Overview
- Rakuten is paying 15% cash back or 15x Amex Membership Rewards or Bilt points on completed World of Hyatt stays in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico booked through its portal on Dec. 1, 2025.
- Earnings post after checkout and typically apply to the pre-tax room rate, with tracking based on the rate in effect when you click through and reserve.
- Bookings route to Hyatt’s site, so stays should earn World of Hyatt points, elite-night credit, and on-property elite benefits.
- Rewards do not apply to any portion paid with points, gift card purchases, or stays paid with gift cards, and some specially negotiated rates may not qualify.
- Choosing points instead of cash enables 15x in Amex Membership Rewards or Bilt points, with Bilt transferable 1:1 to World of Hyatt for additional value.