Southwest Plus vs World of Hyatt Business
Southwest Plus
$99/yr
6.0/10
VS
World of Hyatt Business
$199/yr
6.0/10
Quick Answer
Southwest Plus charges $99/yr with 1X base rewards. World of Hyatt Business charges $199/yr with 1X base rewards. Southwest Plus offers better overall value for most spenders when comparing fees, rewards, and benefits side by side.
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Winner by Category
Annual Fees
Southwest Plus
Lower annual fee ($99 vs $199)
Rewards Earning
Southwest Plus
6 earning categories
Benefits & Protection
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Statement Credits
World of Hyatt Business
$100 in annual credits
Flexibility
Tie
Both cards have similar redemption flexibility
OUR PICK
Southwest Plus wins for most people
The $100 fee difference is hard to justify unless you maximize premium benefits.
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World of Hyatt Business wins for heavy spenders
If you can offset the higher fee with credits and perks, this card delivers more value.
Apply for World of Hyatt BusinessRewards Earning: Detailed Comparison
Southwest Plus
| Southwest purchases | 2.0X |
| Hotel & car rental partners | 2.0X |
| Local transit & commuting | 2.0X |
| Streaming services | 2.0X |
| Internet, cable, phone | 2.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |
World of Hyatt Business
| Hyatt hotels (4 base + 5 bonus) | 9.0X |
| Dining | 2.0X |
| Airline tickets (direct) | 2.0X |
| Local transit & commuting | 2.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |