Wyndham Rewards Earner Premier Card
Wyndham Rewards Earner Premier Card by Barclays: 8x hotels at Hotels by Wyndham, including Wyndham Travel Bundles, 4x dining & restaurants, 4x groceries /…
The Wyndham Rewards Earner Premier Card is Barclays's mid-tier credit card. The $395/yr annual fee includes a welcome bonus of up to 120,000 points. Up to 120,000 points: 90,000 after $6,000 in purchases and paying the $395 annual fee in full, both within 120 days, plus 30,000 after $750 at Hotels by Wyndham within 180 days. Barclays' page, read November 10, 2026, calls it a "SPECIAL OFFER" and gives no end date. (Wyndham's own card site says 90 days for the first part; Barclays, the issuer, says 120.) Beyond the welcome bonus, here's what the card actually delivers.
Rewards
- 8x (≈5.4% effective at 0.68¢/pt) on hotels, at Hotels by Wyndham, including Wyndham Travel Bundles
- 4x (≈2.7% effective at 0.68¢/pt) on dining
- 4x (≈2.7% effective at 0.68¢/pt) on travel
- 4x (≈2.7% effective at 0.68¢/pt) on groceries, excluding Target and Walmart
- 1x (≈0.7% effective at 0.68¢/pt) on everything, excluding Wyndham Vacation Club down payments
- 4x (≈2.7% effective at 0.68¢/pt) on wyndham destinations, Wyndham Vacation Club
Statement credits ($714 total/yr)
| Credit | Value | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| $100 Wyndham hotel credit | $100/yr | A single $100 statement credit each calendar year after spending $100 or more at Wyndham, Wyndham Grand, Dolce, Trademark Collection or Registry Collection hotels. |
| $120 meal delivery credit | $120/yr ($10/mo) | Up to $10 in statement credits each month, up to $120 a calendar year, for qualifying third-party meal delivery purchases. |
| $100 streaming credit | $100/yr | Up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year for qualifying video, music and audio streaming purchases. |
| $65 wholesale club membership credit | $65/yr | A single $65 statement credit each calendar year after $65 or more in qualifying wholesale club purchases, including membership and renewal fees. |
| Wyndham Rewards Insider membership | $95/yr | Complimentary Wyndham Rewards Insider subscription for as long as the account is open and in good standing (Wyndham: "a $95/year value"). |
| $120 Global Entry / TSA PreCheck credit | $120 every 4 years | Up to $120 statement credit for a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee, once every 4 years. |
| 30,000-point Anniversary Bonus | $204/yr | 30,000 bonus points each anniversary year after the annual fee is paid; about $204 at our 0.68-cent Wyndham value. |
What the $395/yr fee is buying
Welcome bonus value (year one): up to $816. Annual statement credits: $714. Minus the $395 annual fee = up to $1135 in year-one net value before any spending earn.
Who it's for, who should skip
Best fit: someone whose category spending matches the card's earn multipliers. Skip if: your spending pattern is flat across categories — a 2% flat-rate card would beat this.
Frequently asked questions
What's the Wyndham Rewards Earner Premier Card welcome bonus?
Up to 120,000 points, in parts. Up to 120,000 points: 90,000 after $6,000 in purchases and paying the $395 annual fee in full, both within 120 days, plus 30,000 after $750 at Hotels by Wyndham within 180 days. Barclays' page, read November 10, 2026, calls it a "SPECIAL OFFER" and gives no end date. (Wyndham's own card site says 90 days for the first part; Barclays, the issuer, says 120.) At our ~0.68¢/pt valuation, the full bonus is roughly $816 in real value.
Is the Wyndham Rewards Earner Premier Card worth the $395 annual fee?
Year-one math: welcome bonus value (up to $816) + annual credits ($714) − $395 fee = up to $1135 net before spending earn. Year-two onward, the credits alone need to clear $395 — they do. Worth it if you'll use the credits, skip if you'd let them expire.
What statement credits does the Wyndham Rewards Earner Premier Card include?
7 recurring statement credits: $100 Wyndham hotel credit ($100/yr), $120 meal delivery credit ($120/yr, $10/mo), $100 streaming credit ($100/yr), $65 wholesale club membership credit ($65/yr), Wyndham Rewards Insider membership ($95/yr), $120 Global Entry / TSA PreCheck credit ($120 every 4 years), 30,000-point Anniversary Bonus ($204/yr). Total: $714/yr.
Does the Wyndham Rewards Earner Premier Card have foreign transaction fees?
Check the card's terms — most premium travel cards waive foreign transaction fees, while no-fee and entry-tier cards usually charge 2-3%. Barclays's product page has the current rate.