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“It’s a very rich gravy” I love your channel! Saludos desde 🇲🇽 approved last month for Hilton aspire and Brilliant Bonvoy Amex cards. I’m enjoying my $250 restaurant credit and my $300 restaurant on my brilliant!
Hi Prince of Travel! This Hilton Aspire video is yet by far the best one I've seen. A quick question-would I trigger both $250 hotel credit and $100 property credit if I stayed 2 nights at the Conrad hotel/resort? Or, is it just one or the other? Thanks!
As a Diamond member you are also guaranteed a room in any Hilton property as long as you reserve at least 48 hours in advance. This is a very valuable benefit. No more wondering if there is a vacancy.
Great video! I've been living in Europe for the last 2 month and this card has been very good to me. So good that I went ahead and got the 2 lower cards, so I can upgrade them next year and have 3 Aspire cards.
Great video. That's amazing value, especially the Diamond status. I'll be losing my Marriott Platinum Elite at the end of this month, so the timing for this couldn't better. I've got the Amex Delta Platinum that I've been thinking of getting rid of. Does Amex do product switches so I could switch to the Hilton Aspire?
You can upgrade/downgrade within the same family of cards, but I don't believe you can switch from the Delta family to the Hilton family, so it'd have to be a new application.
@@PrinceofTravel Since Amex is having issues with their online application system, I called in and was approved on the spot. I will have the card in time for a 5nt stay at a Hilton resort for an upcoming conference. I should also be able to dig into that first $250 credit. My freshly minted Diamond status appeared on my Hilton Honors account within what seemed like an hour. Crazy fast, anyhow. So long Marriott Bonvoy! Hellllooooo Hilton Honors.
Correction: 10:26 14x ADDITIONAL points, per dollar, per stay (not 'total'), as a Diamond member. 34x points, per dollar, per stay, total... as a Diamond member... which really is an awesome perk of this card. :)
Does you know, with the US Hilton Aspire AmEx, can you use the free weekend night and the $250 resort credit in conjunction with each other? As in book the free night in a resort and then use the $250 credit towards a second night in the same place? I am also wondering if they extended the "weekend" night to be any week night through to 2022 (I know they were in late 2020, not sure if that is still happening)? I'm trying to see if I can accomplish this: 1 Free "weekend" night award. 1 Free night via a $250 resort credit 2 Free nights charged to my points 5th Night Free (per the standard 5th night free promo most Hiltons run.)
The 54x is not perfectly correct, as you get base points for each dollar without taxes, while you get the 14x for the full amount charged, which makes the total even higher. As I just got the card and the first transactions in foreign currency don't have any points shown in the app: so you get those points only in USD charges or all over the world independent on the currency?
Interesting as it sounds, I'm a Gold member and was allowed to have 4 additional guests for breakfast at the top tier Waldorf Astoria DIFC. Seems to be an unwritten rule however you nothing by asking them :)
Hey Ricky, great video as usual! Out of curiosity, is air canada and/or Turkish Airlines eligible for the $250 credit? Or is it just american airlines like delta and united?
So if I find hotel for 50k points a night. Could I book 3 nights with my 150k bonus and tag on the free weekend night for a total 4 nights of stay? Excuse my ignorance but this would trigger the 5th free night offer as well?
5th night will be free if you’ll stay consecutively and using all points. Let’s say 50k points per day, instead of using 250k points total. You only need to use 200k points to cover the room, taxes and fees. Reminder, room should be standard. -tony from hilton honors customer care rep.😊
They're giving away diamond because its not that valuable. The room "upgrade" is usually just a standard room on the "executive" floor. I've only ever once gotten a larger room - in Canada actually. The only reason to be diamond is if you want the lounge access, but those are only at Hilton locations anyway (none of the other Hilton family chains). Or a breakfast, which quality varies a great deal between properties.
Hi Ricky, thanks for the awesome and informative video. I recently used your guide to get my first Hilton Honor card (used your referral for 24/7 Parcel and all). It took some time but it's finally on its way. Once I get this Hilton Honor card, do I use it for a year before applying for the Hilton Aspire? or Should I upgrade my existing Hilton Honor card? Thanks again.
