The Hilton Honors cards from American Express offer multiple benefits for travelers seeking additional perks with Hilton. These cards also come with generous welcome bonuses that can include large sums of Hilton Honors points or even free nights.
Since welcome offers can vary, the timing of your application matters.
Lucky for you, we’ve collected a history of welcome bonuses on the Hilton American Express cards. This guide will review the best welcome offers we’ve seen on Hilton Amex cards and when we think it’s best to apply to earn a bonus that exceeds the standard offer.
Note: We will only discuss publicly available welcome offers. However, you might receive targeted offers with more bonus points or cash back. Keep in mind that offers may change at any time, and some of the offers mentioned below may not be available at this time.
Best Hilton American Express welcome offers
Below is a list of every Hilton American Express card, the best welcome offer we’ve seen on each and our guidance on when you should apply.
American Express only allows you to earn one bonus for each of its cards in a lifetime, so make sure to wait for the best time to apply.
CardBest welcome offer we’ve seenWhen to applyHilton Honors American Express CardEarn 130,000 points in total: 80,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first three months of card membership, then another 50,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 total on purchases in the first six months.At least 80,000 points (either bonus points alone or a combination of bonus points and a free night reward)Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® CardEarn 180,000 bonus points: 130,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first three months of card membership, then an additional 50,000 points after spending a total of $10,000 or more on purchases in the first six months.At least 150,000 points (either bonus points alone or a combination of bonus points, a free night reward, statement credits or an introductory $0 annual fee for the first cardmember year)Hilton Honors American Express Aspire CardEarn 180,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.At least 175,000 pointsThe Hilton Honors American Express Business CardEarn 180,000 bonus points: 130,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first three months of card membership, then an additional 50,000 points after spending a total of $10,000 or more on purchases in the first six months of card membership.At least 175,000 points offered (or at least 130,000 points plus a free night award)
Hilton Honors American Express Card
If you’re new to points or miles or only occasionally stay with Hilton, the basic Hilton Honors Amex is a solid starting point. This card has no annual fee (see rates and fees).
THE POINTS GUY
Here are the offers we have seen on the Hilton Honors Amex:
Approximate dateOfferValue*October 2025 to nowEarn 100,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. Offer ends Jan. 14, 2026.$500August to October 2025Earn 80,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership$400June to August 2025Earn 100,000 bonus points and a $100 statement credit after spending $2,000 in the first six months of card membership.Up to $600, including the statement creditApril to June 2025Earn 80,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.$400February to April 2025Earn 70,000 bonus points plus a free night reward after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. $350 plus the value of a free night rewardJanuary to February 2025Earn 80,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.$400September 2024 to January 2025Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.$500August to September 2024Earn 80,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.$400May to August 2024Earn 70,000 bonus points plus a free night reward after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.$350 plus the value of a free night rewardApril to May 2024Earn 80,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.$400March to April 2024Earn up to 130,000 points: 80,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first three months of card membership, plus another 50,000 bonus points after spending a total of $5,000 in the first six months.Up to $650January to March 2024Earn 80,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.$400October 2023 to January 2024Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.$500July to October 2023Earn 80,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first three months of card membership.$400May to July 2023Earn 70,000 bonus points plus a free night reward after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first three months of card membership.$350April to May 2023Earn 80,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first three months of card membership.$400February to April 2023Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.$500October 2022 to February 2023Earn 80,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first three months of card membership.$400August to October 2022Earn up to 100,000 points plus $100: 100,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first three months of card membership, plus up to $100 in statement credits on eligible purchases made at any Hilton property in the first 12 months of card membership.Up to $600, including the statement creditJuly to August 2022Earn 80,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first three months of card membership.$400May 2022 to July 2022Earn up to 100,000 points plus $100: 100,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first three months of card membership, plus up to $100 in statement credits on eligible purchases made at any Hilton property in the first 12 months of card membership.Up to $600, including the statement creditApril to May 2022Earn 80,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first three months of card membership.$400
*Bonus offer value is based on TPG’s November 2025 valuations and not provided by the credit card issuer.
