You can transfer World of Hyatt points to other members: Here’s how

Many loyalty programs don't let you transfer points to other members, while others charge a fee to move points to another member. But with World of Hyatt, members can combine points freely and with few restrictions.

That's right: Hyatt members can transfer points to other members without paying a fee. Doing so can help make a stay at one of the best Hyatt hotels a reality. Here's what you need to know about transferring Hyatt points to other members.

Can you transfer Hyatt points to another person?

You can transfer Hyatt points to any other World of Hyatt member. No family affiliation is required, but you can only transfer or receive Hyatt points once every 30 days. There's no cost to transfer Hyatt points to another member.

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How to combine points from World of Hyatt accounts

You must complete a PDF form to combine Hyatt points with another member. You'll need to fill in the name, World of Hyatt number, phone number, mailing address and email associated with both members' accounts.

The member transferring points must fill in a section authorizing Hyatt to deduct a specific number of points from their account and transfer them to another member. Both members will then need to sign the form.

Once the form is complete, you can email it to combinepoints@hyatt.com. Alternatively, you can mail in a paper form, but email will likely be more convenient (and faster) for most members.

I've received points from other World of Hyatt members via this process. In one case, it took as little as 31 hours for the points to reach my account after sending an email request to Hyatt. But a transfer in 2022 took almost a week.

Hyatt's terms and conditions note that both members must have active accounts and that the member transferring points relinquishes all rights to the combined points after submitting the form.

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When should you transfer Hyatt points to another person?

Combining points might seem like an excellent idea if you're planning a vacation with other World of Hyatt members. While there are some excellent Hyatt Category 1 hotels, including the Park Hyatt Chennai in India, you might have your sights set on a higher-category redemption. Combining points into a single account can bring costly award stays within reach.

Pooling your points with friends or family could also allow you to redeem Hyatt points for an upgraded room or book a longer stay.

You might also consider transferring your Hyatt points to another member to keep your points from expiring. You'll forfeit your World of Hyatt points if your account is inactive for 24 consecutive months, but transferring points counts as account activity. In turn, you can save your Hyatt points by moving them into an account that's more active than yours.

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How to earn more Hyatt points

If you need to earn more Hyatt points, you can transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Hyatt at a 1:1 ratio. This includes points earned with the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees), the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) and the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card (see rates and fees).

You can also transfer Bilt Rewards Points to Hyatt at a 1:1 ratio. If you want to earn Hyatt points directly, consider the World of Hyatt Credit Card (see rates and fees) or the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card (see rates and fees). Both cards offer valuable welcome offers and let you earn Hyatt points when making purchases.

Related: Is the World of Hyatt credit card worth the annual fee?

Bottom line

The World of Hyatt program is popular with award travelers thanks to the Hyatt award chart, the member-friendly policies and the ease of earning points. Although most Hyatt loyalists would prefer a web form instead of a PDF, the program earns high marks for making it free and easy to transfer Hyatt points to another member.