Head to head

Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. World of Hyatt Credit Card

On the criteria below, Chase Sapphire Preferred wins 2 of 3. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Chase Sapphire Preferred

Chase

World of Hyatt Credit Card

Chase

At a glance

Chase Sapphire Preferred wins 2 of 3 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Chase Sapphire Preferred leads on first-year math and earning ceiling, while World of Hyatt Credit Card only ties the rest.

Pick the Chase Sapphire Preferred if year-one math is your priority.

Who wins what

2 vs 0 (1 tie)
  • First-year math Chase Sapphire Preferred

    Chase Sapphire Preferred wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee Tie

    Same annual fee.

  • Earning ceiling Chase Sapphire Preferred

    Chase Sapphire Preferred earns more on its best category (5× vs 4×).

By the numbers

Annual fee
$95
$95
Welcome offer (typical value)
$1,275
$1,080
First-year net
+$1,180
+$985
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Chase Travel Portal, Dining, Travel
Hotels Resorts, Dining, Transit
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
Yes
Elite status
No
Yes
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
Chase Ultimate Rewards
World of Hyatt

Welcome-offer dollar values use each program's typical-tier valuation from our signup bonus calculator. See the methodology page for sourcing details.