The World of Hyatt Credit Card
Chase · Hotel review
Hyatt guests who value per-point redemption — an annual Category 1–4 free-night certificate that often exceeds the $95 f
Sorted by score, never commission
Annual fee
$95
Charged each renewal year
Ongoing APR
Variable APR — verify current range at chase.com
Variable — verify the current range at the issuer
Foreign transaction fee
None
Travel-friendly abroad
As of July 8, 2026
Best for
Hyatt guests who value per-point redemption — an annual Category 1–4 free-night certificate that often exceeds the $95 fee at mid-tier properties, automatic Discoverist status, 5 elite-night credits, and 4x at Hyatt plus 2x on dining, flights, and local transit.
Not for
Travelers loyal to larger chains (Marriott and Hilton have far more properties) and anyone subject to Chase's 5/24 rule who's opened five-plus cards in 24 months — Chase typically won't approve them.
The catch
Hyatt's footprint is smaller than Marriott's or Hilton's, so the free night is only valuable if a Category 1–4 Hyatt is where you actually stay. A second free night is available, but only after $15,000 of calendar-year spend.
Card facts
Sourced from the issuer's published Schumer Box and terms — confirm current numbers at the issuer.
Product specs
- Annual fee
- $95
- Ongoing APR
- Variable APR — verify current range at chase.com
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
- Schumer Box verified
- July 8, 2026
How we scored this card
See our published methodology — 5 dimensions, 0–20 each, 100-point total.
Frequently asked
Is the The World of Hyatt Credit Card's $95 annual fee worth it?
The The World of Hyatt Credit Card charges a $95 annual fee. In our review it earns a fees score of 15/20 — the "How we scored this card" section below shows how we weigh that against the rewards and benefits. Hyatt guests who value per-point redemption — an annual Category 1–4 free-night certificate that often exceeds the $95 fee at mid-tier properties, automatic Discoverist status, 5 elite-night credits, and 4x at Hyatt plus 2x on dining, flights, and local transit.
What APR does the The World of Hyatt Credit Card charge?
Variable APR — verify current range at chase.com. APRs are variable and set by the issuer — confirm the current range on the issuer's Schumer Box before you commit.
Does the The World of Hyatt Credit Card charge foreign transaction fees?
No. The The World of Hyatt Credit Card has no foreign transaction fee, so it works cleanly for purchases abroad.
Who is the The World of Hyatt Credit Card best for?
Hyatt guests who value per-point redemption — an annual Category 1–4 free-night certificate that often exceeds the $95 fee at mid-tier properties, automatic Discoverist status, 5 elite-night credits, and 4x at Hyatt plus 2x on dining, flights, and local transit.
Who should skip the The World of Hyatt Credit Card?
Travelers loyal to larger chains (Marriott and Hilton have far more properties) and anyone subject to Chase's 5/24 rule who's opened five-plus cards in 24 months — Chase typically won't approve them.
How did ClearValue score the The World of Hyatt Credit Card?
The World of Hyatt Credit Card scored 79/100 — "Worth considering". We score every card across five dimensions (effective rewards, fee structure, audience fit, transparency, and whether an honest weakness is named), 0–20 each. Scores are never influenced by commission. See our methodology for the full rubric.
Alternatives to the The World of Hyatt Credit Card
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Marriott Bonvoy Boundless
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