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Top picks for Hyatt from our scoring engine.
Rankings are generated by our algorithm based on earn rates, point valuations, fees, and benefits — not paid placement. We don't accept compensation to rank cards higher. How we rank
Ranked by earn rate and redemption value, statement credits minus annual fees (weighted against a typical $30,000/year in total card spend), shopping portal bonuses when we recognize the merchant, matched benefits and promotional earn boosts, co-brand fit for this brand. The ¢ per dollar column is the reward rate at Hyatt. Order can differ from that column because ranking adds the adjustments above.
World of Hyatt Credit Card earns the top spot for Hyatt purchases at 9.0¢ per dollar at hyatt — a $95 annual fee. We ranked every card in our database against Hyatt purchases using the same scoring engine that powers our search. See the note above the list for what drives order versus the ¢ per dollar column. Cards 4–10 are still solid picks; they just trade off some headline earn rate for fewer fees, broader networks, or simpler redemptions.
Hyatt's co-branded card — shown here because it is not in the ranked list above.
Cardless
Capital One
World of Hyatt Credit Card earns 9.0¢ per dollar at Hyatt, the highest marginal rate in our list for this brand. At 9.0¢ per dollar, rewards cover the $95 fee after about $1,060 a year in Hyatt spending. To come out ahead of Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card (2.3¢), you'd need about $1,420 a year here. It's the right pick if you want maximum earn rate on this category and don't mind paying for a premium card.
Side-by-side view of the ranked picks.
| Card | Hyatt Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World of Hyatt Credit CardChase | 9x World of Hyatt | 9.0¢/$ | $95 | — | visa |
| Bilt Palladium CardCardless | 2x Bilt Rewards | 4.4¢/$ | $495 | $300 | mastercard |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $395 | $315 | visa |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.4¢/$ | $595 | $762.50 | mastercard |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 1x Membership Rewards | 1.5¢/$ | $895 | $1,397 | amex |
| Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature CardElan Financial | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| Synchrony Premier MastercardSynchrony | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 1.25x Venture Miles | 2.3¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| One Key+ CardWells Fargo | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $99 | — | mastercard |
| Chase Sapphire ReserveChase | 1x Ultimate Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $795 | $960 | visa |
Statement credits or cash applied to your bill at Hyatt, separate from earn rate.
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