{"id":20649,"date":"2025-12-27T18:10:02","date_gmt":"2025-12-27T18:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=20649"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:30:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:30:55","slug":"hilton-aspire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/hilton-honors\/hilton-aspire\/","title":{"rendered":"Hilton Aspire Card Review: Top-Tier Perks on a Top-Tier Card"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hilton\u2019s ultra-premium rewards card, the <a data-ccid=\"4048211\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-HiltonHonorsAmericanExpressAspire\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card<\/a>, is the star of Hilton\u2019s co-branded lineup of cards from American Express.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the highest points-earning rate on any of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/hilton-honors\/hilton-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Hilton's cards<\/a>, the Aspire card provides Hilton Honors\u2122 Diamond Status, airline and resort credits, an anniversary free night certificate each year, and the ability to earn another free night award through spending on your card.<\/p>\n<p>The Hilton Aspire card carries a $550 annual fee (<a data-ccid=\"4048211\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/hilton-honors-aspire-credit-card\/26129-10-0#FeeTable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>), sitting among the pricier premium co-branded options like Delta and United. However, the card provides ample benefits that help to justify the high annual fee.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a complete look at the Hilton Aspire card.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4048211\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/CardArt-HiltonHonorsAmericanExpressAspireCard-1.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card' data-ccid=\"4048211\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-HiltonHonorsAmericanExpressAspire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048211\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/hilton-honors-aspire-credit-card\/26129-10-0#FeeTable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 150,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points with the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card after you spend $6,000 in purchases on the Card within your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 150,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points with the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card after you spend $6,000 in purchases on the Card within your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$550<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card adds a huge amount of value for Hilton fans. The cards standout feature is complimentary Hilton Honors\u2122 Diamond status in the Hilton Honors program, offering top-tier benefits like room upgrades and bonus points. Cardholders also enjoy an annual Free Night Reward, up to $400 in Hilton resort statement credits, and up to $200 flight credits each year. This card also includes 14X points on eligible Hilton purchases, making it highly rewarding for hotel stays. The generous benefits and earning rates make this card a compelling choice if you regularly stay at Hilton properties.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>Earn 150,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points with the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card after you spend $6,000 in purchases on the Card within your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/li><li>Enjoy an Annual Free Night Reward from Hilton Honors in your first year of Card Membership and every year upon Card renewal.<\/li><li>Card Members can earn 14X Points on purchases made directly with hotels and resorts within the Hilton portfolio.<\/li><li>Card Members can earn 7X Points on purchases of Flights booked directly with airlines or flights booked through American Express Travel, Car rentals purchased directly from select car rental companies, and purchases at U.S. Restaurants.<\/li><li>Card Members can earn 3X Points on all other eligible purchases.<\/li><li>$400 Hilton Resort Credit: Get up to $200 in statement credits semi-annually for eligible purchases made directly with participating Hilton Resorts on your Hilton Honors Aspire Card. That's up to $400 back annually.<\/li><li>$200 Flight Credit: Get up to $50 in statement credits each quarter, for a total of up to $200 back each year, on flight purchases made directly with airlines or via AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App&#x2122; using your Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card.<\/li><li>$209 CLEAR+ Credit: You can receive up to $209 in statement credits per calendar year after you sign up and pay for a CLEAR+ Membership (subject to auto-renewal) with your eligible Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card.<\/li><li>Earn a Free Night Reward from Hilton after you spend $30,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year. Plus, you can earn an additional Free Night Reward from Hilton after you spend an additional $30,000 (for a total of $60,000) in purchases on your Card in the same calendar year.<\/li><li>$100 Property Credit: Receive up to a $100 credit for qualifying charges at Waldorf Astoria&#xAE; Hotels & Resorts and Conrad&#xAE; Hotels & Resorts properties when you book a 2 night minimum stay with your Card at HiltonHonorsAspireCard.com and select the Aspire Card Benefit rate option on the booking page, or call Hilton Honors at 855-292-5757 with the proper booking reference.