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Highest welcome offer
Since the Hilton Honors Amex has offered a few different types of welcome bonuses, opinions on which offer is the best may vary.
If you value free night rewards highly, we’ve seen offers as good as earning 70,000 bonus points and a free night reward after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first three months of card membership.
A free night reward can be redeemed for between 5,000 and 250,000 points, so the value you receive from this certificate depends on the property you redeem it with.
For those who prefer to earn only points, we’ve seen offers of up to 130,000 bonus points, split into two minimum spending requirements. You’d earn 80,000 points after spending $1,000 on purchases within the first three months of card membership. You could stack on another 50,000 bonus points if you spent $5,000 total on purchases in the first six months of card membership.
When you should apply
If you see this card’s welcome offer boost to 80,000 points or more (either through extra points or a free night) — especially at least 100,000 points — consider applying.
Learn more: Hilton Honors American Express Card
Hilton Honors Surpass
The Hilton Surpass is a solid mid-tier option for those who are loyal to Hilton or find the card’s perks — such as automatic Hilton Gold status — especially beneficial. This card has a $150 annual fee (see rates and fees).
THE POINTS GUY
Here are the offers we have seen on the Hilton Honors Surpass:
Approximate dateOfferValue*October 2025 to nowEarn 155,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. Offer ends Jan. 14, 2026.$775August to October 2025Earn 130,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.$650June to August 2025Earn 130,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. There is a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150 each year thereafter.$650April to June 2025Earn 130,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.$650February to April 2025Earn 130,000 bonus points plus a free night reward after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.$650 plus the value of a free night rewardJanuary to February 2025 Earn 130,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.$650September 2024 to January 2025Earn 165,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.$825August to September 2024Earn 130,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.$650May to August 2024Earn 130,000 bonus points plus a free night reward after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.$650 plus the value of a free night rewardApril to May 2024Earn 130,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.$650March to April 2024Earn up to 180,000 bonus points: 130,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first three months of card membership, plus an additional 50,000 points after spending a total of $10,000 in the first six months.Up to $900January to March 2024Earn 130,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.$650October 2023 to January 2024Earn 170,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.$850July to October 2023Earn 130,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first three months of card membership.$650May to July 2023Earn 130,000 bonus points plus a free night reward after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first three months of card membership.$650 plus the value of a free night rewardApril to May 2023Earn 130,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first three months of card membership.$650February to April 2023Earn 150,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.$750October 2022 to February 2023Earn 130,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first three months of card membership.$650August to October 2022Earn 130,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first three months of card membership. There’s a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then an annual fee of $95.$650July to August 2022Earn 130,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first three months of card membership.$650May to July 2022Earn up to 130,000 points plus $130: Earn 130,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first three months of card membership, plus up to $130 in statement credits on eligible purchases made at any Hilton property in the first 12 months of card membership.Up to $780, including the statement creditApril to May 2022Earn 130,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first three months of card membership.$650
*Bonus offer value is based on TPG’s November 2025 valuations and not provided by the credit card issuer.
Highest welcome offer
The terms of this card’s welcome offer can vary significantly. One of the best offers it had included up to 180,000 bonus points.
Applicants could earn 130,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first three months, then an additional 50,000 points after spending $10,000 or more on purchases in the first six months of card membership.
When you should apply
This card is worth applying for whenever it offers at least 150,000 points, including when it provides statement credits, free night rewards or an introductory $0 annual fee for the first cardmember year.
Learn more: Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card
Hilton Honors Aspire
The top-tier Hilton Aspire card is the best option for Hilton loyalists who want to earn a lot of points within Hilton Honors and enjoy a host of premium perks when staying at Hilton properties. Despite its $550 annual fee (see rates and fees), its perks easily offset this significant cost.
