World of Hyatt Transfer Partners

Last updated: February 2026

World of Hyatt is one of the most valuable hotel loyalty programs for points-and-miles travelers, but only two major credit card programs transfer points directly into Hyatt accounts. Understanding which World of Hyatt transfer partners exist, how the ratios work, and when transferring actually makes sense can be the difference between a great redemption and a wasted opportunity.

This guide covers every direct transfer pathway into World of Hyatt, the programs that don’t transfer (despite common assumptions), the math behind when transfers deliver strong value, and the mistakes that catch even experienced travelers off guard.

Key Takeaways

• Only Chase Ultimate Rewards and Bilt Rewards transfer directly to World of Hyatt, both at a 1:1 ratio (per the ATH transfer table). Amex, Capital One, Citi, Wells Fargo, and Rove do not.
• Hyatt points are worth roughly 1.5–2.0 cents per point (CPP) on hotel redemptions, making them one of the highest-value hotel currencies.
• Transfers from Chase are near-instant (typically minutes), while Bilt transfers may take longer.
• All transfers into Hyatt are irreversible. Once points leave Chase or Bilt, they cannot be moved back.
• Hyatt also has outbound airline transfer partners, but at a poor 2.5:1 ratio (5 Hyatt points = 2 airline miles), making this rarely worthwhile.

Quick Answer: Who Are World of Hyatt’s Direct Transfer Partners?

Two credit card programs transfer points directly to World of Hyatt:

If you earn transferable points through Amex, Capital One, or Citi, those points cannot go directly into World of Hyatt. For a full comparison of which bank programs transfer to which partners, see the complete credit card transfer partners guide.

What Is World of Hyatt, and Why Do Points Travelers Care?

World of Hyatt is Hyatt Hotels Corporation’s loyalty program, covering brands like Park Hyatt, Andaz, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Thompson Hotels, and the all-inclusive Hyatt Ziva/Zilara resorts. The program uses a category-based award chart with fixed pricing tiers, which is increasingly rare among major hotel chains.

Why Hyatt stands out for points travelers:

• Fixed Award chart. Hyatt properties are grouped into Categories 1–8, with free night awards ranging from 3,500 to 45,000 points per night. This predictability contrasts sharply with Marriott’s and Hilton’s shift toward dynamic pricing, where award costs fluctuate with cash rates.
• High CPP on redemptions. Because Hyatt’s footprint is smaller and its properties tend to be positioned at higher price points relative to award costs, redemptions regularly deliver 1.5–3.0+ cents per point.
• 1:1 transfer ratio from Chase. Chase Ultimate Rewards is one of the most widely held transferable points currencies in the U.S., and the 1:1 ratio into Hyatt preserves full value.

The combination of a fixed award chart and a 1:1 inbound transfer ratio from a major bank program is what makes World of Hyatt one of the best uses of points for hotel stays in 2026.

How Do Chase Ultimate Rewards Transfers to Hyatt Work?

Chase Ultimate Rewards transfers to World of Hyatt at a 1:1 ratio, and the process is straightforward. This is the primary pathway most points travelers use to fund Hyatt redemptions.

Step-by-Step: Transferring Chase Points to Hyatt

1. Log in to your Chase account (chase.com or the Chase app) with a card that earns Ultimate Rewards (Sapphire Preferred, Sapphire Reserve, Ink Business Preferred, or Ink Business Cash/Unlimited linked to a Preferred/Reserve).
2. Navigate to Ultimate Rewards and select “Transfer to Travel Partners.”
3. Select World of Hyatt from the hotel partners list.
4. Enter your World of Hyatt member number. Make sure this matches your Hyatt account exactly. Name mismatches can cause delays.
5. Enter the number of points you want to transfer (minimum 1,000 points in most cases).
6. Confirm the transfer. Points typically post to your Hyatt account within minutes, though Chase states it can take 1–2 business days.

What You Need to Know

• Transfer speed: Usually near-instant. Most travelers report points appearing in their Hyatt account within 5–15 minutes.
• Minimum transfer: 1,000 Chase points.
• Irreversible: Once transferred, points cannot be moved back to Chase. Transfer only what you need for a specific booking.
• Eligible cards: You need a Chase card that earns Ultimate Rewards and has access to transfer partners. The Chase Freedom Flex and Freedom Unlimited earn UR points but require a Sapphire or Ink Business Preferred card in the same household to unlock transfers.

For a deeper look at all Chase transfer options, see the Chase Ultimate Rewards transfer partners guide.

How Do Bilt Rewards Transfers to Hyatt Work?

Bilt Rewards also transfers to World of Hyatt at a 1:1 ratio, making it the second direct pathway into the program.

