[ARCHIVE to 2018] American Express Announces Two New Hilton Credit Cards
Jan 19, 2018, 7:53 am
#736
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: St. Louis, MO
Posts: 1,411
This has been answered in this thread. The resort credit includes the charges for the room.
Jan 19, 2018, 8:49 am
#737
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Toledo, OH
Programs: Delta DM & MM, Hilton DM, Marriott gold, Hyatt Globalist, Alaska 75K, Wyndham Diamond,
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I asked this question earlier so bumping it again.
With the Aspire does the free night post immediately or is it after the first year?
If it does post immediately like the resort fee and airline credit and I keep the ascend long enough to get the $10K spend in for the free night (I know that free night will hit my account as soon as the statement closes) and then upgrade to the Aspire will I be eligible for another free night in the same year.
Also wondering how the citi free night works. My citi anniversary is sometime in the summer (I think July, I applied for the card the first day it was available) and I have the $10K spend in and know if I keep the Ascend it will post one my Citi one year anniversary date. If I upgrade the Ascend to the Aspire before my Citi anniversary day will the free night still post from Citi?
With the Aspire does the free night post immediately or is it after the first year?
If it does post immediately like the resort fee and airline credit and I keep the ascend long enough to get the $10K spend in for the free night (I know that free night will hit my account as soon as the statement closes) and then upgrade to the Aspire will I be eligible for another free night in the same year.
Also wondering how the citi free night works. My citi anniversary is sometime in the summer (I think July, I applied for the card the first day it was available) and I have the $10K spend in and know if I keep the Ascend it will post one my Citi one year anniversary date. If I upgrade the Ascend to the Aspire before my Citi anniversary day will the free night still post from Citi?
Jan 19, 2018, 9:20 am
#738
Join Date: May 2009
Location: EUG
Programs: AS MVP, AA MM, HH Diamond, MR Gold
Posts: 8,218
I'm still not clear on the 10 free Priority Pass admissions with the Ascend that has morphed from the Surpass...I never used the PP card when I had to pay the $20 whatever for admission, so that's contributing to my really not understanding the system.
I know it is up to date (I checked a couple of weeks ago).
So this SAME physical card is what I use to get the 10 free admissions? Just go to the lounge and hand over the card? That's it?
I know it is up to date (I checked a couple of weeks ago).
So this SAME physical card is what I use to get the 10 free admissions? Just go to the lounge and hand over the card? That's it?
Jan 19, 2018, 9:55 am
#739
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: SJC
Programs: AA, AS, Marriott
Posts: 6,059
I called and was able to get the card linked to my online account. I also had noticed that a new Hilton Honors account number had in fact been generated for me. The representative was able to link my existing Hilton Honors account number to the card. The card hadn't been sent out yet, so it remains to be seen whether or not it will have the old or new account number.
Question for those who got the card linked to their Hilton accounts properly... did the weekend stay certificate for the new account approval post? I imagine that would take some time to post.
Question for those who got the card linked to their Hilton accounts properly... did the weekend stay certificate for the new account approval post? I imagine that would take some time to post.
Jan 19, 2018, 10:11 am
#740
Company Representative - Honors by Hilton
Join Date: Aug 2009
Programs: Hilton Honors
Posts: 1,516
Hi all,
How will free weekend night reward work for Aspire Card ( initial and after renewal year later)? Will it be a certificate emailed or will reward night appear in the account ,,,and how long would it take to receive it - right away after opening account/renewal, or days/weeks ?
You will receive a weekend night reward after 60 days of Aspire card membership sent as a code to the email address on your Hilton Honors account. You will receive your “anniversary” weekend night reward approximately 60 days after your card anniversary date, also sent via email to the address on your Hilton Honors account.
Thanks!
Lauren
How will free weekend night reward work for Aspire Card ( initial and after renewal year later)? Will it be a certificate emailed or will reward night appear in the account ,,,and how long would it take to receive it - right away after opening account/renewal, or days/weeks ?
