Originally Posted by Schnit

IMO, if you can use the benefits its absolutely worth trying it out.

In year one you will get:

• 150,000 points - I value this at $750 ($.005 per point)
• 1 Free Night (uncapped value) - I value this at about $250-300. Although you can offset a $1,000 a night hotel, would you pay that much without the certificate? If not, value it at what you would pay
• $250 resort credit
• $250 airline credit

You will also get Diamond status. Up to you after year 1 if you think you got enough benefit from that. If you decide after year 1 to downgrade, keep in mind that the airline credit is calendar year, so use that twice before downgrading.

The Aspire card can very easily pay for itself, much quicker than the new Bonvoy Brilliant can