# Hyatt opens free 1:1 member transfers, 525,000-point yearly cap

_Oct 16 15:30_

Tags: World of Hyatt, loyalty program, policy change, airline, hotel, credit card, program change

Type: Program change

## Summary

World of Hyatt replaced its PDF and paper form with a Points.com gifting tool on October 15, 2026. Member-to-member transfers are free at a 1:1 ratio.

A gift starts at 1,000 points and continues in 500-point increments, up to 525,000 points per transaction. Each member may send 525,000 points and receive 525,000 points per calendar year. Sending is limited to once per calendar month and 6 times per year, with the same limits on receiving. Sender and recipient accounts must be at least 60 days old.

Points generally post within 24 hours. Reviews can take up to 10 business days. Hyatt may decline or reverse a gift it suspects is fraudulent. Once submitted, the sender cannot get the points back.

Send the points a partner or family stay needs in one gift and wait for them to post before booking.

## Key facts

- **Starts**: Oct 15, 2026
- **Numbers**:
  - 525,000 points: maximum points per transfer transaction
  - 525,000 points: annual cap on points a member may send
  - 525,000 points: annual cap on points a member may receive
  - 60 days: minimum account age for sender and recipient
  - 6 transfers per year: maximum send or receive transactions per calendar year
  - 1:1 ratio: points transfer ratio
  - 1,000 points: minimum transfer amount
  - 500 points: transfer increment after the minimum
  - 24 hours: typical time for points to post
  - 10 business days: processing time if Hyatt reviews the transfer
- **Links**:
  - Offer page: [Purchase, share and gift Hyatt points](https://world.hyatt.com/content/gp/en/rewards/purchase-share-gift.html)
  - Terms: [World of Hyatt terms and conditions](https://help.hyatt.com/en/hyatt-terms/world-of-hyatt-terms.html)
- **Takeaway**: If you book Hyatt awards with a partner or family, move what you need in one Gift Your Points transfer and leave a buffer before you book, because of the once-a-month and 525,000-point yearly caps.

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/world-of-hyatt-free-online-points-transfers) — World of Hyatt Launching Free Online Points Transfers Between Members
- [Prince of Travel](https://princeoftravel.com/news/world-of-hyatt-online-points-transfers) — World of Hyatt Members Can Now Transfer Points Online
- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/10/16/hyatt-online-points-transfers-now-live-updated-terms?omhide=true) — Hyatt Online Points Transfers Now Live & Updated Terms
- [The Points Guy](https://thepointsguy.com/news/hyatt-new-digital-points-transfer) — World of Hyatt is finally making it easier to transfer points between members

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