Step-by-Step: Transferring Bilt Points to Hyatt

1. Log in to the Bilt app (transfers are handled there).
2. Tap “Transfer Points” and select World of Hyatt from the list of partners.
3. Enter your World of Hyatt member number.
4. Choose the number of points to transfer.
5. Confirm. Transfer times from Bilt can vary; some travelers report same-day arrival, while others have waited 1–2 days.

Bilt-Specific Considerations

• Rent-day bonus: Bilt offers enhanced earnings on the first of each month (Rent Day), which can accelerate your Hyatt point balance if you’re strategic about when you make purchases.
• Transfer speed: Generally fast but not as consistently instant as Chase.
• The same irreversibility rule applies. Points transferred to Hyatt from Bilt cannot be reversed.

Bilt is particularly useful for renters who earn points on rent payments—a category where no other major credit card program offers meaningful rewards. If rent is a significant monthly expense, Bilt points transferred to Hyatt can fund hotel stays that would otherwise require substantial cash outlay.

For the full list of Bilt’s transfer options, check the Bilt Rewards transfer partners guide.

Why Don’t Amex, Capital One, or Citi Transfer to Hyatt?

This is one of the most common points of confusion. Amex Membership Rewards, Capital One Miles, and Citi ThankYou Points each have extensive lists of transfer partners, but none of them include World of Hyatt (per the ATH transfer table).

• Amex Membership Rewards transfers to Hilton and Marriott on the hotel side, plus 18+ airline programs. No Hyatt option. See the Amex Membership Rewards transfer partners guide for details.
• Capital One Miles transfers to a wide range of airline partners but has limited hotel options. No Hyatt. The Capital One Miles transfer partners guide covers the full list.
• Citi ThankYou Points focuses on airline partners. No Hyatt transfer. See the Citi ThankYou transfer partners guide.

What this means in practice: If your primary credit card earnings are with Amex or Capital One, you cannot directly fund Hyatt stays with those points. Your hotel options through those programs are limited to Marriott (Amex), Hilton (Amex), or booking through their respective travel portals at lower CPP.

This is an important factor in deciding which credit card ecosystem to build around. Travelers who prioritize Hyatt redemptions should ensure they hold at least one Chase Ultimate Rewards or Bilt Rewards card.

When Does Transferring Points to Hyatt Make Sense?

Not every transfer is a good transfer. The value of moving points to Hyatt depends on the specific property, dates, and what you’d pay in cash.

The CPP Math: A Real Example

Use the Award Travel Hub points calculator to run your own numbers. Here’s how the math works:

Scenario: A Park Hyatt property charges $450/night for a standard room. The same room is available for 25,000 Hyatt points per night.

• CPP calculation: $450 ÷ 25,000 points = 1.8 cents per point

At 1.8 CPP, this is a strong redemption. You’re getting more value per point than the commonly cited 1.5–1.7 CPP baseline for Hyatt points, and significantly more than the 1.25–1.5 CPP you’d get using Chase points through the Ultimate Rewards travel portal.

Compare that to a weaker scenario: A Hyatt Place charges $120/night and costs 8,000 points.

• CPP calculation: $120 ÷ 8,000 points = 1.5 cents per point

Still decent, but closer to what you could get booking through the Chase travel portal (1.5 CPP with Sapphire Reserve). In this case, the transfer may not be worth the risk of irreversibility.

When Transfers Make Sense vs. Don’t: A Checklist

Transfer points to Hyatt when:

• ☑️ You’ve confirmed award availability at the property and dates you want
• ☑️ The CPP value exceeds 1.5 cents (ideally 1.7+)
• ☑️ The property is a premium brand (Park Hyatt, Andaz, Grand Hyatt) where cash rates are high relative to points costs
• ☑️ You’re booking a specific trip with firm dates, not speculatively stockpiling
• ☑️ You’ve already checked the Chase portal rate—and the transfer delivers meaningfully better value

Don’t transfer when:

• ☒ You haven’t confirmed award availability yet (search first, transfer second)
• ☒ The CPP is below 1.3 cents—you’re likely better off using the Chase portal or paying cash
• ☒ You’re transferring “just in case” without a specific booking in mind
• ☒ The property has dynamic-like peak pricing that inflates the points cost beyond normal category rates
• ☒ You might need those Chase or Bilt points for airline transfers instead (consider opportunity cost)

Rule of thumb: Search for award availability on hyatt.com first. Calculate the CPP. Only transfer the exact number of points you need for a confirmed booking. Never transfer speculatively.

What About Hyatt’s Outbound Airline Transfer Partners?

World of Hyatt allows members to transfer points to approximately 25 airline loyalty programs. However, the ratio is poor: 2.5 Hyatt points = 1 airline mile (expressed as 5:2).

