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Capital One Platinum Secured Mastercard vs World of Hyatt Credit Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Capital One Platinum Secured Mastercard comes from Capital One 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 Capital One Platinum Secured Mastercard's. Get the World of Hyatt Credit Card first; revisit the Capital One Platinum Secured Mastercard after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureCapital One Platinum Secured MastercardWorld of Hyatt Credit Card
Annual fee$0$95
Sign-up bonusNot advertisedUp to 60,000 Bonus Points
Bonus value (est.)-$1,020
Min spend to unlock bonus--
IssuerCapital OneChase
Card categorysecuredhotel
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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    Capital One Platinum Secured Mastercard
    $0/yr ·
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    World of Hyatt Credit Card
    $95/yr · Up to 60,000 Bonus Points

    Editorial take: Capital One Platinum Secured Mastercard

    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, Capital One Platinum Secured Mastercard or World of Hyatt Credit Card?
    The World of Hyatt Credit Card has a public bonus (Up to 60,000 Bonus Points, worth roughly $1,020), while the Capital One Platinum Secured Mastercard doesn't advertise one right now.
    Is the Capital One Platinum Secured Mastercard's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the World of Hyatt Credit Card?
    The Capital One Platinum Secured Mastercard 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 Capital One Platinum Secured Mastercard.
    Can I have both the Capital One Platinum Secured Mastercard and World of Hyatt Credit Card?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (Capital One 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 Capital One Platinum Secured Mastercard or the World of Hyatt Credit Card first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Capital One Platinum Secured Mastercard: no published min spend. 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.