When do Hilton points expire?

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Hilton Honors points expire after 15 months with no account activity as well as when you close your account with unused rewards. To prevent Hilton Honors points from expiring, redeem your points on a regular basis and make sure to cash in any unredeemed rewards before closing your account.

When Hilton Honors points will expire:

After 15 months without account activity.
When you or Hilton closes the account.

Even though Hilton Honors points expire only in these select situations, it’s still a good idea to avoid building up a big Hilton Honors rewards balance because that would make you more vulnerable to rewards devaluation.

If you’re trying to choose a hotel rewards program and are concerned about rewards expiration policies, you can see how the Hilton Honors points expiration policy compares to other popular companies’ policies in the table below.

Hilton Honors Points Expiration vs. The Competition

Rewards Program	Point Expiration Time	Point Expiration for Inactivity
Hilton Honors	15 months after being earned	N/A
Marriott Bonvoy	24 months after being earned	N/A
Best Western Rewards	Points do not expire	Points do not expire
Wyndham Rewards	18 months after being earned	48 months
IHG Rewards Club	12 months after being earned	N/A

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Which credit card gives you Hilton Diamond status?

The Hilton Honors Aspire Credit Card gives you Hilton Diamond status automatically, just for owning the card. Diamond status provides a host of perks whenever you stay at any Hilton property, including a 100% bonus on all points earned for stays, access to the hotel’s Executive lounge, guaranteed room availability with 48 hours’ notice, and free premium Wi-Fi. You’ll also get all the benefits available to lower status levels, such as two complimentary bottles of water, free continental breakfast, a fifth free night on reward stays and more. You will maintain this status as long as your credit card account remains open. While this is a great perk, keep in mind that the Hilton Honors Aspire card comes with a $450 annual fee.… read full answer

There is one other credit card that gives Hilton Diamond status, too – the Hilton Honors Surpass Card. However, to get Diamond status, you must spend $40,000 on the card in a calendar year. If you do, you will receive Diamond status through the end of the following calendar year. The Hilton Honors Surpass Card’s annual fee is $95.

Normally, earning Hilton Diamond status requires 60 nights, 30 stays or 120,000 total points earned. Using an Aspire or Surpass card could allow you to get there more quickly, giving you access to the hotel’s highest level of perks.

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How can I redeem my Hilton Honors Surpass points?

To redeem your Hilton Honors Surpass points go to the Hilton Honors’ website. You can only redeem your points for hotel stays in the Hilton portfolio.

Enter your credentials, then click sign in and you’ll be redirected to your account overview page. From there, click on Find a Hotel, enter your search criteria and be sure to check the box for Hilton Honors Points.… read full answer

You'll get about 0.6 cents per point, but given the form of variable pricing the program uses, this valuation will vary from hotel to hotel.

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How much are Hilton points worth?

Hilton points are worth 0.59 cents each, on average. That means 10,000 Hilton points have a value of about $59. Plus, Hilton points are less valuable than the average hotel points, which are worth roughly 0.95 cents each.

It's important to remember that the value of Hilton points depends on how they are redeemed. They have the most value when used for Hilton Honors hotel reservations. You can easily calculate the value of Hilton points for any redemption method, though. Just divide the dollar value of your redemption item by the number of points needed to get it.… read full answer

How to Earn More Hilton Points

One of the best ways to increase the number of Hilton points that you earn is to apply for a Hilton credit card. That can also help you reach a higher status tier in the Hilton Honors loyalty program, further boosting your earning potential.

Hilton Points vs. The Competition

Rewards Program	Average Point Value	Value of 1,000 Points
Hilton Honors	0.59 cents	$5.9
Marriott Bonvoy	1 cent	$10
Best Western Rewards	0.73 cents	$7.3
Wyndham Rewards	1.11 cents	$11.1
IHG Rewards Club	0.96 cents	$9.6

How to Calculate the Value of Hilton Points

The easiest way to calculate the value of Hilton points is to determine the dollar value of what you're redeeming for, minus any taxes and fees that you'll still have to pay, and then divide that amount by the number of points you're required to redeem. For your convenience, here's the formula:

Dollar Value of Redemption Item / Number of Hilton Points Needed = Hilton Point Value

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