<\/li><li>Hilton Honors Aspire Card Members can enjoy complimentary National Car Rental&#xAE; Emerald Club Executive&#xAE; status, including perks like Executive Area Access (for full-size reservations and above) in the USA and Canada. Card Members must enroll in the National Car Rental Emerald Club Executive status through their American Express online account using their Card. Terms apply.<\/li><li>Whenever you travel more than 100 miles from home, Global Assist&#xAE; Hotline is available for 24\/7 emergency assistance and coordination services, including medical and legal referrals, emergency cash wires, and missing luggage assistance. Card Members are responsible for the costs charged by third-party service providers. Other terms and conditions apply.<\/li><li>Points don't expire while your Hilton Honors American Express Card is active and in good standing.<\/li><li>$550 annual fee.<\/li><li>Apply with confidence. Know if you're approved for a Card with no impact to your credit score. If you're approved and you choose to accept this Card, your credit score may be impacted.<\/li><li>Terms Apply.<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul><li>14X Hilton Honors Bonus Points for each dollar of eligible purchases charged on your Card directly with a hotel or resort within the Hilton Portfolio<\/li>\r\n \t<li>7X Hilton Honors Bonus Points on flights booked directly with airlines or <a href=\"http:\/\/amextravel.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">amextravel.com<\/a>, car rentals booked directly through select rental companies, and at U.S. restaurants<\/li>\r\n         <li>3X Hilton Honors Bonus Points for all other eligible purchases on your Card<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/HiltonAspire\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-5-89dddd134#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div><\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Hilton_Aspire_Pros\">Hilton Aspire Pros<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Hilton_Aspire_Cons\">Hilton Aspire Cons<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Hilton_Aspire_Welcome_Bonus_Offer\">Hilton Aspire Welcome Bonus Offer<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Hilton_Aspire_Benefits\">Hilton Aspire Benefits<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Complimentary_Hilton_Honors_Diamond_elite_status\">Complimentary Hilton Honors\u2122 Diamond elite status<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Free_anniversary_night_reward_each_year\">Free anniversary night reward each year<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Second_and_third_anniversary_night_rewards\">Second and third anniversary night rewards<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#200_airline_flight_credit\">$200 airline flight credit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#400_Hilton_resort_statement_credit\">$400 Hilton resort statement credit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#209_CLEAR_credit\">$209 CLEAR+ credit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#100_credit_at_Waldorf_Astoria_and_Conrad_properties\">$100 credit at Waldorf Astoria and Conrad properties<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Rental_car_elite_status\">Rental car elite status<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#No_foreign_transaction_fees\">No foreign transaction fees<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Cell_phone_protection\">Cell phone protection<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Other_Travel_and_Shopping_Protections\">Other Travel and Shopping Protections<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Hilton_Aspire_Earning_Rates\">Hilton Aspire Earning Rates<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Redeeming_Points_With_the_Hilton_Aspire\">Redeeming Points With the Hilton Aspire<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Hotel_stays\">Hotel stays<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Other_Hilton_point_redemptions\">Other Hilton point redemptions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Application_Restrictions_and_Strategy\">Application Restrictions and Strategy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Cards_That_Compete_With_theHilton_Aspire\">Cards That Compete With the\u00a0Hilton Aspire<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"Hilton_Aspire_Pros\">Hilton Aspire Pros<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Hilton Honors\u2122 Diamond status as an automatic benefit.<\/li>\n<li>Hundreds of dollars in annual resort credits.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to earn an annual free night reward, and an additional two-night reward after minimum spending.<\/li>\n<li>Flexible flight credit, covering nearly any airline purchase.<\/li>\n<li>No foreign transaction fees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Hilton_Aspire_Cons\">Hilton Aspire Cons<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>High $550 annual fee.<\/li>\n<li>Does not offer a Priority Pass\u2122 lounge membership.<\/li>\n<li>Recouping the card's annual fee requires effort and using multiple credits throughout the year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20694\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/297\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20694 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/hilton-waikoloa-village.png\" alt=\"hilton-waikoloa-village\" width=\"600\" height=\"297\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/hilton-waikoloa-village.png 1392w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/hilton-waikoloa-village-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/hilton-waikoloa-village-1024x508.