Hilton Honors and American Express are currently offering elevated, limited-time welcome bonuses on their cobranded credit cards. But if you want to earn one of these bonuses, you'll want to apply soon, since now is your last chance to secure them.
The four Hilton cobranded cards — three personal cards and a business one — allow cardholders to earn a large number of Hilton Honors points to redeem for stays with the hotel chain.
And per the Hilton Amex cards' offer history, each of these bonuses meets our criteria for when to apply. These offers end on Aug. 13.
Let's look at the current bonuses on these Hilton credit cards and see which one would be best for you.
Comparison of Hilton credit card welcome offers
Here's what to know about the current offers at first glance:
| Card | Welcome offer | Annual fee | Bonus value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| <a href="https://thepointsguy.com/credit-cards/reviews/hilton-amex-aspire-review/"><strong>Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card</strong></a> | Earn 175,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in your first six months of card membership. Offer ends Aug. 13. | $550 | $875 |
| <strong><a href="https://thepointsguy.com/oc/6727?pid=6727&name=The%20Hilton%20Honors%20American%20Express%20Business%20Card&issuer=American%20Express" target="_blank">The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card</a></strong> | Earn up to 175,000 points: Earn 150,000 bonus points after spending $8,000 on purchases in your first six months of card membership, plus earn an additional 25,000 points after spending an additional $2,000 in the first six months. Offer ends Aug. 13. | $195 (see <a href="/tc/6727?pid=6727&name=The%20Hilton%20Honors%20American%20Express%20Business%20Card&data-testid=ratesFees" target="_blank">rates and fees</a>) | Up to $875 |
| <strong><a href="https://thepointsguy.com/oc/220312354?pid=220312354&name=Hilton%20Honors%20American%20Express%20Surpass%C2%AE%20Card&issuer=American%20Express" target="_blank">Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card</a></strong> | Earn 130,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. There's a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then an annual fee of $150 (see <a href="/tc/220312354?pid=220312354&name=Hilton%20Honors%20American%20Express%20Surpass%C2%AE%20Card&data-testid=ratesFees" target="_blank">rates and fees</a>). Offer ends Aug. 13. | $150 | $650 |
| <strong><a href="https://thepointsguy.com/oc/220311078?pid=220311078&name=Hilton%20Honors%20American%20Express%20Card&issuer=American%20Express" target="_blank">Hilton Honors American Express Card</a></strong> | Earn 100,000 bonus points and a $100 statement credit after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. Offer ends Aug. 13. | $0 (see <a href="/tc/220311078?pid=220311078&name=Hilton%20Honors%20American%20Express%20Card&data-testid=ratesFees" target="_blank">rates and fees</a>) | $600 (including the $100 statement credit) |
*The bonus value is based on TPG's August 2025 valuations and is not provided or reviewed by the issuer.
The information for the Hilton Aspire Card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Hilton Aspire
Named the Best Hotel Cobranded Credit Card at the 2024 TPG Awards, the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card is the brand's top-tier card and offers the most benefits when staying at Hilton properties.
Current welcome offer
Ending soon: Earn 175,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in your first six months of card membership. Offer ends Aug. 13.
TPG's August 2025 valuations peg Hilton points at 0.5 cents each, making this bonus worth $875.
We recommend applying when more than 150,000 points are available, so this is a great time to apply. It's just 5,000 points short of the highest welcome bonus we've seen on the card (no longer available). With this offer ending soon, this is your last chance to secure it.
This card has a $550 annual fee.
Additional benefits
You'll earn:
- 14 points per dollar spent on eligible purchases made directly with a hotel or resort within the Hilton portfolio
- 7 points per dollar spent on select travel, including flights booked directly with the airline or on amextravel.com and car rentals booked directly with select car rental companies
- 7 points per dollar spent on dining at U.S. restaurants, including takeout and delivery
- 3 points per dollar spent on other eligible purchases
- Terms apply
With this card, you'll receive a host of useful benefits:
- Free night reward in the first year and every year following the card's renewal
- Automatic Hilton Honors Diamond status
- Complimentary breakfast (or a daily food and beverage credit in the U.S.)
- Space-available room upgrades on each stay
- Up to $200 in biannual statement credits for eligible purchases made at participating Hilton resorts
- Up to $199 in annual statement credits for a Clear Plus membership (subject to auto-renewal)
- Up to $50 in quarterly statement credits on eligible flight purchases
- National Car Rental Emerald Club Executive status*
- Enrollment is required in advance for some benefits
Read our Hilton Honors Aspire review for additional details.
*Enrollment in the National Car Rental Emerald Club is required
Hilton Business
The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card is the brand's card offering for small-business owners loyal to Hilton.
