{"id":59093,"date":"2023-12-04T19:00:21","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T19:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/04\/is-the-hilton-surpass-amex-card-worth-it-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2023-12-04T19:00:21","modified_gmt":"2023-12-04T19:00:21","slug":"is-the-hilton-surpass-amex-card-worth-it-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/04\/is-the-hilton-surpass-amex-card-worth-it-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Is the Hilton Surpass Amex card worth it? &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>In our opinion, the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/hilton-honors-american-express-surpass-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Hilton Honors American Express Surpass\u00ae Card<\/a><\/span> is well worth its $150 annual fee (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/hilton-honors-american-express-surpass-card-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">rates and fees<\/a>) if you&#8217;re a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/hotel\/hilton\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hilton<\/a> loyalist, as it offers valuable earnings rates and automatic <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/what-is-hilton-elite-status-worth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hilton Gold elite status<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Keep reading to discover why this card is worth the annual price tag.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"lucrative-welcome-offer\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Lucrative welcome offer<\/h2>\n<p>Right now, the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/hilton-honors-american-express-surpass-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hilton Surpass<\/a> is offering 170,000 <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/points-program\/hilton\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hilton Honors<\/a> bonus points after spending $3,000 in purchases on the card in the first six months of card membership. Offer ends Jan. 17, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>While just shy of the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-express-best-welcome-offers\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">best over we&#8217;ve seen on this card<\/a>, it meets our criteria for a great time to apply, as those points are worth $1,020 according to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">our valuations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.625%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/American-Express-Hilton-Surpass.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/American-Express-Hilton-Surpass.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/American-Express-Hilton-Surpass.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/American-Express-Hilton-Surpass.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/American-Express-Hilton-Surpass.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/American-Express-Hilton-Surpass.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/American-Express-Hilton-Surpass.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/American-Express-Hilton-Surpass.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/American-Express-Hilton-Surpass.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>American Express lists the following terms for the welcome offer:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>You may not be eligible to receive a welcome offer if you have or have had this Card or the Hilton Honors Amex Ascend Card or previous versions of these Cards. You also may not be eligible to receive a welcome offer based on various factors, such as your history with credit card balance transfers, your history as an American Express Card Member, the number of credit cards that you have opened and closed and other factors.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Before you submit your application, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/amex-new-welcome-bonus-qualification-tool\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Amex will let you know<\/a> whether you&#8217;re eligible for the bonus.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-express\/american-express-bonus-lifetime-restrictions\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">A complete guide to Amex&#8217;s one-bonus-per-lifetime restrictions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"solid-points-earning-with-hilton\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Solid points earning with Hilton<\/h2>\n<p>The <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/hilton-honors-american-express-surpass-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Hilton Surpass<\/a><\/span> card earns 12 points per dollar spent at Hilton hotels and resorts; 6 points per dollar spent at <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/dining\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. restaurants<\/a> (including takeout and delivery), <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/grocery\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. supermarkets<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/gas\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. gas stations<\/a>; 4 points per dollar spent on U.S. online retail purchases; and 3 points per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&#10;        EmailSignUp_container__70lh2&#10;        undefined&#10;        EmailSignUp_isLoading__zGkU5&#10;      \"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__AEA5s\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__cnneL\">\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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/05\/20220516_Santa-Monica-Hilton_BFink-53.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/05\/20220516_Santa-Monica-Hilton_BFink-53.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/05\/20220516_Santa-Monica-Hilton_BFink-53.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/05\/20220516_Santa-Monica-Hilton_BFink-53.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/05\/20220516_Santa-Monica-Hilton_BFink-53.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/05\/20220516_Santa-Monica-Hilton_BFink-53.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/05\/20220516_Santa-Monica-Hilton_BFink-53.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/05\/20220516_Santa-Monica-Hilton_BFink-53.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/05\/20220516_Santa-Monica-Hilton_BFink-53.