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BankAmericard Credit Card vs World of Hyatt Credit Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The BankAmericard Credit Card comes from Bank of America 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 BankAmericard Credit Card's. Get the World of Hyatt Credit Card first; revisit the BankAmericard Credit Card after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureBankAmericard Credit CardWorld of Hyatt Credit Card
Annual fee$0$95
Sign-up bonusNot advertisedUp to 60,000 Bonus Points
Bonus value (est.)$0$1,020
Min spend to unlock bonus$0 in 0 mo-
IssuerBank of AmericaChase
Card categorybalance-transferhotel
Best earning category (All_purchases)0x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
    • Free night yearly at a Category 1-4 Hyatt (anniversary)
    • Extra Category 1-4 free night after $15,000 spend in a calendar year
    • Automatic World of Hyatt Discoverist status
    • Up to 9x points at Hyatt; 2x dining, airlines, transit, fitness
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    BankAmericard Credit Card
    $0/yr ·
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    World of Hyatt Credit Card
    $95/yr · Up to 60,000 Bonus Points

    Editorial take: BankAmericard 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, BankAmericard 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 null (~$0) on the BankAmericard Credit Card.
    Is the BankAmericard Credit Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the World of Hyatt Credit Card?
    The BankAmericard 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 BankAmericard Credit Card.
    Can I have both the BankAmericard Credit Card and World of Hyatt Credit Card?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (Bank of America 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 BankAmericard Credit Card or the World of Hyatt Credit Card first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. BankAmericard 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.