Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® vs. Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express
Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026 · Independently reviewed
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass®
American Express
4.3
130,000 bonus points. 12x at Hilton. 6x at restaurants, supermarkets, gas.
Full review →Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express
American Express
4.6
6% at U.S. supermarkets (up to $6k/yr). 6% on select streaming.
Full review →WealthSpott Verdict
Blue Cash Preferred® 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 Preferred®
Annual Fee
$150/yr
$95/yr Best
Sign-up Bonus
130,000 points
$350
Rewards Rate
3x-12x
1%-6%
Rewards Type
Points
Cash Back
0% Intro APR
N/A
0% for 12 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
Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express
Pros
- 6% back at U.S. supermarkets (up to $6k/year)
- 6% on select streaming subscriptions
- $0 intro annual fee for first year
Cons
- $95 annual fee after first year
- 6% grocery bonus caps at $6,000/year
- Foreign transaction fee
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