Current welcome offer
Ending soon: Earn up to 175,000 points: Earn 150,000 bonus points after spending $8,000 on purchases in your first six months of card membership, plus earn an additional 25,000 points after spending an additional $2,000 in the first six months. Offer ends Aug. 13.
Based on TPG's August 2025 valuations, this bonus is worth up to $875. This is a decent value for a card with a $195 annual fee, and now is your last chance to secure it if you're interested.
We recommend applying when more than 130,000 points are on offer, so now is a great time to get the card. Like the Aspire, it's only 5,000 points short of the highest offer we've seen on the card (no longer available).
Additional benefits
With this card, you'll earn:
- 12 points per dollar spent on eligible purchases made directly with a hotel or resort within the Hilton portfolio
- 5 points per dollar spent on the first $100,000 in eligible purchases each calendar year (then 3 points)
- 3 points per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases
- Terms apply
The card has some solid benefits as well:
- Complimentary Hilton Gold elite status
- A spending-based pathway to earning Hilton Diamond status
- Up to $60 in quarterly statement credits on eligible Hilton purchases
- National Car Rental Emerald Club Executive status*
Read our Hilton Business Card review for additional details.
*Enrollment in the National Car Rental Emerald Club is required.
Apply here: The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card
Hilton Surpass
The Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card is the mid-tier option for Hilton loyalists who want to receive more perks.
Current welcome offer
Ending soon: Earn 130,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. There's a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then an annual fee of $150. Offer ends Aug. 13.
According to TPG's August 2025 valuations, these bonus points are worth $650, which is already a solid value for a card with a reasonable annual fee.
The current bonus isn't the best we've seen in terms of points offered, and we typically recommend applying any time the bonus is worth more than 130,000 points. However, some cardmembers may see solid value in the $0 introductory annual fee for the first year. If you're interested in earning this offer, now is your last chance to apply.
Additional benefits
With this card, you'll earn:
- 12 points per dollar spent on eligible purchases made directly with a hotel or resort within the Hilton portfolio
- 6 points per dollar spent at U.S. supermarkets, U.S. restaurants and U.S. gas stations
- 4 points per dollar spent on U.S. online retail purchases
- 3 points per dollar spent on other eligible purchases
- Terms apply
It also comes with some nice perks:
- A free night reward after you spend $15,000 on eligible purchases each calendar year
- Complimentary Hilton Gold status
- A path to Hilton Diamond status through the end of the next calendar year after spending $40,000 on eligible purchases per calendar year
- Up to $50 in quarterly statement credits on eligible Hilton purchases
- National Car Rental Emerald Club Executive status*
- Enrollment is required in advance for some benefits
Read our Hilton Surpass review for additional details.
*Enrollment in the National Car Rental Emerald Club is required
Apply here: Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card
Hilton Amex
The Hilton Honors American Express Card is the simple, no-annual-fee card that offers entry-level benefits.
Current welcome offer
Ending soon: Earn 100,000 bonus points and a $100 statement credit after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. Offer ends Aug. 13.
According to TPG's August 2025 valuations, the bonus points and statement credit together are worth $600.
Since this bonus earns over 80,000 Hilton points, this meets our criteria of when to apply. While this isn't the highest offer we've seen in the card's history, it's the best we've seen in over a year. Since this is your last chance to earn this offer, now is a great time to apply if you're considering it.
With this card, you'll earn:
- 7 points per dollar spent on eligible purchases made directly with a hotel or resort within the Hilton portfolio
- 5 points per dollar spent on dining at U.S. restaurants, U.S. supermarkets and U.S. gas stations
- 3 points per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases
- Terms apply
This entry-level card also offers:
- Automatic Hilton Honors Silver status
- A path to upgrade to Gold status through the end of the next calendar year when you spend $20,000 on eligible purchases in a calendar year
- No foreign transaction fees (see rates and fees) — also a rarity for a card with no annual fee
Read our Hilton Honors American Express review for additional details.
Apply here: Hilton Honors American Express Card
Bottom line
While these aren't the highest offers we've ever seen on the Hilton Amex cards, the points haul on these cards could lead to some amazing Hilton redemptions. These include luxury stays at resorts like the Conrad Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa or ski-friendly destinations like the Hotel Alpenrock Breckenridge.
Remember that Amex has a "one per lifetime" policy for earning welcome offers.
If you have been wanting to add a Hilton card to your wallet, one of these offers could be worth considering. Now is your last chance to secure one before they end on Aug. 13.
Apply here: The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card
Apply here: Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card
Apply here: Hilton Honors American Express Card
Learn more: Hilton Honors Aspire review
For rates and fees of the Amex Hilton Honors Business, click here.
For rates and fees of the Amex Hilton Honors Surpass, click here.
For rates and fees of the Amex Hilton Honors card, click here.
Editorial disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airline or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.
