Wyndham Rewards Earner®

The Wyndham Rewards Earner Card is a practical, no-annual-fee option built for road trippers and travelers who frequently stay at Wyndham properties. It offers elevated rewards on hotel bookings and fuel while granting automatic elite status.

Welcome Offer

30,000 Points

Annual Fee

Rec. Credit Score

Excellent

Good For

Wyndham loyalists and road trippers

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Overview

Is the Wyndham Rewards Earner® worth it?

This card is great for...

Gas station spending

Wyndham hotel stays

Automatic Gold hotel status

For travelers who book Wyndham properties or spend heavily on fuel, this card delivers reliable value at no annual cost. Earning 5x points on both Wyndham stays and gas purchases makes it an effective tool for road trips, while automatic Gold elite status adds perks like preferred room selection and late checkout. Because award nights start at just 7,500 points, points earned from welcome offers and everyday gas purchases can easily translate into complimentary hotel nights.

The key drawback is the lower earning power on non-category spending. Everyday purchases earn just 1x points, which falls short compared to a standard cash-back card if you are not redeeming specifically for Wyndham stays. If you rarely visit Wyndham brands or prefer transferable travel points, a broader general rewards card is a better fit.

MaxRewards Verdict

An excellent zero-fee addition for frequent Wyndham guests and high-volume drivers, though low baseline earning rates mean it works best alongside a primary everyday card.

Welcome Offer

30,000 Points

after you spend $1,000 on purchases on your new card in your first 3 months of card membership.

Est. Value

$201

Required Spend

$1,000

Time Frame

3 Months

Est. Value

$201

Required Spend

$1,000

Time Frame

3 Months

Earning

Rewards

This card earns Wyndham Rewards points on all purchases, with its strongest returns reserved for hotel stays, fuel, dining, and groceries.

CategoryRate

Gas

3.4%

Wyndham

3.4%

Dining

1.3%

Grocery

1.3%

Everywhere

0.7%

Rewards percent based on a valuation of 0.67¢ per Wyndham point

Annual Credits & Perks

Benefits

Despite charging no annual fee, the card provides built-in hotel perks and milestone bonuses that add clear value for regular guests.

BenefitAnnual value

$15,000

Enrollment is required for select benefits.

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Annual Bonus

Autotracked

of $15,000

Benefits

More Benefits

Contactless Technology

Use Tap to Pay for faster, easier, contactless purchasing.

Automatic GOLD Level Benefits!

Automatically receive a Wyndham Rewards GOLD member level and enjoy perks like free WiFi, preferred room selection, late checkout, and more. See details

Eligibility

Recommended Minimum Credit

Min: Excellent

Poor

Fair

Good

Excellent

Excellent credit or higher is recommended for this card.

Credit approval is not guaranteed. Meeting the recommended credit range does not ensure approval, and applicants with lower scores may still be considered.

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