Dan Whitmer, Rewards Programs Analyst
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The best way to keep your Wyndham points from expiring is to stay at any Wydham hotel, as earning or redeeming points resets the 18 months expiration period. You can also keep your points active by doing things like buying more points or transferring rewards from one of Wyndham's partners.
How to Keep Your Wyndham Points From Expiring
- Stay at Wyndham hotels: Redeem points for free nights and earn points whenever you pay for your stay.
- Use a Wyndham Rewards credit card: Use Wyndham Credit Card for everyday purchases.
- Transfer points: Transfer points to travel partners like Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, and Lufthansa.
- Purchase points: Buy Wyndham Rewards points for yourself or gift them to others, in increments of 1,000 points (up to 100,000 per calendar year).
- Earn points by shopping: Earn points through online purchases with exclusive offers and discounts via the Wyndham Rewards Shopping Portal.
- Use points for gift cards and merchandise: Exchange points for gift cards from retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Starbucks. Or purchase items ranging from electronics to handbags.
- Use points for charity: Donate points to organizations such as Save the Children and Hotels for Heroes.
You can find more ways to keep your Wyndham points from expiring in our in-depth review of Wyndham Rewards.
People also ask
When do Wyndham points expire?
Wyndham points expire 4 years after they are earned. They will also expire if there is no account activity for 18 consecutive month, or if your account is closed. You can keep your points active by earning or redeeming points at least once every 18 months, and you should use any remaining rewards before closing your account to avoid losing them.
When Wyndham Points Expire
- In 4 years after they are earned. They...
How many Wyndham points do you need for a free night?
You need 7,500 to 30,000 Wyndham points for a free night in a standard room. The exact number of Wyndham points you will need to cover a one-night stay depends on the type of room you select, the hotel location, and the date of your stay.
Wyndham Points Needed for a Free Night
| Minimum | 7,500 |
| Average | 15,000 |
How much are 1,000 Wyndham points worth?
1,000 Wyndham Rewards points are worth an average of $10.9, according to WalletHub data. You will get the best value for your Wyndham Rewards points when you redeem them for hotel stays, but there are multiple redemption options.
How Much Wyndham Rewards Points Are Worth
| Category | Value |
| Average Value of 1,000 Points | $10.9 |
| Minimum Value of... | 0.35 cents |
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