Credit Cards
Hilton Honors
Hotel, run by Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.
Two card currencies transfer to Hilton Honors. 1:2 from Amex; 1:1 from Bilt.
Ratios checked Sep 4, 2026.
Transfer to Hilton Honors from
2 card currencies transfer here. Ratios are as each program states them.
| Card currency | Ratio | Bonus | Transfer time |
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| American Express Membership Rewards | 1:2 | 24 hours | |
| Bilt Rewards | 1:1 | Immediate in most cases; allow up to 48 hours |
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- Time
- 24 hours
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Bilt Rewards
1:1- Time
- Immediate in most cases; allow up to 48 hours
How to Earn Hilton Honors
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Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card 12x per $1 on eligible purchases at Hilton hotels and resorts | 6x per $1 at U.S. restaurants, supermarkets, and gas stations | 4x per $1 on U.S. online retail purchases | 3x per $1 on all other eligible purchases -
Hilton Honors American Express Card 7x on Hilton purchases | 5x at U.S. restaurants | 5x at U.S. supermarkets | 5x at U.S. gas stations | 3x on all other purchases -
Hilton Honors American Express Business Card 12x on Hilton purchases | 5x on all other eligible purchases on the first $100,000 in purchases each calendar year, then 3x -
Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card 14x Hilton Honors Bonus Points on eligible purchases made directly with hotels and resorts within the Hilton portfolio. 7x on flights booked directly with airlines or through American Express Travel, and on car rentals purchased directly from select car rental companies. 7x at U.S. restaurants. 3x on all other eligible purchases.
Cobranded cards for Hilton Honors
- Base Points on stays
- 10 Base Points per $1 spent on the stay. 5 Points per $1 at Home2 Suites, Homewood Suites, Spark, Tru, Apartment Collection and YOTEL; 3 Points per $1 at LivSmart Studios. May vary by region.
- Elite bonus on Base Points
- Silver 20%, Gold 80%, Diamond 100%, Diamond Reserve 120% bonus on Base Points earned on every stay.
Reading on Hilton Honors
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HotelsHotel News, August 2026: Istanbul Airport, Punta Cana, and a Hyatt in Guyana
Program Mechanics
Elite Tiers
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Member
Join; no qualification
Guaranteed Hilton Honors discount rate; no resort fees on reward stays booked with 100% Points; digital check-in, check-out, room choice and Digital Key; free WiFi; late check-out when available.
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Silver
10 nights, 4 stays or $2,500 USD spend
20% Points earning bonus on stays; fifth night free on standard-room reward stays booked with 100% Points; two free bottles of water at select hotels; 15% off at an All-Inclusive spa within the Hilton portfolio.
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Gold
25 nights, 15 stays, or $6,000 USD spend
80% Points earning bonus; space-available upgrades to preferred rooms at participating brands, such as the next-best available room type or a room with desirable views; daily Food & Beverage credit at select U.S. brands and Motto globally, or complimentary continental breakfast at select brands outside the U.S.
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Diamond
50 nights, 25 stays, or $11,500 USD spend
100% Points earning bonus; space-available upgrades up to a 1-bedroom suite; executive lounge access; premium WiFi; one-time Diamond status extension after 3 years as Diamond with 250 lifetime nights or 500,000 Base Points.
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Diamond Reserve
80 nights or 40 stays, and $18,000 USD annual eligible spend
120% Points earning bonus; 4pm guaranteed late check-out; Confirmable Upgrade Reward up to a suite at booking for stays up to 7 nights; exclusive customer service; Premium Club access.