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BECU Secured Cash Back Credit Card vs World of Hyatt Credit Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The BECU Secured Cash Back Credit Card comes from BECU at $0/yr; the World of Hyatt Credit Card from Chase at $95/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

For most people the World of Hyatt Credit Card is the stronger pick today, the sign-up bonus is meaningfully larger ($1,020 more in estimated value) than the BECU Secured Cash Back Credit Card's. Get the World of Hyatt Credit Card first; revisit the BECU Secured Cash Back Credit Card after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureBECU Secured Cash Back Credit CardWorld of Hyatt Credit Card
Annual fee$0$95
Sign-up bonusNo welcome bonusUp to 60,000 Bonus Points
Bonus value (est.)$0$1,020
Min spend to unlock bonus$0 in 0 mo-
IssuerBECUChase
Card categorycashbackhotel
Best earning category (All_purchases)1.5x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
    • 9x at Hyatt properties
    • Free Cat 1-4 night every year
    • Automatic Discoverist
    • $95 fee
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    BECU Secured Cash Back Credit Card
    $0/yr · No welcome bonus
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    World of Hyatt Credit Card
    $95/yr · Up to 60,000 Bonus Points

    Editorial take: BECU Secured Cash Back Credit Card

    Editorial take: World of Hyatt Credit Card

    The anniversary free night at a Category 1-4 Hyatt easily covers the $95 fee, even a Category 1 Hyatt Place clears it. If you stay at any Hyatt once a year, this card pays for itself.

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, BECU Secured Cash Back Credit Card or World of Hyatt Credit Card?
    The World of Hyatt Credit Card has the bigger bonus, Up to 60,000 Bonus Points, worth roughly $1,020, versus No welcome bonus (~$0) on the BECU Secured Cash Back Credit Card.
    Is the BECU Secured Cash Back Credit Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the World of Hyatt Credit Card?
    The BECU Secured Cash Back Credit Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the World of Hyatt Credit Card's $95 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the World of Hyatt Credit Card's benefits to clear $95 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the BECU Secured Cash Back Credit Card.
    Can I have both the BECU Secured Cash Back Credit Card and World of Hyatt Credit Card?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (BECU and Chase) the application rules don't conflict. Many points enthusiasts hold both, they pair well when one earns flexible bank points and the other earns a different currency.
    Should I get the BECU Secured Cash Back Credit Card or the World of Hyatt Credit Card first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. BECU Secured Cash Back Credit Card: $0 spend in 0 months. World of Hyatt Credit Card: no published min spend. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.

    Card details on this page reflect the most recent data we've verified against the issuer's own site. Sign-up bonuses and fees can change at any time, confirm the current offer on the issuer's page before applying.