Authorized user cards: you can still apply outright and earn the welcome bonus
Staying on someone else's card does not block you from its bonus, so the choice comes down to the economics of each card.
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The portal adds bonus Ultimate Rewards points on top of your card's normal rewards, but a few tracking rules decide whether you get them.
Hilton Aspire Card: Is Automatic Diamond Status Worth the $550 Fee?
The Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card gives you Diamond Status with no spending required, and here is how it compares with other premium cards.
