World of Hyatt previously launched a promotion to buy points at a 25% bonus which is about to end today.
Members can buy up to 55,000 points every calendar year before any possible bonuses, and Hyatt has several opportunities for buying points throughout the year.
Hyatt usually alternates between either a discount or a bonus for purchasing points and also lifts the 55k annual limit a few times per year (not this time, though).
You can access this offer and check your bonus or discount on Hyatt’s website here.
World of Hyatt points sales usually offer a maximum of 40% bonus or 30% discount during regular sales; this current one would also sit comfortably in that zone.
The cost of a World of Hyatt point purchased under this offer at the 25% bonus is 1.92 cents each. During the previous sales, the price of a point was as low as 1.68 cents.
Does it make sense to purchase points at this price?
It only makes sense if you use them at costly Hyatt properties such as the Park Hyatt Maldives, Kyoto, or Tokyo. However, sometimes the lower category properties can often make sense when the paid rates are high. Otherwise, buying at such a high price makes only limited sense.
Award rooms with Hyatt are available as long as standard rooms are available for sale. This means that points are usually a good value if something is happening in the city, pushing the paid rates through the roof.
It’s worthwhile to check what the current points rates are if you have a particular stay in mind. With Hyatt now having introduced Peak/Off-Peak awards, there is no longer a firm amount of points, and this can make or break the case if it’s worthwhile to redeem, let alone buy points.
Conclusion
Hyatt’s latest promotion to purchase points with a bonus is about to expire today. The price, including the bonus, might still make sense for some, but generally speaking, I’d hold off until a slightly better offer comes around.
Hyatt sells its points at a bonus or discount continuously throughout the year. So if you don’t need World of Hyatt points right now, you can buy them later. The new calendar year has just begun so if you make such a purchase right now it will count toward the entire 2023 allowance to purchase which is yet another reason to wait for the best offer that suits your needs.
These are the terms & conditions for this campaign:
Offer available with purchases made between 12:01 am ET February 9, 2023 and ends 11:59 pm March 25, 2023. Purchase 5,000 or more min Bonus Points in a single transaction and get 25% Bonus. Bonus Points will be awarded upon completion of individual transactions. In order to participate in a purchase transaction, you must be a member for at least 60 days to purchase or receive Bonus Points. Bonus Points can be purchased in increments of 1,000, up to 55,000 points per calendar year. Members can receive points in increments of 1,000, up to 55,000 points per calendar year. Additional Bonus Points awarded under this offer do not count towards these maximums. Offer may be withdrawn or changed without notice. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Only purchases made online are eligible for the promotion.
Price includes all applicable fees. GST/HST will be charged to Canadian residents. QST will be charged to Quebec residents. This transaction is completed by Points.com Inc. Purchased points are not refundable and transactions are non-reversible. Purchased points are applicable toward all World of Hyatt awards. Points purchased using this option will post within 48 hours. Purchased points do not count toward World of Hyatt elite membership tiers. All World of Hyatt Terms and Conditions apply.