You will receive a weekend night reward after 60 days of Aspire card membership sent as a code to the email address on your Hilton Honors account. You will receive your “anniversary” weekend night reward approximately 60 days after your card anniversary date, also sent via email to the address on your Hilton Honors account.
Thanks!
Lauren
Jan 19, 2018, 10:34 am
#741
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: PHL/EWR
Programs: AA, US, WN, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Plat
Posts: 1,528
I'm also wondering about the $250 resort credit. I read the T&C, it doesn't say anything about any excluded charges. Specifically I'm wondering if this $250 can be used towards the daily resort fee that the resorts charge - even when staying on a fully points-only stay. I would assume so.
Jan 19, 2018, 11:01 am
#742
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 989
So I have the Citi Hilton Reserve but wasn't planning on meeting the spending requirement for the free weekend night and my card anniversary is early feb. Based on Lauren's previous post that spends from 01/01-01/29 also count toward both Citi and Amex, I decided to go for it for the potential of two free nights. Hopefully, it works out. I also got the Surpass last year when it offered a free night at one year and approved for the Aspire as well. So if it all works out, I'll have 4 free weekend nights this year.
Jan 19, 2018, 11:32 am
#743
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
Programs: Mucci, BA Gold, TK Elite, HHonors Lifetime Diamond
Posts: 7,690
Lauren, if we have both the AmEx Surpass card that has now been converted to the Ascend card and the Citi card that will convert into Ascend card, does it mean that we can only upgrade to the Aspire card or can we apply for the Aspire card as a new one to get the signing bonus? We don't want to do something that will be considered against the rules if we are not entitled to the signing bonus points because we already have the cards. Thank you.
Jan 19, 2018, 11:55 am
#744
Join Date: Sep 2006
Programs: AA LT Plat - 2MM;HH Diamond
Posts: 239
For the: "For those of us who already have the Surpass Card do we get 10 free Priority Pass™Lounge passes to ease the airport experience? If so, when can we start using this perk? Yes, those will begin on January 18, 2018."
How will that happen? I will be traveling on Jan 18th and it would be useful to use. Will the priority pass automatically recognize that I now have this benefit?
The 10 passes are they for just myself or can I use 4 of them for companions at 1 visit?
If you are an existing Hilton Honors Surpass Card Member you will be able to start using your 10 complimentary lounge visits starting on January 18, 2018. You will not need to take any action to receive this benefit, and will receive the 10 complimentary visits with your existing Priority Pass membership card. All new Card Members (including those transferred from Citi) must enroll in the Priority Pass Select benefit, you can enroll in the new benefit on January 18th by logging into your Americanexpress.com account or by calling American Express.
EDIT - I tried to call Amex using the number on the back of the card, and it appears to not be live yet. I guess we can't activate the Priority Pass Select membership until after 1/30.
Dan
Last edited by danorum; Jan 19, 2018 at 3:21 pm Reason: more info
Jan 19, 2018, 11:59 am
#745
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Richmond, VA
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Posts: 302
Has anyone heard the final determination on what the card material is? Wondering if they went with metal?
Jan 19, 2018, 12:56 pm
#746
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For those using the upgrade link (available to me): Does the upgrade include new application bonus? My page shows bonus offers for other cards - including the NAF Hilton card - but not the Ascend or Aspire. As I earn Diamond status with stays, I would prefer to receive the new application bonus, will wait for an upgrade offer from AMEX.
2. No upgrade bonus appears to exist yet. Upgrade bonus with Amex HH cards historically come and go and come back and go and come back and go. So if you want an upgrade bonus, you have to wait to see if you get one. (Someone in another thread called Amex and was told no upgrade bonus offers now, but check back in February.)
Amex is presumably waiting to see how many people bother to upgrade without a bonus before they offer a bonus. If a lot of people are so eager to get the new card that they skip the bonus, Amex saves a bunch of money. Once the initial excitement dies off, they may be more likely to offer incentives to upgrade.
