Wyndham Rewards VisaWyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card
Issued by Barclays
Reviewed by the CardCurator Editorial Team
$50/year in trackable credits — never leave money on the table
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- Best fit: strongest ongoing earning is 6x on Hotels by Wyndham.
- Annual fee: $95 charged each year.
- Offer status: Offer is below the strongest historical bonus we have tracked.
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Earning Categories
Current Welcome Bonus
Earn up to 100,000 bonus points: 45,000 after $1,000 in 90 days plus 55,000 after $500 at Hotels by Wyndham in 180 days.
Year 1 net value: $-95 (bonus − annual fee)
Bonus Tiers
Earn 45,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 in the first 90 days.
Earn 55,000 bonus points after spending $500 at Hotels by Wyndham in the first 180 days.
Statement Credits
Up to $25 back every 6 months on eligible meal delivery purchases.
Card Perks
Automatic Wyndham Rewards Diamond member level during the first year, then Platinum after that.
Complimentary Emerald Club Executive status with National.
Redeem Wyndham Rewards points for statement credits on eligible purchases made within the last 90 days.
Maximize Your Wyndham Rewards Points
Expert tips to get the most value from this program
Program Overview
Wyndham Rewards is the loyalty program for Wyndham Hotels, one of the world's largest hotel companies with 9,000+ properties across 24 brands. Known for its simple flat-rate redemption that offers great value at higher-end properties. Key strengths: - Simple, fixed-tier redemptions: 7,500 / 15,000 / 30,000 pts per night (no dynamic pricing) - Massive global footprint (9,000+ hotels) - Wells Fargo transfers at 1:2 — best inbound rate of any transfer currency (1,000 WF → 2,000 Wyndham); Capital One, Chase, Citi, and Bilt all transfer at 1:1 - Go Fast award: points + cash hybrid option (1,500/3,000/6,000 pts + discounted cash rate) - Points don't expire with account activity - April 2026: property category reshuffle (~88% same tier, ~8% lower, ~4% higher) Key weaknesses: - Most US properties are budget brands (La Quinta, Days Inn, Super 8); luxury options limited - 30,000-tier vacaion club properties in Hawaii devalued (was 15,000 as of Oct 2025) - Smaller international footprint vs. Marriott or Hilton
Earning Tips
Earning strategy: Credit cards: - Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus (Barclays): 6x at Wyndham/gas/groceries, 1x everything else - Wyndham Rewards Earner Business (Barclays): 8x at Wyndham, 5x marketing/utilities, 1x everything else - Wyndham Rewards Earner (Barclays): 5x at Wyndham/gas/groceries, no annual fee Hotel stays: - Members earn 10 points per $1 at most Wyndham properties - Elite tiers (Gold, Platinum, Diamond) earn bonus points Key tips: - Wyndham cards offer competitive earn rates for the annual fee - Transfer from Capital One or Bilt when direct earning isn't enough - Wyndham runs promotions for bonus earning on stays - Caesars Rewards members can match/link status with Wyndham
Redemption Tips
Best redemption values: Go Free awards: - Tier 1 (Budget): 7,500 pts/night — La Quinta, Microtel, Days Inn, Super 8 - Tier 2 (Standard): 15,000 pts/night — any Wyndham property including Registry Collection and Dolce - Tier 3 (Premium): 30,000 pts/night — highest-demand properties, vacation club properties (Hawaii moved here Oct 2025) April 2026 reshuffle note: ~88% of properties unchanged, ~8% moved to a LOWER tier (better value), ~4% moved HIGHER. Book before checking in; Wyndham honors the rate at time of booking if a property moves up, and refunds the difference if it moves down. Strategy: - 15,000-tier properties in expensive markets (Caribbean, Europe, city-center) offer best value — compare cash rate vs. 15,000 pts for cpp - Luxury properties (Dolce, Trademark Collection) at 15,000 pts can yield 3–5+ cpp - Wells Fargo 1:2 transfer: 7,500 WF pts → 15,000 Wyndham → one standard night; effectively 7,500 flexible points per hotel night Go Fast awards: - 1,500 / 3,000 / 6,000 pts + discounted cash rate per tier - Good when points balance is short of a full Go Free night Avoid: - Budget properties at 7,500 pts when cash rates are under $60 (~0.8 cpp) - Hawaii vacation club properties now at 30,000-tier (moved Oct 2025)
Transfer Strategy
Inbound transfers TO Wyndham: - Wells Fargo Rewards: 1:2 (BEST — 1,000 WF → 2,000 Wyndham) - Chase Ultimate Rewards: 1:1 - Capital One Miles: 1:1 - Citi ThankYou Points: 1:1 - Bilt Rewards: 1:1 Wells Fargo is the only inbound currency that transfers at better than 1:1, making it the preferred source when accumulating Wyndham points via transfer. Strategy tips: - Use Wells Fargo as the primary transfer source whenever possible (double the points vs. all other partners) - Chase/Capital One/Citi/Bilt: 1:1 transfers still viable for high-value properties - Flat-rate redemptions mean higher-end properties offer the best value per point - Transfer only when you have a specific confirmed redemption — transfers are not reversible - 15,000 pts/night at any Wyndham property (including Dolce, Registry Collection) is the primary sweet spot
Milestones & Bonuses
Receive 15,000 bonus points each anniversary year after payment of the annual fee.
Wyndham Rewards Program
Based on 10,000 points transferred
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the annual fee for the Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card?
- The Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card has an annual fee of $95 per year.
- What is the best category to use the Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card for?
- The Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card earns 6x on Hotels by Wyndham, making it the strongest earning category for this card.
- Does the Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card charge foreign transaction fees?
- No, the Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card does not charge foreign transaction fees, making it a good choice for international purchases.
- How much are Wyndham Rewards points worth?
- Wyndham Rewards points are worth approximately 1.00¢ per point on average, with premium redemptions reaching up to 1.40¢ per point. Values based on industry estimates including The Points Guy and NerdWallet.
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