Hilton HHonors Platinum

  The Hilton HHonors Platinum Card is a simple card with a standard 6 month balance transfer offer (complete with 2% handling fee), a middling APR, and one stand-out feature: HHonors Points.

  Aside from the dubious name of the rewards program, which clearly shows the American roots of this card, it's quite a good deal. Earn points on everything you spend, which can be used at Hilton Hotels around the world. The going rate is 2 points for every pound you spend (or 3 points per pound if you're spending at a Hilton location), and you'll get a bonus of 5,000 points when the card is first used.

  Being accepted for this card also gives you 12 months free membership of Hilton's VIP club, which gives you benefits such as free use of fitness facilities at the hotels.

  If you're already a Hilton customer, or regular traveller who would consider staying there, this card could work out to be very valuable. If you're not, there's little to make it stand out from the crowd.

Hilton Platinum In Brief

Standard Rate:15.9% typical APR (variable)
Balance Transfer Deal?0% APR for six months
Purchases Deal?No offer on purchases
Balance Transfer Fee:2% of the amount transferred
Minimum Balance Transfer Fee:£5
Maximum Balance Transfer Fee:£50
Introductory Cashback
Standard Cashback-
Rewards Program?HHonors points for hotel stays and travel
Annual Fee:-
Interest Free Period:Up to 56 days for purchases when you pay your balance in full every month by the due date. There is no interest free period for Balance Transfers or Cash Advances
Minimum Repayment:Monthly minimum repayments of £5 or 2% of the balance (whichever is greater)
Minimum Credit Limit:Minimum of £250
Notes:Earn bonus points you can redeem at Hilton Hotels across the world. Also features an intro balance transfer offer


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