{"id":8689,"date":"2026-01-29T16:10:01","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T16:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=8689"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:32:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:32:48","slug":"wyndham-rewards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/wyndham-rewards\/","title":{"rendered":"Wyndham Rewards Guide: How to Earn Points, Elite Status, and Free Nights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Wyndham Rewards is the loyalty program for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. Covering 24 brands and over 8,000 hotels across 95 countries, Wyndham Rewards is one of the largest hotel loyalty programs in the world. That's despite not getting the attention of peers like <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott Bonvoy<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/hilton-honors\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Hilton Honors<\/a> \u2014 or even <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/\" rel=\"noopener\">World of Hyatt,<\/a> which has a much smaller global footprint.<\/p>\n<p>So, does Wyndham Rewards merit your attention? And why is it seemingly overlooked? Here's everything you should know about this loyalty program.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Wyndham_Rewards_Overview\">Wyndham Rewards Overview<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Wyndham_Hotel_Brands\">Wyndham Hotel Brands<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Wyndham_Rewards_Elite_Status\">Wyndham Rewards Elite Status<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Wyndham_Rewards_Insider\">Wyndham Rewards Insider<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Earning_Wyndham_Rewards_Points\">Earning Wyndham Rewards Points<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Wyndham_Rewards_credit_cards\">Wyndham Rewards credit cards<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Wyndham_Rewards_for_meeting_planners\">Wyndham Rewards for meeting planners<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Buying_and_gifting_Wyndham_Rewards_points\">Buying and gifting Wyndham Rewards points<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Other_ways_to_earn_Wyndham_Rewards_points\">Other ways to earn Wyndham Rewards points<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Redeeming_Wyndham_Rewards_Points_for_Free_Nights\">Redeeming Wyndham Rewards Points for Free Nights<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Lack_of_Points_Sharing\">Lack of Points Sharing<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"Wyndham_Hotel_Group_Brands\"><span id=\"Wyndham_Rewards_Overview\">Wyndham Rewards Overview<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The rapid growth of Wyndham Rewards can be attributed to its simple, predictable award structure:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wyndham doesn't use dynamic award pricing<\/li>\n<li>Award nights cost 7,500, 15,000, or 30,000 points &#8212; depending on the property<\/li>\n<li>Members can also use Points + Cash, applying as few as 750 points toward a paid stay at participating hotels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Earning points is equally straightforward. Members earn 10 points per dollar spent with a minimum of 1,000 points per qualifying stay at most properties. At WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham, members earn 5 points per dollar on qualified stays in furnished suites.<\/p>\n<p>Wyndham Rewards offers three elite status tiers: Gold, Platinum, and Diamond. Entry-level Gold status provides limited value, but top-tier Diamond status includes perks like suite upgrades \u2014 and can be obtained automatically by holding the <a data-ccid=\"136\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/WyndhamRewardsEarnerBusinessCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Wyndham Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Earner\u2120 Business Card<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Wyndham_Hotel_Group_Brands\"><span id=\"Wyndham_Hotel_Brands\">Wyndham Hotel Brands<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wyndham Rewards members can redeem points at 24 hotel brands. While Wyndham is often associated with budget-friendly chains like Days Inn, La Quinta, and Travelodge, its portfolio also includes higher-end options such as Registry Collection Hotels and Wyndham Grand.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_212895\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-212895 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Wyndham-Grand-Istanbul-Featured.png\" alt=\"Wyndham Grand Istanbul Europe aerial view.\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Wyndham-Grand-Istanbul-Featured.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Wyndham-Grand-Istanbul-Featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Wyndham-Grand-Istanbul-Featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Wyndham-Grand-Istanbul-Featured-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Wyndham Grand Istanbul Europe. Credit: Wyndham<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Here are all of the brands where you can use your Wyndham Rewards points:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>AmericInn<\/li>\n<li>Baymont<\/li>\n<li>Days Inn<\/li>\n<li>Dazzler<\/li>\n<li>Dolce Hotels and Resorts<\/li>\n<li>Esplendor<\/li>\n<li>Hawthorn Extended Stay<\/li>\n<li>Howard Johnson<\/li>\n<li>La Quinta<\/li>\n<li>Microtel by Wyndham<\/li>\n<li>Ramada<\/li>\n<li>Ramada Encore<\/li>\n<li>Registry Collection Hotels<\/li>\n<li>Super 8<\/li>\n<li>Trademark Collection by Wyndham<\/li>\n<li>Travelodge<\/li>\n<li>TRYP by Wyndham<\/li>\n<li>Vienna House<\/li>\n<li>Wingate by Wyndham<\/li>\n<li>Alltra All-Inclusive<\/li>\n<li>Wyndham<\/li>\n<li>Wyndham Garden<\/li>\n<li>Wyndham Grand<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wyndhamvacationrentals.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li>WaterWalk Extended Stay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Members can also redeem points at vacation club resorts for 7,500 points per bedroom per night, including select Club Wyndham and Margaritaville Vacation Club properties.