World of Hyatt vs Marriott Bonvoy Boundless
World of Hyatt leads 3 profiles (Dining-heavy · Travel-heavy · Everyday spending). The other card leads or ties the rest, so where you actually spend decides this comparison.
Fees and perks at a glance
Annual fees: World of Hyatt $95/yr · Marriott Bonvoy Boundless $95/yr. Both cards carry the same annual fee.
World of Hyatt Credits: Free night Cat 1–4
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credits: Free night 35,000 pts × 2
World of Hyatt Signup bonus: 30,000 points after $3,000 spend in 3 months + up to 30,000 more points by earning 2 Bonus Points per $1 on up to $15,000 spent in the first 6 months
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Signup bonus: 3 Free Night Awards after $3,000 in 3 months (each up to 50K points per night)
Earn comparison by category
| Category | World of Hyatt | Marriott Bonvoy Boundless |
|---|---|---|
| Dining | 3.40%2x × 1.7¢ | 2.40%3x × 0.8¢ |
| Groceries | 1.70%1x × 1.7¢ | 2.40%3x × 0.8¢ |
| Gas / EV charging | 1.70%1x × 1.7¢ | 2.40%3x × 0.8¢ |
| Travel | 3.40%2x × 1.7¢ | 1.60%2x × 0.8¢ |
| Everything else | 1.70%1x × 1.7¢ | 1.60%2x × 0.8¢ |
| Hyatt | 15.30%9x × 1.7¢ | 1.60%2x × 0.8¢ |
| Marriott | 1.70%1x × 1.7¢ | 13.60%17x × 0.8¢ |
Verdict by spending profile
| Category | World of Hyatt | Marriott Bonvoy Boundless |
|---|---|---|
| Dining-heavy | 3.40% | 2.40% |
| Grocery-heavy | 1.70% | 2.40% |
| Gas-heavy | 1.70% | 2.40% |
| Travel-heavy | 3.40% | 1.60% |
| Everyday spending | 1.70% | 1.60% |
How is this comparison computed?
Effective return = category earn rate × point value. Example: 4x × 2.0¢ = 8.00% back (estimate).
This page compares the two cards' catalog earn rates only. Signup bonus amounts change over time, so they are not in the table.
Every % here is an estimate: point values are catalog assumptions, and actual value depends on how you redeem.
This page compares two cards only. Inside DanHana, the same math re-ranks by the cards in your own wallet -- so your personal best may differ.
Frequently asked questions
World of Hyatt vs Marriott Bonvoy Boundless: which one is better?
World of Hyatt leads 3 profiles (Dining-heavy · Travel-heavy · Everyday spending). The other card leads or ties the rest, so where you actually spend decides this comparison.
How do the annual fees compare?
Annual fees: World of Hyatt $95/yr · Marriott Bonvoy Boundless $95/yr. Both cards carry the same annual fee. Catalog credits: World of Hyatt has 1, Marriott Bonvoy Boundless has 1.
Where is the biggest gap?
Hyatt is where World of Hyatt leads by the most: 15.30% vs 1.60% (9x × 1.7¢ vs 2x × 0.8¢).
Are these returns guaranteed?
No -- every figure here is an estimate. Point values are catalog assumptions (e.g. Membership Rewards 2.0¢, Ultimate Rewards 1.5¢, cash back 1.0¢), and your actual value depends on how you redeem. Bonus rates can have annual caps, and issuers change terms -- check the card's official terms before applying.
Sources
- DanHana data & verification method
- What is DanHana?
- Smart recommendations
- World of Hyatt official page
Page updated: October 28, 2026