Permanent Diamond Status for Credit Card Holders [Targeted - In Error]
Nov 14, 2013, 11:50 pm
#31
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What I'm saying is that we probably contribute a fair bit more to Hyatt's bottom line than credit card holders, but get fewer benefits. That's not fair, but I realise this is a company we're talking about, so they will do what brings in the dollars, so maybe I've got my assumptions all wrong.
Nov 14, 2013, 11:58 pm
#32
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What I'm saying is that we probably contribute a fair bit more to Hyatt's bottom line than credit card holders, but get fewer benefits. That's not fair, but I realise this is a company we're talking about, so they will do what brings in the dollars, so maybe I've got my assumptions all wrong.
Nov 15, 2013, 12:05 am
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Nov 15, 2013, 12:11 am
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UK, Australia, Canada, Singapore. Those are all I can think of where CC Companies would make enough money with such cards that it's worth it to roll out a loyalty scheme earning points.
But given the spread of Hyatt Properties and clientele in these countries I guess you can count the customers on a few hands.
In countries like Germany and Japan people don't keep a balance on their CC so not much money to be made. Example is the Citibank AA Credit Card which also has been discontinued.
There is a Hilton Card in Germany but the only Benefit is it comes with Hilton Gold by default, 5000 Welcome Points and if you spend more than 20,000 EUR annually you get Hilton Diamond. FWIW.
Nov 15, 2013, 12:26 am
#36
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I applied. .... it, I was planning on getting the card at some point anyway, so why not now?
Nov 15, 2013, 12:31 am
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Nov 15, 2013, 1:02 am
#38
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I have just picked up an unbelievable piece on LoyaltyLobby.
Allegedly someone got targeted for a Hyatt Credit Card and it was advertised to offer permanent Hyatt Diamond Status.
http://loyaltylobby.com/2013/11/14/h...-card-holders/
What do you think?
Personally, nothing surprises me anymore with Hyatt these days.
Allegedly someone got targeted for a Hyatt Credit Card and it was advertised to offer permanent Hyatt Diamond Status.
http://loyaltylobby.com/2013/11/14/h...-card-holders/
What do you think?
Personally, nothing surprises me anymore with Hyatt these days.
I got the similar email this morning, but only Platinum Membership. I have compared the link address in my email which is the same as your Diamond Status one. So I doubt I can get the Diamond Status by the application. It may make difference by GP number.
Plus enjoy exclusive benefits.
• Receive elite Hyatt Gold Passport Platinum Membership for as long as you are a cardmember3
• No foreign transaction fees4 and Smart Chip technology
• Redeem for free nights with no resort fees, and with as few as 5,000 points at any Category 1 property5
• Receive 1 Free Night every year on your cardmember anniversary at any Category 1-4 property6
All for a $0 introductory annual fee the first year, $75 thereafter.4
Nov 15, 2013, 1:18 am
#39
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Something Smells.
I think that this is a typo since it would cannibalize their other cards.
It makes absolutely no sense financially for GP to devalue Diamond this much, to only $75- per year.
Sorry, but I just don't believe it.
It makes absolutely no sense financially for GP to devalue Diamond this much, to only $75- per year.
Sorry, but I just don't believe it.
Nov 15, 2013, 1:39 am
#40
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http://ebm.e.hyatt.com/c/tag/hBShOWd...%3D999%252C999
Nov 15, 2013, 2:35 am
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If you live in the U.S., why don't you try applying? Here's the link from Loyalty Lobby. Looks legit to me, with the hyatt.com URL. And it seems other people got it too.
http://ebm.e.hyatt.com/c/tag/hBShOWd...%3D999%252C999
http://ebm.e.hyatt.com/c/tag/hBShOWd...%3D999%252C999
Nov 15, 2013, 2:41 am
#42
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Can someone with the Platinum email post their signup link for comparison?
Nov 15, 2013, 2:45 am
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There are some comments that imply that the offer above would have been photoshopped to include the Diamond status. I have only removed the name of the recipient of this email, his Gold Passport account number and balance. The email that the reader sent me resolved to Hyatt’s own web site, where the above screenshot was then taken.
When someone forwards me an email offer that they have received from any of the programs, I always remove any identifiable info.
You wouldn’t like to have your name, account number and email address to be out the on the open internet, right? It would be irresponsible for me to include info such as this.
I had second look at the personalized link and cleaned the name, account number and balance.
When someone forwards me an email offer that they have received from any of the programs, I always remove any identifiable info.
You wouldn’t like to have your name, account number and email address to be out the on the open internet, right? It would be irresponsible for me to include info such as this.
I had second look at the personalized link and cleaned the name, account number and balance.
Nov 15, 2013, 4:11 am
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Nov 15, 2013, 4:15 am
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I don't think that this is kosher, but would appreciate GP concierge (or someone) to come in here officially and confirm that this is rubbish.... otherwise we'll all wonder...
so - say it ain't so, Jeff
so - say it ain't so, Jeff