You can apply for a second US Amex after about six months of having your first card, and you could make that the Hilton Aspire. You could also potentially upgrade the existing Hilton Honors card to the Aspire in the future, but you should only do so after having gotten the Aspire directly, since that way you can get the bonus twice!
@@PrinceofTravel Thanks for your response, Ricky! Just for clarity, does this mean that I should apply for Aspire after 6 months and once I reach about a year or so with Aspire, cancel and upgrade my existing AMEX Hilton Honors? Thanks again.
Apply for the Aspire first, this way you'll be eligible for the signup bonus, and then wait for an upgrade offer on the regular Amex Hilton (after 12 months) hopefully with the points too.
another awesome video Ricky! Now I am really thinking of getting into the US credit card game. Two questions for you: 1) Can both Hilton Honors and Hilton Aspire cards be held at the same time? I am asking because I remember you recommended applying the Hilton Honors card as the first US card since it does not charge an annual fee. 2) Just curious about the wallet(s) you use. I have so many cards and I am not sure if there are any good wallets able to hold 10 cards and coins also..
1) Yes, in fact I'm currently holding both! Getting the no-fee Hilton as the first card makes sense as it has no annual fee, but keep in mind that the Aspire is also worth keeping around for the long term, and if the product ever changes, you could always downgrade it to the no-fee version too to maintain the credit history impact. 2) I use a Fossil wallet that's overflowing at the seams with plastic and badly in need of replacement.
@@PrinceofTravelCanadian, I 'am new to US card and I didn't look at your video Getting "US Credit Cards for Canadians" yet but do you recommend to start with the no-fee Hilton and 6 month later apply to this one ? I'am still reading all your info on your web site and Wow ! I found your web site just a week ago but even I do 'travel hacking' since a year, you got all the info I was searching for. I like the way you summarized the info.
Hi PoT, I think you are really good at explaining things-with graphics and all... I want to request a video from you; I recently attained the Chase Marriott Bonvoy Bold card, and I am confused on how I can maximize the best value with this card. First of all, I cannot seem to understand how the points and the elite nights work. I read or misread in the exceptionally long rules & restriction section on Chase’s site about the points and the elite nights and I’m more confused. Therefore, can you make a video showing how to get the best value, or if it has any real value? Keep in mind that I do not have the finances or credit history to qualify for the high-end trifecta cards from Chase and/or AMX. I’m hoping you can help those of us who cannot get those cards, with a combination of no annual fee cards that can help with hotel and travel. Just to give you an idea of where I am in the “card game;” I already own the top cards from CapitalOne: the Savor card (annual fee waived-I was “grandfathered in”), the Ventured card ($95 fee), the Quicksilver card (no fee), Bank of America Cash Rewards card (no fee), Chase Business Preferred Ink card ($95 fee), and the card I’m asking about; the Chase Marriott Bonvoy Bold (no fee). I really can’t afford another annual fee card at this time. Thanks for doing these kinds of videos, they are so helpful.
Hey there. Long time fan, first time caller. Any advice on the issue of being asked for an adress, including a zip code when applying for the amex aspire?! Long time bonvoy card holder... but obviously have a Canadian home address. Thanks!
With instant Hilton Diamond status you also have the ability to elite status match with certain hotel chains (ie Choice, Wyndham, Best Western, and others), neat little caveat about hotel loyalty programs.
I've always been curious. If you have any mid or high end hotel status e.g. Hilton Aspire card for diamond status, does the people working at the front desk of the hotel know if you have this status level because you have a certain credit card (compared to status based on spend/paid nights)?? Was wondering if some people don't get upgrades even with status because hotel knows that you have it because of a CC and not because you necessarily stay at the hotel brand often. Does anyone know? Thanks.
Are the points transferable? And although it makes sense to keep paying the annual fee, would one still retail the status if they didn’t renew the card?