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/wyndham-rewards\/wyndham-vacation-club-condo-bookings\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Book condos in the U.S. for 7,500 Wyndham points per night<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"custom-blue\"><strong>Track all of your travel plans, including flights, hotels, rental cars, events, and more through AwardWallet. <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/register?ref=235\" =_blank>Sign up for free<\/a> and get three free months of AwardWallet Plus!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Earning_Wyndham_Rewards_Elite_Status\"><span id=\"Wyndham_Rewards_Elite_Status\">Wyndham Rewards Elite Status<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wyndham Rewards has three elite tiers above the base level:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gold: <\/strong>Requires 5 nights<\/li>\n<li><strong>Platinum: <\/strong>Requires 15 nights<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diamond:<\/strong> Requires 40 nights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here's a look at the perks that you get with each level of Wyndham Rewards elite status.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_242441\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"724\/750\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-242441 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-07-at-11.21.42.png\" alt=\"Wyndham elite status levels\" width=\"724\" height=\"750\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-07-at-11.21.42.png 1330w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-07-at-11.21.42-750x777.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-07-at-11.21.42-900x932.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-07-at-11.21.42-768x796.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Wyndham<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>The perks at Blue and Gold are limited, although Gold-level members receive late checkout when available.<\/p>\n<p>At the Platinum level, members receive early check-in, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/wyndham-rewards\/caesars-status-match\/\" rel=\"noopener\">a Caesars Rewards status match<\/a>, and car rental upgrades with Budget and Avis. Note that you only qualify for a Caesars status match if you have earned Wyndham status through stays. If you receive elite status as a benefit of a <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/wyndham-rewards\/wyndham-credit-card\/\">Wyndham credit card<\/a>, you aren't eligible.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/wyndham-rewards\/diamond-status-benefits\/\">Diamond status<\/a> members get similar rental upgrades to Platinum members, plus:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A welcome amenity<\/li>\n<li>Suite upgrades (including on award nights)<\/li>\n<li>Ability to gift Gold status to a friend or family member each year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additionally, the Wyndham Rewards co-branded cards from Barclays provide complimentary status to cardholders:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"69\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/WyndhamRewardsVisaCardNoAnnualFee\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Wyndham Rewards Earner<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>Gold status<\/li>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"60\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/WyndhamRewardsVisaCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Wyndham Rewards Earner<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Plus Card<\/a>:<\/strong> Platinum status<\/li>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"136\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/WyndhamRewardsEarnerBusinessCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Wyndham Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Earner\u2120 Business Card<\/a>:<\/strong> Diamond status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have elite status with another hotel loyalty program, <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/wyndham-rewards\/wyndham-status-match\/\">Wyndham offers a status match<\/a> up to Diamond. Matched status is valid for 90 days, and members can extend it through the end of the following calendar year by completing a required number of qualifying nights during that period:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Retain Gold status:<\/strong> 1 night<\/li>\n<li><strong>Retain Platinum status:<\/strong> 4 nights<\/li>\n<li><strong>Retain Diamond status:<\/strong> 10 nights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, if you currently hold <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/gold-elite-benefits\/\">Marriott Gold Elite status<\/a>, you can match to Wyndham Diamond status by completing the <a href=\"https:\/\/help.wyndhamrewards.com\/s\/status-match?language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">status match request form<\/a>. Once approved, you'll enjoy 90 days of Diamond status. During those 90 days, you need to stay 10 qualifying nights at a Wyndham property to keep your status through the end of 2027.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/status-match-offers\/\">Current Status Match Opportunities With Hotel Programs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Wyndham_Rewards_Insider\">Wyndham Rewards Insider<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For $95 per year, you can join <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/wyndham-rewards\/wyndham-rewards-insider\/\">Wyndham Rewards Insider<\/a>, which gives you a variety of benefits, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>At least 10% off Hotels by Wyndham rates<\/li>\n<li>Accelerated earning (up to 50% more points on qualifying stays)<\/li>\n<li>Wyndham Rewards Gold status<\/li>\n<li>2 points per $1 at Ticketmaster and Wyndham point redemptions for tickets<\/li>\n<li>Discounts on flights, cruises, car rentals, airport transfers, and tours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Soon, you'll also have virtual urgent care access when traveling. That's a pretty niche and unique perk for a hotel subscription program to have.<\/p>\n<p>All in all, you'll have to decide if the $95 annual fee is worth it. If you frequently stay at Wyndham properties, and you can recoup some of the cost through the discounts with travel providers, it could make some sense. However, it\u2019s difficult to justify the cost solely for Gold status, which offers limited value on its own.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227898\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227898 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Wyndham-Greece-Ramada-Featured.png\" alt=\"Aerial view of the Ramada by Wyndham Athens Attica Riviera\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Wyndham-Greece-Ramada-Featured.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Wyndham-Greece-Ramada-Featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Wyndham-Greece-Ramada-Featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Wyndham-Greece-Ramada-Featured-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Ramada by Wyndham Athens Attica Riviera. Credit: Wyndham<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"Earning_Wyndham_Rewards_Points\"><span id=\"Earning_Wyndham_Rewards_Points\">Earning Wyndham Rewards Points<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wyndham Rewards offers a strong return on spending, with members earning 10 points per dollar or a minimum of 1,000 points per qualifying stay, whichever is higher.<\/p>\n<p>Considering AwardWallet users redeem Wyndham Rewards points for an average of 1.3\u00a2 per point, that's around a 13% return on your stay &#8212; before factoring in elite bonuses or credit card earnings.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Wyndham_Rewards_Co_Branded_Credit_Cards\"><span id=\"Wyndham_Rewards_credit_cards\">Wyndham Rewards credit cards<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Wyndham offers several co-branded credit cards through Barclays:<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"AW_PrettyLink_FullName_WyndhamNoFeeVisa\">Wyndham Earner Card<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Earn 30,000 after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 days.<\/li>\n<li>Earn 5x points on Hotels By Wyndham and gas purchases<\/li>\n<li>Earn 2x points on eligible dining and grocery purchases (excluding Target<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0and Walmart<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>)<\/li>\n<li>Earn 1x points on all other purchases<\/li>\n<li>Automatically receive Wyndham Rewards Gold status<\/li>\n<li>Earn 7,500 bonus points each anniversary year if you spend $15,000 on eligible purchases<\/li>\n<li>Get a 10% discount on award nights<\/li>\n<li>Save 15% when you buy points<\/li>\n<li>No foreign transaction fees<\/li>\n<li>$0 annual fee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"69\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Wyndham Rewards Earner<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/100\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/CardArt-WyndhamRewardsEarnerCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Wyndham Rewards Earner\u00ae Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"qs-how-apply\" data-ccid=\"69\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/WyndhamRewardsVisaCardNoAnnualFee\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn 30,000 Bonus Points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 days.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Wyndham Rewards Earner<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn 30,000 Bonus Points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 days.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$0<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>5X points on Hotels by Wyndham and gas purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points on eligible dining and grocery purchases (excluding Target<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> and Walmart<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>)\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>1 point per dollar on all other purchases (excluding Wyndham timeshare down payments)<\/li>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/WyndhamNoFeeVisa\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-5-15b009cd64#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<h4 id=\"AW_PrettyLink_FullName_WyndhamVisa\">Wyndham Earner Plus Card<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Earn 45,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 dayss.<\/li>\n<li>Earn 6x points on Hotels By Wyndham and gas purchases<\/li>\n<li>Earn 4x points on eligible dining and grocery purchases (excluding Target<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0and Walmart<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>)<\/li>\n<li>Earn 1x points on all other purchases<\/li>\n<li>Automatically receive Wyndham Rewards Platinum status<\/li>\n<li>Receive 7,500 bonus points each anniversary year after payment of the annual fee<\/li>\n<li>Get a 10% discount on award nights<\/li>\n<li>No foreign transaction fees<\/li>\n<li>$75 annual fee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"60\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Wyndham Rewards Earner<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Plus Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/99\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/CardArt-WyndhamRewardsEarnerPlusCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Wyndham Rewards Earner\u00ae Plus Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"qs-how-apply\" data-ccid=\"60\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/WyndhamRewardsVisaCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn 45,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 dayss.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Wyndham Rewards Earner<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Plus Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn 45,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 dayss.