Wyndham Hotels and Barclays extend co-branded credit card program delivering unmatched travel rewards and exclusive perks for frequent travelers

Published on February 13, 2025

Barclays renews its partnership with Wyndham Rewards, ensuring members enjoy superior earning power, exclusive perks, and seamless travel benefits.

Barclays US Consumer Bank, a prominent credit card provider and financial services partner, has solidified its longstanding collaboration with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchisor, by renewing its co-branded credit card program. This strategic extension ensures that Barclays will continue as the exclusive issuer of Wyndham’s suite of rewards-driven credit cards.

Exclusive Credit Card Program for Travelers

Through this renewed agreement, Barclays will maintain its role as the issuer of the Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card, Wyndham Rewards Earner® Card, and Wyndham Rewards Earner® Business Card. These cards cater specifically to frequent travelers and business professionals, providing significant earning potential on various purchases:

• Up to 8x points on Wyndham hotel stays and gas purchases.
• Up to 5x points on marketing, advertising, and utility expenses (exclusive to the Business Card).
• Up to 4x points on dining and grocery purchases.

Additionally, cardholders enjoy an array of perks, including membership tier upgrades, discounted bookings, annual reward bonuses, and other travel-friendly benefits.

Wyndham Rewards: A Top-Tier Loyalty Program

Wyndham Rewards continues to stand out as one of the most rewarding loyalty programs in the hospitality industry. Recognized as the #1 hotel rewards program by both USA Today and U.S. News & World Report, Wyndham Rewards boasts an impressive membership base of approximately 112 million travelers worldwide.

With a simple and rewarding structure, members earn a minimum of 1,000 points per qualifying stay, with free night redemptions starting as low as 7,500 points. Covering over 60,000 hotels, vacation club resorts, and rental properties across more than 95 countries, Wyndham Rewards provides unparalleled accommodation options for travelers across the globe.

“As champions of the everyday traveler, Wyndham is always looking for new ways to help our members stay engaged—both on the road and off,” said Kurt Albert, treasurer and head of financial partnerships and planning, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. “Our suite of co-branded cards does just that, making it easy for members to earn points on their everyday spend. Best of all, every card is backed by the power of Barclays, ensuring exceptional service and support every step of the way.”

“We have a shared commitment to creating products that offer cardmembers great value and rewards that enhance their experiences with Wyndham,” said Doug Villone, head of cards and partnerships, Barclays US Consumer Bank. “This long-term contract extension reflects the successful partnership we’ve built and grown since 2010. For more than a decade, we’ve worked together to increase customer loyalty and engagement and look forward to building on this momentum in the years to come.”

Strengthening Customer Loyalty and Travel Benefits

This extended partnership between Barclays and Wyndham underscores both brands’ commitment to delivering value-driven travel experiences. By enhancing accessibility to hotel rewards and optimizing earning potential for everyday spending, the collaboration continues to offer seamless benefits for loyal Wyndham guests and frequent travelers alike.

With this renewed agreement, Wyndham Rewards members can expect continued access to an industry-leading rewards program backed by Barclays’ trusted financial expertise. Whether for business or leisure, this partnership ensures that travelers can maximize their rewards while enjoying quality stays worldwide.