Upgrade to Surpass Honors AmEx: Earn 50,000+ bonus points
Aug 21, 2013, 8:10 pm
#211
Join Date: Sep 2012
Programs: HHonnors Diamond, AA Gold, UA Silver
Posts: 293
As stated before the card has value if used at Hilton family properties, gas stations, restaurants, and supermarkets... everything else really isn't worth it (ie there are other cards that are better for the other categories)...
Aug 22, 2013, 6:55 am
#213
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Venice, Florida
Programs: Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,607
wow, I didnt know about the extra 500 points per stay--with anywhere from 1-4 nites a week that does add up, even with points devaluation I do love my hilton.
Im actually regretting my recent spate of holiday inn stays, although I racked up a lot of points in 2 months time...
Im actually regretting my recent spate of holiday inn stays, although I racked up a lot of points in 2 months time...
Aug 24, 2013, 11:29 am
#214
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Lafayette Ca
Programs: Hilton Honors, Mileage Plus
Posts: 2
Make sure that while staying at a Hilton property that you charge all incidentals to your hotel room in order to take full advantage of the points. Then pay the hotel bill with a Hilton Honors branded credit card and you have the best of both worlds.
Aug 25, 2013, 5:27 am
#215
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Nashville
Programs: DL DM 3 MM AA PLAT HH Lifetime Diamond Marriott Plat AMB lifetime titanium Hertz PC
Posts: 6,187
wow, I didnt know about the extra 500 points per stay--with anywhere from 1-4 nites a week that does add up, even with points devaluation I do love my hilton.
Im actually regretting my recent spate of holiday inn stays, although I racked up a lot of points in 2 months time...
Im actually regretting my recent spate of holiday inn stays, although I racked up a lot of points in 2 months time...
Aug 26, 2013, 6:44 am
#216
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: AA EXP, HH Diamond, SPG Plat, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 231
Dec 27, 2013, 6:26 pm
#217
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Florida
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Diamond, Club Carlson Gold, Choice Elite Platinum
Posts: 433
Feb 11, 2014, 12:32 pm
#218
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: LAX
Programs: AA, TY, UR, UA, US, WN, MR, SPG
Posts: 1,453
I was playing around on the Amex site today, and it appears I've hit the time required for my fee-free Amex Hilton to be eligible for the upgrade to the Surpass. 50K Hilton points for 3K spend (super easy with a wedding coming up) in 3 months. This will NOT be a hard pull, if I do this, right? Everything I see seems like that's the case, but it does say "If approved, you will receive your new Card(s) within 7 days."
I'm assuming that this hasn't changed, but the wording scares me a bit. Then, before my next AF, I can downgrade back to the fee-free?
I'm assuming that this hasn't changed, but the wording scares me a bit. Then, before my next AF, I can downgrade back to the fee-free?
Feb 12, 2014, 5:07 am
#219
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Naples, Florida
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, Hyatt Platinum,Marriott Silver,Hilton Honors Gold
Posts: 595
I was playing around on the Amex site today, and it appears I've hit the time required for my fee-free Amex Hilton to be eligible for the upgrade to the Surpass. 50K Hilton points for 3K spend (super easy with a wedding coming up) in 3 months. This will NOT be a hard pull, if I do this, right? Everything I see seems like that's the case, but it does say "If approved, you will receive your new Card(s) within 7 days."
I'm assuming that this hasn't changed, but the wording scares me a bit. Then, before my next AF, I can downgrade back to the fee-free?
I'm assuming that this hasn't changed, but the wording scares me a bit. Then, before my next AF, I can downgrade back to the fee-free?
That said, 50,000 points isnt worth much in the Hilton program, barely can buy you a stay at a Hampton Inn unless a property in the middle of nowhere.
Worldspan
Naples, Florida
Feb 12, 2014, 9:42 am
#220
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 586
I did exactly what you are looking to do here, downgraded back down to a fee free card when renewal was up. And yes, no hard pull when you take the offer.
That said, 50,000 points isnt worth much in the Hilton program, barely can buy you a stay at a Hampton Inn unless a property in the middle of nowhere.
Worldspan
Naples, Florida
That said, 50,000 points isnt worth much in the Hilton program, barely can buy you a stay at a Hampton Inn unless a property in the middle of nowhere.
Worldspan
Naples, Florida
Feb 12, 2014, 9:55 am
#221
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: LAX
Programs: AA, TY, UR, UA, US, WN, MR, SPG
Posts: 1,453
I did exactly what you are looking to do here, downgraded back down to a fee free card when renewal was up. And yes, no hard pull when you take the offer.
That said, 50,000 points isnt worth much in the Hilton program, barely can buy you a stay at a Hampton Inn unless a property in the middle of nowhere.
Worldspan
Naples, Florida
That said, 50,000 points isnt worth much in the Hilton program, barely can buy you a stay at a Hampton Inn unless a property in the middle of nowhere.
Worldspan
Naples, Florida
I've got ~70K in my account, and I figure for no hard inquiry, and 3 quick and easy APs, I can get up to 120K is probably worth while. I know the valuation is garbage, but I think everyone would agree that 50K > $75 annual fee.
Feb 12, 2014, 10:45 am
#222
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: PHL/EWR
Programs: AA, US, WN, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Plat
Posts: 1,528
I was playing around on the Amex site today, and it appears I've hit the time required for my fee-free Amex Hilton to be eligible for the upgrade to the Surpass. 50K Hilton points for 3K spend (super easy with a wedding coming up) in 3 months. This will NOT be a hard pull, if I do this, right? Everything I see seems like that's the case, but it does say "If approved, you will receive your new Card(s) within 7 days."
I'm assuming that this hasn't changed, but the wording scares me a bit. Then, before my next AF, I can downgrade back to the fee-free?
I'm assuming that this hasn't changed, but the wording scares me a bit. Then, before my next AF, I can downgrade back to the fee-free?
Feb 12, 2014, 11:28 am
#223
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: SNA
Programs: AA-Gold, HH - Gold, SPG - Gold
Posts: 31
Has anyone else had spend on the no-fee card count towards Diamond after upgrading to Surpass? I see only this one data point.
I'm trying to plan my spend for the year. I won't be able to upgrade to Surpass until June, but will put much spend on the no-fee card before then. I want to get as much of my $40k in before the drug-store bonus goes away. If no Diamond, I'll probably use the spend on a different card.
I'm trying to plan my spend for the year. I won't be able to upgrade to Surpass until June, but will put much spend on the no-fee card before then. I want to get as much of my $40k in before the drug-store bonus goes away. If no Diamond, I'll probably use the spend on a different card.
Feb 12, 2014, 11:28 am
#224
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: LAX
Programs: AA, TY, UR, UA, US, WN, MR, SPG
Posts: 1,453
Mar 3, 2014, 1:44 pm
#225
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Largo, FL
Posts: 1,272
Hilton Surpass Sign Up Bonus Offer Deadline (Applied vs. Approved)
I applied for the above card on an offer for 75K points for 3K spend that expired 2/28/14, but did not get an automatic approval and got a call 3/3/14 that I needed to close one card account to be approved as there is a maximum number of open cards that are permitted. I closed an account and got approved, but after 2/28/14 and the offer stated that I may not receive the bonus points if the approval is after 2/28/14. Does anyone know how likely it is that I will receive the bonus points given the offer statement? I asked the representative that called me and was told that I would receive the bonus offer.