Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® vs. Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express

Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026 · Independently reviewed

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Hilton Honors American Express Surpass®
American Express
4.3

130,000 bonus points. 12x at Hilton. 6x at restaurants, supermarkets, gas.

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Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express
American Express
4.5

3% at U.S. supermarkets, gas stations, and online retail.

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WealthSpott Verdict

Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express wins on more measurable categories — particularly annual cost. Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® may still win for your wallet depending on your spending patterns.

Feature
Hilton Honors American
Blue Cash Everyday®
Annual Fee
$150/yr
$0 Best
Sign-up Bonus
130,000 points
None
Rewards Rate
3x-12x
1%-3%
Rewards Type
Points
Cash Back
0% Intro APR
N/A
0% for 15 months
Regular APR
22.49%-29.49% Variable
19.24%-29.99% Variable Best
Foreign Transaction Fee
None Best
Yes
Recommended Credit Score
670-850
670-850
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass®
Pros
  • 12x points at Hilton properties
  • 6x at restaurants, supermarkets, and gas
  • Automatic Hilton Gold status
  • Free weekend night after $15k annual spend
Cons
  • $150 annual fee
  • Hilton points worth less per point than rivals
  • Free night requires $15k spend to unlock
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Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express
Pros
  • 3% at U.S. supermarkets, gas stations, and online retail
  • No annual fee
  • 0% intro APR for 15 months
Cons
  • Foreign transaction fee
  • 3% categories cap at $6,000/year then drop to 1%
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