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Use the Hilton Aspire's $400 resort credit at Hilton's extensive list of resorts like the Hilton Waikoloa Village. Credit: Hilton<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Hilton_Aspire_Welcome_Bonus_Offer\">Hilton Aspire Welcome Bonus Offer<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a new <a data-ccid=\"4048211\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-HiltonHonorsAmericanExpressAspire\" target=_blank rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hilton Aspire<\/a> cardholder, you will earn 150,000 bonus Hilton points after you make $6,000 in eligible purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/p>\n<p>And where can the 150,000-point welcome offer take you?<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Well, it could be enough to cover a night at one of the most opulent and luxurious properties in the Hilton portfolio of hotels &#8212; such as the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi and Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal. Coupling these welcome offer points with the free night benefit available to first-year cardmembers makes for a fantastic weekend stay.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_48111\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/334\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-48111 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/1833_big_waldorfastoria_006.jpg\" alt=\"a bedroom at a luxury ocean-front hotel property\" width=\"600\" height=\"334\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/1833_big_waldorfastoria_006.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/1833_big_waldorfastoria_006-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/1833_big_waldorfastoria_006-1024x570.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/1833_big_waldorfastoria_006-1536x856.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Hilton<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>If you're looking to stretch your points further, this welcome offer provides enough points for two or three nights at a mid-range property, which typically cost 40,000 to 60,000 points per night. Alternatively, you can score <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/hilton-honors\/best-budget-hilton-awards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">a whole bunch of nights in one of Hilton's budget redemptions<\/a>, which go for as few as 10,000 points per night.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Hilton_Aspire_Benefits\">Hilton Aspire Benefits<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Before the release of the Hilton Aspire card, the only way to achieve top-tier hotel elite status \u2014 besides staying in hotels \u2014 was through spending thresholds on select co-branded cards. The Aspire was the first <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/hotels\/best-hotel-card-elite-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\">travel rewards card to offer top-tier elite status<\/a> just for holding the card.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Just note that Hilton Diamond will no longer be Hilton's top tier of status. Starting in 2026, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/hilton-honors\/program-changes-2026\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Hilton is introducing a new &#8220;Diamond Reserve&#8221; tier<\/a> that will offer even better perks than Hilton Diamond.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond elite status, cardholders can earn multiple free nights and receive nearly $800 in travel statement credits annually. The extensive list of perks more than justifies the card's $550 annual fee. They are:<\/p>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span id=\"Complimentary_Hilton_Honors_Diamond_elite_status\">Complimentary Hilton Honors\u2122 Diamond elite status<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The signature benefit of the Hilton Aspire is complimentary Diamond status. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/hilton-honors\/program-changes-2026\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Starting in 2026<\/a>, Diamond status requires 25 stays, 50 nights, or $11,500 in spending in a calendar year. Diamond benefits include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Diamond status extension<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary breakfast<\/li>\n<li>Room upgrades<\/li>\n<li>Executive lounge access<\/li>\n<li>Fifth night free on reward stays of at least five nights<\/li>\n<li>48-hour room guarantee<\/li>\n<li>100% point bonus<\/li>\n<li>Late check-out<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary premium Wi-Fi<\/li>\n<li>Two complimentary bottles of water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">It can be difficult to put an exact dollar value on this benefit; the more you stay with Hilton, the more value you'll get. An upscale Sunday brunch for two at one of Hilton's higher-end properties might run $50+. After just a few stays, the value from this Diamond benefit alone can add up quickly.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Free_anniversary_night_reward_each_year\">Free anniversary night reward each year<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Cardholders receive an\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/hilton-honors\/hilton-free-night-certificate\/\" rel=\"noopener\">anniversary free night reward certificate<\/a> upon acquiring the card, plus another each year roughly 10\u201312 weeks following the account anniversary date.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The one free night reward is potentially worth 250,000 Hilton Honors points if redeemed at Hilton's most opulent and luxurious properties. Even staying within the United States, you can easily save $500+ on a cash rate by redeeming this free night award at higher-end properties. A list of excluded properties can be found on Hilton's website, but it's a small list when considering how many hotels and resorts fall under the Hilton umbrella.