{"id":182734,"date":"2025-07-24T21:30:57","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T21:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/24\/how-to-maximize-statement-credits-on-hilton-credit-cards-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2025-07-24T21:30:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T21:30:57","slug":"how-to-maximize-statement-credits-on-hilton-credit-cards-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/24\/how-to-maximize-statement-credits-on-hilton-credit-cards-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"How to maximize statement credits on Hilton credit cards &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Don&#8217;t let strict terms and conditions fool you \u2014 the statement credits on the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/hilton-honors-amex-current-offers\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hilton Honors American Express<\/a> cards might be more flexible than you think.<\/p>\n<p>Amex currently issues four <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/hilton\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hilton credit cards<\/a> (three consumer products and one business product), three of which have statement credits to help <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/annual-fee-worth-it\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">offset their annual fees<\/a>. Terms apply.<\/p>\n<p>On the surface, the credits seem somewhat restrictive, but as you&#8217;ll read below, there may be creative ways you can make the most of them.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"surpass-and-business-hilton-credits\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Surpass and Business Hilton credits<\/h2>\n<p>The mid-tier <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/220312354?name=Hilton Honors American Express Surpass\u00ae Card&amp;pid=220312354?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Hilton Honors American Express Surpass\u00ae Card<\/a><\/span> and <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/6727?name=The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card&amp;pid=6727?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card<\/a><\/span> both offer a statement credit for Hilton purchases. The Surpass offers up to $50 in credits each quarter, while the Business offers up to $60 in credits quarterly (up to a total of $200 with the Surpass and $240 with the Hilton Honors Business each calendar year, made directly with a property in the Hilton portfolio, respectively). Terms apply.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/7758?name=The Business Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express&amp;pid=7758?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">The Business Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express<\/a><\/span>, which is not a cobranded Hilton card, also offers a quarterly credit of up to $50 in statement credits or up to a total of $200 statement credits each calendar year.<\/p>\n<p>You must also have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/p\/hilton-for-business\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hilton for Business membership<\/a> \u2014 no additional cost to join \u2014 to receive the statement credit on this card. Terms apply.<\/p>\n<h3>Official uses for the credit<\/h3>\n<p>The terms and conditions for all three cards imply that the only purchases that trigger the credit are eligible room rates and charges made to your room when staying at a hotel.<\/p>\n<p>That means that you can be confident you&#8217;ll receive the credit for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bookings made directly through the Hilton website or app (but not through third-party channels like online travel agencies or <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/ultimate-rewards-travel-portal\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chase Travel\u2120<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Incidental purchases charged to the room, including dining purchases, room service and spa treatments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_container__qYzYT tw-border tw-border-gray-2\"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__zgpFm tw-opacity-0\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__C8FWb\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<form class=\"jsx-2618086009 newsletter-form\">\n<div class=\"jsx-2618086009 EmailCapture_confirmation__xasB3 EmailCapture_noCheckbox__n4fsN   \">\n<p class=\"tw-text-xs-regular !tw-text-gray-5 hover:!tw-text-gray-5 tw-max-w-lg\">By signing up, you will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our<!-- --> <a class=\"!tw-text-gray-5 hover:!tw-text-gray-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/terms-of-use\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terms of Use<\/a> <!-- -->and acknowledge the data practices in our<!-- --> <a class=\"!tw-text-gray-5 hover:!tw-text-gray-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/privacy-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Privacy Policy<\/a>. You may unsubscribe at any time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"Beach villa at Hilton Maldives Amingiri\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230714_Hilton-Maldives-Amingiri-Resort_hilton-maldives-villa-pool-2_KGenter_35.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230714_Hilton-Maldives-Amingiri-Resort_hilton-maldives-villa-pool-2_KGenter_35.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230714_Hilton-Maldives-Amingiri-Resort_hilton-maldives-villa-pool-2_KGenter_35.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230714_Hilton-Maldives-Amingiri-Resort_hilton-maldives-villa-pool-2_KGenter_35.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230714_Hilton-Maldives-Amingiri-Resort_hilton-maldives-villa-pool-2_KGenter_35.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230714_Hilton-Maldives-Amingiri-Resort_hilton-maldives-villa-pool-2_KGenter_35.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230714_Hilton-Maldives-Amingiri-Resort_hilton-maldives-villa-pool-2_KGenter_35.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230714_Hilton-Maldives-Amingiri-Resort_hilton-maldives-villa-pool-2_KGenter_35.