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Is the Hilton Surpass Amex card worth the annual fee?
04.12.2023 - 19:13 / thepointsguy.com
In our opinion, the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card is well worth its $150 annual fee (see rates and fees) if you're a Hilton loyalist, as it offers valuable earnings rates and automatic Hilton Gold elite status.
Hilton Gold status includes complimentary breakfast, room upgrades and boosted earnings when staying at Hilton brands, one of the most valuable automatic status perks on any card.
Keep reading to discover why this card is worth the annual price tag.
Right now, the Hilton Surpass is offering 170,000 Hilton Honors bonus points after spending $3,000 in purchases on the card in the first six months of card membership. Offer ends Jan. 17, 2024.
While just shy of the best over we've seen on this card, it meets our criteria for a great time to apply, as those points are worth $1,020 according to our valuations.
American Express lists the following terms for the welcome offer:
Before you submit your application, Amex will let you know whether you're eligible for the bonus.
Related: A complete guide to Amex's one-bonus-per-lifetime restrictions
The Hilton Surpass card earns 12 points per dollar spent at Hilton hotels and resorts; 6 points per dollar spent at U.S. restaurants (including takeout and delivery), U.S. supermarkets and U.S. gas stations; 4 points per dollar spent on U.S. online retail purchases; and 3 points per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
The non-Hilton spending returns aren't amazing, but you'll still earn considerable value with just your Hilton spending — another reason to consider if you're a Hilton loyalist.
Related: Booking direct: How much value does Hilton status provide?
The simplest way to maximize your Hilton Honors points is to redeem them for free nights. You'll want to make note of Hilton's dynamic pricing system, where the number of points for redemptions can fluctuate based on the time of year and other factors. Hilton's Points Explorer page can help you determine how many points you'll need for a free night across properties within the Hilton portfolio.
Hilton Honors also allows members to earn and redeem Hilton points with partners. However, most non-hotel redemption options provide relatively low value for your points, so you'll likely want to steer clear of these options.
Related: 5 ways Hilton Honors should improve its loyalty program
The Surpass card offers complimentary Hilton Gold status, which TPG values at a whopping $1,220 per year. It includes the following perks:
Additionally, if you spend more than $40,000 on the card in a calendar year, you'll earn Diamond status, Hilton's top-tier offering, through the end of the next calendar year.
Cardholders also receive complimentary National Car Rental Emerald Club Executive status
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