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Wyndham Rewards has launched its latest promotion on purchased points. It’s among the better offers that we’ve seen from the program (though not the best). Still, I’d only make a purchase with a specific use in mind, since Wyndham Rewards points have become less valuable over time.
Promotion on purchased Wyndham Rewards points
Between January 27 and February 18, 2026, Wyndham Rewards is offering a bonus on purchased points. The standard offer is for up to an 80% bonus, though it’s possible that different members may be eligible for different offers.
In all cases, the highest bonus offer should kick in as long as you purchase at least 3,000 points in one transaction. If you purchase points, they’ll post to your account within 72 hours.
How much does it cost to buy Wyndham points?
Ordinarily you can buy Wyndham Rewards points for 1.3 cents each, before any discounts or bonuses. If you maxed out the promotion and were eligible for an 80% bonus, you could purchase 180,000 points for $1,300, which is a rate of 0.72 cents per point.
The program has massively upped the bonuses on purchased points as time has gone on. That being said, that has largely been because points just aren’t as valuable as they used to be.
How many Wyndham points can you buy?
Wyndham Rewards ordinarily lets members purchase up to 100,000 points per account per calendar year, before any bonuses.
Which credit card should you buy Wyndham points with?
Wyndham Rewards points purchases are processed by points.com, meaning they don’t count as a hotel purchase for the purposes of credit card spending.
I’d recommend using a card with which you’re trying to reach a minimum spending requirement, or a credit card that maximizes your return on everyday spending. When in doubt, review which credit cards are best for buying points and miles.
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Earn 1% cash back when you make a purchase, earn 1% cash back when you pay for that purchase -
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Chase Freedom Unlimited®
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Earn 3% Cash Back on Dining -
Earn 3% Cash Back at Drugstores -
Earn 1.5% Cash Back On All Other Purchases -
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The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express
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2x points on purchases up to $50k then 1x -
Access to Amex Offers -
No annual fee
Is buying Wyndham Rewards points worth it?
Generally speaking, I only recommend buying points when you have a specific, short-term use in mind. In the case of Wyndham Rewards points:
- I could see value in topping off a Wyndham Rewards account for the purposes of a redemption, given the low minimum number of points you can purchase to unlock the discount
- While Wyndham Rewards doesn’t have that many aspirational properties, the program does have a fixed price award chart, and there could be value in redeeming points at destinations over peak travel dates (for example, if there’s a major football game in town)
How many points do you need for a Wyndham redemption?
When it comes time to redeem Wyndham Rewards points, there are three tiers of hotels:
- About a third of properties cost 7,500 points per night
- A majority of properties cost 15,000 points per night
- A few hundred hotels cost 30,000 points per night
For example, at a cost of 0.72 cents per point (with an 80% bonus), this would be the equivalent of paying:
- $54 for a night at an entry level property
- $108 for a night at a mid-range property
- $216 for a night at a premium property
While I wouldn’t say there’s widespread appeal to buying Wyndham Rewards points for these kinds of redemptions, there are some situations where the numbers will work out. Perhaps the best value would come in situations where you just need to buy a few thousand points to have enough for an award stay.
What brands belong to Wyndham Rewards?
Wyndham Rewards has more than 9,000 hotels across 20 brands in 80+ countries. Some of the most popular Wyndham Rewards brands include Registry Collection, Wyndham Grand, Dolce, Wyndham, La Quinta, Wingate, Wyndham Garden, Ramada, Days Inn, Super 8, Howard Johnson, and Travelodge.
How much are Wyndham Rewards points worth?
Everyone will value points differently, but personally I value Wyndham Rewards points at ~0.7 cents each. Admittedly that’s a very conservative valuation, and there should be opportunities to get way more value than that.
Do Wyndham Rewards points expire?
Wyndham Rewards has one of the most complicated points expiration policies of any hotel loyalty program:
- Points expire if you have no account activity for 18 months; eligible activity would be any points earning or redemption transaction
- Regardless of activity, points expire four years after they’re earned
Bottom line
Wyndham Rewards is offering up to an 80% bonus on purchased points, which is an opportunity to buy points for as little as 0.72 cents each. While I most definitely wouldn’t speculatively buy Wyndham Rewards points at this cost, there are some situations where the math works out, so everyone should crunch the numbers for themselves.
To those who are Wyndham Rewards fans, are there any properties you can get outsized value at with this promotion?
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