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$75<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>6X points on Hotels by Wyndham and gas purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>4X points on eligible dining and grocery purchases (excluding Target<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> and Walmart<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>)\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>1 point per dollar on all other purchases (excluding Wyndham timeshare down payments)<\/li>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/WyndhamVisa\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-5-15b009cd64#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<h4 id=\"AW_PrettyLink_FullName_WyndhamVisa\">Wyndham Earner Business Card<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Earn 45,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 90 days.<\/li>\n<li>Earn 8x points on Hotels By Wyndham and gas purchases<\/li>\n<li>Earn 5x points on eligible marketing, advertising, and utilities purchases<\/li>\n<li>Earn 1x points on all other purchases<\/li>\n<li>Automatically receive top-tier Wyndham Rewards Diamond status<\/li>\n<li>Receive 15,000 bonus points each anniversary year after payment of the annual fee<\/li>\n<li>Get a 10% discount on award nights<\/li>\n<li>No foreign transaction fees<\/li>\n<li>$95 annual fee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"136\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Wyndham Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Earner\u2120 Business Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/94\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/CardArt-WyndhamRewardsEarnerBusinessCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Wyndham Rewards\u00ae Earner\u2120 Business Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"qs-how-apply\" data-ccid=\"136\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/WyndhamRewardsEarnerBusinessCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn 45,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 90 days.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Wyndham Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Earner\u2120 Business Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn 45,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 90 days.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$95<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>8X points on Hotels by Wyndham and gas purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>5X points on marketing, advertising, and utility purchases\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>1X on all other purchases (excluding Wyndham timeshare down payments)<\/li><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/WyndhamEarnerBiz\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-5-15b009cd64#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_137456\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-137456 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wyndham-Grand-Rio-Mar-Golf-Beach-Resort-featured-300x240.png\" alt=\"Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Golf & Beach Resort sits near the beach in Puerto Rico\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wyndham-Grand-Rio-Mar-Golf-Beach-Resort-featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wyndham-Grand-Rio-Mar-Golf-Beach-Resort-featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wyndham-Grand-Rio-Mar-Golf-Beach-Resort-featured-325x260.png 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wyndham-Grand-Rio-Mar-Golf-Beach-Resort-featured.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Golf & Beach Resort in Puerto Rico. Credit: Wyndham<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"Wyndham_Rewards_for_Meeting_Planners\"><span id=\"Wyndham_Rewards_for_meeting_planners\">Wyndham Rewards for meeting planners<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Wyndham Rewards also offers generous rewards for meeting planners through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wyndhamhotels.com\/wyndham-rewards\/groups-meetings-events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Groups, Meetings, and Events program<\/a>. There's no minimum spending requirement and no cap on earnings. Planners earn 1 point per dollar on all qualifying revenue, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Guest rooms (10 or more rooms on at least one night)<\/li>\n<li>Meeting room rental fees<\/li>\n<li>Food and beverage charges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These points are earned in addition to the 10 points per dollar earned by individual guests (with a 1,000-point minimum per stay).<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Buying_and_Gifting_Wyndham_Rewards_Points\"><span id=\"Buying_and_gifting_Wyndham_Rewards_points\">Buying and gifting Wyndham Rewards points<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Members can buy or gift up to 100,000 points per calendar year at $13 per 1,000 points (1.3 cents each). Purchases are processed through Points.com and don\u2019t qualify for credit card bonus categories, so be sure to use a good <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/best-everyday-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">daily spending credit card<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Paying the full price for purchasing Wyndham points is not generally a great use of cash, since <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/point-mile-values\/Wyndham\" rel=\"noopener\">AwardWallet members typically redeem Wyndham points at 1.3\u00a2 each<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/wyndham-rewards\/buy-wyndham-points\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Wyndham runs promotions to buy points<\/a> with a discount or bonus. This can make it more reasonable to buy Wyndham points, especially if you have a specific redemption in mind. However, we don't recommend buying points speculatively.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_242451\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/214\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-242451 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-07-at-12.19.06.png\" alt=\"Buy Wyndham Rewards points at a rate of 1.3 cents per point\" width=\"750\" height=\"214\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-07-at-12.19.06.png 1988w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-07-at-12.19.06-750x214.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-07-at-12.19.06-900x256.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-07-at-12.19.06-768x219.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-07-at-12.19.06-1536x437.