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Hilton Honors Aspire American Express vs Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express

The short answer

  • The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express costs $100 more a year than the Hilton Honors Aspire American Express.
  • At our point valuations the Hilton Honors Aspire American Express earns more on dining, travel.
  • The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express earns more on groceries, gas, everything else.
  • The Hilton Honors Aspire American Express has the bigger welcome offer: about $1,000 in value vs $800 for the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express.

Side by side

Hilton Honors Aspire American ExpressMarriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express
Annual fee$550$650
Welcome offer200,000 after $6,000 in 6 months (≈ $1,000)100,000 after $6,000 in 6 months (≈ $800)
Earns on dining7x (≈ 3.5%)3x (≈ 2.4%)
Earns on groceries3x (≈ 1.5%)2x (≈ 1.6%)
Earns on travel14x (≈ 7%)6x (≈ 4.8%)
Earns on gas3x (≈ 1.5%)2x (≈ 1.6%)
Earns on everything else3x (≈ 1.5%)2x (≈ 1.6%)
RewardsHilton HonorsMarriott Bonvoy
NetworkAmexAmex
KritScore5342
HighlightsAutomatic Hilton Diamond status · Annual free night reward · $400 Hilton resort credit · $200 flight credit ($50 a quarter) · $219 CLEAR+ creditAutomatic Marriott Platinum Elite · Free night award (85k) each year · $300 dining credit ($25/month) · Unlimited Priority Pass lounges · 25 elite night credits a year

“≈ %” is the earn rate times our point valuation (cash-back cards at one cent). Bonus categories can be limited or capped, and offers change — check each issuer’s current terms.

Is the Hilton Honors Aspire American Express better than the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express?

The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express costs $100 more a year than the Hilton Honors Aspire American Express. At our point valuations the Hilton Honors Aspire American Express earns more on dining, travel. The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express earns more on groceries, gas, everything else. The Hilton Honors Aspire American Express has the bigger welcome offer: about $1,000 in value vs $800 for the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express.

What is the annual fee on the Hilton Honors Aspire American Express and the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express?

The Hilton Honors Aspire American Express: $550 a year. The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express: $650 a year.

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