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The Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card is the star of Hilton’s co-branded lineup of credit cards from American Express. With annual perks including hundreds of dollars in resort and airline credits plus the ability to earn multiple free nights, it offers more than just top-tier Diamond status. Is it the right card for you? Our review will help you answer that question.

Pay Over Time from American Express gives cardmembers more options and flexibility when it comes to paying off their balance, but it comes with a price. Here's how and why you should unenroll from this feature to avoid accidental interest charges and to make sure you are eligible for future offers.

American Express announced that cardholders can now use their Amex Reward Dollars to pay for their Amazon purchase directly. Members need to link their accounts and use Amex Reward Dollars to pay for all or part of their purchases. While the math makes sometimes, using this redemption doesn't always provide a good deal.

Certain Amex Corporate cardholders now have access to a free CLEAR Plus membership for four months. While it's not a full year like you can get through other means, this is still a nice benefit. Plus, you can tack these four months onto an existing membership.

The American Express International Airline Program offers up to a 20% discount on paid airfare for premium economy, business, and first class tickets. There are 26 participating airlines in this program, but not everyone has access.

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® and The Platinum Card® from American Express are two of the most popular premium rewards cards. But which one is best? Does it ever make sense to have both? In this head-to-head comparison, we look at the strengths of each help you decide which one is best for you.

For the third month in a row, Amex has added "family" restrictions to a card, now targeting the Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express and Amex EveryDay® Credit Card. Here's what family language is and how this could impact you.

American Express is upgrading its credit management tools so cardholders can better manage their credit score and stay protected against credit theft. The MyCredit Guide and CreditSecure are both getting a boost. Here are the details of the improvements, and how cardholders will be affected.

The American Express Blue Business Cash™ Card and The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express regularly feature in our "best of" and "favorite" lists. Now, they're even better. These cards don't typically include welcome offers, but they have bonuses available for new applicants right now.

Amex has been on a tear, making numerous changes to limit who can earn the welcome bonus on its cards. The latest victim: the American Express® Gold Card

The American Express® Business Gold Card has been refreshed and now sports adjusted bonus categories, higher earnings on Amex Travel, up to $395 in annual statement credits, and can come in rose gold, plus a higher annual fee to go with it. Here's all you need to know about the card's new changes.

Another promotion has come out for American Express cardholders interested in InKind. Through March 18, 2024, Amex cardholders can claim a free annual InKind Pass subscription. With InKind Pass, members get 20% back on their dining experiences. Here are the details of this promotion.

It hasn't been a quiet week for Delta, and there's another change sure to make people unhappy: the introduction of a "family" rule on American Express' Delta co-branded credit cards. American Express and Delta offer numerous credit cards, and we've had numerous questions over the years from people wondering whether it's possible to earn the welcome bonus on all of these cards. Until today, the answer was an easy "yes." Now, it's muddier.

Whether you're a big fan of Hilton Honors or just stay at hotels a few times a year and would like to get some extra perks, there are numerous Hilton co-branded credit cards. But these choices could feel daunting. Which Hilton credit card is right for you? We'll help you decide.

American Express has announced an increase in the cost for authorized users on its ever-popular The Platinum Card® from American Express. Although authorized users enjoy many of the benefits of the card, it may not be worth adding them if your travel styles don't fit. Let's check the math.

Bad news if you have — or were planning to apply for — The Platinum Card® from American Express. Amex just made some changes to the card, and another change is coming soon. And there's no way to sugarcoat this: The changes are mostly bad.

Centurion Lounge guest access for The Platinum Card® from American Express cardholders is set to change. Effective February 2023, Amex Platinum cardholders now have to pay to bring non-cardholders with them into Centurion Lounges.

Amex is offering another freebie. U.S.-based American Express cardholders can claim a free 12-month subscription to iTranslate Pro (a $69.99 value). This promotion is open for enrollment through September 23, 2023. Here are the details of the promotion.

American Express has introduced a new "Apply with Confidence" feature to its credit card applications. This lets you know whether you will be accepted for a new credit card without pulling a hard inquiry on your credit report (which negatively impacts your credit score). Here's what we know so far about this feature.

If you're of a certain age, you might remember the old Entertainment coupon books that gave you discounts on local restaurants and attractions. Well, Entertainment has joined the 21st century and now offers a digital version of its coupon book. And Amex cardholders can claim a free 6-month Entertainment membership now through January 31, 2023.

American Express just announced several enhancements to the no-annual-fee Amex Blue Cash Everyday. Updated features include an increased earning rate at gas stations, a 3% cashback earning category on online retail purchases, statement credits for meal delivery ($15/month) and Disney+ Bundle ($7/month). Plus, there's a sleek card design to cap it off.

The Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card has just been refreshed with new features — including a 7% discount on eligible stays, complimentary Gold Elite status for cardmembers, and improved earning of 4X at restaurants worldwide, not just in the U.S.

American Express announced the addition of three new merchants to the American Express® Gold Card $10 monthly dining credit. The expansion brings the total number of restaurant merchants you can use the credit with to 8. However, two options are being dropped on August 1, 2022. Here are the full details of these changes.

Cardmembers of the The Platinum Card® from American Express or The Business Platinum Card® from American Express might be glad to know they now have access to Virgin Clubhouses - some of the best lounges around. This comes after Plaza Premium took over the management of the lounges. Thanks to Plaza Premium's partnership with Amex, select Amex cardholders now access five of the Virgin Clubhouse lounges for free.

A current (but targeted) promotion offers Delta credit cardholders $13.99 per month in statement credits when they subscribe to a Disney Plus bundle. This is a targeted offer, so you'll have to see if you've been selected. The promotion ends on August 31, 2022. This can lead to a free Disney Plus subscription for the next few months.

As travel gets back to normal, some companies are making it easier to book your dream vacation. Recently, Delta teamed up with American Express to allow customers to buy now, pay later for their flights. There are various plans you can sign up for. So how does it work? Here's a look at this new feature to see if it's a good fit for your next Delta booking.