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Norwegian Cruise Line World Mastercard vs World of Hyatt Business Credit Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Norwegian Cruise Line World Mastercard comes from Bank of America at $0/yr; the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card from Chase at $199/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 Business Credit Card is the stronger pick today, the sign-up bonus is meaningfully larger ($1,025 more in estimated value) than the Norwegian Cruise Line World Mastercard's. Get the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card first; revisit the Norwegian Cruise Line World Mastercard after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureNorwegian Cruise Line World MastercardWorld of Hyatt Business Credit Card
Annual fee$0$199
Sign-up bonus25,000 WorldPoints60,000 points
Bonus value (est.)$250$1,275
Min spend to unlock bonus$1,000 in 3 mo$5,000 in 3 mo
IssuerBank of AmericaChase
Card categorytravelbusiness
Best earning category (Norwegian_cruise_line_purchases)3x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
    • $100 Hyatt credits annually
    • 5 elite night credits
    • Top-3 categories at 2x
    • 10% points rebate up to 200k
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    Norwegian Cruise Line World Mastercard
    $0/yr · 25,000 WorldPoints
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    World of Hyatt Business Credit Card
    $199/yr · 60,000 points

    Editorial take: Norwegian Cruise Line World Mastercard

    Editorial take: World of Hyatt Business Credit Card

    The strongest hotel business card if you actually stay at Hyatts. Five elite night credits + top-3-categories earning + the $100 in Hyatt credits make it pay for its $199 fee for almost any Hyatt-leaning traveler. Underrated.

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Norwegian Cruise Line World Mastercard or World of Hyatt Business Credit Card?
    The World of Hyatt Business Credit Card has the bigger bonus, 60,000 points, worth roughly $1,275, versus 25,000 WorldPoints (~$250) on the Norwegian Cruise Line World Mastercard.
    Is the Norwegian Cruise Line World Mastercard's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card?
    The Norwegian Cruise Line World Mastercard has no annual fee, so the question is whether the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card's $199 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card's benefits to clear $199 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Norwegian Cruise Line World Mastercard.
    Can I have both the Norwegian Cruise Line World Mastercard and World of Hyatt Business 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 Norwegian Cruise Line World Mastercard or the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Norwegian Cruise Line World Mastercard: $1,000 spend in 3 months. World of Hyatt Business Credit Card: $5,000 in 3 months. 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.