Hilton points can be transferred for a few airlines, although never at a good ratio. You'd be much better off using them on hotels. You may retain the status for an additional year beyond the year that you earned it, but after that it would expire. It definitely makes sense to keep this card around for the longer term though, as long as they don't change it.
Great video! Hello from Toronto here! I have US credit cards and SSN but I don't really have a US address any more. Should I put a friend's US address or is my Toronto address okay?
Well that's the question I'm asking myself. Is Diamond Status Worth It? Many Americans have this status, it is too easy to achieve. This reduces the availability of suites in hotels and lounges.
How about the fees? If I make a transaction in Canada with this card, will I get hit by a conversion fee? What about if the balance is in USD and I pay through my canadian bank acount..will there be fees? Thanks Ricky !
No FX fees on this card (and most of the good US cards), so the only FX impact will be when you convert CAD to USD to pay off your bill. I recommend TransferWise or KnightsBridge for lower (1%) fees.
Does the Hilton Honors program guarantee those benefits? I've always heard that, in practice, there is little difference between mid- and top- tier status. Combine that with a lower valuation than even post-SPG Marriott points, is the card still great? While it's amazing to have top tier status with a large international hotel chain, what does that mean in practice? If only AmEx did not have a five card limit. I would strongly consider this card. Maybe one day.
I really wanna get this card but as a Canadian, it's too complicated to get it... Plus the headache of paying it off in US dollars.. idk On another note tho, doesn't this card also provide a $100 hotel credit and no foreign conversation fee?
Hey Ricky. How much would it cost to get you to plan a trip for me? It may be sometime next year I’m just wondering because it would make things much easier and I’d get more out of my miles with your help. Thanks in advance!
You'll need to do a Global Transfer to the US. Check out my video/article on Getting US Credit Cards for Canadians for more info. Are you talking about the Canadian Amex Biz Gold? Yes you can get that at any time. The US Amex Biz Gold would have to follow the same procedure.
@prince of travel, How did you manage to get a USA amex card.. as a non usa citizen i keep running into hurtles on amex wanting to verify a bunch of information i cant give them.. Iv followed your blog regarding it gave them a letter head to verify my "address" but they are also wanting tax return filings or pay stubs..
If that happens - either try arguing your case that as a newcomer to the US you have neither a tax return nor a pay stub, or simply try again in a few months and there's a good chance the documents won't be asked.
Thanks Sebby. As a result of your informative videos I have converted my Marriott Bonvoy to The Ritz Carlton card and upgraded my base Hilton American Express to the Aspire. Now looking forward to taking advantage of all the benefits which will more than cover the annual fee for each!
@@PrinceofTravel Hilton just denied me booking Waldorf Astoria in shanghai by using free night(aspire)certificate, i didnt see this property was on the exclusion list. any advice? hiltonhonors3.hilton.com/en/promotions/weekend-reward.html
@@newbeetle98 Fair, I'd generally aim for Conrad or Waldorf Astoria properties to redeem, although I do agree that the selection seems more limited than Marriott
Thanks for the video. Personally, I don't think this card is a very good card, mainly because of $450 annual fee. I believe there was a promo last november for FYF on this card, but I unfortunately did not hear about it until too late. One must factor in the opportunity cost of getting this card versus something like hilton honor no annual fee for 100k hilton points (for free), or delta gold 60k delta miles (first year free), or amex green 45k MR (for $150 annual fee). The extra benefits on the card are mostly niche, for people who plan to travel to high end properties: resort credit, free night, diamond status, point multiplier. The airline fee itself is hard to use, by many data points online. I would jump on a FYF offer, but I'm not sure when that would come around. For $95, I can also get 150k hilton points with hilton surpass, saving me $355 in exchange for losing the extra benefits.
There's so much popping when you move. You need to move your mic from there because everytime you move, there's a pop. (nevermind, i realized it was the music in the background).
You know what, I have found that I get upgraded much less at Hiltons as a Diamond than at Bonvoys as a Platinum/Titanium. But if I had to choose between instant effortless top-tier status and status that I actually need to maintain, I know which one I'm choosing every time.
