American Express Business Green Rewards Card vs Hilton Honors Surpass®
Side-by-side comparison
| American Express Business Green Rewards Card | Hilton Honors Surpass® | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual fee | $95 | $150 |
| Welcome offer | 15,000 Membership Rewards points | |
| Advertising | 1% | 3% |
| Shipping | 1% | 3% |
| Office supplies | 1% | 3% |
| Phone & internet | 1% | 3% |
| Travel | 1% | 1% |
| Everything else | 1% | 3% |
| Est. yearly rewards* | $450 | $1,380 |
| Points type | Transfers to airlines & hotels | Locked to Hilton Honors |
| Network | Amex | Amex |
*Estimated yearly rewards on typical household spending, every point valued at a flat 1 cent. Verified June 2026. See your own numbers in the calculator.
The verdict
On a typical year of business spending, the American Express Business Green Rewards Card earns about $450 a year in rewards and the Hilton Honors Surpass® about $1,380, valuing every point at a flat 1 cent. The American Express Business Green Rewards Card charges $95, which you clear through its rewards and perks. The Hilton Honors Surpass® charges $150, but carries about $200 in annual statement credits that offset it for anyone who uses them. Counting rewards, fees, and any credits, the Hilton Honors Surpass® delivers more total value, about $975 a year more for a typical spender, mostly because it earns more where you spend most, on everything else and advertising. The bigger difference is the ceiling: the American Express Business Green Rewards Card earns points you can move to travel partners for outsized value, while the Hilton Honors Surpass® stays locked to a single airline or hotel program. Favor the American Express Business Green Rewards Card if you will use travel transfers, the Hilton Honors Surpass® if you want simplicity. On the sign-up bonus, the Hilton Honors Surpass® currently has the larger welcome offer (a limited-time offer above its usual amount, so treat it as a one-time boost). A welcome bonus is a one-time event, so weigh it apart from the ongoing rewards.
Pick the Hilton Honors Surpass® if your spending leans toward advertising, shipping, office supplies.