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Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card

Diamond status in year one and a free night after five stays. Wyndham points are low-value but award nights are cheap.

Open to new applicantsPartly verified

Issuer: BarclaysLast updated

Status

Refreshed in mid-2026. The annual fee rose from $75 to $95. Existing cardholders were not automatically moved to the new product.

At a glance

Annual fee$95Up from $75 at the 2026 refresh.
Welcome offer45,000 points, plus 55,000 more after spending at Hotels by Wyndham$1,000 in 90 days, plus $500 at Hotels by Wyndham within 180 days in 90 and 180 days
IssuerBarclays
Rewards programWyndham Rewards
Foreign transaction feeNone

Welcome offer

45,000 points, plus 55,000 more after spending at Hotels by Wyndham after $1,000 in 90 days, plus $500 at Hotels by Wyndham within 180 days of spending within 90 and 180 days.

Two-part offer. The second tranche requires spending at Wyndham properties specifically.

Offers vary. Welcome offers on this card can differ by applicant, by referral and by the link you apply through. The figure above is what our source showed on the date given, not a guarantee of what you will be offered.

Earning rates

Earning rates and caps as recorded on November 2, 2026.
RateOnCap or condition
6xHotels by WyndhamNo cap stated
4xWyndham Vacation Club, travel, dining and groceriesTarget and Walmart excluded.
1xEverything elseNo cap stated

Benefits and credits

  • Diamond status in year one, then Platinum
  • Up to $50 meal delivery credits Per year.
  • 10% off award redemptions
  • Free night after five or more nights in a year Worth up to 15,000 points.
  • 15,000 anniversary points
  • National Emerald Club Executive status
  • No foreign transaction fees

Restrictions worth knowing

  • The second half of the welcome bonus requires spending at Wyndham properties within 180 days.
  • Wyndham has said it will share details later about migrating legacy cardholders to the new products.

How to use it well

  • The 15,000 anniversary points plus a 10% award discount normally cover the $95 for anyone who stays at Wyndham brands at all.
  • There is a live Chase Ultimate Rewards to Wyndham transfer bonus of 30% running to 3 December 2026.
  • If you are a heavier Wyndham guest, the new Earner Premier at $395 adds a larger credit stack and a 30,000-point free night.

Sources and freshness

What we checked: Fee, offer, rates and benefits from AwardWallet's refresh coverage, read 2 November 2026. Barclays' own card list confirms a Wyndham Rewards Earner card exists but did not display fees or offers.

  1. AwardWallet: Wyndham Rewards overhauls credit card line-up — read November 2, 2026

Last updated: November 2, 2026.

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