As one of the biggest hotel chains in the world, Hilton offers plenty of properties for your next vacation. Whether you’re traveling to California or South Africa, there’s a Hilton hotel for rest after a day of adventures.

With such a wide variety of locations, you may be thinking about getting a Hilton credit card. For Hilton enthusiasts, there are several co-branded credit cards to choose from, including one with a no-fee option.

Here's a look at how to get a Hilton credit card, the different options and what to consider before applying.

Hilton credit card options

There are four options — three personal cards and one business card — for people who want to apply for a Hilton credit card, each offered by American Express.

Hilton Honors American Express Card

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Rates & Fees

Welcome offer: Earn 100,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after you spend $2,000 in purchases on the Card in the first 6 months of Card Membership. Terms Apply.

Annual fee: $0.

Earning rates: 7x at hotels in the Hilton Honors program, 5x on U.S. restaurants, U.S. supermarkets and U.S. gas stations and 3x everywhere else.

Automatic elite status: Silver.

Earned elite status: Gold after spending $20,000 in a calendar year.

Foreign transaction fees: None.

Terms apply.

Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card

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Welcome offer: Earn 170,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after you spend $3,000 in purchases on the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Terms Apply.

Annual fee: $150.

Earning rates: 12x at hotels in the Hilton Honors program, 6x on U.S. restaurants, U.S. supermarkets and U.S. gas stations, 4x on U.S. online retail and 3x everywhere else.

Automatic elite status: Gold.

Earned elite status: Diamond after spending $40,000 in a calendar year.

Foreign transaction fees: None.

Other benefits: Earn a free night certificate after spending $15,000 in a calendar year and get up to $200 back each year on eligible Hilton purchases. Enrollment required.

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Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card

Welcome offer: Earn 180,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after you spend $6,000 in purchases on the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card in the first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer Ends 1/17/2024.

Annual fee: $550.

Earning rates: 14x at hotels in the Hilton Honors program, 7x on flights booked directly with airlines or AmEx Travel, on U.S. restaurants and on car rentals booked directly with select companies and 3x everywhere else.

Automatic elite status: Diamond.

Complimentary weekend night certificate each year after renewal.

Statement credit: $400 Hilton resort credit each year; $200 annual airfare credit; $189 Clear Plus membership credit.

Foreign transaction fees: None.

Other benefits: Earn a second free night certificate after spending $30,000 on the card in a calendar year.

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The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card

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Welcome offer: Earn 130,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after you spend $3,000 in purchases on the Hilton Honors Business Card within the first three months of Card Membership. Terms Apply.

Annual fee: $95.

Earning rates: 12x at hotels in the Hilton Honors program, 6x on U.S. gas stations, U.S. wireless telephone service, U.S. shipping, flights booked directly with the airline or AmEx Travel and on car rentals booked directly with select companies and 3x everywhere else.

Automatic elite status: Gold.

Earned elite status: Diamond after spending $40,000 in a calendar year.

Foreign transaction fees: None.

Other benefits: Earn a weekend free night certificate after spending $15,000 in a calendar year, a second free night certificate after spending $60,000 in a calendar year and 10 complimentary Priority Pass visits each year. Enrollment required.

Terms apply.

Hilton credit card preapproval

Many would-be Hilton credit card applicants are interested in pursuing Hilton credit card preapproval. Happily, this is possible through the American Express website.

Login to your account and navigate to "Check for Pre-qualified Credit Card Offers." From there, input your details and available preapproved cards will be visible.