3 Amex Hilton credit cards now come with their most lucrative bonuses ever — and it’s your last chance to apply

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• American Express has updated three Hilton credit card welcome bonuses, but the offers end March 31, 2022.
• You can now receive a Free Night Award in addition to bonus points after meeting minimum spending requirements.
• Free Night Awards can be used at almost any Hilton property worldwide — even the ones that cost 150,000 points per night.
• Read Insider’s guide to the best hotel credit cards.

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Three Amex Hilton credit cards have brand new welcome bonuses — and they’re worth potentially more than anything previously offered by these cards.

That’s saying something — these card bonuses have recently been as high as 180,000 Hilton points after meeting tiered minimum spending requirements. Insider estimates Hilton points value to be 0.5 cents each in travel, making a 180,000-point bonus worth $900 in travel.

Read more: How to earn, redeem, and maximize Hilton Honors points

With these new bonuses, it’s possible to receive $1,400 or more from a single card thanks to the addition of what Insider considers to be one of the best deals in travel: A Hilton Free Night Award. However, these offers will end on March 31, 2022, so you’ve got very little time left to apply.

Here’s what you need to know.

Amex Hilton Surpass and Business cards: Earn 130,000 points and a Free Night Award

Until March 31, both the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card and The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card come with an identical welcome bonus — but with slightly different minimum spending requirements:

• Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card — Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
• The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card — The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card

The points portion of this bonus is worth Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card in travel, per Insider’s valuations.

Read more: Hilton Honors Surpass card review

You can redeem a Free Night Award at just about any Hilton hotel on earth (with a handful of exceptions) — even five-star resorts that cost up to 150,000 points per night. If you were to use your certificate at one of these hotels, this bonus could easily save you thousands.

For example, the Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, costs 95,000 points, or $1,000+, per night. With 130,000 Hilton points and a Free Night Award, you could book two nights here and receive a value of $2,000+ during your vacation.

Read more: Hilton Honors Business card review

Hilton Honors American Express card: Earn 70,000 points and a Free Night Award

Also through March 31, the Hilton Honors American Express Card offers Hilton Honors American Express Card. 

70,000 bonus points are worth Hilton Honors American Express Card in travel, per Insider’s valuations. The addition of a Free Night Award catapults the potential value of this card’s bonus to well over $1,000. That’s incredible for a card with a Hilton Honors American Express Card annual fee Hilton Honors American Express Card – Rates and Fees.

Read more: Hilton Honors American Express card review

Which Hilton credit card is right for you?

The best Hilton card for you depends on your spending habits and how often you stay with Hilton. Each card offers different earning rates and benefits — but they all come with Hilton elite status, which unlocks a fifth night free on standard award stays of five nights or more and other perks.

Here’s a side-by-side comparison to help you decide which card is the best fit:

	The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card	Hilton Honors American Express Card	Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
Annual fee	The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card – Rates and Fees	Hilton Honors American Express Card	$95 Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card – Rates & Fees
Rewards rate	12 points per dollar spent on eligible purchases at Hilton hotels 6 points per dollar spent on select business purchases: U.S. gas stations, wireless telephone services purchases directly from U.S. service providers, and U.S purchases for shipping 6 points per dollar spent on select travel purchases: U.S. restaurants, flights booked directly with airlines or Amex Travel, and car rentals booked with select car rental companies 3 points per dollar on all other eligible purchases	7 points per dollar spent on eligible purchases at Hilton hotels 5 points per dollar spent at eligible U.S. restaurants, U.S. supermarkets, and U.S. gas stations 3 points per dollar on all other eligible purchases	12 points per dollar spent on eligible purchases at Hilton hotels 6 points per dollar spent at eligible U.S. restaurants, U.S. supermarkets, and U.S. gas stations 3 points per dollar on all other eligible purchases
Welcome bonus	The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card	Hilton Honors American Express Card	Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
Travel benefits	Hilton Gold elite status Upgrade to Diamond status after you spend $40,000 on eligible purchases in a calendar year Free weekend night certificate after you spend $15,000 on eligible purchases in a calendar year A second free weekend night award if you spend a total of $60,000 or more in a calendar year Priority Pass Select airport lounge membership** with 10 free visits per year	Hilton Silver elite status Upgrade to Gold status after you spend $20,000 on eligible purchases in a calendar year	Hilton Gold elite status Upgrade to Diamond status after you spend $40,000 on eligible purchases in a calendar year Free weekend night certificate after you spend $15,000 on eligible purchases in a calendar year Priority Pass Select airport lounge membership** with 10 free visits per year
Other card benefits	Secondary car rental insurance Baggage insurance plan Global Assist Hotline Purchase protection Extended warranty Access to discounts and bonus points through Amex Offers** No foreign transaction fees The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card – Rates and Fees	Secondary car rental insurance Global Assist Hotline Purchase protection Extended warranty Access to discounts and bonus points through Amex Offers No foreign transaction fees Hilton Honors American Express Card – Rates and Fees	Secondary car rental insurance Baggage insurance plan Global Assist Hotline Purchase protection Extended warranty Access to discounts and bonus points through Amex Offers No foreign transaction fees Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card – Rates & Fees
Learn more	Hilton Honors American Express Business card review	Hilton Honors American Express card review	Hilton Honors American Express Surpass card review

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Bottom line

The Hilton Honors American Express Card, Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card, and The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card all come with a Hilton Free Night Award — and a mass of bonus points, too — after meeting minimum spending requirements. These offers will end on March 31, 2022, so apply now if you’re interested.

Read more: Hilton has extended free weekend night certificates from cards like the Amex Hilton Aspire and Surpass — here’s how long you have to use them

American Express allows you to receive the welcome bonus on each credit card once. If you have (or have had) one of the above cards, you won’t be eligible to earn this new bonus. But holding one card doesn’t prohibit you from opening the other cards.