<\/p>\n<p>Note that Hilton's free night awards must be used for stays within one year of issue and can be redeemed any night of the week.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_105782\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"601\/400\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-105782 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/hilton-waldorf-astoria-los-cabos-pedregal-300x200.png\" alt=\"aerial view of Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal in Mexico\" width=\"601\" height=\"400\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/hilton-waldorf-astoria-los-cabos-pedregal-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/hilton-waldorf-astoria-los-cabos-pedregal-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/hilton-waldorf-astoria-los-cabos-pedregal.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><center><em>Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal in Mexico. Credit: Hilton<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Second_and_third_anniversary_night_rewards\">Second and third anniversary night rewards<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For <a data-ccid=\"4048211\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-HiltonHonorsAmericanExpressAspire\" target=_blank rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hilton Aspire<\/a> cardholders with the resources to put significant spend on the card, you'll receive a second free night certificate after spending $30,000 on the card each year. You'll also be able to earn a third anniversary free night reward after spending a further $30,000 \u2014 a total of $60,000 \u2014 in spending during the calendar year.<\/p>\n<p>The additional free night certificates adhere to the same rules and restrictions. Any big spenders might consider this route to earn another free night reward, which can provide great value since there are very few restrictions for redemptions.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"200_airline_flight_credit\">$200 airline flight credit<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Cardholders can also receive up to $200 in annual flight credits, available as up to $50 per quarter, that can be used in eligible flight purchases. This includes any airfare booked directly with an airline as well as via <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-travel\/\">American Express Travel<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"400_Hilton_resort_statement_credit\">$400 Hilton resort statement credit<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/hilton-honors\/hilton-aspire-resort-credit\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Hilton's $400 resort credit<\/a> is now based on a calendar year, split into two $200 annual statement credits each year for up to $400 total. The credit includes almost any charge at a Hilton resort, including purchases at restaurants, spas, and other establishments within the hotel property if charged to your room.<\/p>\n<p>Just swipe your Aspire card on departure to cover the costs, and the credit will be applied automatically to your account. If you stay at Hilton properties with any regularity, it should be very easy to enjoy the full $400 benefit. There's no minimum purchase required, and the credit doesn't have to be used all at once. It applies to qualifying spending throughout each half of the year (January to June and July to December).<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"209_CLEAR_credit\">$209 CLEAR+ credit<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">A CLEAR+ membership allows travelers to skip the standard TSA line at participating airports and use their biometrics to provide their identity. With this credit, cardholders can wipe away the cost of the membership entirely. Even better, CLEAR works with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/travel\/tsa-precheck\/\" rel=\"noopener\">TSA PreCheck<\/a> (if you have both), which means you'll get to jump to the front of the line AND keep your shoes on.<\/p>\n<p>To get this benefit, you can simply pay for your CLEAR+ membership with your card and receive up to $209 as a statement credit each year.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"100_credit_at_Waldorf_Astoria_and_Conrad_properties\">$100 credit at Waldorf Astoria and Conrad properties<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Booking two-night minimum stays at Waldorf Astoria or Conrad hotels and resorts can make you eligible for this perk.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The bookings should be made via a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiltonhonorsaspirecard.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">special link for Hilton Aspire cardholders.<\/a> Bookings made by phone are eligible for this benefit as well if you use the code ZZAAP1. Note that property fees, taxes, gratuities, and the cost of the room are not considered eligible qualifying charges, but you can receive up to $100 in credit toward eligible spending on each stay.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Rental_car_elite_status\">Rental car elite status<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Those with Hilton Aspire can enroll to receive National Car Rental<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Emerald Club Executive<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Status, which comes with perks like free rental upgrades. You can also use this status for a status match to other rental car programs.