THE POINTS GUY
Here are the offers we have seen on the Hilton Honors Aspire:
Approximate dateOfferValue* October 2025 to now
Earn 175,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. Offer ends Jan. 14, 2026.$875August to October 2025 Earn 150,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.$750June to August 2025Earn 175,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.$875April to June 2025Earn 150,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.$750February to April 2025Earn 175,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.$875August 2024 to February 2025Earn 150,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.$750April to August 2024Earn 175,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.$875March to April 2024Earn 180,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.$900January to March 2024Earn 150,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.$750October 2023 to January 2024Earn 180,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.$900July to October 2023Earn 150,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first three months of card membership.$750
*Bonus offer value is based on TPG’s November 2025 valuations and not provided by the credit card issuer.
Highest welcome offer
The best offer we’ve seen on this premium card is 180,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.
When you should apply
Apply when you can earn at least 175,000 points.
Hilton Honors Business
The Hilton Honors Amex Business is a great option for business owners looking to collect more Hilton points with their business spending. This card comes with a $195 annual fee (see rates and fees).
THE POINTS GUY
Here are the offers we have seen on the Hilton Honors Business:
Approximate dateOfferValue*October 2025 to nowEarn 175,000 bonus points after spending $8,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. Offer ends Jan. 14, 2026.$875August to October 2025 Earn 130,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.$650June to August 2025Earn up to 175,000 bonus points: 150,000 bonus points after spending $8,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership, plus an additional 25,000 bonus points after spending an additional $2,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.Up to $875April to June 2025Earn 130,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.$650February to April 2025Earn 175,000 bonus points after spending $8,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.$875January to February 2025Earn 130,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.$650September 2024 to January 2025Earn 175,000 bonus points after spending $8,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.$875June to September 2024Earn 130,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.$650March to June 2024Earn up to 180,000 bonus points: 130,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first three months of card membership, plus an additional 50,000 points after spending a total of $10,000 in the first six months of card membership.Up to $900July 2023 to March 2024Earn 130,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first three months of card membership.$650May to July 2023Earn 150,000 bonus points plus a free night reward after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first three months of card membership.$750 plus the value of a free night rewardApril to May 2023Earn 130,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first three months of card membership.$650February to April 2023Earn 165,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months of card membership.$825December 2022 to February 2023Earn 130,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first three months of card membership.$650October to December 2022Earn up to 130,000 points plus a free night: 130,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months of card membership, plus a free night reward after spending a total of $10,000 in the first six months of card membership.$650 plus the value of a free night rewardJuly to October 2022Earn 130,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first three months of card membership.$650May to July 2022Earn up to 130,000 points plus $130: Earn 130,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first three months of card membership, plus up to $130 in statement credits on eligible purchases made at any Hilton property in the first 12 months of card membership.Up to $780, including the statement creditApril to May 2022Earn 130,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first three months of card membership.$650
*Bonus offer value is based on TPG’s November 2025 valuations and not provided by the credit card issuer.
Highest welcome offer
The best welcome offer we’ve seen on this card provided up to 180,000 bonus points.
Applicants could earn 130,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases with the card in the first three months of card membership, then an additional 50,000 points after spending a total of $10,000 or more on purchases in the first six months of card membership.
When you should apply
Apply when there are at least 175,000 points offered — or at least 130,000 points plus a free night award.
Learn more: The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card
Bottom line
When you’re ready to apply for a new credit card, waiting for an elevated welcome offer is one of the best ways to earn a bounty of bonus points quickly.
Most of a card’s total value in the first year is found in that bonus, which you’ll earn by simply meeting a minimum spending requirement.
Use this outline of Hilton Amex welcome bonuses to help you decide whether an offer is worth taking.
To learn more about credit card bonus offers over time, see the following:
For rates and fees of the Hilton Honors Amex Card, click here.
For rates and fees of the Hilton Honors Surpass Card, click here.
For rates and fees of the Hilton Honors Aspire Card, click here.
For rates and fees of the Hilton Honors Business Card, click here.
