How to Transfer Chase Points to Hyatt: Step-by-Step Guide + Tips

Transferring Chase Ultimate Rewards points to World of Hyatt is one of the most beneficial steps you can take to earn free hotel stays. Let’s explore why and dive into the process of converting Chase points into Hyatt hotel stays!

Why Transfer Chase Points to Hyatt?

World of Hyatt is a favorite Chase partner, and for good reason. Hyatt points are known for providing excellent value when redeemed for hotel stays. The Hyatt rewards chart is relatively simple and often requires fewer points per night than other hotel programs, such as Marriott or Hilton, allowing you to get more nights for fewer points. For example, many travelers easily get 1.5–2+ cents per point when redeeming for Hyatt. That means your Chase points can be worth twice as much (or even more) when used for Hyatt stays compared to other redemption options. You can often book hotels for 3,500–5,000 points per night in the lowest price range (category 1 in low season) or enjoy luxury resorts that can cost $1,000+ per night for 30,000–40,000 points. 

Transferring Chase points to Hyatt allows you to get free nights at over 1,150 Hyatt hotels (including Hyatt Regency, Park Hyatt, Andaz, and even all-inclusive resorts) at a very favorable rate. Make sure you have everything you need to transfer, then follow these steps.

Transfer Rate

Chase Ultimate Rewards points are transferred to Hyatt at a 1:1 ratio. This means that 1 Chase point becomes 1 Hyatt point with no fees or math tricks. You won’t lose any value during the conversion. Remember that the minimum transfer is 1,000 points, and you can only transfer in increments of 1,000 points (you cannot transfer 750 points, for example — it must be 1,000).

What You Need Before You Transfer

Before transferring points, you must meet several basic requirements:

1. Eligible Chase Card

You need a Chase card that allows you to earn Ultimate Rewards points that can be transferred. Eligible cards include:

• Chase Sapphire Preferred,
• Chase Sapphire Reserve,
• Ink Business Preferred.

These “premium” cards allow you to transfer points to travel partners.

If you only have a Chase card with no annual fee, such as Freedom or Freedom Unlimited, you will first need to combine those points into a Sapphire Preferred/Reserve account to unlock transfers.

2. World of Hyatt Account

You must be a member of the World of Hyatt program (registration on the Hyatt website is free). Make sure that the name on your Hyatt account matches the name on your Chase Ultimate Rewards. The names must match — even a mismatch in initials can cause transfer issues. If you haven’t already, write down your Hyatt membership number and make sure the name on your Chase profile matches the name on your Hyatt profile.

3. Online Access to Chase Ultimate Rewards

You will do the transfer online (either via Chase’s website on a browser or the Chase mobile app). Have your Chase login ready. If you have multiple Chase cards, know which card’s points you want to use. (You can combine points from different cards onto one before transferring if needed.)

• Linked accounts (if applicable): Chase will ask you to link your Hyatt account during the transfer process. If you are transferring funds to Hyatt for the first time, please have your Hyatt account number ready and be prepared to confirm the account holder’s name. After the first transfer, Chase will remember your Hyatt details for future transfers.
  
• Transfer recipient rules: You may transfer points to your own Hyatt account or to the Hyatt account of one authorized user, provided that user is a member of your household. You may not transfer Chase points directly to another person’s Hyatt account unless that person is an authorized user on your card. Keep this in mind if you manage your family’s points.

With these items ready, you’re all set for the transfer. Now, let’s go through the process step-by-step.

Step-by-Step: How to Transfer Chase Points to Hyatt

Transferring points takes only a few minutes. Follow these steps in the order listed:

1. Log in to your Chase online account. Go to the Ultimate Rewards dashboard. If you have multiple Chase cards, you may need to select which card to use points from.

2. Go to “Transfer Points to Partners” in the “Travel” section of the top navigation menu. You will see a list of all Chase partners to which you can transfer points (airlines and hotels).

3. In the list of transfer partners, go to the “Hotels” category. You will see World of Hyatt (along with IHG and Marriott). Click “World of Hyatt” or the “Transfer Points” button next to it to start the transfer. (If Chase is offering a special bonus for transferring to Hyatt, you will see a message to that effect).

4. Enter the number of points you want to transfer to Hyatt. Remember that Chase requires transfers in increments of 1,000 points. Also note that the transfer rate is 1:1 — for every 1,000 Chase points, you will receive 1,000 Hyatt points. There is no loss in value when converting. 

5. Review all the information on the confirmation screen. You should see the details of the “From” (your Chase account) and “To” (your Hyatt account) accounts, as well as the number of points being transferred. 

Once you transfer your points to Hyatt, you will not be able to convert them back to Chase. 

6. Confirm that you really want to transfer this amount by clicking “Submit” or “Confirm” to complete the transfer. Chase will process your request. A confirmation will appear on the screen indicating that the transfer is being processed.

7. You should receive an email from Chase confirming that your points are being transferred to Hyatt. Transfers are usually completed fairly quickly. 

Chase officially states that transfer processing may take up to a week (7 business days), but this is a very conservative estimate. In fact, Hyatt is one of the partners known for almost instant point transfers. 

