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The World of Hyatt Credit Card
Welcome Offer
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How to Earn Rewards
Up to 9x
Points total for Hyatt stays — 4 Bonus Points per $1 on qualifying purchases at Hyatt hotels, plus up to 5 Base Points from Hyatt per eligible $1 spent just for being a World of Hyatt member
2x
Points per $1 spent at restaurants, on airline tickets purchased directly from the airline, fitness club and gym memberships, and local transit and commuting (including rideshare)
1x
Points per $1 spent on all other purchases
Key Benefits
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Annual Free Night at Category 1-4 Hyatt (Cardmember Anniversary)
Receive one free night at any Category 1-4 Hyatt hotel or resort every year after your cardmember anniversary. KEY VALUE PROP: This certificate alone offsets the $95 AF for any cardholder who stays at Hyatt at least once a year (most Cat 1-4 properties cost more than $95/night). Use within 6 months of issuance.
Bonus Free Night at Category 1-4 Hyatt After $15,000 Calendar Year Spend
Earn an additional Cat 1-4 free night certificate after spending $15,000 on the card in a calendar year. Less efficient than alternative cards' earning on non-Hyatt spend, but valuable for cardholders who plan to put at least $15K through the card.
World of Hyatt Discoverist Status (For Life of Account)
Automatic Discoverist status for as long as your account is open. Benefits include: late checkout (when available), preferred rooms, premium internet, 10% bonus on base points earned, waived resort fees on award stays.
5 TQN Annual + 2 TQN Per $5,000 Spent
Receive 5 Tier-Qualifying Night credits each year toward your next World of Hyatt status tier (auto). PLUS earn 2 additional TQN every time you spend $5,000 on the card (uncapped).
Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance + Baggage Delay + Lost Luggage
Trip cancellation/interruption insurance (up to $5,000 per covered traveler, $10,000 per trip), baggage delay reimbursement, lost luggage reimbursement.
Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver
Charge the entire rental cost to your card and decline the rental company's collision insurance. Coverage provides reimbursement for theft and collision damage for most rental vehicles.
Purchase Protection (120 Days) + Extended Warranty (+1 Year)
Purchase protection covers eligible new purchases for 120 days against damage or theft. Extended warranty adds an additional year to eligible U.S. manufacturer's warranties of 3 years or less.
No Foreign Transaction Fees
No foreign transaction fees on international purchases — useful for international Hyatt stays.
Visa Signature Benefits
Standard Visa Signature benefits including 24/7 concierge service, hotel benefits at Visa Signature Luxury Hotel Collection, and travel/emergency assistance.
Katie's Take
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Katie's Take
Why this card might (or might not) be right for you.
We consider this card a long term keeper. You'll get a Free Night Award every year on your account anniversary (for a Category 1-4 hotel) and instant Discoverist status (which is helpful for guaranteeing breakfast at Hyatt Places now that it's not a guarantee). For anyone trying to earn Globalist or trying to earn 20 Elite Night credits to get Club Lounge Access, this card is a also must! You'll get 5 elite night credits added to your tracker just for holding the card.
Offer History
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| Offer | Spend Req. | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 60,000 Bonus Points (30K + up to 30K via 2x)CurrentElevated | $3,000 in 3 months + 2x on $15K in 6 months | Current (April 2026) |
| 25,000 Bonus Points | $3,000 in 3 months | Decreased July 2025 |
| 30,000 Bonus Points | $3,000 in 3 months | Long-running standard offer |
| 35,000 Bonus Points | $3,000 in 3 months | Small jump in January 2025 |
| 65,000 Bonus PointsElevated | Standard spend req | Highest bonus-points offer since 2024 |
| 5 Cat 1-4 Free Night Awards (3 + 2 Tier)Elevated | $5K + $15K total in 6 months | Best-ever offer ran early 2026, ended Feb 2026 |
