[ARCHIVE to 2018] American Express Announces Two New Hilton Credit Cards
Nov 28, 2018, 2:30 pm
#1546
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Between MGM & ATL
Programs: Primarily Hilton & Delta
Posts: 137
Yes, only the monthly statement it shows the bonus point sections for U.S. Restaurants, U.S. Supermarkets, etc.. Those have always been correct. The issue is from my current statement (not closed for the month yet). Under the "New Version" tab of the Online Statement review it will now show the total points earned for each transaction when you click on it. All other restaurant, gas station, supermarket charges show the correct "6x points" in the bottom right corner. This specific restaurant charge only shows the "3x points". But it is classified as a restaurant on the charge...
Nov 29, 2018, 3:08 am
#1547
Join Date: Oct 2017
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Hyatt globalist, Marriott Gold
Posts: 142
question: is it possible to get approved and receive sign up bonus for all three cards?
I currenlty have aspire and the free version, not sure if they will approve me for ascend
I currenlty have aspire and the free version, not sure if they will approve me for ascend
Nov 29, 2018, 5:15 am
#1548
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: NY, NY
Posts: 695
Yes, only the monthly statement it shows the bonus point sections for U.S. Restaurants, U.S. Supermarkets, etc.. Those have always been correct. The issue is from my current statement (not closed for the month yet). Under the "New Version" tab of the Online Statement review it will now show the total points earned for each transaction when you click on it. All other restaurant, gas station, supermarket charges show the correct "6x points" in the bottom right corner. This specific restaurant charge only shows the "3x points". But it is classified as a restaurant on the charge...
Nov 29, 2018, 9:48 am
#1549
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Posts: 10,003
I must be easily amused, because I found the wording of an American Express e-mail offer hilarious:
So ... pre-approved, except not so much. 
BTW, the details of the offer, which were e-mailed to me yesterday, are as follows:
The details don't seem very clear -- If I can only refer two friends, then why is it necessary to have a total limit of 80,000 bonus points per year? It seems like the most I could earn via this offer is 40,000 points. 
You've been specially invited to refer up to two friends to apply for a pre-approved offer for the Hilton Honors Card. Note: approval is not guaranteed.
BTW, the details of the offer, which were e-mailed to me yesterday, are as follows:
You can earn 20,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points when a friend is approved for a Hilton Honors Card, up to 80,000 bonus points for referrals in a year. Plus, your friend can earn 100,000 bonus points after they spend $1,000 in purchases on their new Card in the first three months of Card Membership. To refer this pre-approved offer, click the button below. Offer ends 1/9/2019.
Nov 30, 2018, 3:10 am
#1550
Join Date: Jul 2009
Programs: DL PM, HH Diamond, Marriott Plat, AA, WP
Posts: 840
Yes. Within a day or so (in my case late on the same day when I did the upgrade in the early morning), your online account should update to say you have Aspire. At that point, you can start doing purchases that count toward the minimum spend requirement. (Purchases made before your account shows Aspire online may not count, according to the Amex rep I spoke with right after upgrading.)
Got an email reminder for the current promotion (150k bonus points) to upgrade from Ascend to Aspire.
The upgrade process was 2 steps. The confirmation page didn’t include a confirmation number or any mention of approval; it just said “your cards will arrive in 7-10 days”. I didn’t receive any confirmation email either. I did keep screenshots.
The upgrade process was 2 steps. The confirmation page didn’t include a confirmation number or any mention of approval; it just said “your cards will arrive in 7-10 days”. I didn’t receive any confirmation email either. I did keep screenshots.
Nov 30, 2018, 5:26 am
#1551
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Gulf Coast
Programs: Hilton Honors Lifetime Diamond; National Car Rental Executive Elite
Posts: 2,322
I got the approval instantly. My account updated quickly.
However, after 4 days, no card, no card number, etc. My wife, an authorized card holder, got a letter from AMEX welcoming her to the card and it said “your spending limit has been set to $0.”
It appears any spending on my existing Surpass/Ascend card will automatically be applied to the new Aspire card so hopefully this will all smooth out soon.
However, after 4 days, no card, no card number, etc. My wife, an authorized card holder, got a letter from AMEX welcoming her to the card and it said “your spending limit has been set to $0.”
It appears any spending on my existing Surpass/Ascend card will automatically be applied to the new Aspire card so hopefully this will all smooth out soon.
Dec 1, 2018, 12:04 pm
#1552
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: home = LAX
Posts: 25,933
I got the approval instantly. My account updated quickly.
However, after 4 days, no card, no card number, etc. My wife, an authorized card holder, got a letter from AMEX welcoming her to the card and it said “your spending limit has been set to $0.”
