Chase Sapphire Preferred vs Hilton Honors Surpass Amex
Not credit advice. Facts and math from issuer pages and the CFPB, each with its date. Offers change; approval depends on your credit. Verify on the issuer's site.
At a sample $1,920/month (groceries $500, dining $300, gas $150, travel $150, online $200, other $400 …): Chase Sapphire Preferred nets $233/yr, Hilton Honors Surpass Amex nets $379/yr after annual fees. Use your own numbers →
Penalty APRup to 29.99% Chase's CFPB-filed agreements list a penalty APR of 'up to 29.99%'; agreements are not labeled by product, so this is issuer-level consumerfinance.gov, 2026-06-30
Annual fee $150 (CFPB TCCP; issuer page did not render a clear fee)APR 19.74%–28.74% variableRewards 3% base; 6% dining; 6% gas; 6% groceries; 4% onlineCredit 720+ (CFPB TCCP targeted tiers)
⚠ $150 annual fee (CFPB TCCP; issuer page did not render a clear fee) · APR up to 28.74% if you carry a balance · Penalty APR Prime + 26.74% (variable)
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FAQ
Which is better, Chase Sapphire Preferred or Hilton Honors Surpass Amex?
On VaultRubric's rubric: Chase Sapphire Preferred scores higher. The better card for you depends on where you spend; the calculator shows net value for your spending.
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