How much are Hyatt points worth?

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

The Hyatt Credit Card signup bonus is 30,000 points for spending $3,000 in the first 3 months of account opening. Apart from its initial bonus, the Hyatt Credit Card also offers ongoing rewards and complimentary World of Hyatt Discoverist status for as long as your account is open.

Here’s what the Hyatt Credit Card offers:

While these rewards might seem attractive, you have to take into consideration the fact that this card has a higher-than-average APR of 20.49% - 27.49% (V), a $95 annual fee and requires at least a good credit score for approval.... read full answer

Yes, the Hyatt Credit Card gives free nights every year, including one free night in a category 1-4 Hyatt property after your account anniversary. Another way to earn an extra free night is by spending $15,000 on the Hyatt Credit Card in a calendar year. You can also redeem your rewards points for free nights.... read full answer

Here's how you get free nights with the Hyatt Credit Card:

• Complimentary free night: You receive one free night at any Category 1-4 Hyatt hotel or resort every year after your account anniversary.
• Earn an extra free night: Spending $15,000 in a calendar year will earn you another free night at any Category 1-4 Hyatt property.
• Redeem points for free nights: You can always redeem your rewards points for free nights, too. Points needed for a free night vary depending on the category of the property.
  
  The Hyatt Credit Card makes it easy to rack up points through its ongoing rewards: 4 points per $1 spent at Hyatt hotels, 2 points per $1 at restaurants, on tickets booked with airlines, transit and gym memberships, 2 points per $1 on all other purchases in the first 6 months (on up to $15,000 spent), 1 point per $1 on all other purchases after that. Plus, as a new cardmember you get 30,000 points for spending $3,000 in the first 3 months.

All Hyatt Credit Card members automatically earn the Discoverist status in the World of Hyatt Rewards Club. That gets you perks like late check-out privileges, room upgrades (when available), daily bottled water, premium internet (when available), and more. Members are also offered special rates at Hyatt hotels.

The Hyatt Credit Card’s annual fee is $95 and it requires at least good credit for approval.