purchases |
What that looks like
Spend $1,000 on dining and you earn 5,000 points, worth about $25 once redeemed. That works out to 2.5% on that spending, not 5%.
Points worth approximately 0.5¢ each based on typical redemption value.
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See Your Estimated RewardsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the annual fee for the Hilton Honors American Express Card?
The Hilton Honors American Express Card has no annual fee.
What is the sign-up bonus for the Hilton Honors American Express Card?
New cardholders can earn 70,000 points after spending $2,000 in the first 6 months.
Does the Hilton Honors American Express Card charge foreign transaction fees?
No, the Hilton Honors American Express Card does not charge foreign transaction fees.
What categories earn bonus rewards with the Hilton Honors American Express Card?
The Hilton Honors American Express Card earns 5% on dining, 5% on groceries, 5% on gas and EV charging. It also advertises 7% at Hilton hotels, but that rate applies only when you qualify, so it is excluded from our rankings.
These rankings are estimates based on published card terms. Actual rewards depend on your spending patterns, how you redeem, and whether your purchases qualify for bonus categories. Rates and terms may change, so verify current offers on the issuer’s site.