Sep 3, 2013, 8:25 am
Last edit by: muji
This version of the Hyatt card (with its 2 free nights offer) has been discontinued as of June 29, 2017.
There is a new version.
See this thread:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hyat...ed-2018-a.html
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What are the benefits of the card? When will I receive the sign up bonus?
Questions related to the (now expired) 2 Free Night card offer:
When do the signup bonus free-night awards for this card expire?
There is a new version.
See this thread:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hyat...ed-2018-a.html
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What are the benefits of the card?
- 3 points/dollar spent at Hyatt
- 2 points per dollar spent at restaurants, airfare, car rental
- 1 point for all other charges
- No foreign exchange fee
- Annually, on renewal, one free night at up to a category 4 hotel and is valid for 12 months
Typically a day or two after the close of the billing cycle in which you reach spend threshold.
When do the signup points from this card offer expire?If you have no activity on your Hyatt account for 24 months your points will expire.
Can I apply for this card and earn the bonus after doing so previously?See the wiki and related discussion in Applying for Chase Credit Cards, 2017 onward.
It's a Chase Card. Does that mean that if I have more than 5 new open lines of credit in 24 months, I will be automatically denied? This card is not currently under the 5 cards in 24 months Chase application restriction.
It looks like the Hyatt website will let me use my anniversary category 1-4 cert for any property, including those above category 4. Is this for real?No. Even if the system accepts your attempted reservation, the property will not honor the cert at check-in. Accept the fact that your cat 4 cert is just that.
Can I use my anniversary category 1-4 cert at a higher-category property with a cash co-pay? By paying the difference in points? By asking nicely?No. No. No.
Can I use my annual free night cert for a suite or Club-level room, possibly with a cash or point copay?Officially, no. But there's no harm in contacting an individual property directly to see what they're willing to do.
If I close my card account, do I lose any unused points or annual free-night certificate?No. Unused points already in your Hyatt account as well as the annual free-night award remain available in your Hyatt account regardless of the status of your Chase card.
Questions related to the (now expired) 2 Free Night card offer:
When do the signup bonus free-night awards for this card expire?
The awards expire one year from the date of deposit (typically the date on which the required spend is met, which may fall in the middle of a billing cycle). All stays must be completed by the expiration date.
When I view my free-night awards, why is the button to start the redemption/booking process missing?You no longer need to go through the My Awards page to book a free-night cert. Simply start the booking process as if requesting an award stay using points.
When I try to book a multiple-night award stay, why does the Hyatt website show availability for points redemptions but not for Free Night Awards?You will need to redeem the free-night certs one at a time in separate single-night reservations if you want to do it online. For example, if you want to book the Park Hyatt Sydney for December 14-16, you will book the night of the 14th to 15th as one stay, and then repeat the process for the night of the 15th to 16th. Otherwise, call Hyatt to make the booking.
If I can't use my free-night award by the expiration date, can I exchange it for points or get the expiration extended?According to the FT Hyatt GP Concierge, as of January 22, 2016, there are 2 options for compensation for the initial (all-category) Free Night Awards: These policies will reportedly remain in effect after the March 1, 2017 transition from Hyatt Gold Passport to the new World of Hyatt program.
Anniversary Awards valid in Category 1-4 hotels are not eligible for extension. (This is the opposite of the old rule, which allowed a one-time 30-day extension.)
Can I use the sign-up free night cert for a suite or Club-level room, possibly with a cash or point copay?- Platinum guests: Hyatt offers 10,000 points per Award if the Member has had 5 eligible stays or 15 eligible nights in the previous 12 months. The 10,000 points per award exchange can only be done after the award night has expired. (This is the opposite of the old rule, which required the award to be unexpired.) Members have up to 90 days beyond the expiration of the unused award night to exchange for points.