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230714_Hilton-Maldives-Amingiri-Resort_hilton-maldives-villa-pool-2_KGenter_35.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">KATIE GENTER\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Anecdotal uses for the credit<\/h3>\n<p>We&#8217;ve received data points that the following purchases have also triggered the statement credit, even when you&#8217;re not staying at a hotel:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dining purchases at a restaurant in a Hilton property<\/li>\n<li>Gift store purchases at a Hilton property<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buyhiltongiftcards.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hilton online gift card<\/a> purchases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Of course, your mileage may vary depending on how the merchant or individual property codes your purchase. However, it does give hope that you can maximize your credit even if you don&#8217;t stay at a Hilton property every quarter.<\/p>\n<p>For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/author\/clinthenderson\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Clint Henderson<\/a>, TPG&#8217;s principal spokesperson, went on a trip to Montreal. He wasn&#8217;t staying at the Hampton Inn by Hilton Montreal Downtown but popped in for a quick bite, and his purchase triggered the credit two days later.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"Seafood dish at a Hilton hotel\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/20240104_Hilton-Vallarta-All-Inclusive_MMoffitt-82.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/20240104_Hilton-Vallarta-All-Inclusive_MMoffitt-82.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/20240104_Hilton-Vallarta-All-Inclusive_MMoffitt-82.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/20240104_Hilton-Vallarta-All-Inclusive_MMoffitt-82.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/20240104_Hilton-Vallarta-All-Inclusive_MMoffitt-82.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/20240104_Hilton-Vallarta-All-Inclusive_MMoffitt-82.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/20240104_Hilton-Vallarta-All-Inclusive_MMoffitt-82.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/20240104_Hilton-Vallarta-All-Inclusive_MMoffitt-82.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/20240104_Hilton-Vallarta-All-Inclusive_MMoffitt-82.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">MATT MOFFITT\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In 2024, I purchased Hilton gift cards online each quarter, which triggered the credit on my Hilton Business card every time.<\/p>\n<p>However, these have been &#8220;out of stock&#8221; since the start of the year. Many travelers have also expressed frustration about how difficult they are to redeem them at properties. So, if (and when) they become available for purchase again, I wouldn&#8217;t recommend buying them.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re currently sitting on a stack of Hilton gift cards, here are <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/hilton-gift-card-workaround\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">step-by-step instructions on how to use them<\/a>. I recently used them successfully at a Hilton property in Brazil; while it was relatively frictionless, the process did take 20 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"aspire-flight-credit\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Aspire flight credit<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/7-reasons-to-get-amex-hilton-aspire\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">My favorite hotel card<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/reviews\/hilton-amex-aspire-review\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card<\/a>, offers a quarterly credit of up to $50 on eligible flight purchases made directly with an airline or through <a href=\"http:\/\/amextravel.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">amextravel.com<\/a> (up to a total of $200 in statement credits each calendar year).<\/p>\n<p><em>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.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Official uses for the credit<\/h3>\n<p>As you may expect, airline tickets should trigger the credit, whether booked directly with the airline or through Amex Travel.<\/p>\n<p>However, this card is outshone by <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/credit-card-trip-cancellation-interruption-protection\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">others that offer superior travel protections<\/a> in case something goes wrong, like your flight being delayed or canceled. So, you may not want to use this card for airfare purchases.<\/p>\n<p>For example, I book all my flights using my <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/221211836?name=Chase Sapphire Reserve PID&amp;pid=221211836?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Chase Sapphire Reserve\u00ae<\/a><\/span> (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/tc\/221211836?pid=221211836&amp;name=Chase%20Sapphire%20Reserve%20PID&amp;data-testid=ratesFees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rates and fees<\/a>) because it offers some of the best protections of any card.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"Interior of an aircraft showing seats\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/20231204_Andaz-Maui_CHenderson_356.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/20231204_Andaz-Maui_CHenderson_356.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/20231204_Andaz-Maui_CHenderson_356.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/20231204_Andaz-Maui_CHenderson_356.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/20231204_Andaz-Maui_CHenderson_356.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/20231204_Andaz-Maui_CHenderson_356.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/20231204_Andaz-Maui_CHenderson_356.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/20231204_Andaz-Maui_CHenderson_356.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/20231204_Andaz-Maui_CHenderson_356.