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AMEX Hilton HHonors Surpass v. Citi HHonors Reserve

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LesWH
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AMEX Hilton HHonors Surpass v. Citi HHonors Reserve

I was recently approved for the AMEX Hilton HHonors Surpass card.  I travel a lot and usually stay in a Hilton owned property, which is why I got the AMEX Hilton and joined Hilton HHonors.  I didn't know anything about Citi's Hilton card.  What is the real difference between the two?  I wish DistantArray was around to tell me the pros and cons of my card and how to maximize my rewards!  He's really good at that!  I like the Priority Pass that goes with the AMEX Hilton Surpass.  Any help is much appreciated!


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djrez4
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Re: AMEX Hilton HHonors Surpass v. Citi HHonors Reserve

Major difference - Citi offers HHonors Gold for as long as you hold the card.  Surpass offers it for one year.

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LesWH
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Re: AMEX Hilton HHonors Surpass v. Citi HHonors Reserve


@djrez4 wrote:

Major difference - Citi offers HHonors Gold for as long as you hold the card.  Surpass offers it for one year.


Wow!! That's a huge difference!!


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trumpet-205
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Re: AMEX Hilton HHonors Surpass v. Citi HHonors Reserve

That and

 

* No FTF

* Having EMV (chip + signature)

* 1 free night each year when you spend more than $10,000

 

 

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Walt_K
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Re: AMEX Hilton HHonors Surpass v. Citi HHonors Reserve

There's a good write up of the benefits of the Reserve card over at View from the Wing.

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LesWH
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Re: AMEX Hilton HHonors Surpass v. Citi HHonors Reserve

I have the Citi AA Amex with a $9500.00 limit.  I wonder if I can PC that into the Citi HHonors card......


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LesWH
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Re: AMEX Hilton HHonors Surpass v. Citi HHonors Reserve


@Walt_K wrote:
There's a good write up of the benefits of the Reserve card over at View from the Wing.

Thanks Walt!


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LesWH
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Re: AMEX Hilton HHonors Surpass v. Citi HHonors Reserve


@trumpet-205 wrote:

That and

 

* No FTF

* Having EMV (chip + signature)

* 1 free night each year when you spend more than $10,000

 

 


Wow!! Thanks for the info!


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Epcot
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Re: AMEX Hilton HHonors Surpass v. Citi HHonors Reserve


@LesWH wrote:

I have the Citi AA Amex with a $9500.00 limit.  I wonder if I can PC that into the Citi HHonors card......


I am also interested in knowing the answer.


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Walt_K
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Re: AMEX Hilton HHonors Surpass v. Citi HHonors Reserve

Don't PC unless you are extremely inquiry sensitive. You want to get sign up bonuses.

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