Amex and Hilton launch first Hilton Honors credit card in Canada

Hilton Honors loyalists in Canada finally have a new way to rack up points without checking into a hotel.American Express and Hilton are teaming up to launch the first Hilton Honors cobranded credit card in Canada, offering complimentary Hilton Honors Gold status, elevated earning rates and the opportunity to earn Diamond status through spending, for a CA$150 annual fee.Here's what you need to know about the new Hilton Honors American Express® Card.The information for the Hilton Honors American Express Card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.Earning rates on the Hilton Honors cardThe Hilton Honors American Express Card earns points on both Hilton stays and everyday purchases.Cardmembers can earn:6 points per dollar spent on eligible purchases at Hilton properties4 points per dollar spent on eligible gas, grocery and dining purchases in Canada2 points per dollar spent on all other eligible purchasesHILTONFor Hilton loyalists, these earning rates provide another way to build their points balances between hotel stays. For example, spending CA$500 a month on eligible groceries at 4 poin...