{"id":122894,"date":"2024-09-04T19:00:27","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T19:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/04\/wyndham-rewards-earner-plus-card-review-full-details-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2024-09-04T19:00:27","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T19:00:27","slug":"wyndham-rewards-earner-plus-card-review-full-details-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/04\/wyndham-rewards-earner-plus-card-review-full-details-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus card review: Full details &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div><a id=\"wyndham-rewards-earner-plus-card-overview\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card overview<\/h2>\n<p>Even if you aren&#8217;t a Wyndham loyalist, the Wyndham Rewards Earner\u00ae Plus Card is worth considering. It comes with a solid welcome bonus and perks like automatic elite status, an anniversary points bonus and a generous earnings rate while having a modest annual fee. <strong>Card Rating<\/strong><em>*<\/em>: \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u00bd<\/p>\n<h6><em>*<a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/review-methodology\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Card rating<\/a> is based on the opinion of TPG&#8217;s editors and is not influenced by the card issuer.<\/em><\/h6>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/>\n<p>In the competitive hotel landscape, Wyndham may not be the first name you think of, but they have some excellent hotel offerings and a family of cobranded credit cards to match.<\/p>\n<p>With an annual fee of $75, the Earner Plus card lands just above the entry-level Wyndham Rewards Earner card. Even if you don&#8217;t frequently stay at Wyndham properties, you can still benefit from the card&#8217;s generous welcome offer, automatic elite status and award redemption discounts.<\/p>\n<p>The recommended <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/how-credit-scores-work\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">credit score<\/a> for this card is at least 670. However, it is possible to get approved with a lower score.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s examine whether the Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus card deserves a spot in your wallet.<\/p>\n<p><em>The information for the Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"wyndham-rewards-earner-plus-card-pros-and-cons\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card pros and cons<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-3297233758 tpg-table has-sticky-left-column \">\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"jsx-3297233758\">\n<table class=\"jsx-3297233758\">\n<thead class=\"jsx-3297233758\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3297233758\">\n<th class=\"jsx-3297233758\">Pros<\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3297233758\">Cons<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"jsx-3297233758\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3297233758\">\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Great earnings rate on Wyndham stays and gas<\/li>\n<li>Anniversary points bonus<\/li>\n<li>Discount on award stays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Has an annual fee<\/li>\n<li>No free night certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a id=\"wyndham-rewards-earner-plus-card-welcome-offer\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card welcome offer<\/h2>\n<p>New applicants for the Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus can earn 45,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 days. This is enough points for up to six nights.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.625%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Wyndham-Rewards-Earner-Plus-Card.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Wyndham-Rewards-Earner-Plus-Card.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Wyndham-Rewards-Earner-Plus-Card.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Wyndham-Rewards-Earner-Plus-Card.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Wyndham-Rewards-Earner-Plus-Card.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Wyndham-Rewards-Earner-Plus-Card.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Wyndham-Rewards-Earner-Plus-Card.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Wyndham-Rewards-Earner-Plus-Card.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Wyndham-Rewards-Earner-Plus-Card.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Based on TPG&#8217;s August 2024 <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">valuations<\/a>, this bonus offer is worth $495. Given how low the spending requirement is, this is a fantastic value for the number of points you&#8217;ll earn.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&#10;        EmailSignUp_container__qYzYT&#10;        undefined&#10;        EmailSignUp_isLoading__i_qm0&#10;      \"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__zgpFm\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__C8FWb\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to note that Barclays can be inquiry-sensitive, so I recommend being under 6\/24 before <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/credit-card-application-restrictions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">applying for this card<\/a>. In other words, you should have five or fewer hard inquiries on your credit report in the past 24 months before applying for the Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/hotel-points-value-low-end-luxury\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Book low-end or luxury hotels to get the best value from your points<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"wyndham-rewards-earner-plus-card-benefits\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card benefits<\/h2>\n<p>The Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus comes with automatic Wyndham Platinum status. This <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/best-hotel-elite-status\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">status level<\/a> grants perks like free Wi-Fi, early check-in and late checkout, preferred room selection, 15% bonus points on stays, a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/hotel-elite-status-match-challenge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">status match<\/a> to Caesars Rewards and car rental upgrades at Avis and Budget.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.5625%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/WaterWalk-by-Wyndham-Phoenix-AZ-Living-Room.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/WaterWalk-by-Wyndham-Phoenix-AZ-Living-Room.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/WaterWalk-by-Wyndham-Phoenix-AZ-Living-Room.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/WaterWalk-by-Wyndham-Phoenix-AZ-Living-Room.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/WaterWalk-by-Wyndham-Phoenix-AZ-Living-Room.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/WaterWalk-by-Wyndham-Phoenix-AZ-Living-Room.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/WaterWalk-by-Wyndham-Phoenix-AZ-Living-Room.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/WaterWalk-by-Wyndham-Phoenix-AZ-Living-Room.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/WaterWalk-by-Wyndham-Phoenix-AZ-Living-Room.png?