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"No_foreign_transaction_fees\">No foreign transaction fees<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <a data-ccid=\"4048211\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-HiltonHonorsAmericanExpressAspire\" target=_blank rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hilton Aspire<\/a> is intended for folks who spend plenty of time traveling. So, no foreign transaction fees are a must. Avoiding these fees helps ensure that the points you collect on overseas purchases aren't wiped out by the 2%\u20133% charge levied on other cards when using your card abroad (<a data-ccid=\"4048211\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/hilton-honors-aspire-credit-card\/26129-10-0#FeeTable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span id=\"Cell_phone_protection\">Cell phone protection<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">While this perk isn\u2019t unique to the Aspire card, it remains an important one to note. With Cell Phone Protection, you can be reimbursed if your phone is damaged or stolen, for a maximum of $800 per claim with a limit of 2 approved claims per 12-month period. Each approved claim is subject to a $50 deductible.<\/p>\n<p>To qualify, your cell phone line must be listed on a wireless bill and the prior month's wireless bill must be paid by an eligible card account. <\/p>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span id=\"Other_Travel_and_Shopping_Protections\">Other Travel and Shopping Protections<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As a high-end card, you'd expect that the <a data-ccid=\"4048211\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-HiltonHonorsAmericanExpressAspire\" target=_blank rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hilton Aspire<\/a> offers high-end benefits. This includes travel protections, which can reimburse you if things go awry during your journey. Cardholders are entitled to a suite of travel and shopping protections when they charge eligible purchases to their card, such as: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Secondary rental car insurance loss and damage insurance <\/li>\n<li data-pm-slice=\"1 1 [&quot;bulletList&quot;,{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;caa86f67-3860-40bd-9429-4f0aa3d38913&quot;},&quot;listItem&quot;,{}]\">Baggage insurance plan <\/li>\n<li>Trip delay insurance <\/li>\n<li>Trip cancellation and interruption insurance <\/li>\n<li>Purchase protection <\/li>\n<li>Return protection <\/li>\n<li>Extended warranty <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_75963\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-75963 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/featured-Hilton-Singapore-Orchard-Exterior-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Hilton Singapore Orchard exterior as seen at night\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/featured-Hilton-Singapore-Orchard-Exterior-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/featured-Hilton-Singapore-Orchard-Exterior-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/featured-Hilton-Singapore-Orchard-Exterior-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/featured-Hilton-Singapore-Orchard-Exterior-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/featured-Hilton-Singapore-Orchard-Exterior.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Hilton Singapore Orchard. Credit: Hilton<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Hilton_Aspire_Earning_Rates\">Hilton Aspire Earning Rates<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <a data-ccid=\"4048211\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-HiltonHonorsAmericanExpressAspire\" target=_blank rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hilton Aspire<\/a> card offers the highest points-per-dollar of any co-branded Hilton card, earning 14x Hilton Honors points on Hilton purchases worldwide. The card earns as follows:<\/p>\n<ul><li>14X Hilton Honors Bonus Points for each dollar of eligible purchases charged on your Card directly with a hotel or resort within the Hilton Portfolio<\/li>\r\n \t<li>7X Hilton Honors Bonus Points on flights booked directly with airlines or <a data-ccid=\"4048211\" href=\"http:\/\/amextravel.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">amextravel.com<\/a>, car rentals booked directly through select rental companies, and at U.S. restaurants<\/li>\r\n         <li>3X Hilton Honors Bonus Points for all other eligible purchases on your Card<\/li><\/ul>\n<p>However, the earnings at Hilton properties get even better when you factor in the 100% point bonus that Diamond elites receive. General Hilton members earn 10X points per dollar spent. That's doubled to 20X points per dollar spent for Diamond elites. Thus, cardholders who pay for qualifying Hilton purchases with their Hilton Aspire card wind up earning 34x points per dollar. And that's <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/hilton-honors\/hilton-promotions\/\" rel=\"noopener\">before any applicable Hilton promotions<\/a> are factored in.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Redeeming_Points_With_the_Hilton_Aspire\">Redeeming Points With the Hilton Aspire<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Redeeming the points that you earn with the <a data-ccid=\"4048211\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-HiltonHonorsAmericanExpressAspire\" target=_blank rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hilton Aspire<\/a> is simple. They're deposited automatically to your Hilton Honors account and can be used in a variety of ways, including hotel stays. Plus, points don't expire as long as you have activity in your Hilton account every 24 months.