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">CLINT HENDERSON\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Anecdotal uses for the credit<\/h3>\n<p>We have received data points that the following purchases have also triggered the statement credit:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Award taxes and fees<\/li>\n<li>Seat upgrades<\/li>\n<li>United TravelBank reloads<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/author\/nick-ewen\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nick Ewen<\/a>, a senior editorial director at TPG, received the credit (after a week) for a seat upgrade to Delta Comfort+.<\/p>\n<p>Again, your mileage may vary depending on how the individual airline codes your purchase.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"aspire-clear-plus-credit\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Aspire Clear Plus credit<\/h2>\n<p>The up to $199 <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/clear-expedited-airport-security\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Clear Plus<\/a> statement credit is available each calendar year.<\/p>\n<p>This one is easy to use: You can cover your membership or that of a loved one, as the credit will trigger regardless of the name on the membership.<\/p>\n<p>Over the years, I&#8217;ve found Clear Plus to be increasingly frustrating to use, with longer lines and repetitive identification checks. But given that a membership comes essentially &#8220;free&#8221; with this card&#8217;s statement credit, it&#8217;s worth keeping active. Enrollment is required, and terms apply.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"aspire-resort-credit\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Aspire resort credit<\/h2>\n<p>Finally, there&#8217;s a $200 biannual <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ways-to-use-amex-hilton-aspire-resort-credit\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hilton resort statement credit<\/a> to be used every six months (up to a total of $400 in statement credits each calendar year). This credit can only be used at around 320 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/resorts\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hilton resorts<\/a> worldwide, including all-inclusive, beach, golf, luxury and spa resorts.<\/p>\n<p>I successfully used the credit to partially cover a two-night stay at the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/reviews\/hilton-vallarta-riviera-all-inclusive-resort\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort<\/a> in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, in the first half of 2024.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"Outdoor pool at a hotel in Puerto Vallarta\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/20240104_Hilton-Vallarta-All-Inclusive_MMoffitt-37.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/20240104_Hilton-Vallarta-All-Inclusive_MMoffitt-37.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/20240104_Hilton-Vallarta-All-Inclusive_MMoffitt-37.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/20240104_Hilton-Vallarta-All-Inclusive_MMoffitt-37.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/20240104_Hilton-Vallarta-All-Inclusive_MMoffitt-37.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/20240104_Hilton-Vallarta-All-Inclusive_MMoffitt-37.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/20240104_Hilton-Vallarta-All-Inclusive_MMoffitt-37.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/20240104_Hilton-Vallarta-All-Inclusive_MMoffitt-37.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/20240104_Hilton-Vallarta-All-Inclusive_MMoffitt-37.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">MATT MOFFITT\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Then, in December 2024, I booked a flexible rate at a participating resort in Porto, Portugal, for a stay in June 2025. I emailed the property to ask them to charge a $200 deposit to my booking that month (December), thus successfully triggering my credit for the second half of 2024.<\/p>\n<p>During my stay at the property in June, I used the credit for the first half of this year to cover another $200 in expenses on the stay \u2014 stacking a total of $400 in credits for this booking.<\/p>\n<p>Then, I&#8217;ll try to stay at another participating property in the second half of this year; if it doesn&#8217;t work with my travel plans, I&#8217;ll make a booking for the first half of 2026 and ask the property to charge a $200 deposit sometime in the second half of this year.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>Despite the strict-sounding terms, the Hilton Amex statement credits are often more flexible in practice.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/220312354?name=Hilton Honors American Express Surpass\u00ae Card&amp;pid=220312354?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Hilton Honors Surpass<\/a><\/span> and <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/6727?name=The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card&amp;pid=6727?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Hilton Honors Business<\/a><\/span> cardmembers don&#8217;t need to stay overnight to use their credits \u2014 dining or shopping at a Hilton property may suffice.<\/p>\n<p>For Aspire cardmembers, the easiest way to use the flight credit is to reload your United TravelBank balance. You might also trigger it with seat upgrades or award ticket taxes. As for the resort credit, be sure to plan your resort stays strategically, as advance deposits can activate it.<\/p>\n<p>Since outcomes depend on how purchases are coded, try a small transaction first and wait a few days to confirm the credit before spending more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/maximizing-hilton-amex-free-night-certificates\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hilton free night certificates: How to earn them and maximize their value<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/maximize-statement-credits-hilton-credit-cards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Don&#8217;t let strict terms and conditions fool you \u2014 the statement credits on the Hilton Honors American Express cards might be more flexible than you think. Amex currently issues four Hilton credit cards (three consumer products and one business product), three of which have statement credits to help offset their annual fees. Terms apply. 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