Head to head

Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card vs. World of Hyatt Credit Card

Even split across the criteria below. Pick the one whose strengths match how you'll actually use it.

Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card

Amex

World of Hyatt Credit Card

Chase

At a glance

Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card and World of Hyatt Credit Card split the criteria evenly. Neither is the obvious all-rounder; the right pick depends on which dimensions matter to you.

Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card wins on earning ceiling and lounge access; World of Hyatt Credit Card wins on first-year math and annual fee.

Pick the World of Hyatt Credit Card if year-one math is your priority; take the World of Hyatt Credit Card if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.

Who wins what

2 vs 2
  • First-year math World of Hyatt Credit Card

    World of Hyatt Credit Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee World of Hyatt Credit Card

    World of Hyatt Credit Card is $455 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 4×).

  • Lounge access Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card

    Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card includes lounge access; the other doesn't.

By the numbers

Annual fee
$550
$95
Welcome offer (typical value)
$750
$1,080
First-year net
+$200
+$985
Peak earning rate
14×
Top categories
Hotels Resorts, Airfare, Car Rentals
Hotels Resorts, Dining, Transit
Lounge access
priority-pass
No
Travel insurance
Yes
Yes
Elite status
Yes
Yes
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
Hilton Honors
World of Hyatt

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