- Diamond guests: Hyatt offers 20,000 points per Award if the Member has achieved Diamond status by achieving 25 stays or 50 nights or completing a trial tier offer within the last 12 months. The 20,000 points per award exchange can only be done after the award night has expired. (This is the opposite of the old rule, which required the award to be unexpired.) Members have up to 90 days beyond the expiration of the unused award night to exchange for points.
Anniversary Awards valid in Category 1-4 hotels are not eligible for extension. (This is the opposite of the old rule, which allowed a one-time 30-day extension.)
Officially, no. But there's no harm in contacting an individual property directly to see what they're willing to do.
If I close my card account, do I lose any unused free-night certificates?No. Unused free-night awards remain available in your Hyatt account regardless of the status of your Chase card.
The Hyatt Rewards Card from Chase (WIKI)
Aug 14, 2017, 11:21 am
#4201
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: CMH, West Coast
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, oneworld emerald
Posts: 2,741
I have the exact opposite experience. A Hyatt Cat 1-4 cert can get you a nice stay in Seattle, SF (Fisherman's Wharf), downtown Chicago, etc. whereas a Marriott 1-5 cert is good for either a Residence Inn in suburban Omaha or lighting on fire.
Aug 14, 2017, 11:21 am
#4202
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Atlanta, GA
Programs: AA PLT, AS 75K, DL DM, HY Globalist, HH Diamond, MC/RZ/SW Platinum, AB/UA Silver, WN CP
Posts: 1,122
Great new WFM offer
Aug 14, 2017, 11:37 am
#4203
Community Director Emerita
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Anywhere warm
Posts: 33,747
Aug 14, 2017, 11:59 am
#4204
Community Director Emerita
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Anywhere warm
Posts: 33,747
Ts and Cs:
OFFER TERMS
Register before using your Hyatt Credit Card to shop at any Whole Foods Market in the U.S. and get a $20 statement credit for spending $50 or more in a single purchase at Whole Foods with your Hyatt Credit Card between August 14, 2017 to September 25, 2017.
Allow approximately 5-10 days to receive your statement credit, subject to card issuer's timing and processing of statement credit.
Available at Whole Foods Market stores in the U.S. Purchases at stores not correctly classified as a Whole Foods location for credit processing will not qualify for this offer. Offer not available for online purchases or purchases made through Instacart.
Limit one offer redemption per card.
OFFER TERMS
Register before using your Hyatt Credit Card to shop at any Whole Foods Market in the U.S. and get a $20 statement credit for spending $50 or more in a single purchase at Whole Foods with your Hyatt Credit Card between August 14, 2017 to September 25, 2017.
Allow approximately 5-10 days to receive your statement credit, subject to card issuer's timing and processing of statement credit.
Available at Whole Foods Market stores in the U.S. Purchases at stores not correctly classified as a Whole Foods location for credit processing will not qualify for this offer. Offer not available for online purchases or purchases made through Instacart.
Limit one offer redemption per card.
Aug 14, 2017, 12:32 pm
#4205
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: AA & DL / SPG & HGP
Posts: 1,723
Wow, after reading BBB reviews here, I'd be afraid to go shop at WF and ever expect my $20 statement credit.
https://www.bbb.org/losangelessil...-ca-232084
https://www.bbb.org/losangelessil...-ca-232084
Aug 14, 2017, 12:34 pm
#4206
Community Director Emerita
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Anywhere warm
Posts: 33,747
Wow, after reading BBB reviews here, I'd be afraid to go shop at WF and ever expect my $20 statement credit.
https://www.bbb.org/losangelessil...-ca-232084
https://www.bbb.org/losangelessil...-ca-232084
Aug 14, 2017, 12:39 pm
#4207
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: AA & DL / SPG & HGP
Posts: 1,723
The credit is tied to shopping at WF. I was only saying that I'd be afraid to fulfill the required action on my part (qualifying purchase at WF) if my objective is to obtain a statement credit (from Visa).