Tips for getting the most out of your transfer

Transferring is just the first step. Now that you have Hyatt points, use them wisely!

Here are some tips and strategies to help you get the most out of your newly transferred Hyatt points:

1. Only transfer when you are ready to book (since transfers cannot be canceled). A smart habit is to first find your desired Hyatt bonus stay, confirm that the hotel has bonus nights available and how many points they cost, and then transfer that exact number of points.
   The number of Hyatt bonus stays can sometimes be limited, so make sure your desired nights are available for booking with points.
2. Aim for value: Not all hotel nights are worth the same number of points. Try to use your Hyatt points where you get the most value per point.
3. General guideline: aim to get at least 1.5–2 cents per point. For example, if a hotel night costs $300 or 15,000 Hyatt points, that’s 2 cents per point (300/15,000 = $0.02 or 2 cents per point) — a very good deal for using your points. On the other hand, a room for $100 for 15,000 points (0.67 cents per point) would be a poor use of your points. In such cases, it is better to pay cash or use the Chase travel portal (where points are worth 1.25–1.5 cents each with a Sapphire card). Always compare the cash price with the points price. The Hyatt rewards table makes it easy to calculate the cost — just multiply the number of points you need by their approximate value (e.g., 15,000 points * $0.02 = $300). If the cash price is significantly higher, you’re getting a good deal for your points. If not, save your points for a better opportunity.
4. Use the Hyatt award chart and special offers: World of Hyatt has fixed award categories (1 to 8 for standard rooms, with separate charts for suites and all-inclusive packages). Check out the award chart — for example, a Category 1 hotel costs 3,500 points (off-peak), 5,000 (standard) or 6,500 (peak), while a Category 7 hotel costs between 25,000 (off-peak) and 35,000 (peak). With this in mind, you can choose great places where Hyatt points are extremely valuable:
   • Low-category hotels in expensive cities: Sometimes, Hyatt hotels in categories 1–3 can save you a lot of money. For example, Hyatt Place Kyoto costs only 6,500 points during the off-peak season, but can cost over $150—a fantastic deal. If you see a Hyatt hotel with a moderate point value but high cash prices, it’s a good deal.
   • Luxury resorts and prestigious hotels: Use your points to stay at hotels you’ve always wanted to visit, such as Park Hyatt hotels or other Category 7–8 hotels, which often cost $500–1,000 per night. For example, Park Hyatt Maldives or Park Hyatt Paris can cost 30,000 points per night (or 35,000 during peak season), which can bring in more than 2 cents per point. Another well-known bargain is Alila Ventana Big Sur, a luxury all-inclusive resort that costs around $1,500 per night but can be booked for 45,000 points (subject to availability).
   • Hyatt Ziva/Zilara all-inclusive resorts: Hyatt hotels with full service (Ziva and Zilara brands in Cancun, Cabo, Jamaica, etc.) can be a great option for using points. The cost of accommodation for two people can be $400 per night, including meals and drinks, but costs around 20,000–25,000 points per night. Paying for food, drinks, and entertainment with points further increases your savings.
   • Miraval Resorts: If you enjoy wellness resorts, Hyatt Miraval resorts (full-service spa resorts in Arizona, Austin, etc.) may be a great choice for you. They are expensive if you pay cash (often over $1,000 per night per person), but you can redeem points (transferred from Chase) for the full package. For example, Miraval Arizona can cost 65,000 Hyatt points for two people in a room that would cost over $2,500 in cash, giving you 3.5+ cents per point — an incredible value.
5. Enjoy elite benefits when staying with bonus points: If you have elite status with Hyatt (such as Discoverist, Explorist, or Globalist) or even just a Hyatt credit card, remember that bonus point stays count toward elite status and you receive elite benefits during your bonus point stays. This is a nice perk of Hyatt – point bookings are treated almost like paid stays. You’ll get free breakfast, room upgrades, late check-out, and more if your status allows it. While this doesn’t apply directly to transfers, it’s a way to maximize the experience you get from your transferred points. (In contrast, if you booked nights at Hyatt through the Chase travel portal for points, it would count as a third-party booking and wouldn’t earn elite points or benefits).
6. Combine points if needed: Hyatt allows you to combine points with another program member for free to get rewards. For example, if you transferred Chase points to your account but need a few more points from your spouse’s Hyatt account, Hyatt allows program members to transfer points to each other for reward bookings. This requires filling out a simple Hyatt form, and you can only transfer points (to another person) once every 30 days.
7. Plan for peak and off-peak: Hyatt’s switch to peak/off-peak pricing means that if your dates are flexible, you can save points by booking rooms on off-peak dates. For example, a Category 7 hotel for 30,000 points may only cost 25,000 points during off-peak dates (or 35,000 during peak dates).

Conclusion: Enjoy Your Hyatt Stay!

Transferring Chase Ultimate Rewards to World of Hyatt is a simple process that unlocks a world of free hotel nights. With just a few clicks, your flexible Chase points become valuable Hyatt points—often instantly—and can be redeemed for the beach resort getaway, city adventure, or relaxing spa weekend you’ve been dreaming of.

We’ve walked you through the steps, and now you know how to do it.