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Hilton Honors Surpass
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Hilton Honors Surpass
Amex
Last updated September 22, 2026· Rates, fees, and credits from WalletFlo's OneCard catalog (refreshed hourly). Verify current terms on the issuer site.
Annual fee
$150
Welcome bonus
See issuer
Est. net value
$958/yr
Credit score
Varies
Top earn rate
12x everything else
Overview
How this card fits in your wallet — fees, value, and who it's built for.
The Hilton Honors Surpass from Amex carries a $150 annual fee. On WalletFlo's typical spend profile, the OneCard engine estimates $701.28 in rewards plus $407.00 in credits and perks — $958.28 net per year before welcome bonuses.
How the points work
12X at Hilton hotels and resorts
6X at U.S. restaurants
6X at U.S. supermarkets
6X at U.S. gas stations
Earning rates
Category bonuses from our catalog — verify current offers on the issuer site.
| Category | Rate |
|---|---|
| Everything elseHilton | 12× |
| DiningU.S. Restaurants | 6× |
| GasU.S. Gas Stations | 6× |
| GroceriesU.S. Supermarkets | 6× |
| Online shoppingOnline retail stores | 4× |
| Everything elseAll Purchases | 3× |
Credits & benefits
Statement credits and perks we model in net-value calculations.
Credits
- $200 Hilton Credit$200/yr
Get up to $50 in statement credits each quarter for purchases made directly with a property in the Hilton portfolio on your Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
Benefits & perks
- Hilton Gold
Get Hilton Gold benefits like free breakfast for two, upgrades (subject to availability), late check-out, 80% bonus on base points, and a 5th night free.
- Free Night (w/ spend)
Spend $15,000 in a calendar year and earn a Free Weekend Night Reward.
- Free Night (earned)$175/yr
Annual free weekend night reward that can be used on even the most expensive Hilton properties.
- Priority Pass$32/yr
Get 10 free lounge visits each Priority Pass Membership year. Enrollment required.
- Diamond Status (w/ spend)
Receive Diamond status after you spend $40,000 in a calendar year.
- Diamond Status
Earned Hilton Diamond Status. Valid for the remainder of the calendar year earned and the subquential calendar year through December. Get benefits like a 100% bonus on base points, free breakfast for two, lounge access, upgrades, premium internet, and a 48-hour room guarantee.
- ShopRunner
Free membership to ShopRunner. Free two-day shipping, free return shipping, special deals and discounts at select retailers.
- Amex Concert Benefits
Access to presales for advance ticket purchases and special preferred seating through Ticketmaster.
- Auto Purchasing Program
Find TrueCar certified dealerships that allow you to purchase vehicles with your card and get special discounts and other perks.
- Amex Offers
Promotions and discounts offered exclusively to card holders.
- Amex Travel
Online travel portal that allows you to book various forms of travel including: flights, hotels, rental cars, cruises, and vacation packages.
- Emerald Club Executive status
Enjoy complimentary National Car Rental Emerald Club Executive status, including perks like Executive Area Access (for full-size reservations and above) in the USA and Canada. Card Members must enroll in the National Car Rental
Is the annual fee worth it?
Quick breakeven from stated credits and perks — open the full tool to dig deeper.
Credits & perks vs fee
- Annual fee
- −$150
- Stated credits
- +$200
- Perks (est.)
- +$207
- Net after credits & perks
- $257
Verdict
Credits & perks offset the fee on paper
Only valuable if you'd use those credits anyway — rewards on spend can close any remaining gap.
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Frequently asked questions
- What credit score do I need?
- Issuers generally look for good-to-excellent credit; exact thresholds vary.
- Is the annual fee worth it?
- See the annual fee analysis above, or open the full calculator to model credits and perks against $150 per year.