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
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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. 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 |
Terms and Conditions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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Terms sound like those of us with multiple business platinums will still be limited to a maximum of $200 credit per year across all cards? Having 3, this is a bit of a bummer to only get “up to” $200 in value, instead of up to $600 on all 3 cards.
Still an improvement for now, but if this is to partly replace the Dell credits going forward then that seems like a devaluation, to me, for those with multiple business platinums
“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.”
Can we assume that these credits will trigger at SLH properties?
Not familiar with Hilton $50 GCs, where does one buy them? No Hilton plans before 12-31-24.
Thanks in advance.
Am I supposed to have the same HH number for my personal and Hilton for Business accounts? I enrolled via Amex, entered my personal HH number, and then received a “Welcome to Hilton for Business” email with a new and different account number
I have two Business Plat cards. It seems I can only enroll the Hilton credit for one card.
I signed up for three different cards
Did you have different email accounts on file for Amex for each card? I have 3 that share the same email account and it enrolled one and then showed enrollment pending for the other two.
Two of my cards are under the same business with the same email and it wasn’t a problem
My p2 also has two Business Plat cards. She got same issue as me.
Same issue for me.
I enrolled all 4 of mine no problem.
Just called in. The rep added it to my other Bus. Plat Card.
Another benefit is you get 7500 HH points on your first business booking. Will report back if it combines with the additional 2500 HH points bonus offer.
Cheers,
Avi Kerendian
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This seems like part of the replacement in the place of $400 Dell credits. Likely they’ll add something else too to make up for the other $200. And looking at this pattern where they introduce a new benefit half a year before they take the old one away, I’ll hope they add another new one worth $200 before the end of the year so there’s a chance to double dip.
On SUB for the card, is anyone able to see 300k SUB (targeted or via links?). The best I could see is 250k, and it’s not bad, but don’t wanna leave 50k on the table if it’s possible to get.
Maybe this will be replacing the Dell credit after first half of 2025. This is a soft rollout to test it and then the announcement will come in 2025 along with the end of the Dell.
Are the new 2025 Dell credits usable immediately for Dell online purchases?
They are usable starting Jan 1, 2025
On my last Hilton stay (Zemi Beach Anguilla) I tried 3 different gift cards and none worked, apparently its a widespread issue.
Even if these do work, its going to feel slimy going to settle a bill with $10 different 50 gift cards earned from multiple platinum accounts.
The Hilton GCs work best for domestic properties. Used one at a Hampton Inn just this week.
Just bought a gift card on one of my business cards I’ll give a data point in a few days if it works to cover the purchase
I thought it’s too new a benefit to ask for a data point and here I see your post. Respect!
I hope this works similar to Hilton credits on their Hilton Biz card, but the enrollment on Hilton for Business part makes me wonder if they want to treat this differently. In any case, I don’t think I’d be able to plan a Hilton stay late in the month, so if this doesn’t work, I’m just adding another $60 GC to my collection paid for at face value.
I worry the enrolling might take a day or two to kick in, so even if Christian doesn’t get the credit for buying a gift card, it might not be a complete data point.
I have received dozens of credits for purchases on the day of registration in the past. Also prepaying 2 $50 amounts from other cards for an upcoming trip to have both data points.
With all of the $50/$60 Hilton gift cards in circulation that seemingly are harder and harder to use its interesting that Amex wants to add more fuel to this fire.
Just used two at two different hotels, at check out, and no issues at all.
Were you able to use the gift cards for the full amount? Did you notice any preauth issues like have been reported?
I used it at checkout They have issues when u try to use them for pre authorization. For checkout I tell the front desk that I will be using a different card for my bill. I hand them the GC and tell them the amount. They swipe it and I give them a CC to pay balance. No issues at all. One of the hotels I actually used 2 $50.00 GCs and then one of my Hilton Amex to get this quarter credit
same here – I just hand them a random card at check-in for pre authorization and then at check-out I explain I want to split up my final bill and give them all the gift cards/cards then. Haven’t had an issue so far this year.
Don’t be surprised if other benefits are added, which would pave the way for removal of the credits temporarily extended to June 30th.
Great that they added another credit but I’m more annoyed than anything. We have a 5 night stay at a Hilton resort starting on Dec 31st. At check in I will have them charge 2x Hilton Surpass cards, and 6x Plat Biz cards $50 each, and 2x Hilton Aspire cards $200 each. Then do it all over again before we check out. The front desk will love me. Absolutely ridiculous but its the game we’re playing.
You just have to do it at check out……….only need one card at check in
@mike: Can you call them to prepay some on each card before 12/31?
FM team, Can I use it on SLH properties like the Hilton business and Surpass?
The text states that any “eligible charges” will qualify for the credit. For guidance, I’d look at what “eligible charges” are for the credits on Hilton’s co-branded cards.