But the program still has sizable value if you know where to look.<\/p>\n
Let's recap what Wyndham Rewards recently lost, then focus on where you can still find value.<\/p>\n
Page Contents<\/p>
- What Value Wyndham Rewards Recently Lost<\/a>
- The downfall of the Wyndham-Vacasa partnership<\/a><\/li>
- A stop to the Wyndham\/Caesars merry-go-round<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Where the Value Remains for Wyndham Rewards<\/a>
- Redemptions from just 7,500 points<\/a><\/li>
- Cardholder discounts<\/a><\/li>
- Automatic Diamond status<\/a><\/li>
- Points are easy to come by<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n
What Value Wyndham Rewards Recently Lost<\/span><\/h2>\n
2025 was a rough year for Wyndham Rewards members due to the loss of one partnership and the watering down of another.<\/p>\n
The downfall of the Wyndham-Vacasa partnership<\/span><\/h3>\n
First, the bad. As mentioned, you could book Vacasa vacation rentals across the Americas for up to 30,000 points<\/a> a night. Some properties retailed for as much as $500 per night, delivering tremendous value. This was particularly helpful for families needing multiple bedrooms and ideal for stays in pricey, peak-season destinations.<\/p>\n
However, Wyndham and Vacasa have now completely ended their partnership<\/a>. The last day to book a new Vacasa reservation with Wyndham Rewards points was November 30, 2025, and stays must have been completed by January 31, 2026.<\/p>\n
A stop to the Wyndham\/Caesars merry-go-round<\/span><\/h3>\n
Wyndham Rewards\u00ae<\/sup> Earner\u2120 Business Card<\/a> cardholders get automatic Wyndham Diamond status. In the past, you could match that status\u00a0to Caesars Entertainment and earn Caesars Diamond status<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Caesars put a stop to that easy path to status in early 2025.<\/p>\n
The biggest benefit to holding Caesars Diamond status is no resort fees when staying at a Caesars property. The $100 celebration dinner is a close second. You can still match to Caesars Diamond, but Wyndham Diamond must be earned through qualifying stays \u2014 40 nights per year \u2014 rather than through a credit card benefit.<\/p>\n
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The Balfour Miami Beach, part of Wyndham's Registry Collection. Credit: Wyndham<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n Where the Value Remains for Wyndham Rewards<\/span><\/h2>\n
While it's easy to focus on the negatives, Wyndham Rewards still offers some compelling value. Here's how.<\/p>\n
Redemptions from just 7,500 points<\/span><\/h3>\n
From South Korea to Poland, Wyndham points still offer value in select destinations. For example, this Vienna House property in Krakow costs only 7,500 Wyndham Rewards points:<\/p>\n
Credit: Wyndham<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n And, just a short flight from Gimpo International Airport in Seoul, this Ramada property on Jeju Island is also 7,500 points:<\/p>\n
Credit: Wyndham<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n Or, maybe you want to explore Prague this summer and avoid the high cash prices. Well, the city has two 7,500-properties to choose from, with peak summer July availability at that:<\/p>\n
Credit: Wyndham<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n Cardholder discounts<\/span><\/h3>\n
As if a 7,500-point-per-night rate wasn't cheap enough, you can save 10% on all point redemptions just by having a Wyndham Rewards credit card. That's true even on the $0 annual fee\u00a0Wyndham Rewards Earner\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Combined with Wyndham's set award pricing, cardholders only need to pay:<\/p>\n
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- 7,500 => 6,750 points per night<\/li>\n
- 15,000 => 13,500 points per night<\/li>\n
- 30,000 => 27,000 points per night<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Automatic Diamond status<\/span><\/h3>\n
Wyndham Diamond status is an automatic perk for Wyndham Rewards\u00ae<\/sup> Earner\u2120 Business Card<\/a> cardholders. With a modest $95 annual fee, this status alone has value for both domestic and international stays.<\/p>\n
Specifically, Diamond members benefit from both suite upgrades (based upon availability) and a welcome amenity at check-in.<\/p>\n
Anecdotally, while late checkout and breakfast are not guaranteed like they are with certain elite tiers at Marriott and Hyatt, I\u2019ve often received checkout times well past 1 p.m., along with thoughtful perks such as tea service in South Korea and market items in Poland.<\/p>\n
Top-tier status can also unlock additional status match opportunities. If you prefer not to apply for the Wyndham Rewards\u00ae<\/sup> Earner\u2120 Business Card<\/a>, you may be able to match into Wyndham Diamond<\/a> from a competing hotel program.<\/p>\n
Related: Current Status Match Opportunities with Hotel Programs<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
Points are easy to come by<\/span><\/h3>\n