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Hotel_stays\">Hotel stays<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Booking a standard room reward is always your best option. After several recent devaluations, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/hilton-honors\/250k-standard-night-cap\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Hilton now prices standard award nights as high as 250,000 points per night<\/a>. However, most hotels charge 95,000 points or less.<\/p>\n<p>You'll want to be wary of booking anything other than a standard room, however. Hilton is unique in that it'll allow you to redeem points for any room on its properties, but premium room rewards can quickly become ridiculous.<\/p>\n<p>Such is the case at Hilton San Diego Bayfront, where a difference in view costs just $11 per night. However, you'll pay four times as many points for the premium room, despite it only being marginally better.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_139684\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/445\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-139684 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/San-Diego-Hilton-Bayfront-300x178.png\" alt=\"San Diego Hilton Bayfront preferred room is $596 instead of $585, but the points rate is 263,000 instead of 65000\" width=\"750\" height=\"445\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/San-Diego-Hilton-Bayfront-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/San-Diego-Hilton-Bayfront-768x456.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/San-Diego-Hilton-Bayfront.png 780w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Hilton<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>As we mentioned above, those who have elite status with Hilton are eligible for the fifth night free on any award bookings made with points. This means you'll always want to book in five-night chunks if possible; you'll only pay for four overall. In the example above, you'd be able to stay at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront for five nights for just 260,000 points instead of 325,000 points.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/hilton-honors\/top-luxury-hilton-redemptions\/\" rel=\"noopener\">The Best Hilton Points Redemptions for Luxury Stays<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Other_Hilton_point_redemptions\">Other Hilton point redemptions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Hotel stays are the most valuable method of redeeming your Hilton points, but other redemptions are also available, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Transferring points to friends and family<\/li>\n<li>VIP experiences<\/li>\n<li>Lyft rides<\/li>\n<li>Shopping, including Amazon purchases<\/li>\n<li>Rental cars<\/li>\n<li>Transfers to airlines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Application_Restrictions_and_Strategy\">Application Restrictions and Strategy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>American Express <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/rewards-card-application-rules\/\">limits welcome offers to once per lifetime per card<\/a>. That means if you have held this card in the past (or currently hold it), you are not eligible for the current welcome offer. However, holding other Hilton cards won't make you ineligible for this card's bonus.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, American Express only allows each individual to hold five cards at a time and typically approves each person for just two cards in a 90-day period.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Cards_That_Compete_With_theHilton_Aspire\">Cards That Compete With the\u00a0Hilton Aspire<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There aren't many cards that match the benefits the <a data-ccid=\"4048211\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-HiltonHonorsAmericanExpressAspire\" target=_blank rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hilton Aspire<\/a> has to offer. However, it's not the perfect card for everyone. Here are some other options you might consider if the Aspire card is not for you:<\/p>\n<div class=\"compare-cards-wrap compare-count-cards-3 compare-p-american-express\"><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/e6901d88-1a35-4373-b3e1-9a2a445490a0.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"American Express Platinum Card\u00ae\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nAs High As 175,000 points. Find Out Your Offer. You may be eligible for as high as 175,000 Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points after spending $12,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='American Express Platinum Card\u00ae' data-ccid=\"4028089\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-ThePlatinumCardfromAmericanExpress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$895<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4028089\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/platinum-card\/91101-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>Earn 5X points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> (up to $500,000 in purchases per calendar year).<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 5X points on prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>.<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn  5X points on Fine Hotels + Resorts<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> and The Hotel Collection bookings.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/CardArt-MarriottBonvoyBrilliantAmericanExpressCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant\u00ae American Express\u00ae Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong> Earn 200,000 Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> bonus points after you use your new Card to make $6,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer Ends 5\/13\/2026.