- Chase World of Hyatt card offering new cardholders 2 elite-night credits for each qualifying night between 8/16/21-12/31/21, but you must apply by September 30, 2021.
- Chase Freedom & Flex 5% Cash back categories now open for Q4 - activate now.
World of Hyatt Credit Card Review
Key Takeaways
This is the only personal Hyatt credit card available, and we recommend keeping it in your wallet. If you’ve reached the stage in the points and miles game where you’re exploring co-branded hotel cards, you likely know Hyatt is among the best for points redemptions. They’re the top hotel partner for Chase cards, offering exceptional value for both traditional hotels and all-inclusive properties (see the Personal Experience section below for examples).
Why This Card Could Be Right For You
The sign-up bonus can be a bit misleading. You may see an advertised 60k points, but you need to read the fine print. The first 30k points are earned by spending $3,000 in the first three months. That initial 30k can get you up to eight free nights, since the lowest redemption is 3,500 points for one night (off-peak). Because Hyatt uses an award chart, there are many possibilities for how you can use those 30k points.
To earn the second 30k points (via 2x points per dollar spent), you’d have to spend $15,000 in six months. We generally suggest moving on to another card after you meet the initial spend, since a sign-up bonus on a new card (or cards) might offer better value for $15,000 in spending. Still, this card remains worthwhile even without that second 30k.
In addition to the sign-up bonus, the World of Hyatt card offers one free night per year at any Category 1–4 Hyatt property worldwide. That perk alone makes it worth keeping the card beyond the first year, even with its $95 annual fee. Other notable perks include Hyatt Discoverist status, a complimentary DashPass membership (valued at $120/year), and $10 off quarterly DoorDash non-restaurant orders.
When The Usual Advice Doesn't Apply
This card may not be the best fit if:
- You don’t stay at hotels and prefer rentals like Airbnb or VRBO.
- You’re near the Chase 5/24 limit and might get better value from a different personal card or the Hyatt Business card.
What to Know About World of Hyatt
Hyatt is our favorite hotel point system.
- The value of their points is exceptional.
- The quality of the hotels is consistently high.
- There’s no nickel-and-diming cardholders. As a Hyatt cardholder, you’re instantly a VIP
- They’re a part of our top partner rewards system (Chase Ultimate Rewards) , making top offs from Chase, both easy and a good value.
- The only downside of Hyatt is they have fewer locations than Hilton, Marriott, or IHG, so smaller or international cities may not have one.
How The World of Hyatt Credit Card Fits In The World of Hyatt Ecosystem
The World of Hyatt credit card is the only personal Hyatt co-branded card that earns Hyatt points. There’s also a Hyatt Business card that doesn’t count against your 5/24 limit and has a 60,000-point sign-up bonus. While that card comes with extra benefits, it also has a $199 annual fee. Any Chase card earning Ultimate Rewards points can be transferred to Hyatt as well, allowing you to top off your Hyatt balance as needed.
My Experience, No Filter
As a father who travels with a family of five, I stay at Hyatt Place properties often. They can accommodate up to five people (two queens and a sofa sleeper) in a standard room, which is perfect for road trips or big city stays. We once redeemed 100,000 points for a New York stay that would have cost $4,055, netting roughly four cents per point in value. My wife and I have also used Hyatt points for a five-night stay at Secrets Impressions Moxché in Playa del Carmen, Mexico—an all-inclusive that costs well over $1,000 per night in cash, yet was only 28k points per night when we booked. There are countless possibilities with Hyatt points, so don’t overlook this card.
