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.
Free during beta. Plus launches at $12/mo or $99/yr on July 1. Annual is locked for 12 months during beta.
Both are well-respected travel cards. The Hilton Honors Surpass comes from American Express at $150/yr; the Capital One Walmart Rewards Mastercard from Capital One at $0/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.
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.
| Feature | Hilton Honors Surpass | Capital One Walmart Rewards Mastercard |
|---|---|---|
| Annual fee | $150 | $0 |
| Sign-up bonus | 130,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points | |
| Bonus value (est.) | - | - |
| Min spend to unlock bonus | $3,000 in 6 mo | - |
| Issuer | American Express | Capital One |
| Card category | hotel | cashback |
| Transfer partners | None | None |
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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.
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.