Hilton Honors
Hilton Honors is a hotel program linked to 4 cards in the Madeen catalog. Madeen uses about 0.5¢ per point for effective-rate comparisons. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
What is Hilton Honors?
Hilton hotel loyalty program. Strong earn rates on Amex Hilton cards; transfer from Amex MR. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
Which cards earn Hilton Honors?
Madeen tracks 4 U.S. credit cards earning Hilton Honors. Rankings below use effective rate — multiplier times catalog cents-per-point. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
How valuable is Hilton Honors?
Madeen effective-rate analysis assumes about 0.5 cents per points for comparison across categories. Your redemption value may differ. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
How does Hilton Honors compare to cash back?
Hilton Honors can beat flat cash back when multipliers and redemptions align; see related cards sorted by Madeen effective rate. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
Related credit cards
Ranked by Madeen effective rate in each card's strongest category. Issuer terms control current offers.
| Card | Issuer | Top category | Effective rate | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Honors American Express Aspire | American Express | Dining | 3.5% | $550 |
| Hilton Honors Business | American Express | Dining | 3% | $95 |
| Hilton Honors American Express Surpass | American Express | Dining | 3% | $150 |
| Hilton Honors | American Express | Dining | 2.5% | $0 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hilton Honors?
- Hilton hotel loyalty program. Strong earn rates on Amex Hilton cards; transfer from Amex MR. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
- Which credit cards earn Hilton Honors?
- Madeen tracks 4 cards that earn Hilton Honors. See the related cards table on this page for effective rates and annual fees. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
- Does Madeen guarantee approval or bonus eligibility?
- No. Madeen summarizes public catalog and issuer information for education. Approval, offers, and benefit enrollment are controlled by issuers and can change. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
Madeen analysis. Data from catalog snapshot 2026-06-01. Last reviewed 2026-06-01. Reviewed by Madeen editorial review. Issuer pages control rewards, fees, benefits, and eligibility.