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Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card

Mid-tier Hilton loyalists wanting Gold

4.3

Annual Fee

$150

Bonus Value

$775

Rating

4.3/5

Category

Hotel

Sign-Up Bonus

155,000 Hilton Honors points after $3,000 spend in 6 months

Estimated value: $775

Rewards Rate

12X at Hilton, 6X on flights/dining/supermarkets, 3X on everything else

Key Perks & Benefits

  • +Automatic Gold status
  • +Free weekend night after $15K spend
  • +Priority Pass (10 visits/year)
  • +No foreign transaction fees
  • +Hilton upgrade priority

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +155K bonus is generous
  • +Gold status + breakfast
  • +Limited lounge access

Cons

  • -Free night needs $15K spend
  • -Not top status

The Bottom Line

The Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card is best suited for mid-tier hilton loyalists wanting gold. With a $150 annual fee, the card needs to deliver at least that much in value through its perks and rewards to be worthwhile.

Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card

Annual Fee$150
Bonus Value$775
Rating4.3/5

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