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Each card across six value dimensions (0–100). Bigger area = more all-round value.
| Perk | American ExpressAmex PlatinumAmerican Express | American ExpressHilton AspireAmerican Express |
|---|---|---|
| Annual fee | $895 Verified by source | $550 Inferred by source |
| Realized value* | $3,104 | $789 |
| Net / year | +$2,209 | +$239 |
| Value check | Worth knowing | Earns its keep |
| Rewards | points | points |
| Lounges | Delta Sky Club · 25flying Delta Priority Pass · 328enroll PP | Priority Pass · 336enroll PP |
| Points & Miles | 5× Flights (direct or Amex Travel) Inferred by source 5× Prepaid hotels via Amex Travel Inferred by source 1× Everything else Inferred by source | 14× Hilton purchases Inferred by source 7× Flights (direct or Amex Travel), car rentals, US restaurants Inferred by source 3× Everything else Inferred by source |
| Redemption Value | 1¢ per pt Estimated by source | 0.5¢ per pt Estimated by source |
| Hotel Perks | Fine Hotels & Resorts Estimated by source The Hotel Collection Estimated by source Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite Estimated by source Hilton Honors Gold Estimated by source | Hilton Honors Diamond status Inferred by source Annual Free Night Reward Inferred by source |
| Credits | 12 credits · $3,104/yr | 3 credits · $789/yr |
| Protections | rental cdw — Up to $75,000 theft/damage Inferred by source trip delay — Up to $500/trip (>6 hrs), max 2 trips/12 months Inferred by source trip cancellation — Up to $10,000/trip, $20,000/12 months Inferred by source baggage — Checked $2,000 / carry-on $3,000 per person Inferred by source emergency evacuation — Complimentary emergency medical transportation coordinated through the Premium Global Assist Hotline when 100+ miles from home; no stated dollar cap Verified by source roadside assistance — Free towing up to 10 miles ($3/additional mile), jump-start, lockout, flat tire change (with workable spare), winching, up to 2 gallons fuel — up to 4x/year at no cost Verified by source purchase protection — Up to $10,000 per item, $50,000/calendar year; accidental damage, theft, or loss for 90 days from purchase Verified by source extended warranty — Adds up to 1 year to original manufacturer's warranty of 5 years or less; up to $10,000/item, $50,000/year per account Verified by source return protection — Up to $300/item, $1,000/year if merchant refuses return within 90 days; item must be in original condition Verified by source | rental cdw — Secondary theft/damage coverage Inferred by source trip delay — Up to $500/trip (>6 hrs) Inferred by source baggage — Checked $2,000 / carry-on $3,000 per person Inferred by source |
| Foreign Tx Fees | None Verified by source | None Inferred by source |
| Cashback | — | — |
| Data last verified | Jun 17, 2026 | Jun 2, 2026 |
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*Assumes full use of every non-spend-gated credit — an upper bound. Personalize it
On paper the The Platinum Card® from American Express comes out ahead: by realized value minus the annual fee, the The Platinum Card® from American Express nets +$2,209/yr and the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card nets +$239/yr. Which is actually better depends on your spending and which perks you'll use.
The Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card has the lower annual fee ($550 vs $895).
Both include lounge access — the The Platinum Card® from American Express via Centurion, Delta Sky Club, Priority Pass, Escape, Plaza Premium, and the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card via Priority Pass.