Guide to Wyndham Rewards

If you plan on staying at Wyndham’s diverse portfolio of properties, the Wyndham Rewards loyalty program can help you earn free nights, upgrades and discounted stays. If you’re interested in accelerating your rewards, you may also want to consider signing up for one of the Wyndham Rewards credit cards.

With a higher rewards value than other hotel loyalty programs and more than 8,900 properties worldwide where you can redeem free and discounted nights, signing up for the Wyndham Rewards program is a smart decision.

Wyndham Rewards basics

Wyndham Rewards is the Wyndham hotel chain’s loyalty program. Besides its namesake properties, Wyndham’s portfolio includes brands like budget-friendly Days Inn, luxurious Hawthorn Suites, as well as Ramada and La Quinta.

Wyndham Rewards provides members with access to exclusive rates and allows them to use points toward free stays, upgrades and amenities. Its points collection program is known as Go Get ‘Em, while its redemption programs are called Go Free and Go Fast. Wyndham Rewards also offers elite status, which comes with points bonuses and more benefits.

How to sign up for Wyndham Rewards

Anyone can join the Wyndham Rewards program for free and registration is simple. Head to the Wyndham Rewards site and click “Join Now” at the top of the page. On the registration page, fill out your contact information and create an account. And that’s it. You’ll then be eligible to earn points toward free and discounted nights at Wyndham Rewards hotels.

Who is Wyndham Rewards best for?

The Wyndham Rewards program is best for anyone who prefers to stay at one of the many Wyndham Hotels & Resorts properties. Frequently travelers have the most to benefit from this program, and loyalty pays off when you book hotel stays with Wyndham Rewards. Members can redeem points for free and discounted nights at more than 8,900 Wyndham locations around the world, including hotels, vacation rentals and resorts.

How to earn Wyndham Rewards points

Spending money on hotel stays isn’t the only way to earn Wyndham Rewards points. Members can find a variety of earning options through the Wyndham Rewards website, including online shopping, surveys and booking car rentals.

Earn points on hotel stays

The primary way to earn Wyndham Rewards points is through Wyndham’s Go Get ‘Em program. The program lets you earn either 10X points per dollar or 1,000 points per qualified stay, whichever is greater. In order to qualify, bookings must be made directly through Wyndham.

You can earn points by staying at one of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts locations, participating Caesars Rewards properties or Wyndham Vacation Clubs. Different member tiers enjoy accelerated earning on stays: Gold members earn 10 percent more, Platinum members earn 15 percent more and Diamond members earn 20 percent more.

Earn points for meetings and events

Meeting planners can earn 1X point per dollar spent on meetings or events booked at Wyndham via its Go Meet program.

Earn points with Wyndham partners

Wyndham Rewards has a huge selection of partners you can earn points with, including select merchant partners like Macy’s, Home Depot and Groupon. You can also earn Wyndham Rewards points on qualifying rentals with Avis. Note that Wyndham’s current partners are subject to change.

Earn points with a Wyndham credit card

Wyndham Rewards offers three credit cards that you can earn points with, all of which come with a rewards program and bonus points for new cardholders: the Wyndham Rewards Earner® Card*, Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card* and Wyndham Rewards Earner® Business Card*.

Earn points for taking surveys

When you join the Opinion Rewards Panel, you can earn 500 points after you complete your first survey. The panel is free to join and you’ll continue to earn points for each additional survey you complete.

Earn points when booking experiences

You can earn 10X points per dollar when you book tours, experiences or activities through Wyndham Rewards and pay with a credit or debit card. For example, you may be able to book a wine tour in the Napa Valley or catch some live entertainment in Las Vegas.

How to redeem Wyndham Rewards points

Wyndham Rewards offers several redemption methods beyond redeeming for hotel stays, including points transfers to partner programs, activities and experiences, gift cards, select merchandise and charitable donations.

Redeem for free or discounted hotel stays

The primary way to redeem Wyndham Rewards points is through Wyndham’s Go Free and Go Fast programs, which allow you to redeem points for free or discounted hotel stays. Go Free lets members redeem points for free nights at Wyndham Rewards hotels. With three tier levels, you can book rooms for 7,500, 15,000 or 30,000 points per room at over 8,900 Wyndham properties worldwide. Go Fast lets members use points to buy discounted room rates. Wyndham Rewards members can get discounted stays by combining cash with 1,500, 3,000 or 6,000 points per room. Note that the money spent on these stays counts toward Wyndham Rewards points earnings.

Redeem for points transfers to airline partners

Alternatively, you can also transfer your points to one of Wyndham’s airline partners like United Airlines, American Airlines or Frontier Airlines.

Redeem for experiences

You can also redeem points for local tours, experiences or activities. Wyndham Rewards currently offers more than 300,000 options to choose from.

Redeem for gift cards, merchandise or subscriptions

Through the Wyndham Rewards shopping portal, you can redeem your points for a wide selection of merchandise, including electronics, sporting goods and clothing. Or, you can redeem your points for gift cards to one of Wyndham’s many partner merchants like Amazon, Apple, Target or Starbucks. As for subscriptions, you can currently redeem your points for a one-year AARP membership.

Redeem for charitable donations

If you’d rather donate your points to charity, Wyndham Rywards has a number of partners you can choose from, including Save the Children, the National Parks Conservation Association and the YMCA. Most redemptions start at 500 points.

