Wyndham Rewards
Reference page: redemption value benchmarks, transfer paths, earning options, and program rules.
Wyndham Rewards value by redemption method
Cents per point (CPP) for each redemption method, sourced from real award pricing and cash fares. Min reflects worst reasonable bookings (peak pricing, surcharges); typical is an informed-user average; max is a documented sweet spot.
| Redemption method | Min | Typical | Max | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Award → Hotel Night | 0.5¢ | 0.8¢ | 1.2¢ | Fixed 3-tier (7.5K/15K/30K). Go-free nights. Vacasa partnership ended Dec 2025. |
Cards that earn Wyndham Rewards
Credit cards with Wyndham Rewards as their primary rewards currency, listed alphabetically by issuer. Annual fees and welcome offers reflect current published pricing. Verify directly with the issuer before applying.
Bank programs that transfer in to Wyndham Rewards
These bank transferable currencies move points into Wyndham Rewards. Click a source program to view its reference page.
| Source program | Ratio | Min transfer | Processing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Ultimate Rewards | 1 : 1 | 1,000 | 2 days | Added Feb 2026 |
| Capital One Miles | 1 : 1 | 1,000 | 3 days | — |
| Citi ThankYou Points | 1 : 1 | 1,000 | 2 days | — |
| Bilt Rewards | 1 : 1 | 1,000 | 1 day | Added April 2026 |
| HSBC Rewards | 1 : 1 | 1,250 | 3 days | 1,250 HSBC pts → 1,000 Wyndham points |
Documented Wyndham Rewards sweet spots
Specific award pricing examples that historically deliver high cents-per-point value. Availability varies. These are reference examples, not live availability.
Wyndham Free Nights (Budget Travel)
- • Great for budget road trips across the US
- • Wyndham has the largest hotel network in the world
Wyndham Rewards expiration rules
Wyndham Rewards: 18-month inactivity expiry PLUS 4-year hard expiry per point batch. Most aggressive hotel policy.
- • Any point earning activity
- • Point redemption
- • Point transfer
- • Points also have a separate 4-year hard expiration from posting date that cannot be reset
- • Caesars Rewards transfer workaround can reset the 4-year clock
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