It appears any spending on my existing Surpass/Ascend card will automatically be applied to the new Aspire card so hopefully this will all smooth out soon.
However, after 4 days, no card, no card number, etc. My wife, an authorized card holder, got a letter from AMEX welcoming her to the card and it said “your spending limit has been set to $0.”
It appears any spending on my existing Surpass/Ascend card will automatically be applied to the new Aspire card so hopefully this will all smooth out soon.
Dec 1, 2018, 9:25 pm
#1553
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: LAS ORD
Programs: AA Pro (mostly B6) OZ♦ (flying BR/UA), BA Silver Hyatt LT, Wynn Black, Cosmo Plat, Mlife Noir
Posts: 5,992
Anyone else get the lengthy Aspire survey?
Biggest takeaway is that AMEX seems to be gauging customer reaction to replacing the $250 resort credit, possibly with an additional weekend night.
Biggest takeaway is that AMEX seems to be gauging customer reaction to replacing the $250 resort credit, possibly with an additional weekend night.
Dec 2, 2018, 7:00 pm
#1554
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Flyover Country
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Free Range Airline Chicken
Posts: 202
I applied for and received the bonus for all three personal cards, though I actually did the no-fee version last!
Dec 2, 2018, 7:05 pm
#1555
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Flyover Country
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Free Range Airline Chicken
Posts: 202
i seem to get a survey every week on a Barclay American Airlines card I never put any spend on, but didn’t get the Aspire survey. My totally unscientific instinct is that an extra free night would cost more than $250 for most cardholders, so I’d be a bit surprised if this goes through. I’d like the extra night more than the credit, myself.
Dec 2, 2018, 8:52 pm
#1556
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,064
i seem to get a survey every week on a Barclay American Airlines card I never put any spend on, but didn’t get the Aspire survey. My totally unscientific instinct is that an extra free night would cost more than $250 for most cardholders, so I’d be a bit surprised if this goes through. I’d like the extra night more than the credit, myself.
If the extra weekend certificate could be used at the Conrad or Waldorf, it would be extremely easy to get more than $250 in value.
I was able to use my previous free weekend Aspire certificate for a Paris hotel that exceeded 400 euros.
However, I am skeptical, since I am sure Amex is counting on a certain amount of breakage. The weekend certificates would be much easier for the average person to redeem than the $250 resort credit.
Last edited by diesteldorf; Dec 2, 2018 at 8:58 pm
Dec 3, 2018, 11:34 am
#1557
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Chicago
Posts: 4
Does anyone have experience with the Aspire $100 credit for a 2-night stay through hiltonhonorsaspirecard.com?
It states that it can't be used for property fees but wondering if that is enforced or not.
It states that it can't be used for property fees but wondering if that is enforced or not.
Dec 3, 2018, 1:10 pm
#1558
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Toledo, OH
Programs: Delta DM & MM, Hilton DM, Marriott gold, Hyatt Globalist, Alaska 75K, Wyndham Diamond,
Posts: 15,399
Agreed, though some of these resorts are priced quite reasonably, so the $250 resort credit can be stretched to cover 2 nights. However, they definitely aren't always luxurious.
If the extra weekend certificate could be used at the Conrad or Waldorf, it would be extremely easy to get more than $250 in value.
I was able to use my previous free weekend Aspire certificate for a Paris hotel that exceeded 400 euros.
However, I am skeptical, since I am sure Amex is counting on a certain amount of breakage. The weekend certificates would be much easier for the average person to redeem than the $250 resort credit.
If the extra weekend certificate could be used at the Conrad or Waldorf, it would be extremely easy to get more than $250 in value.
I was able to use my previous free weekend Aspire certificate for a Paris hotel that exceeded 400 euros.
However, I am skeptical, since I am sure Amex is counting on a certain amount of breakage. The weekend certificates would be much easier for the average person to redeem than the $250 resort credit.
If the inventory is available I'd rather have the free night but a lot of hotels are stingy with inventory when rates are over $250 a night. At least with the Resort credit there is no issue at all using it at those properties and if someone is travelling for business I look at it like cash back. they can just expense off the folio and the resort credit hits their Am Ex card.
A benefit I wish they would add is something like another free weekend night or extra points or increase the resort credit for people who qualify for diamond from stays/nights/points outside of the card.
Dec 3, 2018, 2:44 pm
#1559
Join Date: Mar 2009
Programs: Hilton credit card Diamond, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,653
Hilton also added status gifting - a 60 night Diamond can gift Gold, and a 100 night Diamond can gift Diamond.
Last edited by jbeckett; Dec 3, 2018 at 2:50 pm