How much are Wyndham Rewards points worth?

According to Bankrate’s points and miles valuations, Wyndham Rewards points are worth about 0.9 cents each. This information can help you decide whether to pay for a Wyndham stay with cash or points (or both).

For example, you can redeem a free night stay in a third-tier Wyndham property (typically a luxury hotel or a hotel in a prime location) for 30,000 points, which is equivalent to $270. If a third-tier property costs more than $270 per night, you’ll get more value by booking with points than with dollars.

How do Wyndham Rewards points compare to other programs?

Wyndham Rewards points tend to be more valuable than points from other popular hotel loyalty programs. Here’s how Wyndham Rewards compares to the competition:

Wyndham Rewards elite levels

The Wyndham Rewards program has four membership tiers: Blue, Gold, Platinum and Diamond. Each one comes with its own perks.

Wyndham Rewards transfer partners

Wyndham Rewards doesn’t have as many transfer partners as some other loyalty programs, but you’ll still have plenty of popular airlines to choose from. Wyndham Rewards’ transfer partners include:

• • Airline partners

    • Aeromexico Club Premier
    • Air Canada Aeroplan
    • American Airlines AAdvantage
    • Avianca LifeMiles
    • Fortune Wings Club
    • Frontier Airlines Frontier Miles
    • Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
    • United MileagePlus

  • Other partners

    • PAYBACK Points
    • Caesars Rewards

Top credit cards for Wyndham Rewards

There are several Wyndham Rewards credit cards that can help you expedite your points earnings and upgrade your elite status level faster.

Wyndham Rewards Earner Card: Best for no annual fee

The Wyndham Rewards Earner Card is perfect for Wyndham loyalists who want to accelerate their rewards without paying an annual fee. Cardholders are automatically upgraded to Gold member status and can earn a welcome bonus of 30,000 points (worth up to four free nights; terms apply) after spending $1,000 on purchases within the first 90 days of account opening. Cardholders also earn an annual bonus of 7,500 points — which can be worth up to one free night — on their cardholder anniversary after spending $15,000 in eligible purchases.

For rewards, this card comes with 5X points on eligible Hotels by Wyndham purchases, 5X points on qualifying gas purchases, 2X points on eligible dining and grocery store purchases (excluding Target and Walmart) and 1X points on all other purchases (excluding Wyndham Timeshare resort down payments). Plus, when booking reward stays through Wyndham’s Go Free program, Wyndham Rewards Earner cardholders can redeem nights for 10 percent fewer points than non-cardholders. They’ll also benefit from exclusive cardmember rates when booking, no foreign transaction fees and $0 fraud liability protection.

Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card: Best for Wyndham fans

The Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card is ideal for Wyndham fans whose points earnings outweigh the card’s $75 annual fee. With this card, you’ll earn 6X points on eligible Hotels by Wyndham purchases, 6X points on qualifying gas purchases, 4X points on eligible dining and grocery store purchases (excluding Target and Walmart) and 1X points on all other purchases (excluding Wyndham Timeshare resort down payments). For a welcome bonus, you can earn 45,000 points (worth up to six free nights; terms apply) after spending $1,000 on purchases within 90 days of account opening.

Upon card approval, you’ll be upgraded to Platinum status, which comes with perks like earning 15 percent more points with each stay. Some other perks include an annual bonus of 7,500 points each anniversary year after paying the annual fee, $0 fraud liability protection, no foreign transaction fees and exclusive cardmember rates at Wyndham properties.

Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card: Best for business owners

If you own a business and travel a lot for work, the Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card will help you earn free nights quickly. To start off, this card comes with a $95 annual fee, and you can earn a welcome bonus of 45,000 points (worth up to six free nights; terms apply). For rewards, you’ll earn 8X points on Hotels by Wyndham purchases; 8X points on eligible gas purchases; 5X points on eligible marketing, advertising and utilities purchases; and 1X points on all other purchases (excluding Wyndham Timeshare resort down payments).

With immediate Diamond status upon approval, you’ll enjoy suite upgrades every time you stay with Wyndham. Plus, you’ll receive 15,000 bonus points on your card anniversary each year, with no spend requirement, which is enough for up to two free nights at a Wyndham property. Just like with the personal Wyndham Rewards credit cards, you’ll enjoy exclusive room rates, discounted redemptions, no foreign transaction fees and $0 fraud liability protection. You’ll also get free employee cards, cellphone protection (for eligible damage and theft) and Visa SavingsEdge access.

FAQs about Wyndham Rewards

• • Do Wyndham Rewards points expire?

    Yes, Wyndham Rewards points can expire after 18 months of account inactivity or four years after points are posted to your account.
    

  • Can you share Wyndham Rewards points with friends and family members?

    Yes, you can gift Wyndham Rewards points to friends or family members in increments of 1,000. You can gift a maximum of 60,000 points in a calendar year.
    

  • Can you buy Wyndham Rewards points?

    Yes, you can buy Wyndham Rewards points. Points are available to purchase in increments of 1,000, and you can purchase a maximum of 60,000 points in a calendar year.
    

*The information about the Wyndham Rewards Earner® Card, Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card and Wyndham Rewards Earner® Business Card has been collected independently by Bankrate. The card details have not been reviewed or approved by the issuer.