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Allegiant World Mastercard vs Hilton Honors American Express Business Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Allegiant World Mastercard comes from Bank of America at $59/yr; the Hilton Honors American Express Business Card from American Express at $195/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

For most people the Hilton Honors American Express Business Card is the stronger pick today, the sign-up bonus is meaningfully larger ($650 more in estimated value) than the Allegiant World Mastercard's. Get the Hilton Honors American Express Business Card first; revisit the Allegiant World Mastercard after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureAllegiant World MastercardHilton Honors American Express Business Card
Annual fee$59$195
Sign-up bonus130,000 points
Bonus value (est.)-$650
Min spend to unlock bonus-$6,000 in 6 mo
IssuerBank of AmericaAmerican Express
Card categorycashbackhotel
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
    • 12x at Hilton
    • Free night cert after $15k spend
    • Second free night after $60k
    • Hilton Gold status
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    Allegiant World Mastercard
    $59/yr ·
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    Hilton Honors American Express Business Card
    $195/yr · 130,000 points

    Editorial take: Allegiant World Mastercard

    Editorial take: Hilton Honors American Express Business Card

    If you stay at Hiltons, this is the underrated middle tier, the $60/quarter credit + the $15k-spend Free Night routinely cover the $195 fee, and Gold status is real value at any Hilton property.

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Allegiant World Mastercard or Hilton Honors American Express Business Card?
    The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card has a public bonus (130,000 points, worth roughly $650), while the Allegiant World Mastercard doesn't advertise one right now.
    Is the Allegiant World Mastercard's $59 annual fee worth it compared to the Hilton Honors American Express Business Card?
    At $59/yr, the Allegiant World Mastercard is in the mid-fee tier. Compare its specific perks (lounge access, travel credits, primary rental insurance) to the Hilton Honors American Express Business Card's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
    Can I have both the Allegiant World Mastercard and Hilton Honors American Express Business Card?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (Bank of America and American Express) the application rules don't conflict. Many points enthusiasts hold both, they pair well when one earns flexible bank points and the other earns a different currency.
    Should I get the Allegiant World Mastercard or the Hilton Honors American Express Business Card first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Allegiant World Mastercard: no published min spend. Hilton Honors American Express Business Card: $6,000 in 6 months. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.

    Card details on this page reflect the most recent data we've verified against the issuer's own site. Sign-up bonuses and fees can change at any time, confirm the current offer on the issuer's page before applying.