Head to head

Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card vs. TD Cash Credit Card

On the criteria below, Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card wins 4 of 5. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card

Amex

TD Cash Credit Card

TD Bank

At a glance

Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card wins 4 of 5 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card wins on first-year math, earning ceiling, lounge access, and foreign transactions; TD Cash Credit Card wins on annual fee.

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

Who wins what

4 vs 1
  • First-year math Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card

    Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee TD Cash Credit Card

    TD Cash Credit Card is $550 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 3×).

  • Lounge access Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card

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

  • Foreign transactions Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card

    Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card has a lower (or zero) foreign transaction fee.

By the numbers

Annual fee
$550
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$750
First-year net
+$200
+$0
Peak earning rate
14×
Top categories
Airfare, Car Rentals, Dining
Selected Second Category, Selected Top Category
Lounge access
priority-pass
No
Travel insurance
Yes
Yes
Elite status
Yes
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
3.00%
Reward currency
Hilton Honors
TD Rewards Points

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