Best ways to use Hilton Honors American Express Surpass points
The Hilton Honors American Express Surpass earns Hilton Honors points. Here's how to use them well — transfer partners, sweet spots, and when it's worth holding the card.
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Issuer
American Express
Program
Hilton Honors
Annual fee
$150
Earning rates
- 12× on Hilton purchases
- 6× on restaurants, supermarkets, gas stations
- 4× on US online retail
- 3× on everything else
Top benefits
- Hilton Gold status (free breakfast at non-Waldorf properties)
- Weekend night reward annually after $15K spend
- No foreign transaction fees
Best ways to use the points
- Free Hilton breakfast benefit for 2 saves $40+ per day at full-service properties
- Weekend night cert at premium properties (Conrad, Waldorf) can be worth $500+
- Hilton points are weak per-point but volume earning makes up for it
Drawbacks
- Hilton points devalue regularly; aim to redeem promptly
- Weekend night cert requires $15K spend
Our verdict
Best value among Hilton cards. Gold status alone (free breakfast for 2) justifies the fee if you stay at Hiltons even twice a year.
Find award availability before you transfer
Points transfers are almost always non-reversible. Use AwardLocker to confirm saver space first, then move your Hilton Honors points only when you're ready to book.
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