Hilton Honors Aspire vs Wells Fargo Autograph℠
Side-by-side comparison
| Hilton Honors Aspire | Wells Fargo Autograph℠ | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual fee | $550 | No annual fee |
| Welcome offer | 20,000 bonus points ($200 value) | |
| Dining | 7x | 3x |
| Groceries | 3x | 1x |
| Gas | 3x | 3x |
| Travel | 7x | 3x |
| Streaming | 3x | 3x |
| Everything else | 3x | 1x |
| Est. yearly rewards* | $1,067 | $457 |
| Points type | Locked to Hilton Honors | Transfers to airlines & hotels |
| Network | Amex | Visa |
*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 household spending, the Hilton Honors Aspire earns about $1,067 a year in rewards and the Wells Fargo Autograph℠ about $457, valuing every point at a flat 1 cent. The Hilton Honors Aspire charges $550, but carries about $600 in annual statement credits that offset it for anyone who uses them. The Wells Fargo Autograph℠ has no annual fee, so its rewards are all profit. Counting rewards, fees, and any credits, the Hilton Honors Aspire delivers more total value, about $360 a year more for a typical spender, mostly because it earns more where you spend most, on everything else and groceries. The bigger difference is the ceiling: the Wells Fargo Autograph℠ earns points you can move to travel partners for outsized value, while the Hilton Honors Aspire stays locked to a single airline or hotel program. Favor the Wells Fargo Autograph℠ if you will use travel transfers, the Hilton Honors Aspire if you want simplicity. On the sign-up bonus, the Hilton Honors Aspire 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 Aspire if your spending leans toward dining, groceries, travel.