Four New Cards Available in January 2018
further enhance travel experiences and rewards for Consumers and
Small Businesses
American Express (NYSE:AXP) and Hilton (NYSE:HLT) today
announced the details of the upgraded American Express Hilton
Honors co-branded credit card portfolio, which features four new
Cards designed to give consumers and small businesses more choice,
more benefits and more value. As previously announced, American
Express will become the exclusive issuer of Hilton Honors credit
cards in the United States.
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The benefits and services for each of the four new Cards were
designed based on extensive consumer and small business research.
Hilton Honors members asked for simplicity, value, status,
exclusivity and the ability to earn more points toward their next
trip whether they are traveling for business or leisure. The four
Card portfolio – the no-annual-fee Hilton Honors American Express
Card, the Hilton Honors American Express Ascend Card, the Hilton
Honors American Express Aspire Card and the Hilton Honors American
Express Business Card – reflect the benefits and value consumers
and small business have asked for, delivering the most rewarding
Hilton Honors credit cards ever.
“The card portfolio we are announcing today was designed with
both frequent and less frequent travelers in mind,” said Mark
Weinstein, Hilton’s Senior Vice President and Global Head –
Customer Engagement, Loyalty and Partnerships. “We know travelers
-- and particularly our Hilton Honors credit cardholders -- are
looking for even more access, personalized benefits, premium
service and, yes, the ability to earn even more points. In fact,
the Aspire Card offers the most Hilton Honors Points we have ever
offered for spending in our hotels.”
“Whether it’s a business trip or a vacation with the family, our
new suite of Cards will help you get the most out of your Hilton
Honors points and receive more perks, like lounge access and
concierge, while you travel,” said Eva Reda, Executive Vice
President, Co-Brand Partnerships, American Express. “Together,
we’re deeply committed to servicing our collective Card Members and
are excited to provide more choice and richer rewards to those who
love Hilton’s 5,100 plus properties worldwide.”
Upgraded Suite of Hilton Honors American Express Cards Offers
More Value
Designed for the occasional traveler, the no-annual-fee
Hilton Honors American Express Card received an upgrade,
including the removal of foreign transaction fees. It maintains the
same name and much-loved benefits of the original card turning
everyday spending into inspiring travel opportunities. The full
benefits include:
- 7X Hilton Honors Bonus Points at hotels
and resorts in the Hilton portfolio worldwide
- 5X Hilton Honors Bonus Points at U.S.
grocery stores, U.S. restaurants, and U.S. gas stations
- 3X Hilton Honors Bonus Points on all
other eligible purchases
- Complimentary Hilton Honors Silver
status; Earn Gold status after spending $20,000 in purchases on the
Card in a calendar year
- No foreign transaction fees
- No annual fee
For the savvy and established traveler, the Hilton Honors
American Express Ascend Card will deliver maximized travel
rewards, including elevated Hilton Honors status, the ability to
earn more points and Priority Lounge passes. The full benefits
include:
- 12X Hilton Honors Bonus Points at
hotels and resorts in the Hilton portfolio worldwide
- 6X Hilton Honors Bonus Points at U.S.
grocery stores, U.S. restaurants, and U.S. gas stations
- 3X Hilton Honors Bonus Points on all
other eligible purchases
- Complimentary Hilton Honors Gold
status; Earn Diamond status after spending $40,000 in purchases on
the Card in a calendar year
- One Weekend Night Reward at a hotel or
resort in the Hilton portfolio after spending $15,000 in purchases
on the Card in a calendar year
- 10 free Priority Pass™Lounge passes to
ease the airport experience
- No foreign transaction fees
- $95 annual fee
Frequent travelers seeking premium services and elevated
experiences will find the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire
Card is their complete travel partner - providing instant
Diamond status, lounge access, airline credits, free nights and
24/7 concierge access. This new Card offers the richest Hilton
Honors earn rate ever. The full benefits include:
- 14X Hilton Honors Bonus Points at
hotels and resorts in the Hilton portfolio worldwide
- 7X Hilton Honors Bonus Points on
flights booked directly with airlines or amextravel.com, car
rentals booked directly from select car rental companies and at
U.S. restaurants
- 3X Hilton Honors Bonus Points on other
purchases
- Complimentary Hilton Honors Diamond
status
- One Weekend Night Reward at a hotel or
resort in the Hilton portfolio with your new Card and each year of
Card Membership
- A second Weekend Night Reward at a
hotel or resort in the Hilton portfolio after spending $60,000 in
purchases on the Card in a calendar year
- Unlimited Priority Pass™Lounge passes
to ease the airport experience
- $250 Airline incidental fee statement
credit
- $250 Hilton resort statement
credit
- $100 on-property credit at Waldorf
Astoria Hotels & Resorts and Conrad Hotels & Resorts when
booking the exclusive Aspire Card package
- Access to 24/7 American Express
concierge
- No foreign transaction fees
- $450 annual fee
Designed to address the needs of 25 million U.S. small business
owners, The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card
will help small business owners get the most out of every dollar
spent and every mile traveled to invest back into their business.
