Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card

Name: Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
Brand: American Express

Issued by American Express · $550/yr annual fee

Welcome bonus

130,000 points

After $4,000 spend in 3 months

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Key benefits

›$200 Hilton resort credit annually
›$200 airline incidental credit annually
›1 free night reward annually (+ earn a 2nd at $60k spend)
›Diamond status automatic — highest Hilton tier
›Priority Pass Select unlimited lounge access
›No foreign transaction fees

Earn rates

Hilton hotels	14×
Flights booked direct + car rentals	7×
Dining at restaurants	7×
All else	3×

Why this card

Effective AF is ~$150 after the $200 resort credit + $200 airline credit. Diamond status (normally requiring 60 nights/yr) is automatic — the most valuable auto-status benefit of any hotel card. Best for travelers who stay at Hilton properties frequently.

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