Originally Posted by
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Not sure about gold status, but I got diamond status (via 40k spent in 2013) on Amex Surpass and I cancelled it early this year. I confirmed with HH and I would stay diamond until 3/2015.
That would be correct for Diamond status that is earned through the required spend.
The T&Cs of the card are very specific. One is granted
complimentary Gold status as long as they maintain the card. Diamond status is
earned when one makes the $40K of spending in a year. The difference in being granted complimentary status and earning status is what makes the difference in the expiration date of status.
The T&Cs state in this case:
You will retain Diamond status for the calendar year in which it was earned through the end of the following calendar year. Thereafter, in order to maintain Diamond status, you must meet the annual qualifying purchase requirement with your Citi Hilton HHonors Reserve card or meet the standard requirements outlined in the Hilton HHonors Program.