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Hilton Honors Surpass vs BankAmericard Credit Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Hilton Honors Surpass comes from American Express at $150/yr; the BankAmericard Credit Card from Bank of America at $0/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

These cards are close on the fundamentals (similar bonus value, similar fee). The right pick depends on which category you spend the most in and which transfer partners best fit your travel goals.

FeatureHilton Honors SurpassBankAmericard Credit Card
Annual fee$150$0
Sign-up bonus130,000 Hilton Honors Bonus PointsNot advertised
Bonus value (est.)-$0
Min spend to unlock bonus$3,000 in 6 mo$0 in 0 mo
IssuerAmerican ExpressBank of America
Card categoryhotelbalance-transfer
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
  • Automatic Gold status
  • Free Night Reward after $15k annual spend
  • $200 Hilton credit/year
  • 12x at Hilton
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    Hilton Honors Surpass
    $150/yr · 130,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points
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    BankAmericard Credit Card
    $0/yr ·

    Editorial take: Hilton Honors Surpass

    The sweet spot in the Hilton lineup. Gold status gets you free breakfast worth $30-50 per stay, and the free weekend night after spend typically covers a $300+ stay.

    Editorial take: BankAmericard Credit Card

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Hilton Honors Surpass or BankAmericard Credit Card?
    The BankAmericard Credit Card has a public bonus (verify current offer, worth roughly $0), while the Hilton Honors Surpass doesn't advertise one right now.
    Is the Hilton Honors Surpass's $150 annual fee worth it compared to the BankAmericard Credit Card?
    At $150/yr, the Hilton Honors Surpass is in the mid-fee tier. Compare its specific perks (lounge access, travel credits, primary rental insurance) to the BankAmericard Credit Card's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
    Can I have both the Hilton Honors Surpass and BankAmericard Credit Card?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (American Express and Bank of America) 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 Hilton Honors Surpass or the BankAmericard Credit Card first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Hilton Honors Surpass: $3,000 spend in 6 months. BankAmericard Credit Card: $0 in 0 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.