Why Outbound Transfers Are Rarely Worth It

At a 2.5:1 ratio, you’re giving up points worth roughly 1.7 CPP each (for hotel use) and converting them into airline miles worth perhaps 1.2–1.5 CPP each. The math doesn’t work in your favor.

Example: 25,000 Hyatt points transferred to an airline = 10,000 airline miles. Those 25,000 Hyatt points could book a $400+ hotel night. Those 10,000 airline miles might cover a $120–$150 domestic flight.

The only scenario where outbound transfers might make sense is if you’re a few hundred or thousand miles short of an airline award booking and have no other way to top up. Even then, consider buying the miles directly from the airline (during a sale) or using a different points currency.

For travelers interested in airline award bookings, transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, or Bilt generally offer much better ratios when sent directly to airline partners. For example, Chase transfers to Air Canada Aeroplan or British Airways Avios at 1:1—far superior to routing through Hyatt.

How Long Do World of Hyatt Transfers Take?

Transfer speed matters, especially when you’re trying to lock in award availability before it disappears.

Chase transfers are among the fastest in the industry. This is a significant advantage because it means you can search for Hyatt award availability, confirm it’s there, transfer points, and book—all within the same session. Many airline transfer partners take 1–3 days, which creates the risk that availability will be exhausted before points arrive.

Common mistake: Transferring points before confirming availability. Even with fast transfer times, always verify the award night is bookable on hyatt.com before initiating any transfer.

How Does Hyatt’s Award Chart Work in 2026?

Understanding Hyatt’s category system is essential for evaluating whether a transfer makes sense.

Peak and off-peak pricing: Hyatt introduced peak and off-peak adjustments, meaning the same property can cost more or fewer points depending on demand. Off-peak nights can save 1,000–5,000 points per night compared to standard pricing, while peak nights add a similar premium.

Where the sweet spots are:

• Category 1–3 properties (3,500–9,000 points): Great for domestic road trips and budget-friendly stays, but cash rates are often low enough that the CPP doesn’t always justify a transfer.
• Category 5–7 properties (20,000–30,000 points): This is where Hyatt redemptions tend to shine. Properties like Park Hyatt Tokyo, Andaz Maui, or Grand Hyatt Kauai can deliver 2.0–3.0+ CPP.
• Category 8 properties (40,000–45,000 points): Can still deliver strong value, but the higher points cost means you need substantial balances.

Common Mistakes With World of Hyatt Transfers

Avoiding these pitfalls will save points and frustration:

1. Transferring before checking availability. This is the most common and most costly mistake. Always search hyatt.com for award nights before moving any points. Transfers are irreversible.

   
   

2. Assuming all credit card programs transfer to Hyatt. Only Chase and Bilt transfer directly. If you’re sitting on a large Amex balance, those points can’t reach Hyatt.

   
   

3. Ignoring the Chase portal as an alternative. Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders can book hotels through the UR portal at 1.5 CPP. For lower-category Hyatt properties with similar award CPPs, the portal might be the better choice because it preserves flexibility (portal bookings earn Hyatt points and can count toward elite status).

   
   

4. Transferring to Hyatt for airline use. The 2.5:1 outbound ratio to airlines is almost never a good deal. Keep Hyatt points for hotel stays.

   
   

5. Not factoring in Hyatt’s fifth-night-free benefit. When booking 5+ consecutive award nights, the fifth night is free. This effectively reduces the per-night cost by 20% and can push CPP values even higher. Factor this into your math before deciding how many points to transfer.

   
   

6. Overlooking transfer bonuses (when available). Chase and Bilt occasionally offer transfer bonuses to select partners. While bonuses specifically to Hyatt are uncommon, they do occur. Check current promotions before transferring, but don’t wait indefinitely for a bonus that may never come.

   
   

World of Hyatt Transfer Partners vs. Other Hotel Programs

How does Hyatt compare to Marriott and Hilton for points transfers?

The takeaway: Hyatt delivers the highest per-point value for hotel redemptions among major chains. The tradeoff is a smaller global footprint—Hyatt has roughly 1,300 properties worldwide compared to Marriott’s 8,000+. If the property you want is a Hyatt, transferring Chase or Bilt points is almost always the best use of those points for hotel purposes.

Decision Framework: Should You Transfer Points to Hyatt?

Use this framework to decide:

Step 1: Is there a Hyatt property where you’re traveling? If no, this guide doesn’t apply. Consider Marriott or airline transfers instead.

Step 2: Is award availability open for your dates? Search hyatt.com. If no standard award availability exists, don’t transfer. (Hyatt doesn’t have a “points + cash” option for sold-out dates.)

Step 3: What’s the CPP? Divide the cash rate by the points cost. If it’s above 1.5 CPP, the transfer is likely worthwhile. Above 2.0 CPP, it’s a strong redemption.

