Head to head

Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card vs. Amazon Store Card

On the criteria below, Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card wins 3 of 5. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card

Amex

Amazon Store Card

Synchrony

At a glance

Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card wins 3 of 5 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card wins on first-year math, earning ceiling, and travel insurance; Amazon Store Card wins on annual fee and foreign transactions.

Pick the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card if year-one math is your priority; take the Amazon Store Card if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.

Who wins what

3 vs 2
  • First-year math Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card

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

  • Annual fee Amazon Store Card

    Amazon Store Card is $150 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card

    Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card earns more on its best category (12× vs 0×).

  • Travel insurance Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card

    Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card carries built-in travel insurance.

  • Foreign transactions Amazon Store Card

    Amazon Store Card has a lower (or zero) foreign transaction fee.

By the numbers

Annual fee
$150
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$650
First-year net
+$500
+$0
Peak earning rate
12×
Top categories
Hotels Resorts, Dining, U.S. Supermarkets
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
No
Elite status
Yes
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
Not disclosed
Reward currency
Hilton Honors

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