Does Amex partner with Hilton?

In fact, American Express is one of the best Hilton transfer partners. If you have an AmEx card that earns Membership Rewards points, you can convert 1,000 AmEx points into 2,000 Hilton Honors points.



Yes, American Express (Amex) and Hilton have a long-standing, exclusive partnership in the United States, which remains the "Gold Standard" for hotel co-branded credit cards in 2026. This collaboration provides four distinct credit card tiers: the Hilton Honors American Express Card (no annual fee), the Surpass® Card, the Aspire Card, and a dedicated Business Card. These cards allow users to earn Hilton Honors points on every purchase, with significant multipliers for spending at Hilton properties, U.S. restaurants, supermarkets, and gas stations. A grounded highlight of this partnership is the Aspire Card, which offers automatic Diamond Status—the highest elite tier—granting cardholders perks like executive lounge access, room upgrades, and a 100% bonus on base points earned during stays. Additionally, the partnership includes lucrative welcome offers that often exceed 100,000 points. For 2026, the partnership continues to be a supportive pillar for frequent travelers, offering annual "Free Night Rewards" and statement credits for Hilton resort stays that easily offset the cards' annual fees.

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As a Platinum Card Member you are eligible to enrol in complimentary Hilton Honors Gold status. Offer available only to Platinum Card Members and is not transferable.

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The Hilton Honors American Express Card comes with few ongoing benefits, but does include a generous welcome offer: Earn 100,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after you spend $2,000 in purchases on the Card in the first 6 months of Card Membership. Terms Apply.

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Earn 7X Hilton Honors Bonus Points for each dollar of eligible purchases charged directly with hotels and resorts within the Hilton portfolio. Earn 5X Points per dollar on purchases at U.S. restaurants, at U.S. supermarkets, and at U.S. gas stations. Earn 3X Points for all other eligible purchases on your Card.

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Platinum Card® Members and Additional Platinum Card® Members on the Platinum Card® Account can enroll in complimentary Hilton Honors Gold status in the Benefits section of their americanexpress.com online account or by calling the number on the back of their Card.

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Your other option is the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card. Charging just a $150 annual fee, the card gives you complimentary Gold elite status. However, you can also opt to spend $40,000 on the card in a calendar year, which will give you Diamond elite status.

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To qualify, you must complete 30 stays, stay 60 nights or earn 120,000 base points in a calendar year. However, primary cardholders of the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card (see rates and fees) enjoy complimentary Diamond status as a perk of their card.

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Credit limits for the Hilton Honors American Express Card vary and can range from $1,000 to over $20,000. When American Express approves your application, it sets a credit limit based on your income, credit profile, and other financial information.

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Notable American Express Platinum card hotels:
  • Fairmont.
  • Hilton Hotels & Resorts.
  • Hyatt.
  • JW Marriott.
  • Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants.
  • Lowes Hotels.
  • MGM Resorts International.
  • Omni Hotels & Resorts.


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To earn Hilton Diamond status, you'd normally need to book 42 nights or 21 stays, or earn 84,000 bonus points. With the Hilton Honors Aspire Card from American Express, however, you'll automatically earn Diamond status — the highest loyalty tier of the Hilton Honors program — once you've enrolled.

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You must enroll your Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card in the Priority Pass Select program to access the benefits. Once enrolled, you will receive your Priority Pass Select card directly from Priority Pass within 10 to 14 business days. There is no membership fee for Hilton Honors Aspire Card Members.

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Spend $40,000 on eligible purchases on your Card in a calendar year and you can earn Hilton Honors Diamond status through the end of the next calendar year. $150 annual fee. Terms Apply.

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