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American Express credit card product offerings

Overview

American Express offers a range of credit card products featuring various fee structures and specialized benefits. In Germany, the Platinum Card carries a 720 euro annual fee and provides approximately 650 euros in direct credits for travel, dining, ride services, and shopping, alongside access to over 1,550 airport lounges worldwide. A no-fee Blue Card option is also available, subject to specific registration and spending requirements, such as reaching a 1,200 euro spending threshold within the first six months.

In collaboration with Hilton, American Express provides specialized travel cards. The Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card includes a $550 annual fee and offers Diamond Status, annual flight and resort credits, and a free night reward. Recent updates to Hilton co-branded cards include extended six-month spending windows for sign-up bonuses, with the Aspire card offering up to 200,000 points. For business owners, the Hilton Honors Business Card carries a $195 annual fee and provides Gold status, Hilton credits, and point bonuses upon meeting specific spending thresholds.

In Canada, a new Hilton Honors credit card launched on October 29, 2026, featuring a $150 annual fee and Gold status. Applicants joining by January 11, 2027, can receive up to 70,000 points and a Free Night Reward. Gold status benefits include space-available upgrades and daily breakfast for the member and one guest.

Updates to the Business Platinum Card include changes scheduled for 2027. Starting January 1, 2027, Fine Hotels + Resorts bookings will require a minimum two-night stay to qualify for the semi-annual lodging credit of up to $300. On February 17, 2027, updates to the wireless credit and the 2X shipping category will take effect, alongside the introduction of a new perk involving coworking lounge access.

Entities

American Express · Hilton · Marriott International · St Regis · Airbnb

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    American Express expands travel rewards with Airbnb and Marriott offers

    American Express has launched a partnership allowing cardmembers to book Airbnb listings through Amex Travel and introduced targeted statement credit offers for Marriott luxury brands.

  2. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Hilton and American Express launch new credit card offers

    American Express has increased sign-up bonuses for Hilton co-branded cards, while a new Canadian Hilton Honors card offers Gold status for a $150 annual fee.

  3. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Hilton and American Express offer specialized travel credit cards

    Hilton and American Express offer specialized credit cards, including the Aspire Card with resort credits and the Business Card featuring significant point bonuses and Gold status.

  4. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    American Express offers various credit card models and benefits

    American Express provides various credit card options, including the fee-based Platinum Card with travel and dining credits, and the no-annual-fee Blue Card with specific starting credit requirements.

Sources

boardingarea.com · business-punk.com · frequentmiler.com · globaltravelerusa.com · inside-digital.de · insideflyer.com · milelion.com · milestomemories.com · pierreblake.com · travelupdate.com

This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history