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">WaterWalk in Phoenix, Arizona. WYNDHAM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Wyndham Rewards Platinum status alone could easily be worth the $75 annual fee the card holds. In addition to the automatic Platinum status, the card offers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Anniversary bonus points:<\/strong> Earn 7,500 bonus points each anniversary after you pay the annual fee, worth $83 according to TPG&#8217;s August 2024 <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">valuations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Discount on paid and award stays: <\/strong>Earner Plus cardmembers receive access to a special cardmember rate on stays paid with cash and a 10% discount on Go Free award stays<\/li>\n<li><strong>No foreign transaction fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ultimate-guide-wyndham-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The ultimate guide to earning and redeeming Wyndham Rewards<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"earning-points-on-the-wyndham-rewards-earner-plus-card\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Earning points on the Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card<\/h2>\n<p>The Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus earns:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>6 points per dollar on Wyndham hotels and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/gas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gas<\/a><\/li>\n<li>4 points per dollar on <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/dining\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dining<\/a> and at <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/grocery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">grocery stores<\/a> (excludes Walmart and Target)<\/li>\n<li>1 point on all other purchases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/Super-8-by-Wyndham_Facebook_3.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/Super-8-by-Wyndham_Facebook_3.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/Super-8-by-Wyndham_Facebook_3.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/Super-8-by-Wyndham_Facebook_3.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/Super-8-by-Wyndham_Facebook_3.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/Super-8-by-Wyndham_Facebook_3.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/Super-8-by-Wyndham_Facebook_3.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/Super-8-by-Wyndham_Facebook_3.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/Super-8-by-Wyndham_Facebook_3.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Super 8 by Wyndham. FACEBOOK<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Based on TPG&#8217;s August 2024 <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">valuations<\/a>, these rates equate to a 6.6% return on Wyndham and gas purchases, 4.4% on dining and grocery purchases and 1.1% on all other purchases.<\/p>\n<p>These are great earnings for Wyndham stays and gas; however, there are cards that earn better in <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/everyday-spending\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">everyday categories<\/a> like dining and U.S. supermarkets, like the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/the-american-express-gold-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">American Express\u00ae Gold Card<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"redeeming-points-on-the-wyndham-rewards-earner-plus-card\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Redeeming points on the Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card<\/h2>\n<p>With the Wyndham Earner Plus card, there are many ways to redeem your points, including for stays, gas, airline tickets, tickets and experiences, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/best-credit-cards-for-purchasing-gift-cards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gift cards<\/a>, merchandise, charitable donations, tours and activities and AARP membership.<\/p>\n<p>The most valuable way to redeem points is for Wyndham hotel stays.<\/p>\n<p>Wyndham is one of the few hotel brands that still utilizes a fixed award chart and not <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/what-is-dynamic-award-pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dynamic pricing<\/a>, meaning you can still get outsize value. There are no blackout dates for Wyndham properties.<\/p>\n<p>Wyndham offers two types of redemptions: Go Fast and Go Free. Go Free uses points to book the total cost of the room, and Go Fast uses a combination of points and cash. Cardholders will receive a 10% discount on all Wyndham Go Free hotel redemptions.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/20240821_Best-All-Inclusive-Resorts-in-Bahamas_Viva-Wyndham-Fortuna-Beach_Facebook.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/20240821_Best-All-Inclusive-Resorts-in-Bahamas_Viva-Wyndham-Fortuna-Beach_Facebook.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/20240821_Best-All-Inclusive-Resorts-in-Bahamas_Viva-Wyndham-Fortuna-Beach_Facebook.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/20240821_Best-All-Inclusive-Resorts-in-Bahamas_Viva-Wyndham-Fortuna-Beach_Facebook.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/20240821_Best-All-Inclusive-Resorts-in-Bahamas_Viva-Wyndham-Fortuna-Beach_Facebook.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/20240821_Best-All-Inclusive-Resorts-in-Bahamas_Viva-Wyndham-Fortuna-Beach_Facebook.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/20240821_Best-All-Inclusive-Resorts-in-Bahamas_Viva-Wyndham-Fortuna-Beach_Facebook.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/20240821_Best-All-Inclusive-Resorts-in-Bahamas_Viva-Wyndham-Fortuna-Beach_Facebook.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/20240821_Best-All-Inclusive-Resorts-in-Bahamas_Viva-Wyndham-Fortuna-Beach_Facebook.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach. FACEBOOK<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Go Free award nights are priced in three tiers: 7,500, 15,000 and 30,000 points per night. Higher-end properties and properties booked during peak-season travel will typically cost 30,000 points per night.<\/p>\n<p>Go Fast award nights are priced in three tiers, starting at 1,500, 3,000 and 6,000 points per night plus cash.<\/p>\n<p>TPG senior points and miles writer <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/author\/katiegenter\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Katie Genter<\/a> says, &#8220;[I&#8217;ve] used Wyndham points for 15,000-point nights in Hawaii and 7,500-point nights in South Korea, including on the beautiful island of Jeju. I&#8217;ve also gotten excellent value redeeming for Vacasa stays, although this is more difficult to do now with the lower cap on the average cost per bedroom for 15,000-point nights.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>You can also use your points to book a Wyndham Vacation Club stay starting at 7,500 points per bedroom per night. As a cardholder, your points can also be used to book Caesars Rewards properties, Vacasa vacation rentals, Landal GreenParks and reservations on Cottages.com.