Hilton and American Express Upgrade Hilton Honors Surpass® and Aspire Cards with New Benefits and More Value for Travel and Everyday Purchases

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Hilton and American Express introduce new benefits for Hilton Honors American Express Surpass and Aspire Cards, offering more value and flexibility for cardholders.

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• Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card now offers 4X Hilton Honors Bonus Points on U.S online retail purchases and up to $200 in statement credits annually for eligible Hilton purchases made with the card.
• Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card now offers up to $400 in statement credits annually for eligible purchases made at Hilton Resorts and up to $200 in statement credits annually for eligible flight purchases.
• New card designs: Hilton Honors American Express Card and Surpass Card made of 70% reclaimed plastic, Aspire Card made of metal.
• Limited-time offers for new card members: Hilton Honors American Express Card - 100K Bonus Points after spending $2K in purchases, Surpass Card - 170K Bonus Points after spending $3K in purchases, Aspire Card - 180K Bonus Points after spending $6K in purchases.
• No changes to the Hilton Honors American Express Card.

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The new Hilton Honors American Express Card benefits will accompany new metal and recycled plastic card designs

NEW YORK & MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, Hilton (NYSE:HLT) and American Express (NYSE: AXP) introduced new and refreshed benefits for the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass^® and Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Cards, providing more value, greater flexibility, and an even better travel experience. The Cards offer new ways to earn points on everyday spending, including online retail purchases, and generous credits for Hilton stays and essential travel services, like car rentals and flights.

The Upgraded Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card (Photo: Business Wire)

“We’re excited to build on our successful partnership with American Express by delivering exceptional value and flexibility to our loyal Hilton Honors Card Members,” said Mark Weinstein, chief marketing officer, Hilton. “At Hilton, we know a great stay is at the heart of every great trip, and as we roll out these new and elevated benefits across our Surpass and Aspire portfolio, we look forward to making our Card Members’ experiences even more rewarding.”

“Over the past 70 years American Express and Hilton have created products and services that support our customers when they travel,” said Anthony Cirri, executive vice president, US Consumer Product Management & Lending, American Express. “Now, we’re helping them earn points even faster by adding benefits that reward everyday spending plus statement credits that can help them get through the airport more quickly and make their stays at Hilton properties even more enjoyable.”

For travelers looking for more ways to accumulate Honors Bonus Points on their everyday purchases, the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass^® Card now offers:

• 4X Hilton Honors Bonus Points on U.S online retail purchases
• Up to $200 back in statement credits annually for eligible Hilton purchases made with your Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card directly at participating Hilton properties (up to $50 in statement credits each quarter)
• Complimentary National Car Rental® Emerald Club Executive® status¹

In addition to these new benefits, the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass^® Card continues to offer 12X Points on eligible Hilton purchases; 6X Points on spending at U.S. restaurants, U.S. supermarkets, and U.S. gas stations; 3X Points on all other eligible purchases; and complimentary Hilton Honors Gold status. The Hilton Honors American Express Surpass^® Card has an annual fee of $150 (Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card Rates and Fees).

For frequent travelers looking for more exceptional stays and premium travel experiences, the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card now offers:

• Up to $400 in statement credits annually for eligible purchases made with your Hilton Honors Aspire Card directly at participating Hilton Resorts (up to $200 in statement credits semi-annually)
• Up to $200 in statement credits annually on eligible flight purchases (up to $50 in statement credits each quarter) made on your Hilton Honors Aspire Card
• $189 in statement credits per calendar year after you sign up and pay for a CLEAR Plus membership (subject to auto-renewal) with your Hilton Honors Aspire Card
• One Free Night Reward after you spend $30,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year
• Complimentary National Car Rental® Emerald Club Executive® status²
• Cell phone protection: You can be reimbursed, the lesser of, your repair or replacement costs following damage, such as a cracked screen, or theft for a maximum of $800 per claim when your cell phone line is listed on a wireless bill and the prior month's wireless bill was paid by an Eligible Card Account. A $50 deductible will apply to each approved claim with a limit of 2 approved claims per 12-month period. Additional terms and conditions apply*.

In addition to these new benefits, the Card continues to offer 14X Points on eligible Hilton purchases; 7X Points on purchases of eligible flights, eligible car rentals, and purchases at U.S. restaurants; 3X Points on all other eligible purchases; complimentary Hilton Honors Diamond status; an Annual Free Night Reward each membership year, an additional Free Night Reward after spending $30,000 in eligible purchases on the Card within a calendar year, and a third Free Night Reward after spending an additional $30,000 on eligible purchases (for a total $60,000) on your Card within the same calendar year; and up to $100 statement credit towards qualifying charges at participating Waldorf Astoria^® Hotels & Resorts and Conrad^® Hotels & Resorts during stays of two or more nights. The Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card has an annual fee of $550 (Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Rates and Fees).

