To check your lifetime base points, refer to your most recent account summary (Hyatt emails this to its members monthly). At the top of the email, you'll see your lifetime base points. You can also contact World of Hyatt for your current lifetime base points balance. Related: What is World of Hyatt elite status worth?

Checking your Lifetime Base Points with World of Hyatt is a slightly different process than viewing your current redeemable point balance. While your total "available" points appear prominently on the home screen of the Hyatt app or website, your Lifetime Base Points—the metric used to track progress toward the prestigious Lifetime Globalist status—are often tucked away in the "Account" or "Profile" section. To find them, log in to your account on the World of Hyatt website, navigate to your "Account Overview," and look for a section detailing your progress toward status; the lifetime figure is usually listed there. It is crucial to remember that "Base Points" are only those earned through qualifying spend at Hyatt properties (typically 5 points per $1 USD), and do not include promotional bonuses, credit card spending, or transferred points. If you cannot find the number online, the most reliable method is to contact Hyatt’s customer service or a dedicated Hyatt concierge if you are already an elite member. They can provide a precise audit of your lifetime earnings, which must reach 1,000,000 Base Points to trigger the lifetime status, a milestone that grants you the highest tier of benefits regardless of your annual stay activity.