What are the Hyatt brands?

You can apply for the Hyatt Credit Card either online or in person at one of the issuer’s locations. The issuer of the Hyatt Credit Card does not accept applications over the phone, by mail, or at Hyatt hotels.

If your Hyatt Credit Card application is approved, you should receive your new card by mail within 7-10 business days. If the application is denied, the issuer will send you a letter in 7-10 business days citing the reason(s) for the denial. In the meantime, you can call customer service at ... read full answer(800) 436-7941 to check the status of your application.

Hyatt points expire after 24 months with no account activity as well as when you close your account with unused rewards. To prevent Hyatt points from expiring, redeem your points on a regular basis and make sure to cash in any unredeemed rewards before closing your account.

When Hyatt points will expire:... read full answer

• After 24 months without account activity.
• When you or Hyatt closes the account.

Even though Hyatt points expire only in these select situations, it’s still a good idea to avoid building up a big Hyatt rewards balance because that would make you more vulnerable to rewards devaluation.

If you’re trying to choose a hotel rewards program and are concerned about rewards expiration policies, you can see how the Hyatt points expiration policy compares to other popular companies’ policies in the table below.

Hyatt Points Expiration vs. The Competition

Hyatt points are worth 2.53 cents each, on average. That means 10,000 Hyatt points have a value of about $253. Plus, Hyatt points are more valuable than the average hotel points, which are worth roughly 0.95 cents each.

It's important to remember that the value of Hyatt points depends on how they are redeemed. They have the most value when used for World of Hyatt hotel reservations. You can easily calculate the value of Hyatt points for any redemption method, though.... read full answer

How to Earn More Hyatt Points

One of the best ways to increase the number of Hyatt points that you earn is to apply for a Hyatt credit card. That can also help you reach a higher status tier in the World of Hyatt, further boosting your earning potential.

Hyatt Points vs. The Competition

How to Calculate the Value of Hyatt Points

The easiest way to calculate the value of Hyatt points is to determine the dollar value of what you're redeeming for, minus any taxes and fees that you'll still have to pay, and then divide that amount by the number of points you're required to redeem. For your convenience, here's the formula:

Dollar Value of Redemption Item / Number of Hyatt Points Needed = Hyatt Point Value