The Hilton Honors American Express Cards will also feature new designs - the Hilton Honors American Express Card and the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card will be made of 70% reclaimed plastic and the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card will be made of metal.

According to recent data** from American Express and Hilton, consumers want to earn more rewards from their credit card to help them book their next trip and make the most of their travel. The survey revealed that 75% of those surveyed said they wished their credit card rewarded day-to-day spending so they could use it on travel. 85% of Gen Z and Millennial consumers said they’d upgrade their accommodations if they had credit card benefits to help pay for it. 77% of Gen Z and Millennials said they want their everyday spending to help them reach their travel goals.

The newly enhanced Hilton Honors Surpass^® and Aspire Cards now help Card Members to stay sooner, stay better and stay more often at Hilton’s nearly 7,300 hotels and resorts spanning 123 countries and territories. Additionally, from October 19, 2023, through January 17, 2024, new Hilton Honors American Express Card Members can take advantage of the following limited-time offers:

• Hilton Honors American Express Card: Card Members can earn 100K Bonus Points after spending $2K in purchases on their new Card in their first six months of Card Membership, which can be redeemed for three nights at participating Hilton properties. As part of Hilton Honors Membership, Card Members will receive complimentary Hilton Honors Silver status and can turn their everyday into a stay with accelerated Points earning. (Terms apply).
• Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card: Card Members can earn 170K Bonus Points after spending $3K in purchases on their new Card in their first six months of Card Membership, which can be redeemed for four nights at participating Hilton properties. As part of Hilton Honors Membership, Card Members will receive complimentary Hilton Honors Gold status and can earn even more Points on everyday spend. (Terms apply).
• Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card: Card Members can earn 180K Bonus Points after spending $6K in purchases on their new Card in their first six months of Card Membership, which can be redeemed for four nights at participating Hilton properties. As part of Hilton Honors Membership, Card Members will receive complimentary Hilton Honors Diamond status for an elevated stay experience and can maximize their Points earning on everyday spend. (Terms apply).

There will be no changes to the Hilton Honors American Express Card. For more information on Hilton Honors American Express Cards, visit here.

*Coverage is provided by New Hampshire Insurance Company, an AIG Company.

**This poll was conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of American Express between September 8-September 12, 2023 among a sample of 2001 Adults. The interviews were conducted online and the data were weighted to approximate a target sample of Adults based on gender, age, race, educational attainment, and region. Results from the full survey have a margin of error of plus or minus two percentage points.

About American Express
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About Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 22 world-class brands comprising nearly 7,300 properties and more than 1.1 million rooms, in 123 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, earned a top spot on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For list and been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for six consecutive years. Hilton has introduced several industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 165 million members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

About Hilton Honors
Hilton Honors is the award-winning guest loyalty program for Hilton’s world-class brands comprising nearly 7,300 properties in 123 countries and territories. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount and free standard Wi-Fi. Members also have access to contactless technology exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app, where members can check in, choose and access their room using Digital Key. Hilton Honors offers its more than 165 million members hundreds of ways to earn and redeem Points, including with select co-branded credit cards. Members can redeem Points for free nights, purchases on Amazon, exclusive experiences, charitable contributions and more. The program is free to join and travelers can enroll online at hiltonhonors.com. Learn more about Hilton Honors at stories.hilton.com/hiltonhonors, and follow Hilton Honors on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Location: U.S.

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¹ Enrollment in the complimentary Emerald Club® program is required (terms apply).
² Enrollment in the complimentary Emerald Club® program is required (terms apply).

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American Express

Yasamin Haghshenas

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Hilton

Lauren DeBettencourt

Lauren.DeBettencourt@Hilton.com

Source: American Express

FAQ

What are the new benefits for the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass and Aspire Cards?

The Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card now offers 4X Hilton Honors Bonus Points on U.S online retail purchases and up to $200 in statement credits annually for eligible Hilton purchases made with the card. The Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card now offers up to $400 in statement credits annually for eligible purchases made at Hilton Resorts and up to $200 in statement credits annually for eligible flight purchases.

What are the limited-time offers for new card members?

New Hilton Honors American Express Card Members can earn 100K Bonus Points after spending $2K in purchases, Surpass Card Members can earn 170K Bonus Points after spending $3K in purchases, and Aspire Card Members can earn 180K Bonus Points after spending $6K in purchases.

What are the new card designs?

The Hilton Honors American Express Card and Surpass Card will be made of 70% reclaimed plastic, and the Aspire Card will be made of metal.

Are there any changes to the Hilton Honors American Express Card?

No, there are no changes to the Hilton Honors American Express Card.