World of Hyatt has some incredible award sweet spots that all members (incl. non-elites) can enjoy with points to receive great savings on hotel stays.
However, unlike most other hotel loyalty programs, World of Hyatt members can’t really double-dip on Hyatt bookings through shopping portals like TopCashback and ShopBack to get additional savings.
Although travellers can get great rewards/savings by using the best cards for hotel bookings, there are some lesser-known ways to get even more savings!
Hyatt Leverage
Hyatt Leverage is a program targeted towards business travellers and it offers additional benefits and discounts on room rates. I’ve enjoyed my free membership for over a year now!
But you do not reeeally need to be a “business traveller” to use this program!
It seems really easy for anyone, especially content creators, to get a Hyatt Leverage account. These days, everyone’s a content creator, no? Just bring along your company ID or name card, in case the receptionist requests for one during check-in.
How to sign up
- Visit hyatt.com/leverage
- Sign in to your World of Hyatt account
- Register for an account by filling up some basic details, including your company’s name, address and phone number (it’s free!)
- You will then be given a corporate discount code that can be used on future bookings
Key benefits
- Get 5% to 15% off the Standard rates at Hyatt hotels worldwide
- Stays are eligible for points accrual and elite night credits
- Bookings typically come with free cancellation, up to 1-3 days prior to your stay
- Bookings typically do not require any prepayment
Freelancers Union
Freelancers Union is an organization that offers voice and community support towards freelancers based in the US.
Although it is based in the USA, it is not difficult to sign up for an account with a US address and a phone number, as previously shared by matthew from Suitesmile Chat.
I didn’t face any difficulties signing up with a US address and phone number of a freight forwarding company like ezbuy.
And again, anyone can call themselves a “freelancer” nowadays!
How to sign up
- Visit freelancersunion.org and register for an account (it’s free!)
- Use corporate code B200936 on your future Hyatt bookings
Key benefits
- Get 5% to 15% off* the Standard rates at Hyatt hotels worldwide
- Stays are eligible for points accrual and elite night credits
- Bookings typically come with free cancellation, up to 1-3 days prior to your stay
- Bookings typically do not require any prepayment
*Although Freelancers Union states a discount value of just 5%, I am able to find some hotels offering up to 15% discount with this corporate code.
Bonus: Hyatt Privé
I wrote a separate article about Hyatt Privé, which is another program that travellers should consider, to enhance their hotel stays.
Key benefits
- Complimentary breakfast for 2 guests daily
- Complimentary room upgrade
- US$25 to US$100 credit per stay (depending on property)
- Welcome amenity
- Priority early check-in and late check-out
- Stays are eligible for points accrual and elite night credits
Best cards for hotel bookings
As no prepayment is required for bookings made through these programs, travellers will be making the payments in-person, at the hotel.
For Singapore-based travellers, here are the best cards for hotel transactions in foreign currency:
Fulfilled by SingSaver
Reward
S$95 cash
✅ Be a new credit cardholder of the bank
✅ Apply by 31 Aug 2026
✅ Spend at least S$500 within 30 days after card approval date
✅ Submit rewards redemption form that you receive via email (from SingSaver)
Earn 4 mpd on one chosen bonus category
Card details
Key details of the UOB Lady’s Card
Card rating :
Ease of use :
Minimum annual income:• S’porean/PR: S$15,000 – S$30,000
• Foreigner: S$40,000Annual fee: S$196.20 (first year waived; request waiver every year)
Earn 4 mpd on 1 chosen bonus category, up to S$1,000 per calendar month
No minimum spending
⚠️ 0.4 mpd earn rate on non-bonus spending
⚠️ Bonus categories are MCC-sensitive
⚠️ 2-year miles expiry term
⚠️ Only 2 useful miles transfer partners
⚠️ 3.25% foreign transaction fee
Promo 1: Fulfilled by HSBC
Reward
42,000 points
(16.8k miles equivalent)
✅ Be a new credit cardholder of the bank
✅ Apply by 30 Sep 2026
✅ Provide marketing consent during application
✅ Spend at least S$1,000 by the end of the following calendar month after card approval date
Promo 2: Fulfilled by SingSaver
Reward (choose one)
• S$420 cash
• Dyson Airstrait (worth S$799)
• Dyson V8 Cyclone vacuum (worth S$559)
• Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds + S$50 eCapitaVoucher (worth S$529)
✅ Be a new credit cardholder of the bank
✅ Apply by 24 Aug 2026
✅ Provide marketing consent during application
✅ Spend at least S$500 by the end of the following calendar month after card approval date
✅ Submit rewards redemption form that you receive via email (from SingSaver)
Earn 4 mpd on contactless and online spending; boost earn rate to 8 mpd with a minimum deposit of S$50,000
Card details
Key details of the HSBC Revolution Card
Card rating :
Ease of use :
Minimum annual income:• S’porean/PR: S$30,000 – S$65,000
• Foreigner: S$65,000Annual fee: No annual fee, ever
Earn 4 mpd on selected contactless and online spending, up to S$1,000 per calendar month
Boost bonus earn rate to 8 mpd (up to S$1,200 per calendar month) with a minimum deposit of S$50,000
No minimum spending
3-year miles expiry term
7 useful miles transfer partners
Free miles transfers to frequent flyer programs
Instant miles transfers
No annual fee, ever
⚠️ 0.4 mpd earn rate on non-bonus spending
⚠️ Poor transfer ratio to KrisFlyer
⚠️ Bonus categories are MCC-sensitive
⚠️ 3.25% foreign transaction fee
Lower credit card foreign transaction fee by ~1%, turn in-person transactions online
Card details
Key details of the Amaze Card
Card rating :
Ease of use :
Minimum annual income: Nil
Annual fee: No annual fee, ever
Turn in-person transactions online to earn bonus earn rate on eligible credit cards
Lower credit card foreign transaction fee by ~1%
No foreign transaction fees
⚠️ Card-linked transactions only work best with Mastercards from selected banks like Citibank, Maybank and OCBC
⚠️ 1% fee (min. 50 cents) on card-linked transactions in SGD
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Promo 1: Fulfilled by Citibank
Reward (choose one)
• 8,000 bonus miles
(annual fee waived)
• 30,000 bonus miles
(pay S$196.20 annual fee)
✅ Be a new credit cardholder of the bank
✅ Apply by 30 Sep 2026
✅ Spend at least S$800 by the end of the 3rd calendar month after card approval date
Terms & conditions (8k miles)
Terms & conditions (30k miles)
Promo 2: Fulfilled by SingSaver
Reward (choose one)
• S$400 cash
• Dyson cordless vacuum (worth S$559)
• Dyson Airstrait (worth S$799)
• S$440 Grab voucher
✅ Be a new credit cardholder of the bank
✅ Apply by 31 Aug 2026
✅ Spend at least S$500 within 30 days after card approval date
✅ Submit rewards redemption form that you receive via email (from SingSaver)
Get 2 free airport lounge visits per year, earn 1.2 mpd on local spending and 2.2 mpd on foreign currencies
Card details
Key details of the Citi PremierMiles Card
Card rating :
Ease of use :
Minimum annual income:• S’porean/PR: S$30,000
• Foreigner: S$42,000Annual fee: S$196.20 (first year waived; always comes with 10,000 miles, but request waiver every year )
Get 2 free airport lounge visits per calendar year
No minimum spending
Uncapped earn rates
Miles don’t expire
9 useful miles transfer partners
⚠️ Low earn rates (spend with 4 mpd cards instead):
• 1.2 mpd on local spending
• 2.2 mpd on foreign currency spending⚠️ 3.25% foreign transaction fee
Fulfilled by SingSaver
Reward
S$95 cash
✅ Be a new credit cardholder of the bank
✅ Apply by 31 Aug 2026
✅ Spend at least S$500 within 30 days after card approval date
✅ Submit rewards redemption form that you receive via email (from SingSaver)
Earn 4 mpd on two bonus categories:1) Overseas (incl. online in foreign currencies)
2) Local Contactless, Public Transport, Fuel
Card details
Key details of the UOB Visa Signature Card
Card rating :
Ease of use :
Minimum annual income:• S’porean/PR: S$15,000 – S$30,000
• Foreigner: S$40,000Annual fee: S$218 (first year waived; request waiver every year)
Earn 4 mpd on two bonus categories, up to S$1,200 per statement month each (total S$2,400):1) Overseas (incl. online in foreign currencies)
2) Local Contactless (e.g. PayWave, Google Pay, Apple Pay), SimplyGo (Public Transport), Fuel
⚠️ Minimum category spend (not card spend) of S$1,000 per statement month required for bonus earn rate
⚠️ 0.4 mpd earn rate on non-bonus spending
⚠️ 2-year miles expiry term
⚠️ Only 2 useful miles transfer partners
⚠️ 3.25% foreign transaction fee
Bottom line
Hyatt Leverage and Freelancers Union are seriously-underrated programs that World of Hyatt members should use to knock up to 15% off the Standard rates of every Hyatt hotel and get better flexibility.
Although some hotels have other internal discounted rates (usually 5% to 20% off the Standard rates), they can’t beat the flexibility that the above programs offer. Those internal rates usually require prepayment, do not allow any changes/cancellations and may require advanced booking (typically 14 days prior).