<\/p>\n<p>Wyndham timeshare owners can use points to cover maintenance fees by converting them to Maintenance Dollars. Caesars properties cost 15,000 to 30,000 Wyndham points per bedroom per night. Certain <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/airline-hotel-award-travel-blackout-dates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blackout dates<\/a> apply.<\/p>\n<p>Vacasa vacation rentals can only be booked with Wyndham points if the average nightly cost, inclusive of all fees, is under $500. You&#8217;ll pay 15,000 points per bedroom per night for rentals with an average nightly rate under $250 and 30,000 points per bedroom per night for rentals with an average nightly rate between $250.01 and $500.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"transferring-points-on-the-wyndham-rewards-earner-plus-card\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Transferring points on the Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card<\/h2>\n<p>Wyndham has a solid list of airline <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/credit-card-transfer-partners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transfer partners<\/a>. However, you generally receive better value when you redeem your points for Wyndham stays than when you transfer them to partners.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/Planes-PIT-7.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/Planes-PIT-7.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/Planes-PIT-7.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/Planes-PIT-7.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/Planes-PIT-7.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/Planes-PIT-7.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/Planes-PIT-7.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/Planes-PIT-7.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/Planes-PIT-7.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Wyndham has nine total airline transfer partners, including AeroMexico Club Premier miles, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/air-canada-aeroplan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Air Canada Aeroplan<\/a> points, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/american-airlines-aadvantage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Airlines AAdvantage<\/a> miles, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/everything-you-need-to-know-avianca-lifemiles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Avianca LifeMiles<\/a>, Frontier Airlines <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ultimate-guide-frontier-miles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frontier Miles<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/all-about-turkish-miles-smiles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Turkish Airlines Miles&amp;Smiles<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/know-united-mileageplus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">United MileagePlus<\/a> miles.<\/p>\n<p>All points are transferred at a 5:1 ratio, and you must transfer at least 6,000 points. This means 6,000 Wyndham points are equivalent to 1,200 partner points. Given this transfer ratio, I strongly recommend avoiding this as a redemption method.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/should-you-transfer-hotel-points-to-airline-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Should you transfer hotel points to airline partners?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"which-cards-compete-with-the-wyndham-rewards-earner-plus-card\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Which cards compete with the Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card?<\/h2>\n<p>If you want more Wyndham Rewards perks or prefer a different type of reward, you may want to choose one of these cards instead:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>If you prefer no annual fee:<\/strong> The Wyndham Rewards Earner\u00ae Card is the little brother of the Earner Plus and has no annual fee. It offers perks like automatic Wyndham Gold status and earns 5 points per dollar on Wyndham stays and gas. You&#8217;ll still receive discounts on award and cash stays.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If you prefer to earn flexible currency:<\/strong> <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/capital-one-venture-rewards-credit-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card<\/a><\/span> earns 2 miles per dollar on all purchases, comes with a Global Entry\/TSA PreCheck fee credit and has a $95 annual fee (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/capital-one-venture-rewards-credit-card-rates-and-fees\/?issuer=Capital+One&amp;name=Capital+One+Venture+Rewards+Credit+Card+%28Rates+and+Fees%29&amp;pid=10373&amp;tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rates and fees<\/a>). Capital One miles can be transferred to Wyndham. To learn more, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/reviews\/capital-one-venture-card-review\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">full review of the Venture Rewards<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If you prefer a business card and higher status: <\/strong>The Wyndham Rewards Business Earner\u00ae Card comes with complimentary Wyndham Diamond status. The card also earns 15,000 bonus points after each cardmember anniversary and comes with discounts for award and cash stays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For additional options, check out our full list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/hotel\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">best hotel credit cards<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>The information for the Wyndham Rewards Earner card and Wyndham Rewards Business Earner card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/how-to-choose-a-hotel-credit-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to choose a hotel credit card<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"is-the-wyndham-rewards-earner-plus-card-worth-it\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Is the Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card worth it?<\/h2>\n<p>This card is easily justifiable and worth getting if you frequently stay at Wyndham properties. It offers automatic Wyndham Platinum status, a great earnings rate on Wyndham stays and gas and a 10% discount on all award redemptions. If you stay less frequently, you may be better suited for the no-annual-fee Wyndham Rewards Earner card.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>The Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus is a solid offering that makes sense for most Wyndham travelers. With a great earnings rate and automatic elite status, this card is definitely worth considering adding to your wallet.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, a solid welcome bonus can help boost your Wyndham Rewards account balance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/best-hotel-loyalty-programs\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Best hotel rewards programs in the world: Which one is right for you?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/wyndham-rewards-earner-plus-card-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card overview Even if you aren&#8217;t a Wyndham loyalist, the Wyndham Rewards Earner\u00ae Plus Card is worth considering. It comes with a solid welcome bonus and perks like automatic elite status, an anniversary points bonus and a generous earnings rate while having a modest annual fee. 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