Head to head

World of Hyatt Credit Card vs. Citi Double Cash Card

On the criteria below, World of Hyatt Credit Card wins 3 of 5. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

World of Hyatt Credit Card

Chase

Citi Double Cash Card

Citi

At a glance

World of Hyatt Credit Card wins 3 of 5 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

World of Hyatt Credit Card wins on first-year math, travel insurance, and foreign transactions; Citi Double Cash Card wins on annual fee and earning ceiling.

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

Who wins what

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

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

  • Annual fee Citi Double Cash Card

    Citi Double Cash Card is $95 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling Citi Double Cash Card

    Citi Double Cash Card earns more on its best category (5× vs 4×).

  • Travel insurance World of Hyatt Credit Card

    World of Hyatt Credit Card carries built-in travel insurance.

  • Foreign transactions World of Hyatt Credit Card

    World of Hyatt Credit Card has a lower (or zero) foreign transaction fee.

By the numbers

Annual fee
$95
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$1,080
$200
First-year net
+$985
+$200
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Hotels Resorts, Dining, Transit
Travel Portal
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
No
Elite status
Yes
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
3.00%
Reward currency
World of Hyatt
Citi ThankYou Points

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