Step 4: Do you have Chase or Bilt points? If yes, proceed. If your points are in Amex, Capital One, or Citi, you cannot transfer to Hyatt directly.

Step 5: Is the Chase portal a better option? If you hold a Sapphire Reserve (1.5 CPP in the portal) and the award CPP is close to 1.5, the portal might be better because it preserves flexibility and earns Hyatt points on the stay.

Step 6: Transfer only what you need. Calculate the exact points required (including the fifth-night-free benefit if applicable) and transfer that amount. No more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I transfer Amex points to World of Hyatt?

No. Amex Membership Rewards does not have a direct transfer partnership with World of Hyatt (per the ATH transfer table). Amex hotel transfer partners include Marriott Bonvoy and Hilton Honors, but not Hyatt.

What is the Chase to Hyatt transfer ratio?

Chase Ultimate Rewards transfers to World of Hyatt at a 1:1 ratio. Every 1,000 Chase points becomes 1,000 Hyatt points.

How long does a Chase to Hyatt transfer take?

Typically minutes. Most transfers complete within 5–15 minutes, though Chase states it can take up to 1–2 business days in rare cases.

Can I transfer Hyatt points back to Chase?

No. All transfers from Chase to Hyatt are one-way and irreversible. This applies to Bilt transfers as well.

Is Bilt to Hyatt also 1:1?

Yes. Bilt Rewards transfers to World of Hyatt at a 1:1 ratio, the same as Chase.

Can I transfer Capital One miles to Hyatt?

No. Capital One Miles does not transfer to World of Hyatt (per the ATH transfer table). Capital One’s strength is in airline transfer partners.

Are Hyatt points worth more than Marriott or Hilton points?

On a per-point basis, yes. Hyatt points are generally valued at 1.5–2.0 CPP, compared to roughly 0.7–1.0 CPP for Marriott and 0.5–0.7 CPP for Hilton. This is because Hyatt maintains a fixed award chart with relatively low point requirements at premium properties.

Should I transfer Hyatt points to airlines?

Almost never. The 2.5:1 ratio (5 Hyatt points = 2 airline miles) destroys value. Use Chase or Bilt points for airline transfers directly, where the ratio is typically 1:1.

Do transfer bonuses to Hyatt happen often?

Transfer bonuses specifically targeting Hyatt are uncommon. They do occur occasionally, but waiting for one isn’t a reliable strategy. If the CPP math works at the standard 1:1 ratio, proceed with the transfer.

Can I combine Chase and Bilt points in my Hyatt account?

Yes. Both programs transfer into the same World of Hyatt account. You can transfer from Chase and Bilt separately, and the points pool together in your Hyatt balance.

What Chase cards allow transfers to Hyatt?

Chase Sapphire Preferred, Sapphire Reserve, Ink Business Preferred, and (by linking) Freedom Flex and Freedom Unlimited when paired with a Sapphire or Ink Preferred card. The World of Hyatt credit card earns Hyatt points directly but doesn’t involve Ultimate Rewards transfers.

Does transferring to Hyatt count toward elite status?

No. Transferred points do not count toward Hyatt elite status qualification. Elite status is earned through qualifying nights, spending on the World of Hyatt credit card, or meeting specific program milestones.

Conclusion and Next Steps

World of Hyatt remains one of the strongest hotel loyalty programs for points-based travelers in 2026, and the 1:1 transfer ratio from Chase Ultimate Rewards and Bilt Rewards makes it accessible to a wide range of cardholders. The fixed award chart, combined with premium properties that regularly deliver 1.5–2.0+ CPP, means that well-planned transfers can save hundreds of dollars per night.

Here’s what to do next:

1. Confirm you have the right cards. If Hyatt redemptions are a priority, make sure you hold a Chase Sapphire Preferred/Reserve or Bilt Mastercard. If you’re considering Chase, be aware of the Chase 5/24 rule before applying.
2. Search before you transfer. Always check hyatt.com for award availability and calculate the CPP using the Award Travel Hub calculator before moving any points.
3. Transfer only what you need. Irreversibility is the biggest risk. Don’t stockpile Hyatt points speculatively.
4. Consider the full picture. If your travel plans include both flights and hotels, remember that Chase and Bilt points can also transfer to airline partners at 1:1. Weigh the hotel value against potential airline sweet spots before committing. Explore the full bank transfer partners overview to compare your options.
5. Book promptly after transferring. Award availability can disappear. Once points land in your Hyatt account, complete the booking.

For travelers building a broader award travel strategy that includes both premium cabin flights and hotel stays, understanding which programs transfer to which other programs is foundational. The complete transfer partners guide maps every pathway across all major bank programs and loyalty currencies.

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