Hyatt and Chase Launch First-Ever Hyatt-Branded Credit Card

CHICAGO, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Chase Card Services, a division of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) today announced the launch of the first Hyatt Card, a simple and rewarding Visa credit card.  The introduction of this co-branded credit card, through Hyatt subsidiary HyCard, Inc. and Chase Card Services, demonstrates the companies' commitment to provide Hyatt guests with even more of the benefits and simple luxury they have come to expect.  

After the first use of the credit card, members will receive, courtesy of Chase and Hyatt, two nights at any Hyatt anywhere in the world which are redeemable within one year.  This benefit makes the Hyatt Card unique among hotel reward cards, which typically require the translation of award points into stays and have limitations on the properties where the points can be redeemed.

Hyatt and Chase spent almost a full year having direct and ongoing conversations with Hyatt guests who provided continuous feedback and input throughout the product development process.  This candid feedback helped solidify a product that provides simple, yet generous, benefits and rewards, enhancing the cardmember experience and extending the delivery of the world's most generous welcome to Hyatt's loyal guests.

• Key features of the Hyatt Card include:
  • Zero foreign transaction fees: Foreign transaction fees are waived when making international purchases with this card.
  • Hyatt stays earn more:  3 Hyatt Gold Passport points for every $1 spent at any Hyatt property, 1 point for every $1 spent on purchases elsewhere and there are no limits to the points you can earn.
  • Simple and easy redemptions:  No blackout dates, no limit on available standard rooms and no resort fees.  
  • Hyatt Gold Passport Platinum membership:
    • 15% point bonus on each stay
    • The best room available within the category booked
    • Complimentary Internet service
    • Expedited check-in at a dedicated area for members
    • Guaranteed 72-hour room availability
  • Visa concierge service and acceptance at millions of merchants in more than 200 countries
  • Travel protection, including trip cancellation, lost luggage and trip delay.
  • Annual Fee of $75

"The Hyatt Card and its rewarding benefits serve as a great addition to the world's most generous welcome from Hyatt," said John Wallis, global head of marketing and brand strategy, Hyatt Hotels Corporation.  "To further Hyatt's mission of providing authentic hospitality, we have made significant enhancements and adjustments to our Hyatt Gold Passport loyalty program over the past two years to make it best-in-class.  The Hyatt Card is another logical step in deepening relationships with our guests and welcoming new travelers into the fold."

"Our objective, when working with Hyatt on this card, was to create a product that resonated with the Hyatt guest and provided a differentiated offering that aligned with Hyatt's brand," said Val Greer, general manager, Chase Card Services. "Having the ability to simply and easily redeem rewards with no blackout dates or limits on available standard rooms, and no resort or internet fees, the card offers unparalleled opportunities to enjoy Hyatt properties worldwide."

For more details regarding the Hyatt Card, please visit www.hyattcard.com

About Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company with a proud heritage of making guests feel more than welcome. Thousands of members of the Hyatt family in 45 countries strive to make a difference in the lives of the guests they encounter every day by providing authentic hospitality. The Company's subsidiaries manage, franchise, own and develop hotels and resorts under the Hyatt®, Park Hyatt®, Andaz®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt Place® and Hyatt Summerfield Suites® brand names and have locations under development on five continents. Hyatt Vacation Ownership, Inc., a Hyatt Hotels Corporation subsidiary, develops and operates vacation ownership properties under the Hyatt Vacation Club® brand. As of June 30, 2010, the Company's worldwide portfolio consisted of 445 properties. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.

About JPMorgan Chase & Co.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2.0 trillion and operations in more than 60 countries. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers, small business and commercial banking, financial transaction processing, asset management and private equity. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, JPMorgan Chase & Co. serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under its J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Information about JPMorgan Chase & Co. is available at www.jpmorganchase.com.

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