Head to head

Hilton Honors American Express Card vs. TD Cash Credit Card

On the criteria below, Hilton Honors American Express Card wins 3 of 4. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Hilton Honors American Express Card

Amex

TD Cash Credit Card

TD Bank

At a glance

Hilton Honors American Express Card wins 3 of 4 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Hilton Honors American Express Card leads on first-year math, earning ceiling, and foreign transactions, while TD Cash Credit Card only ties the rest.

Pick the Hilton Honors American Express Card if year-one math is your priority.

Who wins what

3 vs 0 (1 tie)
  • First-year math Hilton Honors American Express Card

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

  • Annual fee Tie

    Same annual fee.

  • Earning ceiling Hilton Honors American Express Card

    Hilton Honors American Express Card earns more on its best category (7× vs 3×).

  • Foreign transactions Hilton Honors American Express Card

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

By the numbers

Annual fee
Free
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$400
—
First-year net
+$400
+$0
Peak earning rate
7×
3×
Top categories
Dining, Gas, Hotels Resorts
Selected Second Category, Selected Top Category
Lounge access
No
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.