Hilton points expire after 24 months of no activity. If you haven't been able to travel in the past two years, fear not. There are plenty of ways to keep your Hilton points from expiring.

Yes, you can lose your Hilton Honors points if your account remains inactive for 24 consecutive months. According to Hilton's official policy, "inactivity" means you have not earned or redeemed any points within that two-year window. However, it is remarkably easy to prevent your points from expiring; almost any account activity will "reset the clock" for another 24 months. This includes staying at any Hilton property, using a Hilton Honors co-branded credit card for a single purchase, dining at a restaurant through the "Hilton Honors Dining" program, or even donating a small number of points to a charity through their portal. You can also keep points active by linking your account to Lyft and taking a ride, or by transferring points from a partner like American Express Membership Rewards. If your points do expire, Hilton occasionally offers a limited-time option to "buy back" your lost points for a fee, but this is usually a poor value compared to simply keeping the account active. To ensure you don't lose your balance, it is wise to log into your account at least once a year and perform a small "qualifying activity" to keep your hard-earned rewards secure indefinitely.