New HH Amex benefits for a period of time
May 1, 2020, 7:25 am
#1
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New HH Amex benefits for a period of time
https://www.americanexpress.com/us/campaigns/new-offers/hilton/hilton-surpass-mznywv/?om_rid=4810051216&om_mid=82145
Given elite status already grandfathered that bit feels redundant.
Given elite status already grandfathered that bit feels redundant.
May 1, 2020, 7:51 am
#2
Join Date: Jul 2013
Programs: Hilton Honors Lifetime Diamond, United Global Services
Posts: 159
I think the ability for bonus points to be counted as base points... which can then be applied to ones credit towards lifetime status between May 1 and Dec 31.. is actually pretty awesome and very generous! I am wondering if this also includes any hotel stay bonus points. If so, this will really help me out, as I am so close to lifetime!
May 1, 2020, 9:12 am
#4
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May 1, 2020, 2:09 pm
#5
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May 2, 2020, 1:38 am
#7
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I think the ability for bonus points to be counted as base points... which can then be applied to ones credit towards lifetime status between May 1 and Dec 31.. is actually pretty awesome and very generous! I am wondering if this also includes any hotel stay bonus points. If so, this will really help me out, as I am so close to lifetime!
May 2, 2020, 2:14 am
#8
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Las Vegas
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Is the "normal" earn considered base points? I've never paid my attention because I'm always Diamond with credit card spend, but I guess if it helps me toward lifetime status that's great.
May 2, 2020, 2:33 am
#9
Join Date: Jul 2014
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Have always wondered why the Surpass got the supermarket bonus but Aspire doesn't? But now with the changes (even if temp) the Aspire is absolutely amazing and I would keep going forward
May 2, 2020, 8:34 am
#10
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Now we know what $1B worth of points can get you...
Amex buys $1 billion of Hilton Honors points
David
Amex buys $1 billion of Hilton Honors points
David
May 2, 2020, 9:54 am
#11
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For those gunning for Lifetime Diamond:
Prior to May 1, 2020 if you were an Aspire or Ascend/Surpass holder:
From May 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020:
Lifetime Diamond = 10 years Diamond, 1,000paid paid and/or award nights or 10 years Diamond, 2,000,000 base points
So, if you weren't Lifetime Diamond yet (and are willing to devote 10 years of your life to this effort and/or be an Aspire card holder or spend $30K/year as a Ascend/Surpass card holder) and were already in the spendy category (aiming to clear 2,000,000 base points), this helps. If you were in the BIB (butt in bed) category (1,000 paid nights), probably not a big difference.
David
Prior to May 1, 2020 if you were an Aspire or Ascend/Surpass holder:
- $1 eligible spend @ a Hilton property = 10 base points
- any other spend = 0 base points
- Lifetime Diamond* = 2,000,000 base points = $200,000 hotel spend, irrespective of AMEX HH card spend
From May 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020:
- $1 eligible spend @ a Hilton property = 10 base points
- $1 spend = 1 base point
- Lifetime Diamond* = 2,000,000 base points = $200,000 hotel spend and/or up to $2,000,000 hotel and additional spend on AMEX HH cards
Lifetime Diamond = 10 years Diamond, 1,000
So, if you weren't Lifetime Diamond yet (and are willing to devote 10 years of your life to this effort and/or be an Aspire card holder or spend $30K/year as a Ascend/Surpass card holder) and were already in the spendy category (aiming to clear 2,000,000 base points), this helps. If you were in the BIB (butt in bed) category (1,000 paid nights), probably not a big difference.
David
Last edited by DELee; May 5, 2020 at 4:52 pm Reason: reminder per stanj: paid and award nights count toward LT Diamond
May 2, 2020, 10:11 am
#12
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Beyond nice, it's a huge perk for a person about to dump this card after first anniversary. Never did get to use the airline credit. I wonder if buying a $2,000 Publix or Safeway card would count for the bonus points.
May 2, 2020, 12:47 pm
#13
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For those gunning for Lifetime Diamond:
Prior to May 1, 2020 if you were an Aspire or Ascend/Surpass holder:
From May 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020:
Prior to May 1, 2020 if you were an Aspire or Ascend/Surpass holder:
- $1 eligible spend @ a Hilton property = 10 base points
- any other spend = 0 base points
- Lifetime Diamond* = 2,000,000 base points = $200,000 hotel spend, irrespective of AMEX HH card spend
From May 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020:
- $1 eligible spend @ a Hilton property = 10 base points
- $1 spend = 1 base poinT
Bonus Points earned through eligible purchases on your Card that post to your Hilton Honors account between May 1 and December 31, 2020 will be considered Base Points, which count toward elite tier qualification and Lifetime Diamond Status.
May 2, 2020, 12:52 pm
#14
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Hmm. Re-reading the page and your quote is now leading me toward your interpretation. Probably wouldn't hurt to get that clarified though.
David
Last edited by DELee; May 2, 2020 at 12:59 pm
May 3, 2020, 3:14 pm
#15
Join Date: May 2007
Programs: Hilton Diamond, United 1k, Le Club Silver
Posts: 78
What are "bonus" points?
I am so confused about what are "bonus points"? For regular purchases (non-supermarket, etc.) we earn 3x points. These are NOT "bonus" points, correct? Looking at my previous statements, under Hilton Honors Points earned, it has 2 categories:
Points Earned for Eligible Purchases
Total Bonus Points Earned
Do both categories count toward life Diamond now? or only the "bonus points"?
Points Earned for Eligible Purchases
Total Bonus Points Earned
Do both categories count toward life Diamond now? or only the "bonus points"?