Hilton should make this AMEX card available in more worldwide markets like Asia Pacific and Europe. They should also make this high annual fee card in metal since it's a premium card IMO
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Good video. I might upgrade from Surpass
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“It’s a very rich gravy” I love your channel! Saludos desde 🇲🇽 approved last month for Hilton aspire and Brilliant Bonvoy Amex cards. I’m enjoying my $250 restaurant credit and my $300 restaurant on my brilliant!
Fantastic!
Awesome video Ricky, I'll have to get this card when my Marriott Bonvoy Platinum status expires next year. Time to jump ship from Marriott.
It's definitely the easiest alternative to avoid getting #Bonvoyed!
Excellent overview! Just got the H Aspire today!
Hi Prince of Travel! This Hilton Aspire video is yet by far the best one I've seen. A quick question-would I trigger both $250 hotel credit and $100 property credit if I stayed 2 nights at the Conrad hotel/resort? Or, is it just one or the other? Thanks!
As a Diamond member you are also guaranteed a room in any Hilton property as long as you reserve at least 48 hours in advance. This is a very valuable benefit. No more wondering if there is a vacancy.
I wanna hear more about the mercurial stuff
Be fickle. Be temperamental. Be capricious.
Plus statement credits on selective restaurants. Excellent video by the way!
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Great video. I have been on the fence about this one, but you just sold me on it!
Wow great video. I'll keep this in mind when I have some big spending to do.
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Great video! I've been living in Europe for the last 2 month and this card has been very good to me. So good that I went ahead and got the 2 lower cards, so I can upgrade them next year and have 3 Aspire cards.
That's the way to play it!
What would be the benefit of having all 3? To get the perks 3x over?
@@RadicalPersonalFinance Yes
You can actually apply for 4 aspire cards straight away, but you won’t get the upgrade bonus points.
Can you do a video on how to find the resorts it works at? When I go to the website it shows all hotels so it's confusing.
Great video. That's amazing value, especially the Diamond status. I'll be losing my Marriott Platinum Elite at the end of this month, so the timing for this couldn't better.
I've got the Amex Delta Platinum that I've been thinking of getting rid of. Does Amex do product switches so I could switch to the Hilton Aspire?
You can upgrade/downgrade within the same family of cards, but I don't believe you can switch from the Delta family to the Hilton family, so it'd have to be a new application.
@@PrinceofTravel Since Amex is having issues with their online application system, I called in and was approved on the spot. I will have the card in time for a 5nt stay at a Hilton resort for an upcoming conference. I should also be able to dig into that first $250 credit. My freshly minted Diamond status appeared on my Hilton Honors account within what seemed like an hour. Crazy fast, anyhow. So long Marriott Bonvoy! Hellllooooo Hilton Honors.
@@Tms1966 Glad it worked out so well!
@@PrinceofTravel received the card today. 👍🍻
Correction: 10:26
14x ADDITIONAL points, per dollar, per stay (not 'total'), as a Diamond member.
34x points, per dollar, per stay, total... as a Diamond member... which really is an awesome perk of this card. :)
This is pretty much what I explained in the video :)
does Hilton have gift cards you can buy and get all those bonus points?
Great video. Very informative.
have you personally been to any Hilton Executive Lounges in the US? which ones? thank you.
Does you know, with the US Hilton Aspire AmEx, can you use the free weekend night and the $250 resort credit in conjunction with each other? As in book the free night in a resort and then use the $250 credit towards a second night in the same place?
I am also wondering if they extended the "weekend" night to be any week night through to 2022 (I know they were in late 2020, not sure if that is still happening)?
I'm trying to see if I can accomplish this:
1 Free "weekend" night award.
1 Free night via a $250 resort credit
2 Free nights charged to my points
5th Night Free (per the standard 5th night free promo most Hiltons run.)
always great content! i always like hyatt hotels over hilton. but maybe I should still look at the hilton card
Is inflight internet service eligible for the credit? How about charges in the airline clubs, like Admiral's Club?