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant\u00ae American Express\u00ae Card' data-ccid=\"4048231\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-MarriottBonvoyBrilliantAmericanExpressCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$650<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048231\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/marriott-bonvoy-brilliant-card\/26129-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms Apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>6X points on purchases at Marriott Properties<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points at restaurants worldwide, including takeout and delivery<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points on  flights booked directly with airlines<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/0fb236dd-aecb-49ed-9f28-94aaf0efd9a2.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Hilton Honors American Express Surpass\u00ae Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Hilton Honors American Express Surpass<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 130,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points with the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card after you spend $3,000 in purchases on the Card within your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Hilton Honors American Express Surpass\u00ae Card' data-ccid=\"4048089\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-HiltonHonorsAmericanExpressSurpassCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$150<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048089\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/hilton-honors-surpass-credit-card\/26129-10-0#FeeTable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms Apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul><li>12X bonus points for each dollar of eligible purchases charged on your card directly with a hotel or resort within the Hilton portfolio<\/li>\r\n \t<li>6X bonus points for each dollar of eligible purchases on your card at U.S. restaurants, U.S. supermarkets, and U.S. gas stations<\/li>\r\n<li>4X bonus points on U.S online retail purchases<\/li>\r\n         <li>3X bonus points for all other eligible purchases on your card<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>If you want a luxury card with points you can use in multiple ways<\/strong>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-platinum\/\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a> comes with tons of statement credits each year. It also provides Hilton Honors\u2122 Gold elite status, plus the points that you earn with your card can be transferred to Hilton at a 1:2 ratio; they also can be transferred to over 20 airline and hotel programs for redemptions beyond Hilton stays, and cardholders get access to Priority Pass and American Express lounges.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If you prefer to stay at Marriott properties<\/strong>, the <a href=\"\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy\/amex-bonvoy-brilliant\/\">Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a> offers similar benefits to the Hilton Aspire but at Marriott properties. This includes Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum Elite status, which grants you executive lounge access and complimentary breakfast. The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card also provides an annual free night (worth up to 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points), lounge access, dining credits, and more.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If you want Hilton perks with a lower annual fee<\/strong>, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/hilton-honors\/hilton-surpass\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Hilton Honors American Express Surpass<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a> offers Hilton Honors\u2122 Gold status (fifth night free on award stays), and free night awards available through spending, but the annual fee is just $150 (<a data-ccid=\"4048089\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/hilton-honors-surpass-credit-card\/26129-10-0#FeeTable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <a data-ccid=\"4048211\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-HiltonHonorsAmericanExpressAspire\" target=_blank rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hilton Aspire<\/a> is an excellent co-branded option from American Express and a top card for both Hilton loyalists and casual fans alike. For regular Hilton guests who won't clock up the stays\/nights required for high-tier status, the card essentially buys you Hilton Diamond elite status for $550. That alone could be reason enough to get the card, even before considering all of the other amazing benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Add up to $200 in airline credits, up to $400 in resort credits, the free hotel night (which could be worth $500+ alone), and the CLEAR+ credit to Hilton Diamond status, and the value of the card becomes too big for any traveler to ignore.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">And these are just the ongoing annual benefits. The 150,000-point welcome offer sets travelers well on their way to enjoying all of the perks the card has to offer.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4048211\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/CardArt-HiltonHonorsAmericanExpressAspireCard-1.