Head to head

Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card vs. United Club Infinite Card

On the criteria below, Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card wins 2 of 3. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card

Amex

United Club Infinite Card

Chase

At a glance

Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card wins 2 of 3 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card wins on annual fee and earning ceiling; United Club Infinite Card wins on first-year math.

Pick the United Club Infinite Card if year-one math is your priority; take the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.

Who wins what

2 vs 1
  • First-year math United Club Infinite Card

    United Club Infinite Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card

    Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card is $145 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card

    Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card earns more on its best category (14× vs 11×).

By the numbers

Annual fee
$550
$695
Welcome offer (typical value)
$750
$1,170
First-year net
+$200
+$475
Peak earning rate
14×
11×
Top categories
Hotels Resorts, Airfare, Car Rentals
Airfare, Travel, Hotels Resorts
Lounge access
priority-pass
United Club
Travel insurance
Yes
Yes
Elite status
Yes
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
Hilton Honors
United MileagePlus

Welcome-offer dollar values use each program's typical-tier valuation from our signup bonus calculator. See the methodology page for sourcing details.