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">BILL FINK\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The non-Hilton spending returns aren&#8217;t amazing, but you&#8217;ll still earn considerable value with just your Hilton spending \u2014 another reason to consider if you&#8217;re a Hilton loyalist.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/booking-direct-hilton\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Booking direct: How much value does Hilton status provide?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"redemption-options\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Redemption options<\/h2>\n<p>The simplest way to maximize your Hilton Honors points is to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/redeem-points-hilton-honors-program\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">redeem them for free nights<\/a>. You&#8217;ll want to make note of Hilton&#8217;s dynamic pricing system, where the number of points for redemptions can fluctuate based on the time of year and other factors. Hilton&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/hilton-honors\/points-explorer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Points Explorer page<\/a> can help you determine how many points you&#8217;ll need for a free night across properties within the Hilton portfolio.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.625%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/04\/20190425_20190425doubletree-resort-hilton-penang-bedroom.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/04\/20190425_20190425doubletree-resort-hilton-penang-bedroom.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/04\/20190425_20190425doubletree-resort-hilton-penang-bedroom.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/04\/20190425_20190425doubletree-resort-hilton-penang-bedroom.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/04\/20190425_20190425doubletree-resort-hilton-penang-bedroom.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/04\/20190425_20190425doubletree-resort-hilton-penang-bedroom.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/04\/20190425_20190425doubletree-resort-hilton-penang-bedroom.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/04\/20190425_20190425doubletree-resort-hilton-penang-bedroom.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/04\/20190425_20190425doubletree-resort-hilton-penang-bedroom.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">KATIE GENTER\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Hilton Honors also allows members to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/hilton-honors-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">earn and redeem Hilton points with partners<\/a>. However, most non-hotel redemption options provide relatively low value for your points, so you&#8217;ll likely want to steer clear of these options.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/hilton-improve-loyalty\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">5 ways Hilton Honors should improve its loyalty program<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elite-status\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Elite status<\/h2>\n<p>The <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/hilton-honors-american-express-surpass-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Surpass card<\/a><\/span> offers complimentary Hilton Gold status, which <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/what-is-hilton-elite-status-worth\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TPG values at a whopping $1,220<\/a> per year. It includes the following perks:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230714_Hilton-Maldives-Amingiri-Resort_hilton-maldives-habitat-breakfast-buffet-1_KGenter_54.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230714_Hilton-Maldives-Amingiri-Resort_hilton-maldives-habitat-breakfast-buffet-1_KGenter_54.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230714_Hilton-Maldives-Amingiri-Resort_hilton-maldives-habitat-breakfast-buffet-1_KGenter_54.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230714_Hilton-Maldives-Amingiri-Resort_hilton-maldives-habitat-breakfast-buffet-1_KGenter_54.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230714_Hilton-Maldives-Amingiri-Resort_hilton-maldives-habitat-breakfast-buffet-1_KGenter_54.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230714_Hilton-Maldives-Amingiri-Resort_hilton-maldives-habitat-breakfast-buffet-1_KGenter_54.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230714_Hilton-Maldives-Amingiri-Resort_hilton-maldives-habitat-breakfast-buffet-1_KGenter_54.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230714_Hilton-Maldives-Amingiri-Resort_hilton-maldives-habitat-breakfast-buffet-1_KGenter_54.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230714_Hilton-Maldives-Amingiri-Resort_hilton-maldives-habitat-breakfast-buffet-1_KGenter_54.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">KATIE GENTER\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Additionally, if you spend more than $40,000 on the card in a calendar year, you&#8217;ll earn <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/top-benefits-hilton-diamond\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Diamond status<\/a>, Hilton&#8217;s top-tier offering, through the end of the next calendar year.<\/p>\n<p>Cardholders also receive complimentary National Car Rental Emerald Club Executive status after enrollment in the Emerald Club program. Terms apply. Benefits include increased access to cars, guaranteed upgrades and no second-driver fees. If you don;t prefer National you can leverage the elite status to complete a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/car-rental-elite-status-match\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">status match to other car rental companies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/hotel\/hilton\/which-credit-card-hilton-stays\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Points of View: Which credit card should you use for Hilton stays?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"hilton-statement-credit\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Hilton statement credit<\/h2>\n<p>A valuable perk of the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/hilton-honors-american-express-surpass-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Hilton Surpass<\/a><\/span> that helps to offset the annual fee is a statement credit toward eligible Hilton purchases. Cardholders receive up to $50 in statement credits (up to $200 annually) each quarter when using the card for Hilton purchases.<\/p>\n<p>Eligible purchases for the statement credit are those charged directly with a Hilton portfolio property, including room rates and incidental charges such as room service, minibar consumption and laundry services.