- 5x on flights and prepaid hotels on AmexTravel.com
- 2x on key business categories and purchases of $5,000+
- Up to $600 hotel, $200 airline fee and $209 CLEAR+ credits, plus Dell, Adobe and Indeed credits
Hilton Honors Aspire (American Express)
AMEXAmex・No.081
Hilton's flagship card whose free night and resort credits can eclipse the annual fee for anyone who stays a few nights a year.
Reward highlights
- Complimentary Hilton Honors Diamond status
- Annual free night reward at nearly any Hilton property
- Up to $400 Hilton resort credit and a $200 flight credit each year
Who it's for
Best for Hilton loyalists who want top-tier Diamond status and premium travel credits.
Good for
Key benefits
- Complimentary Hilton Honors Diamond status
- Annual free night reward at nearly any Hilton property
- Up to $400 Hilton resort credit and a $200 flight credit each year
- $219 CLEAR+ credit, $100 property credit and no foreign transaction fees
Rates & fees
APR and fees as published by the issuer. Variable APRs move with the prime rate, so check the issuer's site before applying.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Hilton Honors Aspire have an annual fee?
Yes, $550 per year, though the free night and resort credits can more than offset it.
Does it charge foreign transaction fees?
No, it has no foreign transaction fees.
What credit score do I need?
Excellent credit (~720+) is typically expected for approval.
⚠️ About this data: Where we have checked a card's annual fee, APR and foreign-transaction fee, the page shows the date and the source. Welcome offers, rewards and benefits change often, so the issuer's own site is the final word. Approval is decided by the issuer. Nothing here is financial advice.