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Credit One Platinum Visa vs Hilton Honors Amex

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Rubric: Hilton Honors Amex leads by None pts. Scores: Credit One Platinum Visa 38.0%, Hilton Honors Amex 74.3%.

At a sample $1,920/month (groceries $500, dining $300, gas $150, travel $150, online $200, other $400 …): Credit One Platinum Visa nets $57/yr, Hilton Honors Amex nets $460/yr after annual fees. Use your own numbers →

Criterion scores (0–10)

• Annual feeVisa: 8.0 · Amex: 10.0
• Rewards rateVisa: 0.5 · Amex: 10
• Sign-up bonusVisa: n/a · Amex: n/a
• Intro 0% APRVisa: 0.0 · Amex: 0.0
• Regular APRVisa: 3.1 · Amex: 7.0
• Foreign transaction feeVisa: n/a · Amex: 10.0
• Regulatory record (CFPB)Visa: n/a · Amex: 10.0

Downsides

• Credit One Platinum Visa38.0%
  Credit One · no annual fee · limited data
  Annual fee $39 (CFPB TCCP; issuer page did not render a clear fee)APR 28.74%–30.49% variableRewards 0% base; 1% gas; 1% groceries; 1% utilitiesCredit ≤619, 620–719 (CFPB TCCP targeted tiers)

  ⚠ $39 annual fee (CFPB TCCP; issuer page did not render a clear fee) · APR up to 30.49% if you carry a balance · Late fee up to $39

• Hilton Honors Amex74.3%
  American Express · no annual fee
  Annual fee $0APR 19.74%–28.74% variableRewards 3% base; 5% dining; 5% gas; 5% groceriesCredit 720+ (CFPB TCCP targeted tiers)

  ⚠ APR up to 28.74% if you carry a balance · Penalty APR Prime + 26.74% (variable) · Late fee up to $40

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FAQ

Which is better, Credit One Platinum Visa or Hilton Honors Amex?

On VaultRubric's rubric: Hilton Honors Amex scores higher. The better card for you depends on where you spend; the calculator shows net value for your spending.

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