Visa acquired Trialpay in 2015, but two of the six submissions to BBB are in 2016 and 2017. And the Triapay reply posted seems like a run-around type response.
Visa acquired Trialpay in 2015, but two of the six submissions to BBB are in 2016 and 2017. And the Triapay reply posted seems like a run-around type response.
Aug 14, 2017, 1:14 pm
#4208
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Danville, CA, USA;
Programs: UA 1MM, WN CP, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Gold, IC Plat
Posts: 15,721
Registration link did not work for me. 
Aug 14, 2017, 1:46 pm
#4210
Join Date: May 2015
Location: LAX, BUR
Programs: AS,AA,JB, HH Gold, Starriott Titanium Elite, Hyatt Explorist, Global Entry
Posts: 1,933
It comes by email.
Get a $20 statement credit for spending $50 or more in a single purchase at Whole Foods Market® with your Hyatt Credit Card.
Register your Hyatt Credit Card and make a $50+ purchase by September 25, 2017. 1/person. See Terms below.
And after registering,
Now use your Hyatt Credit Card at Whole Foods Market®. Get a $20 statement credit after spending $50 or more in a single purchase at Whole Foods with your Hyatt Credit Card.
Get a $20 statement credit for spending $50 or more in a single purchase at Whole Foods Market® with your Hyatt Credit Card.
Register your Hyatt Credit Card and make a $50+ purchase by September 25, 2017. 1/person. See Terms below.
And after registering,
Now use your Hyatt Credit Card at Whole Foods Market®. Get a $20 statement credit after spending $50 or more in a single purchase at Whole Foods with your Hyatt Credit Card.
Aug 14, 2017, 2:10 pm
#4211
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: AA & DL / SPG & HGP
Posts: 1,723
I had to register twice before it took, the first time it said it didn't work and gave me an email to contact... I just re-tried it a second time and it then worked.
So, just re-try.
So, just re-try.
Aug 14, 2017, 2:23 pm
#4212
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: USA & UK -- AA EXP 3.5MM, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat, Avis President's Club
Posts: 6,411
Ditto. The first time, it said there was a problem. I hit back arrow to get to previous page, entered the info again, and it took. This is a no-risk deal for me. I shop at Whole Paycheck anyway. Even if the promo doesn't pan out, my only cost is to use the Hyatt Card one time instead of the regular Airline card I always use.
Aug 14, 2017, 3:33 pm
#4213
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: STL
Programs: WN, DL, AA; Hyatt or Wyndham
Posts: 1,079
Whole Foods Promotion
Got an email today from World of Hyatt for $20 off $50 at Whole Foods with my Hyatt Visa. But when I click on the link in the email, the resulting website asks me to enter my card #.
All the trappings of the email and website look legit -- World of Hyatt, all the small type, everything looks right. But entering my credit card number into a website feels wrong. Feels like fishing.
Anyone know if this is legit?
All the trappings of the email and website look legit -- World of Hyatt, all the small type, everything looks right. But entering my credit card number into a website feels wrong. Feels like fishing.
Anyone know if this is legit?
Aug 14, 2017, 3:55 pm
#4214
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Manhattan NV
Programs: Hilton LTD, Hyatt Glob, Marriott LTTE, AA LTP, Avis PC, National EE, Seabourn DE
Posts: 3,030
Not sure.....I would not enter a true phone number. Credit card number is probably harmless enough, but not both.
Aug 14, 2017, 4:20 pm
#4215
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Stockholm, Sweden + Austin, Tx
Programs: "But, I'm a GLOBALIST guest...."
Posts: 2,848
got the same thing... I just gave them my work phone which cant receive text messages and isnt linked to the account.
Its legit... given they didnt ask for CCV or expiration date it should be more obvious. Not only that the link in the email points to hyatt.com. You're overthinking this.
Its legit... given they didnt ask for CCV or expiration date it should be more obvious. Not only that the link in the email points to hyatt.com. You're overthinking this.