Amex Business Platinum card now has $200 in annual Hilton credit

American Express has decided to spread some holiday cheer and make a good card even better.

I just noticed that Amex has added a new and seemingly unannounced benefit to the Business Platinum card: $200 in annual Hilton credit. This works just like the $200 credits that already exist on the Hilton Surpass card, where it’s metered out in $50/quarter increments that can’t be banked. The only difference is that enrolling in the benefit also signs you up for Hilton for Business (if you haven’t already).

The Deal

• The American Express Business Platinum card now has a benefit for up to $200 in annual Hilton credit (up to $50 per quarter).
  • Enrollment required
  • You will be enrolled in Hilton for Business when you activate the benefit (there’s no need to sign up for it first).

Card Details and Current Welcome Offer

Card Offer and Details

The Business Platinum Card® from American Express ⓘ $3388 1st Yr Value Estimate 250K points ⓘ Friend-Referral 250K points after $20K spend in the first 3 months. Terms apply. (Rates & Fees) $695 Annual Fee Alternate Offer: Targeted online offer of 250K points after $15K spend in the first 3 months See this post for details. Information about this card has been collected independently by Frequent Miler. The issuer did not provide the details, nor is it responsible for their accuracy. FM Mini Review: This card is absolutely loaded with high end perks. Depending upon your situation, those perks may be worth the annual fee or much more. Click here for our complete card review Earning rate: 5X flights and prepaid hotels at AmexTravel.com ✦ 1.5X points per dollar on eligible purchases of $5000 or more (on up to $2 million of those purchases per year) ✦ 1.5x on US construction/hardware stores, US electronic goods, and US shipping ✦ 1X elsewhere ✦ Terms apply. Base: 1X (1.55%) Other: 1.5X (2.33%) Card Info: Amex Pay Over Time Card issued by Amex. This card has no foreign currency conversion fees. Noteworthy perks: Select one qualifying airline and receive up to $200 in statement credits per calendar year for qualifying charges ✦ Up to $400 a year in statement credits for Dell purchases ($200, twice-yearly) ✦ Up to $200 in Hilton credits ($50 per quarter) ✦ Up to $120 in wireless services credits per year ($10 per month) ✦ Up to $120 Global Entry/TSA Precheck fee reimbursement.✦ Priority Pass membership (Lounges only) with 2 guests and other airport lounge benefits (Centurion and Delta) ✦ Rental car elite status ✦ Marriott Gold status ✦ Hilton Gold status. ✦ $199 CLEAR fee reimbursement annually ✦ 35% Airline Bonus: Get 35% points back after you Pay With Points for flights with your selected airline (or premium cabin with any airline). Enrollment required for select benefits See also: Amex Platinum Guide Learn more or apply

Terms and Conditions

1. Basic Business Platinum Card Members are eligible to receive the $200 Statement Credit Benefit. Basic Card Member must have a valid Hilton Honors account and must be registered in the Hilton for Business program to be eligible. For questions on Hilton Honors, including on how to register for the Hilton Honors program, please contact Hilton at 1-800-4HONORS (800-446-6677) or go to https://www.hilton.com/en/hilton-honors/join/ to enroll.
2. If Card Members are not already registered in the Hilton for Business program, they will be registered in the Hilton for Business program when they enroll in the $200 Statement Credit Benefit. If a Card Member already has an existing Hilton for Business Account tied to the Hilton Honors number entered, they will be enrolled in the $200 Statement Credit Benefit only.
3. To enroll in the $200 Statement Credit Benefit, the Basic Card Member must enter their existing Hilton Honors number and select “enroll now”. In order to successfully complete your registration, your full name, email address, or phone number must match on both your American Express Card Account and Hilton Honors Account.
4. Enrollment is not effective until the customer has received an email or letter from American Express confirming enrollment; any Hilton purchases prior to receipt of that confirmation will not qualify for the benefit. If you believe you’ve enrolled but haven’t received an email or letter, please call the number on the back of your Card.
5. Card Members who are registered for the Hilton for Business program through the $200 Statement Credit Benefit enrollment process will receive an email from Hilton welcoming them to the Hilton for Business program that includes program details and a link to complete their Hilton for Business account profile.
6. Once enrolled, the Card Account can receive up to $200 in statement credits per calendar year (up to $50 quarterly) for eligible purchases charged directly with Hilton.
7. Eligible purchases by both the enrolled Basic Card Member and Employee Card Members on the enrolled Card Account are eligible for statement credit. However, each Card Account is only eligible for up to $50 in statement credits per quarter for a total of up to $200 per calendar year across all Cards on the enrolled Card Account.
8. Statement credits are typically received within a few days but may take up to 8-12 weeks after a booking has been paid.

Quick Thoughts

Wow, this is unexpected. I’m not sure why Amex hasn’t trumpeted the addition of this new Hilton credit, but I’ll take it!

At first I thought that it was a mistake of some sort, but it’s on all of our household Business Platinum cards and the wording makes it clear that it’s in fact a new card benefit:

NEW! Get up to $200 in statement credits per calendar year (up to $50 per quarter) when you enroll in the $200 Hilton Statement Credit Benefit with your Business Platinum Card through American Express. Purchases must be made directly with a property in the Hilton portfolio on your Business Platinum Card.

While it’s irritating how Amex always breaks these things up, this is one that will undoubtedly be useful for many folks. It’s a welcome addition to the $200 airline incidental, $400 Dell and and $120 wireless credits that already exist on the card.

For much of 2024, there was a rumor that the Dell credit would be going away (until they were recently extended). However, instead of nerfing that, Amex added a brand new one, instead. Seeing this come right at the end of the year does make me wonder if we’ll see some further shuffling in 2025, with some other benefits reduced or altered in some way. For now, though, let’s not look a gift Hilton credit in the mouth.

Happy Holidays from American Express!

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