Head to head

United Club Infinite Card vs. World of Hyatt Credit Card

Even split across the criteria below. Pick the one whose strengths match how you'll actually use it.

United Club Infinite Card

Chase

World of Hyatt Credit Card

Chase

At a glance

United Club Infinite Card and World of Hyatt Credit Card split the criteria evenly. Neither is the obvious all-rounder; the right pick depends on which dimensions matter to you.

United Club Infinite Card wins on earning ceiling and lounge access; World of Hyatt Credit Card wins on first-year math and annual fee.

Pick the World of Hyatt Credit Card if year-one math is your priority; take the World of Hyatt Credit Card if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.

Who wins what

2 vs 2
  • First-year math World of Hyatt Credit Card

    World of Hyatt Credit Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee World of Hyatt Credit Card

    World of Hyatt Credit Card is $600 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling United Club Infinite Card

    United Club Infinite Card earns more on its best category (11× vs 4×).

  • Lounge access United Club Infinite Card

    United Club Infinite Card includes lounge access; the other doesn't.

By the numbers

Annual fee
$695
$95
Welcome offer (typical value)
$1,170
$1,080
First-year net
+$475
+$985
Peak earning rate
11×
Top categories
Airfare, Travel, Hotels Resorts
Hotels Resorts, Dining, Transit
Lounge access
United Club
No
Travel insurance
Yes
Yes
Elite status
No
Yes
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
United MileagePlus
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.