This Card will allow the user to maximize Card rewards related to
business expenses and travel and includes access to the American
Express OPEN platform designed specifically for small business
owners. The full benefits include:
- 12X Hilton Honors Bonus Points at
hotels and resorts in the Hilton portfolio worldwide
- 6X Hilton Honors Bonus Points on U.S.
gas stations, wireless telephone services purchased directly from
U.S. service producers and U.S. purchases for shipping
- 6X Hilton Honors Bonus Points on U.S.
restaurants, flights booked directly with airlines or
amextravel.com, and car rentals booked directly from select car
rental companies
- 3X Hilton Honors Bonus Points on all
other eligible purchases
- Complimentary Hilton Honors Gold
status; Earn Diamond status after spending $40,000 in purchases on
the Card in a calendar year
- One Weekend Night Reward at a hotel or
resort in the Hilton portfolio after spending $15,000 in purchases
on the Card in a calendar year
- A second Weekend Night Reward at a
hotel or resort in the Hilton portfolio after spending $60,000 in
purchases on the Card in a calendar year
- 10 free Priority Pass™Lounge passes to
ease the airport experience and get work done more easily and
comfortably while waiting for a flight
- No foreign transaction fees
- $95 annual fee
All four of the Hilton Honors American Express Cards are linked
to Hilton’s award-winning guest-loyalty program, Hilton Honors,
providing Card Members with the choice to redeem for any of
Hilton’s 14 world-class brands comprising nearly 5,000 properties
with more than 812,000 rooms in 103 countries and territories.
As part of this partnership extension and enhancement, American
Express has also entered into an agreement to purchase Citi’s
Hilton co-branded credit card portfolio, thus becoming the
exclusive issuer for Hilton Honors co-branded credit cards in the
United States. The changes will be finalized in January 2018 when
the new Cards and updates are available to consumers. At that time,
all open and eligible Citi Hilton co-branded credit card accounts
will be transferred to American Express. Until then, cardmembers
should continue to make purchases on their Citi Hilton Honors
Card.
Today, consumers are able to acquire the Hilton Honors and
Surpass Cards and will automatically be upgraded to the new
benefits launching January 2018. For additional details related to
each new Card, and to sign up for updates about the new Hilton
Honors American Express Cards launching January 2018, visit:
hiltonhonors.com/americanexpress
About American Express
American Express is a global services company, providing
customers with access to products, insights and experiences that
enrich lives and build business success. Learn more at
americanexpress.com, and connect with us on
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linkedin.com/company/american-express, twitter.com/americanexpress,
and youtube.com/americanexpress.
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About Hilton
Hilton (NYSE:HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, with
a portfolio of 14 world-class brands comprising more than 5,100
properties with nearly 838,000 rooms in 103 countries and
territories. Hilton is dedicated to fulfilling its
mission to be the world’s most hospitable company by delivering
exceptional experiences – every hotel, every guest, every time. The
company's portfolio includes Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf
Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy
by Hilton, Curio Collection by HiltonTM, DoubleTree by Hilton,
Tapestry Collection by HiltonTM, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton
Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Homewood Suites by
Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The
company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program,
Hilton Honors. Hilton Honors members who book directly through
preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits,
including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose
exactly how many Points to combine with money, an exclusive member
discount that can’t be found anywhere else and free standard
Wi-Fi. Visit newsroom.hilton.com for more
information and connect with Hilton
on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
About Hilton Honors
Hilton Honors is the award-winning guest-loyalty program for
Hilton’s 14 world-class brands comprising more than 5,100
properties with nearly 838,000 rooms in 103 countries and
territories. Hilton Honors members who book directly through
preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits,
including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose
nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an
exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else and
free standard Wi-Fi. Members also enjoy popular digital
tools available exclusively through the
industry-leading Hilton Honors mobile app, where Hilton Honors
members can check-in, choose their room and access their
room using a Digital Key. With more than 69 million
members, Hilton Honors offers hundreds of ways to earn and redeem
Points. Members can redeem their Points for free nights,
premium merchandise, items on Amazon Shop with Points; make
charitable contributions or gain access to unique events through
the Hilton Honors auction platform
(hiltonhonors.com/auctions), such as exclusive artist experiences
and hotel concert events with Live Nation®, or race
experiences with the McLaren-Honda Formula 1 team. The program is
free to join, and travelers may enroll online by
visiting www.HiltonHonors.com or connect with Hilton
Honors at news.hiltonhonors.com.
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