Last fall, Amex US implemented significant changes to the Hilton Honors Surpass Card and Hilton Honors Aspire Card. At the time, the Hilton Honors Card and the Hilton Honors Business Card were spared from any amendments.
However, Amex US has made some major changes to the Hilton Honors Business Card, including a large increase to the annual fee, as well as the addition of new benefits and the removal of others.
Major Changes to the Amex US Hilton Honors Business Card
Amex US has implemented some major changes to the Hilton Honors Business Card in its latest overhaul of a credit card.
The annual fee has more than doubled, rising from $95 (all figures in USD) to $195. The increased annual fee comes into effect as of March 28, 2024 for new cardholders, and for existing cardholders who renew on or after July 1, 2024.
The Hilton Honors Business Card has a few new benefits added as part of the revamp, which can help to offset the increased annual fee.
As of March 28, 2024, cardholders will earn 5 Hilton Honors points per dollar spent on the first $100,000 spent each year. After that threshold is reached, the earning rate drops to 3 Hilton Honors points per dollar spent.
Each quarter, cardholders can earn a $60 statement credit for purchases made at eligible Hilton properties worldwide, which adds up to $240 each year.
Cardholders also now enjoy National Emerald Club Executive status, which requires enrollment.
Unfortunately, many of the card’s mainstay features are being removed as part of the overhaul.
Previously, cardholders enjoyed a Priority Pass membership with 10 complimentary lounge visits; however, this benefit will be removed.
If you activated your Priority Pass membership from the Hilton Honors Business Card on or before June 30, 2023, it will expire as of July 1, 2024, whereas if you activated your membership on or after July 1, 2023, it will expire as of April 1, 2025.
Cardholders will no longer be able to earn a Free Night Reward upon spending $15,000 and $60,000 each year. Purchases made on the Hilton Honors Business Card through to June 30, 2024 will still count, but after that, you won’t be able to earn Free Night Rewards with this card any more.
Lastly, the Hilton Honors Business Card will no longer earn 6 points per dollar spent in select categories,…
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