American Express Hilton Honors cards boost welcome bonuses to 175,000 points

American Express has refreshed the welcome offers on its Hilton Honors co‑branded credit cards. Two of the cards now provide up to 175,000 Hilton Honors points for new members, with the promotions running until July 29.

The Business and Surpass cards also waive their annual fees for the first year, saving cardholders $195 and $150 respectively. Other benefits include statement credits of up to $400 per year, automatic Hilton Honors Gold or Diamond status after meeting spending thresholds, and free‑night rewards that can be used at Hilton properties worldwide.

Card‑specific offers include: - Aspire card: 175,000 bonus points after $6,000 spend, $550 annual fee, $400 resort credit. - Business card: 130,000 bonus points after $8,000 spend, $0 fee first year. - Surpass card: 130,000 bonus points after $3,000 spend, $0 fee first year. - Standard card: 100,000 bonus points plus a $100 statement credit after $2,000 spend. All offers expire on July 29, 2026.