If you’re considering topping off your hotel-points stash, Wyndham Rewards is offering a compelling “buy points” deal — members can receive up to a 100% bonus when purchasing points during a limited-time promotion. Here’s how it works, when it makes sense and when you should approach with caution.
📈 Deal Overview
- Wyndham allows members to purchase points in increments (commonly 1,000 points) through its portal.
- With the current promotion you may be eligible for up to a 100% bonus on the points you buy — effectively doubling your purchase.
- For example: buy 50,000 points → receive 100,000 points total (your purchase + bonus).
- The effective cost per point under this deal can be as low as around 0.65 cents each, depending on your targeted bonus level.
💡 When It Can Be Worthwhile
Buying points can make sense in certain scenarios:
- You already have a specific redemption in mind — e.g., a high-cash-rate stay where the points value becomes excellent.
- You’re short of a few thousand points to complete a booking, and the purchase cost is cheaper than the cash rate difference.
- You can use the purchased points quickly and under the existing redemption structure (which may change in future).
Under the right conditions, the bonus lowers your cost enough that you may end up spending less cash overall than if you paid the room rate outright.
⚠️ What to Watch & Why You Should Be Cautious
- Wyndham tucks away tiers and caps: your bonus level may vary, and not all members will qualify for the full 100% bonus.
- Points bought do not count toward elite nights or status — they’re strictly for redemption.
- Even with a steep bonus, valuations matter: if you pay ~0.65 cents per point and later redeem at 0.3 cents each, you’ll overpay.
- Program rules may change. Wyndham has made adjustments to how award redemptions and point pricing work in recent years — buying speculatively is risky.
- Always run the math: cost = (X cents paid) ÷ (points received) vs expected redemption value (cash equivalent ÷ points).
🧭 My Take
If you’re someone who already redeems Wyndham points regularly, has a specific stay in mind, and the numbers check out (cost per point vs value of stay), then this promotion is worth serious consideration. But if you’re buying points with no use in sight, it’s best to wait or skip — programs change, and what looks like a bargain can turn into a poor value.
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