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Card Economics
- Annual Fee
- $195
- Ongoing Annual Value
- $242
- First-Year Value Estimate
- $359
- Net Value
- +$47
Card type: BusinessForeign transaction fee: NoneCurrency: Hilton Honors
Sign-up Bonus
130K Hilton Honors bonus points after you spend $6K in purchases on the card in the first 6 months of card membership. Terms apply. (Rates & Fees)
Am I eligible?Earning Structure
12XHilton purchases4.2%
5XOther purchases (on first $100K/year, then 3X)1.8%
Highlighted categories return more than 2%, the rate a flat 2% cash-back card pays on everything.
Benefits
Worth it for me?Credits & Perks (1)
- Hilton: $60 (Quarterly Calendar Year)
Statement credits for purchases made directly with properties in the Hilton portfolio. Includes dining and shopping at Hilton properties. Effective January 31, 2026, Hilton gift card purchases will no longer be considered an eligible purchase, and you will not receive the statement credit for any Hilton gift card purchases. Enrollment required.
Elite Status (3)
- Hilton Honors: Gold
- Hilton Honors: Diamond
- National Emerald Club: Executive
Protections (4)
- Baggage Insurance — up to $1,250 — Coverage for lost, damaged, or stolen baggage. Up to $1,250 for carry-on and up to $500 for checked baggage per person, in excess of carrier coverage. Pay for the full cost of transportation with your Amex card.
- Purchase Protection — up to $1,000 — 90 days coverage for theft/damage
- Extended Warranty — Extends warranty by up to 1 year
- Car Rental Insurance (secondary) — up to $50,000 — Secondary coverage up to $50,000 for rental car damage/theft (primary coverage available for additional fee). Pay for the full cost on your card to be eligible for this benefit. Coverage is not available in Australia, Italy, New Zealand.
Other Perks
- Free authorized user cards at no additional cost