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card' data-ccid=\"4048211\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-HiltonHonorsAmericanExpressAspire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048211\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/hilton-honors-aspire-credit-card\/26129-10-0#FeeTable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 150,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points with the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card after you spend $6,000 in purchases on the Card within your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 150,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points with the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card after you spend $6,000 in purchases on the Card within your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$550<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card adds a huge amount of value for Hilton fans. The cards standout feature is complimentary Hilton Honors\u2122 Diamond status in the Hilton Honors program, offering top-tier benefits like room upgrades and bonus points. Cardholders also enjoy an annual Free Night Reward, up to $400 in Hilton resort statement credits, and up to $200 flight credits each year. This card also includes 14X points on eligible Hilton purchases, making it highly rewarding for hotel stays. The generous benefits and earning rates make this card a compelling choice if you regularly stay at Hilton properties.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>Earn 150,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points with the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card after you spend $6,000 in purchases on the Card within your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/li><li>Enjoy an Annual Free Night Reward from Hilton Honors in your first year of Card Membership and every year upon Card renewal.<\/li><li>Card Members can earn 14X Points on purchases made directly with hotels and resorts within the Hilton portfolio.<\/li><li>Card Members can earn 7X Points on purchases of Flights booked directly with airlines or flights booked through American Express Travel, Car rentals purchased directly from select car rental companies, and purchases at U.S. Restaurants.<\/li><li>Card Members can earn 3X Points on all other eligible purchases.<\/li><li>$400 Hilton Resort Credit: Get up to $200 in statement credits semi-annually for eligible purchases made directly with participating Hilton Resorts on your Hilton Honors Aspire Card. That's up to $400 back annually.<\/li><li>$200 Flight Credit: Get up to $50 in statement credits each quarter, for a total of up to $200 back each year, on flight purchases made directly with airlines or via AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App&#x2122; using your Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card.<\/li><li>$209 CLEAR+ Credit: You can receive up to $209 in statement credits per calendar year after you sign up and pay for a CLEAR+ Membership (subject to auto-renewal) with your eligible Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card.<\/li><li>Earn a Free Night Reward from Hilton after you spend $30,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year. Plus, you can earn an additional Free Night Reward from Hilton after you spend an additional $30,000 (for a total of $60,000) in purchases on your Card in the same calendar year.<\/li><li>$100 Property Credit: Receive up to a $100 credit for qualifying charges at Waldorf Astoria&#xAE; Hotels & Resorts and Conrad&#xAE; Hotels & Resorts properties when you book a 2 night minimum stay with your Card at HiltonHonorsAspireCard.com and select the Aspire Card Benefit rate option on the booking page, or call Hilton Honors at 855-292-5757 with the proper booking reference.<\/li><li>Hilton Honors Aspire Card Members can enjoy complimentary National Car Rental&#xAE; Emerald Club Executive&#xAE; status, including perks like Executive Area Access (for full-size reservations and above) in the USA and Canada. Card Members must enroll in the National Car Rental Emerald Club Executive status through their American Express online account using their Card. Terms apply.<\/li><li>Whenever you travel more than 100 miles from home, Global Assist&#xAE; Hotline is available for 24\/7 emergency assistance and coordination services, including medical and legal referrals, emergency cash wires, and missing luggage assistance. Card Members are responsible for the costs charged by third-party service providers. Other terms and conditions apply.<\/li><li>Points don't expire while your Hilton Honors American Express Card is active and in good standing.<\/li><li>$550 annual fee.<\/li><li>Apply with confidence. Know if you're approved for a Card with no impact to your credit score. If you're approved and you choose to accept this Card, your credit score may be impacted.<\/li><li>Terms Apply.<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul><li>14X Hilton Honors Bonus Points for each dollar of eligible purchases charged on your Card directly with a hotel or resort within the Hilton Portfolio<\/li>\r\n \t<li>7X Hilton Honors Bonus Points on flights booked directly with airlines or <a href=\"http:\/\/amextravel.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">amextravel.com<\/a>, car rentals booked directly through select rental companies, and at U.S. restaurants<\/li>\r\n         <li>3X Hilton Honors Bonus Points for all other eligible purchases on your Card<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/HiltonAspire\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-5-89dddd134#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card is the star of Hilton\u2019s co-branded lineup of 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 Hilton Honors\u2122 Diamond Status. Is it the right card for you? 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