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you don&#8217;t stay at a Hilton property every quarter, you may be able to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-express\/maximize-statement-credits-hilton-credit-cards\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">maximize this credit<\/a> by purchasing a Hilton gift card online, or visiting a Hilton property to have a meal or purchase something from the gift store.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"free-night-reward\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Free night reward<\/h2>\n<p>The <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/hilton-honors-american-express-surpass-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Surpass<\/a><\/span> offers a free night reward when you spend $15,000 on purchases on the card in a calendar year. It can be used at <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/hilton-free-night-improvements\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">almost any Hilton property worldwide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you value that free night at, say, $300, that still makes for a 2% return on the $15,000 in spending.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/04\/April-25-2022-Waldorf-Astoria-Pedregal-pool-adult-2_ERosen.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/04\/April-25-2022-Waldorf-Astoria-Pedregal-pool-adult-2_ERosen.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/04\/April-25-2022-Waldorf-Astoria-Pedregal-pool-adult-2_ERosen.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/04\/April-25-2022-Waldorf-Astoria-Pedregal-pool-adult-2_ERosen.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/04\/April-25-2022-Waldorf-Astoria-Pedregal-pool-adult-2_ERosen.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/04\/April-25-2022-Waldorf-Astoria-Pedregal-pool-adult-2_ERosen.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/04\/April-25-2022-Waldorf-Astoria-Pedregal-pool-adult-2_ERosen.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/04\/April-25-2022-Waldorf-Astoria-Pedregal-pool-adult-2_ERosen.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/04\/April-25-2022-Waldorf-Astoria-Pedregal-pool-adult-2_ERosen.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">ERIC ROSEN\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/maximizing-hilton-amex-free-night-certificates\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to get maximum value from Hilton free night certificates<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"other-benefits\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Other benefits<\/h2>\n<p>Finally, the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/hilton-honors-american-express-surpass-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Hilton Surpass<\/a><\/span> includes <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/no-foreign-transaction-fees\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">no foreign transaction fees<\/a> (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/hilton-honors-american-express-surpass-card-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">rates and fees<\/a>) when traveling outside the U.S., free two-day shipping with <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/shoprunner-for-free-shipping\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ShopRunner<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-express\/amex-split-it-payment-feature\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Amex&#8217;s &#8220;Send &amp; Split&#8221; feature<\/a>, which lets you divide bills like a group dinner with friends. Additionally, the card comes with <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-express\/amex-plan-it-introductory-offer\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Amex&#8217;s &#8220;Plan It&#8221; perk<\/a>, which makes it possible to pay large purchases over time, plus <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-express\/american-express-cards-travel-protections\/#car-rental-loss-and-damage-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">secondary rental car insurance<\/a> of up to $50,000 for theft or damage.*<\/p>\n<p><em>*Eligibility and benefit level varies by card. Not all vehicle types or rentals are covered, and geographic restrictions apply. Terms, conditions and limitations apply. Visit americanexpress.com\/benefitsguide for details. Policies are underwritten by AMEX Assurance Company. Coverage is offered through American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-express\/5-reasons-amex-hilton-surpass-card\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">6 reasons to get the Hilton Honors Amex Surpass card<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>The Surpass doesn&#8217;t have the flexibility or over-the-top perks of some other cards, but it could be just what you&#8217;re looking for if you&#8217;re a semi-frequent traveler who&#8217;s partial to Hilton. Automatic Gold status, high points-earning opportunities and $200 in annual Hilton credits make this card a great option for Hilton loyalists.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about the card, read our <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/hotel\/hilton\/reviews\/hilton-amex-surpass-review\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">full review of the Hilton Surpass<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/>\n<p><strong>Apply here: <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/hilton-honors-american-express-surpass-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/>\n<p><em>For rates and fees of the Hilton Surpass Card, click <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/hilton-honors-american-express-surpass-card-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/hilton-surpass-worth-annual-fee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In our opinion, the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass\u00ae Card is well worth its $150 annual fee (see rates and fees) if you&#8217;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 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":59094,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-59093","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-travel"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59093","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=59093"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59093\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/59094"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=59093"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=59093"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=59093"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}