What's an award stay without transfer partners? Capital One miles<\/a> and Citi ThankYou\u00ae<\/sup> rewards<\/a> both transfer to Wyndham Rewards at a 1:1 ratio.<\/p>\n
From<\/div>To<\/div>Transfer Ratio<\/div>Min.Transfer<\/div>Average Time<\/div><\/div>None available at this time<\/div><\/div>\nThat means you can effectively generate Wyndham Rewards points through cards such as these:<\/p>\n
<\/div><\/div>Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card<\/div>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn 75,000 Miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within 3 months from account opening. <\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$95<\/p><\/div>
Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>
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- 5X miles per dollar on purchases through Capital One Entertainment <\/li>\r\n
- 5X miles per dollar on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel<\/li>\r\n
- 2X miles per dollar on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Citi Strata Premier\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn 60,000 bonus ThankYou\u00ae<\/sup> Points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months of account opening, redeemable for $600 in gift cards or travel rewards at thankyou.com.<\/div><\/div>Apply Now<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>
$95Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div>
Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>
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- 10X on Hotels, Car Rentals, and Attractions booked through CitiTravel.com<\/li>\r\n
- 3X \u2013 Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Air Travel and Other Hotel Purchases<\/li>\r\n
- 3X \u2013 Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Restaurants<\/li>\r\n
- 3X \u2013 Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Supermarkets<\/li>\r\n
- 3X \u2013 Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Gas and EV Charging Stations <\/li>\r\n
- 1X \u2013 Earn 1 Point per $1 spent on All Other Purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn 75,000 Miles when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>
$395<\/p><\/div>
Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent<\/p><\/div><\/div>
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- 10X miles per $1 on hotels and rental cars booked via Capital One Travel<\/li>\r\n
- 5X miles per $1 on purchases through Capital One Entertainment<\/li>\r\n
- 5X miles per $1 on flights when booking via Capital One Travel<\/li>\r\n
- 5X miles per $1 on vacation rentals booked via Capital One Travel<\/li>\r\n
- 2X miles per $1 on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
Wyndham also regularly runs promotions<\/a> that award bonus points \u2014 sometimes enough for a free night \u2014 after completing a set number of stays.<\/p>\n
Finally, you can also earn Wyndham Rewards points by signing up for a co-branded credit card. The hotel brand has three cards to choose from:<\/p>\n
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- Wyndham Rewards Earner\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a>:<\/strong> Earn 30,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 days. $0 annual fee.<\/li>\n
- Wyndham Rewards Earner\u00ae<\/sup> Plus Card<\/a>:<\/strong> Earn 45,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 days. $75 annual fee.<\/li>\n
- Wyndham Rewards\u00ae<\/sup> Earner\u2120 Business Card<\/a>:<\/strong> Earn 45,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 90 days.\u00a0$95 annual fee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/div><\/div>Wyndham Rewards Earner\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn 30,000 Bonus Points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 days.<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$0<\/p><\/div>
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- 5X points on Hotels by Wyndham and gas purchases<\/li>\r\n
- 2X points on eligible dining and grocery purchases (excluding Target\u00ae<\/sup> and Walmart\u00ae<\/sup>)\r\n<\/li>\r\n
- 1 point per dollar on all other purchases (excluding Wyndham timeshare down payments)<\/li>\r\n<\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>Wyndham Rewards Earner\u00ae<\/sup> Plus Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn 45,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 dayss.<\/div><\/div> - 1 point per dollar on all other purchases (excluding Wyndham timeshare down payments)<\/li>\r\n<\/div><\/div>
- Wyndham Rewards Earner\u00ae<\/sup> Plus Card<\/a>:<\/strong> Earn 45,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 days. $75 annual fee.<\/li>\n
- Wyndham Rewards Earner\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a>:<\/strong> Earn 30,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 days. $0 annual fee.<\/li>\n
- Cardholder discounts<\/a><\/li>
- A stop to the Wyndham\/Caesars merry-go-round<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- The downfall of the Wyndham-Vacasa partnership<\/a><\/li>
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