Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available.
Barclays has launched increased welcome bonus offers on all 3 Wyndham credit cards, allowing new cardholders to earn up to 90,000 points. These are the highest welcome bonuses we’ve ever seen on all 3 cards, so if you’re a Wyndham loyalist or even someone that just loves taking advantage of great card offers, now is a great time to consider adding a new Wyndham card.
Increased Wyndham Card Welcome Bonuses
Welcome Bonus: New cardholders can earn 45,000 points after spending $1,000 in the first 90 days, plus 15,000 points after spending $2,000 total in first 6 months, for a total of 60,000 Wyndham Rewards points — worth $540 based on our valuations.
The Wyndham Rewards Earner card charges no annual fee, earns 5x points on Wyndham and gas purchases, 2x points on dining and groceries, and comes with benefits like automatic Wyndham Rewards Gold status and booking discounts.
Welcome Bonus: Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 days, plus earn an additional 30,000 bonus points after spending a total of $2,000 in the first 6 months, for a total of 90,000 Wyndham points — worth $810 based on our valuations.
While the Wyndham Rewards Earner+ card charges a $75 annual fee, it offers significantly more benefits than the no annual fee Wyndham Rewards Earner card. For starters, cardholders earn 6x points on Wyndham and gas purchases and 4x points on dining and grocery store purchases. You’ll also receive automatic Wyndham Platinum status, and 7,500 bonus points each anniversary year after paying the annual fee.
Welcome Bonus: Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 days, plus earn an additional 30,000 bonus points after spending a total of $2,000 in the first 6 months, for a total of 90,000 Wyndham points — worth $810 based on our valuations.
Business owners who frequent Wyndham hotels will love that the Wyndham Rewards Earner Business card earns 8x points per $1 on Wyndham and gas purchases, plus 5x points per $1 on eligible marketing, advertising, and utility purchases.
Not only do you get the best earning rates of all 3 cards, but you also receive automatic Wyndham Diamond status, Wyndham’s top-tier status, which includes suite upgrades, late checkout, a welcome amenity at check-in, and more. Plus you’ll get 15,000 bonus points each year on your account anniversary — enough for a free night at a Tier 2 Wyndham hotel.
A Bonus Worth 3 Nights at Any Wyndham Hotel
The Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico is a dream for beach and pool lovers. Image Credit: WyndhamThe Wyndham Rewards award chart breaks properties down into 3 tiers, with hotels costing 7,500, 15,000, and 30,000 points, respectively. As such, the welcome bonus on both the Wyndham Rewards Earner+ card and the Wyndham Rewards Business card is enough for 3 free nights at some of Wyndham’s very best properties.
You could redeem your points at a property like the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar, for instance. This beachfront resort and spa offers 10 restaurants and bars, 2 oceanfront pools, a gym, a casino, a kids’ playground, 2 golf courses, and tennis courts. Better yet, the property can be upwards of $400 to $500 a night in high season, giving you excellent value for your Wyndham points.
Hot Tip: Check out our guide to the best Wyndham luxury hotels to book with points to maximize the value of your points with amazing redemptions.
Final Thoughts
While the Wyndham Rewards program is often overlooked compared to many of the other major hotel chains, it can still offer some serious value to travelers. Not to mention that the Wyndham cards offer a great return on your spending, come with great benefits like automatic elite status, and now offer their highest welcome bonus ever!
The information regarding the Wyndham Rewards® Earner℠ Card, Wyndham Rewards® Earner℠ Plus Card, and Wyndham Rewards® Earner℠ Business Card was independently collected by Upgraded Points and not provided nor reviewed by the issuer.