"Bonvoyed" haha! Awesome Video! They should really give the Canadian side more cards like these
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The 54x is not perfectly correct, as you get base points for each dollar without taxes, while you get the 14x for the full amount charged, which makes the total even higher.
As I just got the card and the first transactions in foreign currency don't have any points shown in the app: so you get those points only in USD charges or all over the world independent on the currency?
Great video. Where did you get your sweater? Very nice!
This one's a beauty by Zara :)
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Is it true that you get 3x on all your other purchases count towards your lifetime diamond status?
I love it! Have Hilton Aspire for 6 month now my first Amex Card .. Love it !
Interesting as it sounds, I'm a Gold member and was allowed to have 4 additional guests for breakfast at the top tier Waldorf Astoria DIFC. Seems to be an unwritten rule however you nothing by asking them :)
It never huts to ask :)
Awesome video! Gained a new subscriber!
when you apply for this card as a canadian, will they ship it to your canadian address?
if i have a strong credit history in Canada, do you think i can get approval for the Aspire card as my first US credit card?
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Hey Ricky, great video as usual!
Out of curiosity, is air canada and/or Turkish Airlines eligible for the $250 credit? Or is it just american airlines like delta and united?
Just the major US airlines.
So if I find hotel for 50k points a night. Could I book 3 nights with my 150k bonus and tag on the free weekend night for a total 4 nights of stay? Excuse my ignorance but this would trigger the 5th free night offer as well?
Yes you can. And that's a great question, but I believe the answer is no - the 5th Night Free needs to be booked all on points.
5th night will be free if you’ll stay consecutively and using all points. Let’s say 50k points per day, instead of using 250k points total. You only need to use 200k points to cover the room, taxes and fees. Reminder, room should be standard.
-tony from hilton honors customer care rep.😊
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You can get the regular American Express Hilton honors card. $0 AF
Do you have to have the Amex gold before you can get this card? I don’t have any Amex cards. However, I want this one
Nope, you can start with this one!
How did you get the refferall link for your description? I am trying to generate one but it looks like I have to email it?
They're giving away diamond because its not that valuable. The room "upgrade" is usually just a standard room on the "executive" floor. I've only ever once gotten a larger room - in Canada actually. The only reason to be diamond is if you want the lounge access, but those are only at Hilton locations anyway (none of the other Hilton family chains). Or a breakfast, which quality varies a great deal between properties.
Fair - still better to have Diamond than no status in my books :)
Hi Ricky, thanks for the awesome and informative video. I recently used your guide to get my first Hilton Honor card (used your referral for 24/7 Parcel and all). It took some time but it's finally on its way. Once I get this Hilton Honor card, do I use it for a year before applying for the Hilton Aspire? or Should I upgrade my existing Hilton Honor card? Thanks again.
You can apply for a second US Amex after about six months of having your first card, and you could make that the Hilton Aspire. You could also potentially upgrade the existing Hilton Honors card to the Aspire in the future, but you should only do so after having gotten the Aspire directly, since that way you can get the bonus twice!
You can apply after 30 days for the second Amex😁
@@PrinceofTravel Thanks for your response, Ricky! Just for clarity, does this mean that I should apply for Aspire after 6 months and once I reach about a year or so with Aspire, cancel and upgrade my existing AMEX Hilton Honors? Thanks again.
Great in depth video!
Great video!!...I just made up my mind about getting the Aspire card after watching this video.
Should I upgrade my regular no fee Amex Hilton to the Aspire card or should I just apply for the Aspire card and keep the old one?
Apply for the Aspire first, this way you'll be eligible for the signup bonus, and then wait for an upgrade offer on the regular Amex Hilton (after 12 months) hopefully with the points too.
@@PrinceofTravel Thanks, I just got my Aspire card today actually. I used your referral link. ;)
Can you hold both the surpass and aspire? Would love to earn more gas points if I can hold the Lower end card as well
Yes you can! :)
another awesome video Ricky! Now I am really thinking of getting into the US credit card game.
