Hilton debit card offers 50,000 points bonus ending Monday
A major 50,000-point sign-up bonus for the Hilton Honors Plus Debit Card is ending on Monday, offering a path to elite status.
Hilton is closing a major promotion for its Hilton Honors Plus Debit Card this Monday. The offer provides a 50,000-point sign-up bonus, which the Head for Points site values as exceeding the card's £150 annual fee.
According to the source, this is the largest offer seen since the card launched two years ago. The bonus points alone make the deal financially worthwhile, with the card's additional benefits treated as a bonus. These benefits include the potential to earn up to 35 Elite Qualifying Nights, which represents 70% of the requirement for top-tier Diamond status.
Hilton Honors Gold status is granted immediately upon activating the card. This elite tier provides free breakfast for two people on every stay, or a cash credit at U.S. Properties. For those without existing Hilton status, this perk significantly enhances the card's appeal.
The card also features low foreign exchange fees for spending abroad and earns Hilton Honors points on purchases. The source states that combining the 35 potential Elite Nights from the card with just 15 actual hotel stays could secure Diamond status by the end of the year.
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The weekly newsletter from Head for Points highlighted several other stories. British Airways' overnight bag drop locations were examined. HSBC Premier credit card holders can now get a 20% bonus when converting points to Avios.
Etihad Airways has closed its London Heathrow lounge for renovations. The site also looked at the cost of reserving specific seats in British Airways Club World business class and compared tier point earnings across different holiday package providers.
A guide was provided on Heathrow airport hotels that are within walking distance of the terminals. In brand news, the first UK YOTEL property has joined the Hilton portfolio. Avios has launched a two-way transfer partnership with Radisson Rewards, with the site questioning its value.
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Several limited-time deals were featured. American Express is offering big bonuses for adding supplementary cards to its Gold, Platinum, and Bonvoy cards. Virgin Points are available with a 70% purchase bonus.
Hotel and credit card updates
A hotel news section noted that some Hilton Honors members have been targeted with 'My Offers' they were unaware of. IHG Hotels & Resorts is offering a 15% discount on reward nights at new properties.
In financial news, the site discussed the best credit cards for foreign spending when reimbursed by another party. A separate offer provides £50 American Express cashback on a £250 spend with WorldHotels. The newsletter also reminded holders of unused Harvey Nichols gift cards from Amex Platinum that they can be reissued following the retailer's collapse.
The email concluded by directing readers to the site's forum for questions on loyalty programmes and credit cards.
