# Amex launches Hilton Honors card in Canada with 70,000-point bonus

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Tags: American Express, Hilton Honors, credit card, hotel

Type: Card offer

Expires: Jan 11, 2027

## Summary

Hilton and American Express released Canada's first Hilton Honors American Express Card with a CA$150 annual fee and a welcome bonus of up to 70,000 points plus a Free Night Reward for applications through January 11, 2027.

New Canadian cardholders earn 60,000 points and the free night after $3,000 of spend in the first 3 months, then 10,000 more after $500 of spend in month 13. The card includes Gold status. Current or former holders of this card are not eligible. Hilton purchases earn 6 points per dollar. Eligible gas, grocery and dining purchases in Canada earn 4 points per dollar. All other eligible purchases earn 2 points per dollar. Calendar-year spend of CA$12,000 adds 50,000 points. CA$40,000 in a calendar year earns Diamond status. Authorized-user cards have no annual fee and their purchases count toward the bonus and Diamond thresholds.

The Free Night Reward is for a standard room for two with no points cap. It must be booked by phone. Some properties are excluded and the certificate expires 12 months after issuance. Foreign-transaction fees apply. Gold is already available on the Canadian Amex Platinum. Apply by January 11, 2027 for the welcome points and the free night.

## Key facts

- **Announced**: Oct 29, 2026
- **Ends**: Jan 11, 2027
- **Numbers**:
  - 70,000 points: maximum welcome bonus
  - $150: annual fee
  - 60,000 points: points after required spend in first three months
  - $3,000: spend required in first three months for the main welcome bonus
  - 10,000 points: extra bonus after spend in month 13
  - $500: spend required in month 13 for 10,000 extra points
  - 6 points per dollar: earn rate on eligible Hilton purchases
  - 4 points per dollar: earn rate on eligible gas, grocery and dining in Canada
  - 2 points per dollar: earn rate on all other eligible purchases
  - 50,000 points: calendar-year spending bonus
  - CA$12,000: calendar-year spend for 50,000 bonus points
  - CA$40,000
  - 80%: Gold bonus on base stay points
  - 100%: Diamond bonus on eligible stays
- **Who qualifies**: New Canadian cardholders; current or former holders of this card are not eligible
- **Links**:
  - Offer page: [Hilton Honors American Express Card](https://www.americanexpress.com/en-ca/credit-cards/hilton-honors-card/)
- **Takeaway**: Apply by January 11, 2027 if you want the welcome points and free night; otherwise weigh the CA$150 fee and modest earn rates against stronger everyday Canadian cards.

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## Sources cited

- [The Points Guy](https://thepointsguy.com/news/amex-and-hilton-launch-first-hilton-honors-credit-card-in-canada) — Amex and Hilton launch first Hilton Honors credit card in Canada
- [Prince of Travel](https://princeoftravel.com/news/amex-hilton-honors-card-canada) — Hilton Honors American Express® Card Launches in Canada with Up to 70,000 Points and a Free Night Reward
- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/11/02/hilton-amex-cobranded-honors-card-for-canada?omhide=true) — Hilton & Amex Cobranded Honors Card For Canada

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