Two questions for you:
1) Can both Hilton Honors and Hilton Aspire cards be held at the same time? I am asking because I remember you recommended applying the Hilton Honors card as the first US card since it does not charge an annual fee.
2) Just curious about the wallet(s) you use. I have so many cards and I am not sure if there are any good wallets able to hold 10 cards and coins also..
1) Yes, in fact I'm currently holding both! Getting the no-fee Hilton as the first card makes sense as it has no annual fee, but keep in mind that the Aspire is also worth keeping around for the long term, and if the product ever changes, you could always downgrade it to the no-fee version too to maintain the credit history impact.
2) I use a Fossil wallet that's overflowing at the seams with plastic and badly in need of replacement.
@@PrinceofTravelCanadian, I 'am new to US card and I didn't look at your video Getting "US Credit Cards for Canadians" yet but do you recommend to start with the no-fee Hilton and 6 month later apply to this one ? I'am still reading all your info on your web site and Wow ! I found your web site just a week ago but even I do 'travel hacking' since a year, you got all the info I was searching for. I like the way you summarized the info.
Patrick Chen carry both since restaurant is the only overlapping category. Otherwise tons of bonus categories to be used
@@PrinceofTravel , thank you for the reply, Ricky.
@@kjansen777 , that is what i plan to do, but it will take me awhile to get into the US credit card game.
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Hi PoT, I think you are really good at explaining things-with graphics and all... I want to request a video from you; I recently attained the Chase Marriott Bonvoy Bold card, and I am confused on how I can maximize the best value with this card. First of all, I cannot seem to understand how the points and the elite nights work. I read or misread in the exceptionally long rules & restriction section on Chase’s site about the points and the elite nights and I’m more confused. Therefore, can you make a video showing how to get the best value, or if it has any real value? Keep in mind that I do not have the finances or credit history to qualify for the high-end trifecta cards from Chase and/or AMX. I’m hoping you can help those of us who cannot get those cards, with a combination of no annual fee cards that can help with hotel and travel. Just to give you an idea of where I am in the “card game;” I already own the top cards from CapitalOne: the Savor card (annual fee waived-I was “grandfathered in”), the Ventured card ($95 fee), the Quicksilver card (no fee), Bank of America Cash Rewards card (no fee), Chase Business Preferred Ink card ($95 fee), and the card I’m asking about; the Chase Marriott Bonvoy Bold (no fee).
I really can’t afford another annual fee card at this time. Thanks for doing these kinds of videos, they are so helpful.
Hey there. Long time fan, first time caller. Any advice on the issue of being asked for an adress, including a zip code when applying for the amex aspire?! Long time bonvoy card holder... but obviously have a Canadian home address. Thanks!
How does one flex diamond status? Does the card have to be shown for entry?
Your Hilton account will be connected and thus show your diamond status. When you book direct, they’ll know directly
Good video.
With instant Hilton Diamond status you also have the ability to elite status match with certain hotel chains (ie Choice, Wyndham, Best Western, and others), neat little caveat about hotel loyalty programs.
Yessir - and then Wyndham Diamond to Caesars Diamond for your free four nights in the Bahamas as well :)
How do you go about doing that?
I've always been curious. If you have any mid or high end hotel status e.g. Hilton Aspire card for diamond status, does the people working at the front desk of the hotel know if you have this status level because you have a certain credit card (compared to status based on spend/paid nights)?? Was wondering if some people don't get upgrades even with status because hotel knows that you have it because of a CC and not because you necessarily stay at the hotel brand often. Does anyone know? Thanks.
I’d like know this too.
Does anyone know if this is one of those 'heavy' credit cards that feel like they are made of metal? I have the surpass but i want one of those
Are the points transferable? And although it makes sense to keep paying the annual fee, would one still retail the status if they didn’t renew the card?
Hilton points can be transferred for a few airlines, although never at a good ratio. You'd be much better off using them on hotels.