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Points.com<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Other_ways_to_earn_Wyndham_Rewards_points\">Other ways to earn Wyndham Rewards points<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In addition to hotel stays and credit cards, members can earn Wyndham Rewards points through Avis and Budget car rentals, select tours and activities, online shopping, and surveys. Earning rates and eligible partners vary and are listed on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wyndhamhotels.com\/wyndham-rewards\/earn\" rel=\"noopener\">Wyndham\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Redeeming_Wyndham_Rewards_Points_for_Free_Nights\"><span id=\"Redeeming_Wyndham_Rewards_Points_for_Free_Nights\">Redeeming Wyndham Rewards Points for Free Nights<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wyndham offers two redemption options: free nights or Points + Cash.<\/p>\n<p>Free nights cost 7,500, 15,000, or 30,000 points, depending on the property. Wyndham credit cardholders receive a 10% discount on award stays.<\/p>\n<p>Points + Cash redemptions start at 750 points, with the cash portion varying by hotel. The biggest advantage of Wyndham\u2019s system is predictability \u2014 you always know how many points you\u2019ll need for a free night.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Lack_of_Points_Sharing\">Lack of Points Sharing<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wyndham doesn't allow point transfers or pooling between accounts, even within the same household. That's frustrating when this feature has become commonplace with other hotel loyalty programs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/travel\/which-programs-allow-free-points-sharing\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Which Rewards Programs Let You Pool Points and Miles With Others for Free?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><span id=\"Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For travelers who favor lower-cost hotels, Wyndham Rewards offers strong value \u2014 especially with its 1,000-point minimum earning rate and simple redemption structure. While the program lacks the prestige of some competitors, it does present a fantastic value proposition, especially in international markets.<\/p>\n<p>If you regularly stay at Wyndham properties or want a straightforward loyalty program without dynamic pricing, Wyndham Rewards is worth a closer look.<\/p>\n<div class=\"compare-cards-wrap compare-count-cards-3 compare-p-barclays\"><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/100\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/CardArt-WyndhamRewardsEarnerCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Wyndham Rewards Earner\u00ae Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Wyndham Rewards Earner<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn 30,000 Bonus Points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 days.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"qs-how-apply\" data-ccid=\"69\" data-exit=\"ccw\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/WyndhamRewardsVisaCardNoAnnualFee\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$0<\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--0\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>5X points on Hotels by Wyndham and gas purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points on eligible dining and grocery purchases (excluding Target<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> and Walmart<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>)\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>1 point per dollar on all other purchases (excluding Wyndham timeshare down payments)<\/li>\r\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/99\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/CardArt-WyndhamRewardsEarnerPlusCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Wyndham Rewards Earner\u00ae Plus Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Wyndham Rewards Earner<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Plus Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn 45,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 dayss.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"qs-how-apply\" data-ccid=\"60\" data-exit=\"ccw\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/WyndhamRewardsVisaCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$75<\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--0\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>6X points on Hotels by Wyndham and gas purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>4X points on eligible dining and grocery purchases (excluding Target<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> and Walmart<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>)\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>1 point per dollar on all other purchases (excluding Wyndham timeshare down payments)<\/li>\r\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/94\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/CardArt-WyndhamRewardsEarnerBusinessCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Wyndham Rewards\u00ae Earner\u2120 Business Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Wyndham Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Earner\u2120 Business Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn 45,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 90 days.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"qs-how-apply\" data-ccid=\"136\" data-exit=\"ccw\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/WyndhamRewardsEarnerBusinessCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$95<\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--0\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>8X points on Hotels by Wyndham and gas purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>5X points on marketing, advertising, and utility purchases\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>1X on all other purchases (excluding Wyndham timeshare down payments)<\/li><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Wyndham Rewards hotel loyalty program offers four different elite status levels and several ways to earn and redeem Wyndham points. 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