EQUIPThe Points Guy · 4h ago
Last call: Who should (and shouldn't) transfer Chase points to Hyatt before Oct. 1
Executive Brief
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The Chase-to-Hyatt point transfer ratio will transition from 1:1 to 4:3 for specific cardholders effective October 1, 2026. Executives should evaluate existing point balances and upcoming travel requirements to determine if immediate transfers are necessary before the valuation decrease.
- 01Standard 1:1 transfer ratios expire on October 1 for selected Chase cardholders
- 02New 4:3 conversion rates represent a twenty-five percent reduction in Hyatt point value
- 03Immediate transfers are recommended only for confirmed upcoming Hyatt stays
- 04Cardholders should review specific account terms to confirm eligibility for the current 1:1 rate
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The Chase-to-Hyatt transfer ratio changes from 1:1 to 4:3 on Oct. 1 for some cardholders. Here's a quick look at when I'd transfer points — and when I wouldn't.