You may retain the status for an additional year beyond the year that you earned it, but after that it would expire. It definitely makes sense to keep this card around for the longer term though, as long as they don't change it.
Can you cumulate two "Free Weekend Night Reward" from the Aspire and Surpass credit cards ?
Do you know how long this offer will be?
It's the current public offer, so it'll be valid until whenever they decide to change it (no one knows...)
Great info. New subbie today.
After spending money on this card, are you able to pay off the balance using a Canadian bank account?
Not in most cases. That's why a US bank account is one of the recommended ingredients for getting US credit cards
Great video! Hello from Toronto here! I have US credit cards and SSN but I don't really have a US address any more. Should I put a friend's US address or is my Toronto address okay?
You'll definitely need a US address. Either find a good friend or use a mail forwarding service.
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That intro! Geez. Very slick.
What I like to hear!
Is this card still valuable dining the pandemic? My membership is almost due.
If you envision travelling perhaps at the end of 2020 or early 2021, then you'll still be able to use the benefits! It all depends :)
Well that's the question I'm asking myself. Is Diamond Status Worth It? Many Americans have this status, it is too easy to achieve. This reduces the availability of suites in hotels and lounges.
How about the fees? If I make a transaction in Canada with this card, will I get hit by a conversion fee? What about if the balance is in USD and I pay through my canadian bank acount..will there be fees? Thanks Ricky !
No FX fees on this card (and most of the good US cards), so the only FX impact will be when you convert CAD to USD to pay off your bill. I recommend TransferWise or KnightsBridge for lower (1%) fees.
applied it after your video, is it the metal or plastic card?
Plastic unfortunately. Metal would make it WAY too good to be true!
Do I have to get a SSN number for applying this card？
Nope - you can do an Amex Global Transfer!
Does the Hilton Honors program guarantee those benefits? I've always heard that, in practice, there is little difference between mid- and top- tier status. Combine that with a lower valuation than even post-SPG Marriott points, is the card still great? While it's amazing to have top tier status with a large international hotel chain, what does that mean in practice?
If only AmEx did not have a five card limit. I would strongly consider this card. Maybe one day.
What is this 5 card limit? Lifetime or 5 at the same time?
I currently have the Amex Hilton Honors Surpass Credit Card, but I will be Upgrading at the End of 2020..
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I really wanna get this card but as a Canadian, it's too complicated to get it... Plus the headache of paying it off in US dollars.. idk
On another note tho, doesn't this card also provide a $100 hotel credit and no foreign conversation fee?
As a Canadian with platinum if you get this us card then cancel the plat do you don’t hold any Canadian Amex cards. Do they allow this ?
Yes - you just need an active Canadian card that's been open for three months and in good standing to do the Global Transfer at the start.
Hey Ricky. How much would it cost to get you to plan a trip for me? It may be sometime next year I’m just wondering because it would make things much easier and I’d get more out of my miles with your help. Thanks in advance!
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Ricky I have a canadian amex biz plantinum card. How can I sign up for this card? Can i also apply for the gold amex biz card at the same time
You'll need to do a Global Transfer to the US. Check out my video/article on Getting US Credit Cards for Canadians for more info.
Are you talking about the Canadian Amex Biz Gold? Yes you can get that at any time. The US Amex Biz Gold would have to follow the same procedure.
I’ve been on the fence about upgrading from gold to aspire card, your review helped me decide
I’m sold!
If you have a US address and open a US bank account and only want to get the US Amex cards do you still need to get an ITIN?
Nope - you can apply using an Amex Global Transfer from your Canadian Amex relationship
@prince of travel, How did you manage to get a USA amex card.. as a non usa citizen i keep running into hurtles on amex wanting to verify a bunch of information i cant give them.. Iv followed your blog regarding it gave them a letter head to verify my "address"
but they are also wanting tax return filings or pay stubs..
If that happens - either try arguing your case that as a newcomer to the US you have neither a tax return nor a pay stub, or simply try again in a few months and there's a good chance the documents won't be asked.
