Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available.
For a long time, World of Hyatt has offered just 1 credit card, The World of Hyatt Credit Card, while many of its competitors offer 2 to 4 credit card options.
That all changes today, though, as Chase and Hyatt have announced the launch of the brand-new World of Hyatt Business Credit Card.
Here’s a quick look at the perks, benefits, and fees of the new card to help you determine if it’s a worthwhile addition to your wallet.
World of Hyatt Business Card Welcome Bonus
Image Credit: ChaseTo start, let’s take a look at one of the most exciting benefits of any new travel rewards card: the welcome bonus!
New cardholders can earn 75,000 bonus points (equivalent to as many as 15 free nights at a Category 1 World of Hyatt hotel or 2 free nights — with points left over — at a Category 7 property) after spending $7,500 on the card within the first 3 months of account opening.
We value Hyatt points at 1.5 cents apiece, making this welcome bonus worth $1,125 based on our valuations.
Hot Tip: Discover the best ways to redeem World of Hyatt points for maximum value, and get inspired by our list of the best Hyatt luxury hotels to book with points!
World of Hyatt Business Card Rewards
Here’s a breakdown of the reward structure with the World of Hyatt Business card:
- Earn 4x per $1 spent with your card at Hyatt hotels, participating Small Luxury Hotels of the World and eligible Lindblad Expeditions. Plus, 5x from Hyatt per eligible $1 spent just for being a World of Hyatt member.
- Earn 2x points per $1 spent at fitness clubs and on gym memberships.
- Earn 2x points per $1 spent on the 3 categories you spend the most on in each calendar quarter through December 31, 2022 (then it drops to your top 2 categories). The 8 eligible categories are dining, airline tickets purchased directly with the airline, car rental agencies, local transit and commuting, gas stations, internet, cable and phone services, social media and search engine advertising, and shipping.
- Earn 1x point per $1 spent on all other purchases.
The addition of adaptive rewards (see the third bullet above) could be interesting for small business owners who have a variety of the spend that falls within those categories.
World of Hyatt Business Card Perks and Benefits
Where will your business travels take you? Thompson Washington DC. Image Credit: HyattThe World of Hyatt Business card does come with a $199 annual fee. Here’s a look at some of the best perks and benefits you receive to help make the fee worthwhile.
- Receive automatic Discoverist status
- Get a $100 annual Hyatt credit — spend $50 or more at a Hyatt property and earn a $50 statement credit up to 2 times each year
- Earn 5 Elite Night Credits for every $10,000 you spend on the card in a calendar year
- Get 10% back on redeemed points after spending $50,000 in a calendar year (with a cap of 20,000 points back per year); the points rebate only is only valid on stays after spending $50,000 on the card as stays prior to meeting that threshold will not be retroactively credited
- Gift Hyatt Discoverist status to up to 5 employees
- Access Hyatt Leverage
- Open employee cards for no additional fees
- Cardholders receive trip cancellation and travel interruption insurance, primary rental car insurance, and purchase protection
Final Thoughts
The World of Hyatt Business card doesn’t offer 2 loved benefits that the personal card offers: an annual up to Category 4 free night award and 5 automatic elite night credits.
On the other hand, it does present a great opportunity for high-spending small business owners to spend their way to Hyatt Globalist status more quickly, given that you’ll earn elite night credits through spending 25% faster with this card.
Ultimately, the World of Hyatt Business card might be intriguing to some and underwhelming to others, depending on your spending habits and travel desires.
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