Nov 14, 2014, 9:09 am
Last edit by: swag
4th Quarter 2014 10% Discount Info
Purchase Link:
www.hyattgiftcards.com
merchant.sgiftcard.com/chrome_mode/virtual/hyatt_us (beta)
Discount code:
GPGIFT14
What's the difference between the types that can be purchased?
Gift Cards and e-cards:
Expiration Info
Shipping Cost
Purchase Limits
Available amounts:
Purchase amount must be between $10 and $2000 in increments of $5.
Purchase bonuses
Purchase Link:
www.hyattgiftcards.com
merchant.sgiftcard.com/chrome_mode/virtual/hyatt_us (beta)
Discount code:
GPGIFT14
What's the difference between the types that can be purchased?
Gift Cards and e-cards:
- Can only be used at Hyatt hotels in the U.S., Canada and Caribbean.
- Retain unused value across multiple transactions
- Free e-delivery or free USPS shipping (or paid Fedex)
- Can be used at Hyatt hotels globally. International use is applied using hotel's currency conversion rate.
- Can only be used for a single transaction
- Fedex shipping only
Expiration Info
- The discount for purchasing the cards expires at
11:59 pm CST on December 31, 2014an undetermined time shortly after 12:00pm (noon) CST on Thursday, Jan. 1st, 2015. - Hyatt Gift Cards and Check Certificates purchased from Hyatt at www.hyattgiftcards.com do not expire. Details in this post.
Shipping Cost
- eGift Card, digital delivery is free
- Plastic cards, USPS delivery is free. Fedex delivery available for a fee.
- Gift checks, only Fedex delivery (for a fee).
Purchase Limits
- $2000 per gift card
- $10000 per purchaser, per day
- No overall cap for purchases spread across multiple days
Available amounts:
Purchase amount must be between $10 and $2000 in increments of $5.
Purchase bonuses
- 5% rebate for Amex OPEN? YES
- 3x points using Chase Hyatt card? YES
- 2x points using Chase Southwest card? YES
- 2x points using Chase Sapphire Preferred? YES
- 2x points using Chase Ink Bold for hotel spend? YES
- Barclays Arrival bonus for travel spend? NO
Costco Amex travel rebate NO
Hyatt Gift Card Discount for Hyatt Gold Passport members
Nov 13, 2014, 6:56 am
#122
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If you didn't notice already as well, in the top right corner of www.hyattgiftcards.com there is now an online "Check Balance" feature. And coming in two weeks, we are redisigning the look and feel of www.hyattgiftcards.com altogether. FT'ers continued feedback on Hyatt Gift Cards and Certificates is welcome!
Todd
Nov 13, 2014, 10:35 am
#124
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 343
A bit frustrated with the eGift Card service. Bought an eGC yesterday night, and I have not received it yet. Called customer service, and they have no idea what is going on, telling me that they would call me back when they find out. Problem is, I wanted to pay for my stay with the eGC, and checkout is in a few hours. Not happy with the turnaround.
Edit: Literally after 10 minutes of posting this, I got the eGC. A bit more than 4 hours, but at least I got it!
Edit: Literally after 10 minutes of posting this, I got the eGC. A bit more than 4 hours, but at least I got it!
Last edited by JunkDiver; Nov 13, 2014 at 10:41 am Reason: Update
Nov 13, 2014, 12:11 pm
#125
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A bit frustrated with the eGift Card service. Bought an eGC yesterday night, and I have not received it yet. Called customer service, and they have no idea what is going on, telling me that they would call me back when they find out. Problem is, I wanted to pay for my stay with the eGC, and checkout is in a few hours. Not happy with the turnaround.
Edit: Literally after 10 minutes of posting this, I got the eGC. A bit more than 4 hours, but at least I got it!
Edit: Literally after 10 minutes of posting this, I got the eGC. A bit more than 4 hours, but at least I got it!
Nov 13, 2014, 3:33 pm
#126
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Missed this thread, and offer, until last night. Do I understand correctly: if I buy (2) $1000 certificates, and apply the offer code, I will only be charged $1,800? And if I buy them with my Hyatt Visa card, I will get points for the purchase? And I can use these certificates as cash for payment on checkout?
If all this is true, why wouldn't I purchase as much of this as I expect to spend with Hyatt in, say, the next 6-9 months? It sounds like (almost) free money. Am I missing something?
If all this is true, why wouldn't I purchase as much of this as I expect to spend with Hyatt in, say, the next 6-9 months? It sounds like (almost) free money. Am I missing something?
Hyatt gift cards have an expiration date, and can only be used within the confines of certain Hyatt hotels. If, for any reason, you cannot use them before they expire, they become useless.
