New Hyatt Credit Cards by Chase: What We Know (and What We Don’t)
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Hyatt and Chase are making some big changes to their World of Hyatt credit cards. These changes are so big that Hyatt expects to more than double the money they make from these cards by 2027. This news has everyone wondering if there will be a new, high-end Hyatt credit card, changes to the card benefits, or even more card options.
Even though there’s a lot of talk, not much is actually confirmed. Here’s a breakdown of what we know for sure, what reliable sources are saying, and what’s just speculation.
What Hyatt & Chase Have Officially Announced
In Hyatt’s November 2025 investor press release, Hyatt confirmed three important points:
1. The Hyatt–Chase partnership has been expanded
Hyatt renewed and expanded its agreement with Chase, with Hyatt receiving $47 million in upfront cash tied to the new deal.
2. Hyatt plans to “expand its card portfolio”
This is the only direct confirmation of new products. Hyatt explicitly stated it will add to its co-branded lineup, which today consists of only:
- The $95 World of Hyatt Credit Card (personal)
- The $199 World of Hyatt Business Credit Card
3. Card-related revenue is expected to more than double
Hyatt forecasts that co-branded card economics will jump from ~$50 million in 2025 to ~$105 million by 2027.
That kind of growth is not achievable with the current $95/$199 cards alone — strongly implying at least one new, higher-fee, higher-engagement product.
Important: Hyatt has not revealed the card name, benefits, launch date, fees, bonus, or elite perks. Nothing beyond “expand the portfolio” is confirmed.
What Reputable Outlets Are Reporting
While Hyatt hasn’t provided details, some leading travel publications have offered well-reasoned interpretations:
OMAAT states Hyatt and Chase “plan to introduce a new premium credit card,” referencing past customer surveys that hinted at such a product. Their analysis also suggests it likely won’t include automatic Globalist status — speculation, but realistic.
Thrifty Traveler notes that Hyatt’s projected jump in card revenue aligns with the rollout of “likely higher-end credit card(s) in the not-so-distant future.”
Doctor of Credit interprets Hyatt’s language as potentially more than one new card, not just a single premium card.
These reports are informed extrapolations — not leaks — but they are consistent across outlets.
What We Still Do Not Know
Despite the hype, none of this has been confirmed:
- Annual fee
- Launch timeline
- Sign-up bonus
- Earning structure
- Built-in elite status (Discoverist/Explorist/Globalist)
- Free night certificates
- Hyatt credit(s)
- Elite night credits
- Upgrade awards or club access awards
- Partnership perks with Mr & Mrs Smith or The Edit by Chase Travel
If you see specific numbers floating around, they are rumors or wish-lists, not real data.
What the Community Is Speculating (Clearly Unconfirmed)
On Reddit, blogs, and forums, the most commonly circulated ideas include:
- $395–$695 annual fee
- Automatic Explorist status
- 10+ elite night credits annually
- Bonus elite nights for spend (e.g., 2 nights per $5k)
- A Category 1–5 or 1–7 free night award
- Quarterly Hyatt credits ($50–$75 each)
- Suite Upgrade Awards or Club Access Awards
- FIND experience credits
Most of these ideas originate from Frequent Miler’s wish-list article, Reddit speculation, and general loyalty-program logic — none of it is confirmed.
Why a Premium Hyatt Card Makes Sense
Even without getting too deep into it, Hyatt’s money predictions and plans make a fancy new credit card seem like a given:
- Hyatt’s a bit posh already. Their brands like Park Hyatt, Alila, Andaz, and Thompson already attract the kind of people who’d be interested in a fancy credit card.
- Hyatt has to step up its game. Marriott, Hilton, and IHG all have those high-end cards that cost $450 or more. Hyatt doesn’t.
- It all comes down to making more money. To double their card income by 2027, they pretty much need a premium card. It would bring in more money each time it’s used, get people to spend more, and have a higher yearly fee.
- Chase wants to be your go-to for travel. Chase is growing The Edit by Chase Travel and letting you earn Hyatt status with Sapphire Reserve spending starting in 2026. A Hyatt premium card would fit right into this plan.
What’s the Earliest Possible Launch Date?
Hyatt gave no timing, but the upfront payment and revenue forecasts imply movement beginning in 2026.
Likely windows (educated guesses only): Mid–late 2026. But again — no official rollout date exists.
Bottom Line: What We Can Safely Say Today
- Yes — new Hyatt credit cards are coming.
- Yes — one will almost certainly target the premium segment.
- No — there are zero confirmed benefit details so far.
- Industry consensus points toward a high-fee, high-value product meant to compete with Amex Hilton Aspire, Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant, and IHG Premier.
- Everything else is speculation, even if widely repeated.
We will monitor this and update the article as soon as Hyatt or Chase publishes actual information, including launch dates, benefits, card design, and official terms and conditions. Stay tuned!
