If you have an upcoming stay at a Hyatt property, the World of Hyatt personal and business cards can help you save a significant amount of money on your trip and beyond. In this article, we will take a look at the offers on both cards and compare them to their respective offer histories.
The World of Hyatt Credit Card currently offers a welcome offer of up to 65,000 points. You can earn 35,000 points after spending $3,000 within the first three months from account opening, and an additional 30,000 points by earning an extra point per dollar on purchases made in the first six months or the first $15,000 spent. According to TPG, this bonus is valued at $1,105, making it the best welcome offer ever seen on this card. The annual fee for this card is $95.
The earning rate on the World of Hyatt Credit Card is 9 points total for Hyatt stays. You will earn 4 points per dollar at Hyatt hotels and 5 points per dollar as a World of Hyatt member. Additionally, you will earn 2 points per dollar at restaurants, on airline tickets purchased directly from the airlines, on local transit and commuting, and on fitness club and gym memberships. For all other purchases, you will earn 1 point per dollar. One of the best perks of this card is the annual free night certificate at a Category 1-4 Hyatt property, which you will receive every account anniversary. You will also get a second free night after spending $15,000 in a calendar year.
The World of Hyatt Business Credit Card offers a welcome offer of up to 75,000 World of Hyatt points. You can earn 60,000 points after spending $5,000 within the first three months from account opening, and an additional 15,000 points after spending $12,000 in the first six months from account opening. TPG values this bonus at $1,275, matching the best offer ever seen on this card. The annual fee for this card is $199.
The earning rate on the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card is the same as the personal card, with 9 points total for Hyatt stays. You will earn 4 points per dollar at Hyatt hotels and 5 points per dollar as a World of Hyatt member. Additionally, you will earn 2 points per dollar spent on fitness club and gym membership purchases, as well as in your top three spending categories each quarter through Dec. 31. Starting Jan. 1, 2025, the earning rate will change to 2 points per dollar in your top two categories. The card will automatically adjust the earning rates to the categories where you spend the most each quarter. You will earn 1 point per dollar on all other purchases.
Both the World of Hyatt personal and business cards offer valuable benefits for Hyatt loyalists. By having either card, you will receive automatic Discoverist status, which includes benefits such as late checkout, preferred rooms, and a 10% points bonus on eligible purchases. You will also enjoy various travel protections, including baggage delay insurance, lost luggage reimbursement, trip interruption and cancellation insurance, and more. The annual free night certificate is another valuable perk that Hyatt enthusiasts will appreciate.
Additionally, for a limited time, World of Hyatt cardholders can save even more at Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection brands. Between Jan. 8 and March 3, cardholders will receive 5,000 points per three-night stay at Inclusive Collection brands, including Hyatt Ziva, Secrets Resorts & Spas, and Breathless Resorts & Spas. This means that every time you stay at one of these properties for at least three nights, you will earn an additional 5,000 points.
To take advantage of this promotion, you must register by Jan. 31 and complete your stay between Jan. 8 and March 3. You can earn a maximum of two bonuses with this promotion, for a total of 10,000 points.
In conclusion, both the World of Hyatt and World of Hyatt Business cards offer a range of benefits for Hyatt loyalists, including an annual free night certificate and various travel perks and protections. With the current offers, now is a great time to apply for these cards if you have been considering doing so.