Can you pass on your World of Hyatt points when you die?
World of Hyatt points can pass to a family member after a death. While alive, the account holder can use transfers to another member, gift purchases and transfers to a partner program.
Protecting World of Hyatt points while the account is active
No beneficiary designation, lifetime transfer options for points, and 8-step plan.
How to protect your World of Hyatt points while you are alive →Someone died. Handling World of Hyatt points after a death
Points can be transferred to family members, 5-step process, and 4 required documents.
What happens to World of Hyatt points when someone dies →World of Hyatt is the loyalty program of Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Points are redeemed for free nights at Hyatt, Park Hyatt, Andaz, Grand Hyatt, Alila and Thompson brands, and can be transferred to 25+ airline partners.
Hyatt Hotels' terms allow World of Hyatt points to transfer to a family member after the account holder dies. While the account holder is alive, Hyatt Hotels allows transfers to another member, gift purchases and transfers to a partner program.
What happens to World of Hyatt at death
- Transferable to family
At a documented death, points can be transferred one time to one person who shares the deceased member's residential mailing address and is a World of Hyatt member. Elite status and awards do not transfer.1
Naming who acts after a death
- Designation
There is no way to name a beneficiary on a World of Hyatt account; the death transfer is limited to one person sharing the member's residential mailing address.1
Sources1
Hyatt Hotels publishes its own process for a deceased person's account: World of Hyatt documented-death points transfer (Terms & Conditions); the request starts by phone at 1-800-304-9288. There is no way to name a beneficiary or successor on a World of Hyatt account.
Sources
Data sourced from Hyatt Hotels Corporation primary sources (4 pages reviewed). How we research.
World of Hyatt customer support
World of Hyatt Member Services
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