Money is always worth more than gift cards. The 10% discount results in a slight reduction of risk, but it is not "free money".
Nov 13, 2014, 5:37 pm
#128
Join Date: Sep 2010
Programs: Hyatt diamond
Posts: 645
Money never expires, and can be used on almost any goods or services that can be purchased. If your travel plans fall through, you are not screwed with money, because money can be used to buy something else.
Hyatt gift cards have an expiration date, and can only be used within the confines of certain Hyatt hotels. If, for any reason, you cannot use them before they expire, they become useless.
Money is always worth more than gift cards. The 10% discount results in a slight reduction of risk, but it is not "free money".
Hyatt gift cards have an expiration date, and can only be used within the confines of certain Hyatt hotels. If, for any reason, you cannot use them before they expire, they become useless.
Money is always worth more than gift cards. The 10% discount results in a slight reduction of risk, but it is not "free money".
Perhaps you have a different type of Gift Card!
Nov 13, 2014, 6:02 pm
#129
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Also, gift cards are more limited than certs in that they can only be used in North America.
Nov 13, 2014, 6:17 pm
#130
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10% off Hyatt Gift Cards for Gold Passport members offer is back. Use Code GPGIFT14.
https://certificates.hyatt.com. Not valid on e-certificates.
https://certificates.hyatt.com. Not valid on e-certificates.
However it is unfortunate that the cards cannot be used outside the US. Not a big fan of paper certs.Money never expires, and can be used on almost any goods or services that can be purchased. If your travel plans fall through, you are not screwed with money, because money can be used to buy something else.
Hyatt gift cards have an expiration date, and can only be used within the confines of certain Hyatt hotels. If, for any reason, you cannot use them before they expire, they become useless.
Money is always worth more than gift cards. The 10% discount results in a slight reduction of risk, but it is not "free money".
Hyatt gift cards have an expiration date, and can only be used within the confines of certain Hyatt hotels. If, for any reason, you cannot use them before they expire, they become useless.
Money is always worth more than gift cards. The 10% discount results in a slight reduction of risk, but it is not "free money".
Hyatt Gift Cards and Check Certificates do not expire.
However you are right about the opportunity cost. For example, assume a purchase of $900 for $1000 in GCs. Every month that you hold the cards, you lose $7 (assuming 8% annual ROI) that you could be earning elsewhere. Hold the card for a year and you lost most of the savings, not to mention the risk of loss or theft.
For me the question is whether to purchase using a 2-3% cash back card v. Chase Hyatt card. How do you value 2700 HGP points?
(I don't use any Amex products including Open).
Nov 13, 2014, 7:36 pm
#131
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In fact, the Terms and Conditions specificaly state:
If the Hyatt Check Certificate is received as a premium, as a part of a loyalty program, or other non-cash transaction, these additional terms and conditions shall apply:
1. Please see the front of the Gift Check for its expiration date.
If the Hyatt Check Certificate is received as a premium, as a part of a loyalty program, or other non-cash transaction, these additional terms and conditions shall apply:
1. Please see the front of the Gift Check for its expiration date.
Also:
Card and these terms are governed by the State of Maryland, USA without regard to choice of law provisions.
Nov 14, 2014, 9:09 am
#132
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I've created a wiki with the latest info from this thread. Please correct or update as needed.
Nov 14, 2014, 9:39 am
#133
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When you click to purchase on www.hyattgiftcards.com, it says:
* Hyatt Gift Cards and Check Certificates do not expire
* Hyatt Gift Cards and Check Certificates do not expire
Nov 14, 2014, 10:43 am
#134
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Hopefully you all don't get tired of me posting...I wanted to let you know FREE MAILING options of Hyatt Gift Cards are now available on our website at www.hyattgiftcards.com, in addition to our Hyatt eGift Cards which offer free delivery.
Confirming: ALL Hyatt Gift Cards never expire. Hyatt Check Certificates purchased directly from Hyatt at www.hyattgiftcards.com also do not expire.
There are Hyatt Check Certificates in circulation with an expiration date if they were received as part of a loyalty program, reward, incentive, or purchased from an entity other than Hyatt. If you are holding these and they are expired, please e-mail [email protected] for your exchange options.
Todd Tomlin
Manager - Hyatt Gift Cards and Certificates
When you click to purchase on www.hyattgiftcards.com, it says:
* Hyatt Gift Cards and Check Certificates do not expire
* Hyatt Gift Cards and Check Certificates do not expire
There are Hyatt Check Certificates in circulation with an expiration date if they were received as part of a loyalty program, reward, incentive, or purchased from an entity other than Hyatt. If you are holding these and they are expired, please e-mail [email protected] for your exchange options.
Todd Tomlin
Manager - Hyatt Gift Cards and Certificates