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The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card

130,000 Points Bonus No Foreign Fees
$95 Annual Fee
19.99%–28.99% Variable Purchase APR
130,000 Welcome Bonus
670+ Recommended FICO
Points Reward Type
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Welcome Bonus

130,000 Points
Welcome Bonus
Spend $3,000 in the first 90 days
Bonus Posted 8-12 weeks after meeting purchase requirement

Rewards

Reward TypePoints
Base Rate3x / 3%
Bonus RateUp to 12x
Point Value~0.01¢ each
ExpirationPoints expire after 24 months of inactivity in the Hilton Honors program
CategoryRateTypeCap
Hilton Portfolio Stays
On eligible purchases at hotels and resorts in the Hilton portfolio.
12x Points No cap
Select Business Categories
On the first $100,000 in purchases each calendar year at U.S. gas stations, U.S. wireless telephone services, U.S. shipping services, and on purchases made directly from airlines.
5x Points $100,000/yr
Select Business Categories (After Cap)
On purchases at U.S. gas stations, U.S. wireless telephone services, U.S. shipping services, and on purchases made directly from airlines, after the first $100,000 in purchases each calendar year.
3x Points No cap
All Other Purchases
On all other eligible purchases.
3x Points No cap

Benefits & Protections

No Foreign Fees
Purchase Protection
Extended Warranty
Lost Luggage Coverage
Hotel Status: Hilton Gold
BenefitCategoryValue / Coverage
Employee Cards
Add employee cards to your account at no additional annual fee, allowing employees to make purchases and earn rewards.
Financial No additional annual fee
Up to $0
No Foreign Transaction Fees
Pay no foreign transaction fees when you use your Card for purchases made abroad.
Financial $0
Up to $0
Baggage Insurance Plan
Provides coverage for lost, damaged, or stolen baggage when you purchase your entire common carrier ticket with your eligible Card.
Insurance Coverage for lost, damaged, or stolen baggage
Car Rental Loss and Damage Insurance
Provides secondary coverage for damage or theft of an eligible rental vehicle when you use your Card to reserve and pay for the entire rental and decline the collision damage waiver.
Insurance Coverage for damage or theft
Extended Warranty
Extends the original manufacturer's warranty for up to one additional year on eligible purchases with a warranty of five years or less.
Insurance Up to 1 additional year
Purchase Protection
Covers eligible purchases against accidental damage or theft for up to 90 days from the date of purchase.
Insurance Up to 90 days
Account Alerts
Receive alerts for unusual activity, payment reminders, and other important account information.
Other Complimentary
Connect to QuickBooks
Easily sync your Card transactions with QuickBooks for streamlined expense management and reconciliation.
Other Complimentary
Year-End Summary
Get a summary of your spending to help with budgeting, expense tracking, and tax preparation.
Other Complimentary
12X Hilton Honors Points on Hilton Purchases
Earn 12 Hilton Honors Bonus Points for each dollar of eligible purchases charged directly with hotels and resorts within the Hilton portfolio.
Rewards 12X points
3X Hilton Honors Points on All Other Purchases
Earn 3 Hilton Honors Bonus Points for each dollar of all other eligible purchases.
Rewards 3X points
5X Hilton Honors Points on Select Business Categories
Earn 5 Hilton Honors Bonus Points for each dollar of eligible purchases made directly with airlines, at car rental agencies, at U.S. gas stations, and at U.S. restaurants.
Rewards 5X points
Dispute Resolution
American Express will work with you to resolve fraudulent or incorrect charges on your statement.
Security Complimentary
Fraud Protection
You are not held responsible for unauthorized charges made on your account.
Security $0 liability
Up to $0
Amex Offers
Access personalized offers for discounts or bonus points at various merchants for shopping, dining, and travel.
Shopping Varies by offer
Complimentary Hilton Honors Gold Status
Receive complimentary Hilton Honors Gold Status with your Card, offering benefits like complimentary breakfast and space-available upgrades.
Travel Complimentary
Free Night Reward (Spend-Based)
Earn one Free Night Reward after you spend $15,000 on eligible purchases on your Card in a calendar year.
Travel One Free Night Reward
Global Assist Hotline
Get 24/7 emergency assistance and coordination services for medical, legal, and other travel-related emergencies when traveling more than 100 miles from home.
Travel Complimentary
Hilton Honors Diamond Status Upgrade
Spend $40,000 on eligible purchases on your Card in a calendar year to earn Hilton Honors Diamond Status through the end of the next calendar year.
Travel Attainable via $40,000 spend
Second Free Night Reward (Additional Spend-Based)
Earn a second Free Night Reward after you spend an additional $45,000 on eligible purchases on your Card in the same calendar year (totaling $60,000 spend).
Travel One additional Free Night Reward

Interest Rates

Purchase APR19.99%–28.99% Variable
Cash Advance APR29.99%
Min. Interest Charge$1

Fees

Annual Fee $95
Authorized User FeeFree
Foreign Transaction FeeNone
Cash Advance FeeEither $10 or 5% of the amount of each Cash Advance, whichever is greater.
Late Payment FeeUp to $40
Returned Payment FeeUp to $40

Approval & Eligibility

670 Recommended minimum FICO · Range 670–850
300 Poor580 Fair 670 Good740 Very Good 800+ Exceptional
Approval DifficultyModerate
Credit ProfileGood
Approval OddsGood
Decision TimeInstant
Pre-QualificationAvailable (no hard pull)
Student EligibleNo
Co-ApplicantNot allowed
Business EligibleYes

Issuer Rules & Restrictions

Maximum Cards per Issuer
You can hold up to 5 cards from this issuer simultaneously.
Shutdown Risk Triggers
Manufactured spending, excessive cash advances, rapid and uncharacteristic spending patterns, inconsistent financial information, repeated application/cancellation cycles for bonuses, high credit utilization across all cards
Cliff Effect Rules
The primary restriction is the "once per lifetime" rule for this specific product. Having or having had "The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card" will block eligibility for its welcome bonus, but it does not block bonuses on other Hilton Honors American Express card products.
International Friendly
This card works well for international travel and transactions.
Additional Issuer Rules
American Express enforces a "once per lifetime" rule for welcome bonuses, meaning applicants are generally ineligible if they have or have had this specific product before. Additionally, Amex may deny a welcome bonus via a "popup" message during application based on various factors, even if the applicant hasn't had the card previously.
Military & Hardship
MLA Compliant
Complies with the Military Lending Act (36% APR cap for active duty servicemembers).
Hardship Program
Hardship program available.
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Welcome Bonus 130,000 Points
APR 19.99%–28.99% Variable
Quick Summary
Annual Fee $95
RewardsPoints
Welcome Bonus130,000 Points
Foreign FeesNone
Min. FICO670+
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