The guy is "the prince of cheats, lies and deceit" he can't care less about laws rules or regulations as long as he leeches away
Nice video. Why not just put some electric (black) tape over your card to hide the numbers?
Dunno, it feels kinda inauthentic to me.
Thanks Sebby. As a result of your informative videos I have converted my Marriott Bonvoy to The Ritz Carlton card and upgraded my base Hilton American Express to the Aspire. Now looking forward to taking advantage of all the benefits which will more than cover the annual fee for each!
Great video and great card but you forgot to mention all the premium travel benefits😁
Hey great content, do you know for how long you have the diamond status with Hilton?
How much I wish for Amex Hilton cards in Canadian dollar currency!
I wouldn't rule anything out :)
@@PrinceofTravel Let's see. I don't have much hope. I mean the Amex Platinum for $700 CAD annual fee is a complete joke compared to American version.
What’s your thoughts on this card after 2 years?
Here before a million
U forgot to wear your Hilton name tag.
thanks for class i save this one as a reference. Still under 5/24 have to wait on this for now.
Tick tock...
As far as I'm concerned, the Amex/Delta/Hilton trio (in a non covid world) is untouchable. You all go have fun with Chase and their rules. I'm good.
Hey, that’s not called for! Bonvoy you too!
Spoken like someone who hasn't been #Bonvoyed enough :)
Fire
hilton property credit i thought was $100
Nope, $250!
@@PrinceofTravel amex site says $100, being reduced ?
@@riosafado It still says $250: www.americanexpress.com/us/credit-cards/card/hilton-honors-aspire/
@@PrinceofTravel Hilton just denied me booking Waldorf Astoria in shanghai by using free night(aspire)certificate, i didnt see this property was on the exclusion list. any advice?
hiltonhonors3.hilton.com/en/promotions/weekend-reward.html
What is your daily go to card?
It is a great card...only thing is I don't like Hilton too much
Why not?
@@planespotter3531 Hilton, under its portfolio, seems to have more lousy hotels than luxury ones
@@newbeetle98 Fair, I'd generally aim for Conrad or Waldorf Astoria properties to redeem, although I do agree that the selection seems more limited than Marriott
Damn, you should apply a job at Amex, lol
They way this dude speaks with his hands you would think he’s Italian not Asian lol
Ciao bella
Prince of Travel you have officially been adopted by Italians with your use of hand talking lol welcome 🇮🇹
Thanks for the video. Personally, I don't think this card is a very good card, mainly because of $450 annual fee. I believe there was a promo last november for FYF on this card, but I unfortunately did not hear about it until too late. One must factor in the opportunity cost of getting this card versus something like hilton honor no annual fee for 100k hilton points (for free), or delta gold 60k delta miles (first year free), or amex green 45k MR (for $150 annual fee). The extra benefits on the card are mostly niche, for people who plan to travel to high end properties: resort credit, free night, diamond status, point multiplier. The airline fee itself is hard to use, by many data points online. I would jump on a FYF offer, but I'm not sure when that would come around. For $95, I can also get 150k hilton points with hilton surpass, saving me $355 in exchange for losing the extra benefits.
There's so much popping when you move. You need to move your mic from there because everytime you move, there's a pop. (nevermind, i realized it was the music in the background).
OK that's a relief! Good reminder to always pay attention to the audio though.
Perhaps you will show us a new video named “Killer (@ Hilton) of the Killer-upgrade (@ Bonvoy)”! 😄
You know what, I have found that I get upgraded much less at Hiltons as a Diamond than at Bonvoys as a Platinum/Titanium. But if I had to choose between instant effortless top-tier status and status that I actually need to maintain, I know which one I'm choosing every time.
Prince of Travel
I forgot the fact that u r Titanium with Bonvoy!
Hilton should make this AMEX card available in more worldwide markets like Asia Pacific and Europe. They should also make this high annual fee card in metal since it's a premium card IMO
Jessie made noise!!! Mortimer be quiet!
So rowdy.
Not worth it at all!