Jan 19, 2018, 3:29 pm
#747
Company Representative - Honors by Hilton
Join Date: Aug 2009
Programs: Hilton Honors
Posts: 1,516
Hi all,
The Aspire and Small Business cards are new and separate products from the previously offered Hilton Honors Amex cards (the no-fee and the Surpass cards). If you apply for the Aspire or Business card, you will be eligible for the Sign Up Bonus.
Hope you all have a nice weekend!
Thanks!
Lauren
The Aspire and Small Business cards are new and separate products from the previously offered Hilton Honors Amex cards (the no-fee and the Surpass cards). If you apply for the Aspire or Business card, you will be eligible for the Sign Up Bonus.
Hope you all have a nice weekend!
Thanks!
Lauren
Jan 19, 2018, 5:12 pm
#748
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: STS/SFO
Programs: UA MM, AS MVP Gold, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium, National Exec Elite
Posts: 182
I know all these gets worked out in the short term but...
Just curious if you (or anyone) also received an AMEX e-mail alerting of approval?
I applied when the link when live. Unable to request upgrade, so I applied with just my e-mail and income and got instant approval as many other indicated and also unable to link at this time.
Only received the "Thank You for Applying" e-mail, and nothing else.
Just curious if you (or anyone) also received an AMEX e-mail alerting of approval?
I applied when the link when live. Unable to request upgrade, so I applied with just my e-mail and income and got instant approval as many other indicated and also unable to link at this time.
Only received the "Thank You for Applying" e-mail, and nothing else.
Jan 19, 2018, 5:44 pm
#749
Join Date: Jul 1999
Posts: 196
I upgraded the no-fee Amex to Surpass on 10/30 for the 100K pt upgrade offer. I spent $3K last week to hit the min spend, and the 100K points have just posted to my account.
1. Do I have to spend $12K or $15K for the Ascend weekend night reward? IOW, does the $3K spent in 2018 on Surpass count towards the $15K Ascend spend?
2. If I meet the $15K Ascend spend for a free night, then upgrade to Aspire, would I receive a second free night for having the Aspire? Or would I have to apply for the Aspire to get the second free night?
1. Do I have to spend $12K or $15K for the Ascend weekend night reward? IOW, does the $3K spent in 2018 on Surpass count towards the $15K Ascend spend?
2. If I meet the $15K Ascend spend for a free night, then upgrade to Aspire, would I receive a second free night for having the Aspire? Or would I have to apply for the Aspire to get the second free night?
Jan 20, 2018, 5:02 am
#750
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: PHL/EWR
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Posts: 1,528
I upgraded the no-fee Amex to Surpass on 10/30 for the 100K pt upgrade offer. I spent $3K last week to hit the min spend, and the 100K points have just posted to my account.
1. Do I have to spend $12K or $15K for the Ascend weekend night reward? IOW, does the $3K spent in 2018 on Surpass count towards the $15K Ascend spend?
2. If I meet the $15K Ascend spend for a free night, then upgrade to Aspire, would I receive a second free night for having the Aspire? Or would I have to apply for the Aspire to get the second free night?
1. Do I have to spend $12K or $15K for the Ascend weekend night reward? IOW, does the $3K spent in 2018 on Surpass count towards the $15K Ascend spend?
2. If I meet the $15K Ascend spend for a free night, then upgrade to Aspire, would I receive a second free night for having the Aspire? Or would I have to apply for the Aspire to get the second free night?
2) Yes, but at the moment applying for Aspire also gets you 100K points.
At the moment I am considering applying for the Aspire so I can get the free night +100K points and then utilizing the Ascend my Citi Reserve card became to get the $15k free night. I would juggle spending on the cards (Ascend for groceries, Aspire for restaurants, travel and Hilton spending) to maximize earnings during the year. I'm planning a trip in November that would include a WA resort so I will have three free nights including one earned since my Reserve anniversary plus spending credits which will offset the Aspire fee. My calculation is I am getting $1,100+ in value from the Aspire card this year ($500 for the point bonus, $350 for the free night, $250 for the resort credit) plus diamond status and the other sundry benefits as well as the incremental additional points I can earn.