World of Hyatt Points Transfers Are Now Online: Up to 525,000 Points a Year
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You can now transfer World of Hyatt points to another member online. Since Thursday, October 15, 2026, members send points from their own account, with no signed form to email to customer service and no fee.
The new process comes with tighter rules: at least 1,000 points per transfer, one transfer per calendar month, six per year, and a cap of 525,000 points per year, both sent and received. For a couple or a family collecting World of Hyatt points in two accounts, it is now the easiest way to pool enough points for an award night.
What Changed for Hyatt Points Transfers
Until mid-October 2026, combining Hyatt points meant a paper form signed by both members and sent by email, with 2 to 4 weeks of processing and one transaction per 30-day period. Since October 15, 2026, the request is filled out online, in a Points.com module built into the World of Hyatt site.
Points move at a 1:1 ratio: 10,000 points sent means 10,000 points received. They usually land within 24 hours. A request that Hyatt has to review can take up to 10 business days.
| Item | Before October 15, 2026 | Since October 15, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Process | Form signed by both members, sent by email | Online request from the World of Hyatt account |
| Processing time | 2 to 4 weeks | Usually under 24 hours, up to 10 business days if reviewed |
| Frequency | One transaction per 30-day period | One transfer per calendar month, 6 per calendar year |
| Minimum | Not specified | 1,000 points, then 500-point increments |
| Annual cap | Not specified | 525,000 points sent and 525,000 received |
| Fee | None | None |
World of Hyatt Points Transfer Rules
The World of Hyatt program terms now set out detailed rules for Points Gifting. Here is what applies to both the sender and the recipient.
- Account age: both accounts must be active and open for at least 60 days before the request
- Minimum: 1,000 points per transfer, then in 500-point increments
- Frequency: one transfer per calendar month and no more than six per calendar year, with the same limit on receiving
- Annual cap: up to 525,000 points sent and 525,000 points received per calendar year
- Cost: no fee, at a 1:1 ratio
- Status of points received: they count as Bonus Points in the recipient's account
- Information needed: the recipient's first name, last name, email and member number
How to Transfer Hyatt Points Online
- Sign in to your World of Hyatt account.
- Go to the World of Hyatt Purchase and Gift Points page and choose the option to gift your points.
- Enter the recipient's first name, last name, email address and World of Hyatt member number, exactly as they appear on their account.
- Choose the number of points: 1,000 minimum, then in 500-point increments.
- Confirm the request. The points leave your account for good.
Why It Matters for Canadian Members
Hyatt award nights often cost more points than a single account holds. Pooling two balances in the same household gets you to a useful category faster, especially for the best World of Hyatt sweet spots.
Transfers between members are free, while buying points costs money. Before buying points to top up an award, check whether someone close to you can send you some. If you still need to buy, our article on buying Hyatt points explains when it pays off. A member can buy up to 55,000 points per calendar year for themselves, unless a promotion allows more.
Hyatt now joins the hotel programs that let members share points online. Our guide to transferring and combining points between people compares the rules of the other programs.
Bottom Line
World of Hyatt points transfers have been online and free since October 15, 2026. Make sure both accounts are at least 60 days old, pool your points in the account of the person who will book, and make one large transfer rather than several small ones: you only get one per month and six per year.
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Can I transfer World of Hyatt points to someone else?
Yes. Since October 15, 2026, a World of Hyatt member can send points to another member online, from their own account. The recipient must also be a member, with an account open for at least 60 days.
How much does a Hyatt points transfer cost?
Nothing. Transfers between members are free and happen at a 1:1 ratio, so 10,000 points sent arrive as 10,000 points in the recipient's account.
How many Hyatt points can I transfer per year?
A member can send up to 525,000 points per calendar year and receive up to 525,000. Each transfer is at least 1,000 points, then goes up in 500-point increments.
How many Hyatt points transfers can I make?
One per calendar month, and no more than six per calendar year. The same limit applies to receiving: a member can receive points once a month and six times a year.
How long does a World of Hyatt points transfer take?
Points usually arrive within 24 hours. A request that Hyatt needs to review can take up to 10 business days.
Can I cancel a Hyatt points transfer?
No. Once submitted, the request is final and the sender gives up the points. Check the recipient's member number before you confirm.
What information do I need to transfer Hyatt points?
You need the recipient's first name, last name, email address and World of Hyatt member number. These details must match their account.
Are Hyatt points received by transfer any different?
Points received by transfer count as Bonus Points in the recipient's account. They can be used for award nights like any other World of Hyatt points.