Card Information
| Bonus Points | Minimum Spend | Point Value | Annual Value | Annual Fee |
1st Year Value
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60,000 | $15,000 | 1.6 ¢ | $176 | $95 |
$1281
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| Best Value | Differentiating Perks | Rules |
|---|---|---|
| Hyatt Hotel Stays, All Inclusives | Discoverist Status, 1 free night per year, 9x points toward Hyatt hotel purchases | Hyatt 1/24 , 5/24 , Chase 2/30 , Chase 4/6 |
Spend Categories
Airfare = »
2X points
3.2¢ Per Dollar Spent
All Other = »
1X points
1.6¢ Per Dollar Spent
Hotels + »
9X points
14.4¢ Per Dollar Spent
Restaurants = »
2X points
3.2¢ Per Dollar Spent
Rideshare and Transit + »
2X points
3.2¢ Per Dollar Spent
Fitness Memberships + »
2X points
3.2¢ Per Dollar Spent
Card Benefits
Free Room Annually »
You get category 1-4 free night certificate on your account anniversary every year.
You get category 1-4 free night certificate on your account anniversary every year.
Car Rental Insurance »
Using this card gives you secondary car rental insurance on collision and theft, up to the cost of the vehicle.
Using this card gives you secondary car rental insurance on collision and theft, up to the cost of the vehicle.
Travel Insurance »
Trip cancellation insurance up to $5,000 per trip; trip delay reimbursement up to $500 per ticket; travel accident insurance up to $500,000; lost luggage insurance up to $3,000; baggage delay insurance up to $100 per day for 5 days
Trip cancellation insurance up to $5,000 per trip; trip delay reimbursement up to $500 per ticket; travel accident insurance up to $500,000; lost luggage insurance up to $3,000; baggage delay insurance up to $100 per day for 5 days
No Foreign Transaction Fees »
You will pay no foreign transaction fees when you use your card for purchases made outside the United States.
You will pay no foreign transaction fees when you use your card for purchases made outside the United States.
Hotel Perks »
Automatic Discoverist status includes: priority check-in, room upgrades (within same category), free breakfast, Wi-Fi & late checkout.
Automatic Discoverist status includes: priority check-in, room upgrades (within same category), free breakfast, Wi-Fi & late checkout.
Purchase Protection »
You're covered for up to 120 days in case of damage or theft (max $500 per claim).
You're covered for up to 120 days in case of damage or theft (max $500 per claim).
Point Transfer Options
Transfer To Spouse/Partner Yes
Transfer To Friends Yes
Travel Partner Transfers
Outside Point System World of Hyatt
Transfers Out To
American Airlines Miles
5:2.5 44% value retained
British Airway Executive Avios
5:2 25% value retained
Cathay Pacific
5:2 30% value retained
Delta SkyMiles
5:2 30% value retained
Etihad Guest
5:2 30% value retained
Flying Blue and Air France
5:2 30% value retained
Singapore KrisFlyer
5:2 33% value retained
Southwest Rapid Rewards
5:2 33% value retained
United MileagePlus
5:2 33% value retained
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
5:2 35% value retained
Transfers In From
Chase Ultimate Rewards
1:1 100% value retained
World of Hyatt Application Rules
You'll be declined if you are a current cardholder, or if you've received a card signup BONUS in last 24 months
Your application will be declined if 5 new cards are reported on your personal credit report in the past 24 months
You'll be declined if you apply for a third Chase card of any kind within 30 days
Chase will decline your application you apply for a 5th Chase card (personal or BUSINESS) in 6 months
Ranking of Cards Offering World of Hyatt
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Breaking Points
August 17, 2021
Mini Points - September 2021
January 29, 2021
World of Hyatt - Double Your Sign Up Bonus
New Cardmembers can take advantage of the normal 30,000 World of Hyatt point sign up offer after spending $3000 in 3 months. PLUS 30,000 MORE points after spending $15,000 in the first 6 months. That's 2 bonus points on every $1 spent.
November 25, 2020
Legacy Hyatt Card Auto-converting to WOH card
On January 11th all legacy cardholders will automatically be updated to the newer card. If your annual fee is before August, you'll still only pay $75, thereafter all annual fees will be $95. Some of our writers are electing to cancel theirs prior and then apply for the new one to receive a new bonus, which based on the age of the card would be beyond 24 month bonus rule.