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Hilton Honors Surpass vs Coinbase Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Hilton Honors Surpass comes from American Express at $150/yr; the Coinbase Card from Coinbase / Visa 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 SurpassCoinbase Card
Annual fee$150$0
Sign-up bonus130,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points
Bonus value (est.)--
Min spend to unlock bonus$3,000 in 6 mo-
IssuerAmerican ExpressCoinbase / Visa
Card categoryhotelcashback
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
  • Automatic Gold status
  • Free weekend night
  • $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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    Coinbase 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: Coinbase Card

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Hilton Honors Surpass or Coinbase Card?
    Neither card has a publicly advertised sign-up bonus today. Watch for limited-time offers from each issuer.
    Is the Hilton Honors Surpass's $150 annual fee worth it compared to the Coinbase 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 Coinbase Card's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
    Can I have both the Hilton Honors Surpass and Coinbase Card?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (American Express and Coinbase / Visa) 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 Coinbase Card first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Hilton Honors Surpass: $3,000 spend in 6 months. Coinbase Card: no published min spend. 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.