#5 Among Hotels
Point Value
1.0 ¢
Program Score
5.9
Wyndham Rewards has become one of the stronger hotel loyalty programs for budget-conscious travelers.
There are several ways to earn Wyndham points. The easiest are by staying at Wyndham properties or opening one of their co-branded credit cards. Wyndham is also a transfer partner with Wells Fargo, Chase, Capital One, Bilt, and Citi, so points earned with those systems can be transferred for hotel stays, with Wells Fargo at a very favorable 1:2 transfer ratio.
You earn points on any qualified stay at most Wyndham Hotels and Resorts.
There are also Status Bonuses if you hold status with Wyndham:
Outside of staying at Wyndham properties, you can also earn points with their four co-branded cards from Barclays. Wyndham has three personal cards and one business card. You can find details on which cards we recommend below.
Wyndham partners with five diferent transferable points systems: Wells Fargo, Capital One, Chase, Bilt, and Citi. You can transfer points from each system at the following ratios for top-ups and award bookings:
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Starting September 15, 2026, Wyndham will replace its long-standing three-tier award chart with a new four-tier structure. For the past seven years, award nights have cost either 7,500, 15,000, or 30,000 points. Under the new chart, award nights will cost 5,000, 15,000, 30,000, or 45,000 points. While we never like to see the introduction of a higher pricing tier, it's encouraging to see a new 5,000-point option for Wyndham's least expensive properties. Cardholders with the new Wyndham Rewards Earner Premier card will also receive a 25% discount on award stays, reducing a 5,000-point redemption to just 3,750 points.
Wyndham Rewards Earner is offering 30,000 points after spending $1000 in 3 months, plus an additional 30,000 points by spending $500 at Hotels by Wyndham in 6 months. That’s up from their standard offer of 30,000 points with the same spending requirement. The card has no annual fee.
This elevated offer comes on the heels of Wyndham's recent card refresh. The Earner still earns 5x on Wyndham stays and now earns 3x on dining, grocery stores (excluding Walmart and Target), and Wyndham Vacation Club purchases. The downside is that the card no longer earns 5x on gas purchases, but the dining and grocery store mulipliers have increased from 2x. Existing cardholders will keep their current benefits, while the refreshed benefits apply only to new applicants.
Wyndham Rewards Earner Business is offering 45,000 points after spending $3000 in 3 months, plus up to 55,000 points by spending $500 at Hotels by Wyndham within 6 months. That’s up from their standard offer of 45,000 points with the same spending requirement. The annual fee is $149.
This elevated offer comes on the heels of Wyndham's recent card refresh. The annual fee increased from $95 to $149, but we think the added benefits make the higher fee worthwhile for anyone who stays at Wyndham properties semi-regularly. The award stay discount doubled from 10% to 20%, and the card now includes a $65 annual wholesale club membership credit and a $50 annual accounting software credit. Existing cardholders will keep their current benefits, while the refreshed benefits apply only to new applicants.
Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus is offering 45,000 points after spending $1000 in 3 months, plus up to 55,000 additional points by spending $500 at Hotels by Wyndham within the first 6 months. That’s up from their standard offer of 45,000 points with the same spending requirement. The annual fee is $95.
This elevated offer comes on the heels of Wyndham's recent card refresh. The annual fee increased from $75 to $95, but the anniversary bonus also doubled from 7,500 to 15,000 points, more than offsetting the higher fee for most cardholders. New cardholders also receive Wyndham Diamond status for the first year, followed by Platinum status each year they renew the card, plus a $25 statement credit every six months on eligible food delivery purchases. Existing cardholders will keep their current benefits, while the refreshed benefits apply only to new applicants.
The most valuable way to redeem Wyndham Rewards points is for award stays at Wyndham properties.
Wyndham keeps things simple with three award tiers: 7,500, 15,000, or 30,000 points per night. Beginning September 15, 2026, Wyndham will add a fourth tier, with award nights priced at 5,000, 15,000, 30,000, or 45,000 points.
If you hold a Wyndham Earner credit card, you'll receive a discount on every award stay based on the card you own:
More than half of Wyndham's properties currently fall into the lowest award tier, including a handful of all-inclusive resorts. Combined with Wells Fargo's 1:2 transfer ratio, Wyndham offers some excellent opportunities for outsized redemption value. Keep in mind that property distribution across the award tiers will likely change after the new pricing tiers take effect in September 2026.
You can also stretch your points further by booking Go Fast awards, which let you combine points and cash for a single reservation.
Discover your points' highest-value redemption options. Use the filters to find the optimal sweet spot for your next trip.
You can see the cash price for two months at a time. Perform a search (using cash), then click on the "price calendar" dropdown for each property after it displays a price. Use the dates that have cash availability to search by points redemptions.
There are Wyndham properties that charge the same amount for all rooms, suites included. We’ve found rooms all at the 7500 point price point at the same property, with cash prices ranging from $125-$400! Get a suite at the upper range and you’ll earn over 5¢/point
Wyndham Rewards is best for travelers who stay at budget and mid-tier hotels, especially road trippers, families, and travelers who need reliable one-night stays. Wyndham's large footprint makes it easy to find properties in smaller cities, near highways, and in destinations where luxury hotel programs may have limited coverage.
The program is also more interesting than it used to be for points and miles users. Several transferable systems have added Wyndham to their partner list, and Wyndham's co-branded credit cards offer meaningful award discounts, anniversary points, and elite status. Wells Fargo is the top transfer partner since they transfer at a 1:2 ratio, creating a strong path to building a large Wyndham points balance.
The simple award structure is another major perk. Wyndham currently prices awards at 7,500, 15,000, or 30,000 points per night, though a fourth tier launches September 15, 2026. The biggest downside is that Wyndham still lacks the luxury footprint of programs like Hyatt, Hilton, or Marriott.
There are four levels of elite status with Wyndham Rewards. Blue is the entry tier you receive for signing up.
Benefits include:
All higher tiers must be earned by completing a required number of qualifying nights or by opening one of Wyndham’s co-branded credit cards.
Here are the elite status levels for Wyndham Rewards, what it takes to reach each level, and the benefits and perks for each
The three Wyndham cards with annual fees can all provide solid long-term value through anniversary points, elite status, and discounts on award stays, making them worth keeping for many Wyndham travelers. The Wyndham Earner Premier also keeps your Wyndham Rewards points from expiring. Otherwise, Wyndham points expire after 18 months of inactivity or four years after they are earned.
Fifteen thousand Wyndham points can get you one or even two nights at a Wyndham property. All award stays cost 7500, 15,000, or 30,000 points per night, depending on the hotel and season. In the best cases, 15,000 points can cover two free nights.
A qualifying night is any night during a qualifying stay with an average rate of at least $25. Free nights booked with Wyndham Rewards and discounted nights booked with points+cash also count, which helps you earn status more quickly.
It is free to join Wyndham Rewards. As a Blue member, you earn at least 1000 points per stay, get free and discounted nights, enjoy rollover nights that never expire, and receive free WiFi. Higher tiers require a set number of qualifying nights.
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