Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Wyndham Rewards Earner Premier Card Review | 120K Bonus, 25% Award Discount, $400 Credits & $395 Fee
Justin Vacula of the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast is joined by James from the Churn and Burn Podcast to discuss the newly released Wyndham Rewards Earner Premier Card.
This new premium Wyndham credit card has a $395 annual fee and offers up to a 120,000-point welcome bonus, with 90,000 Wyndham Rewards points after $6,000 in spend and another 30,000 points after $750 in Wyndham purchases.
Justin and James explain how the bonus works, who may be eligible, and whether the card makes sense for travelers who like Wyndham Rewards, casino status matches, and high-value hotel redemptions.
They also discuss the card’s biggest ongoing benefits, including a 25% discount or rebate on Wyndham award bookings, 30,000 anniversary points, a possible 30,000-point free night certificate after five Wyndham nights, and the potential for Wyndham points to avoid expiration while holding the card.
The episode also covers the card’s earning rates, including 8X points at Wyndham, 4X on grocery stores, 4X on dining, and 4X on travel, with special attention to the uncapped grocery category.
Justin and James evaluate the card’s benefits, including a $100 Wyndham hotel credit, up to $120 in monthly meal delivery credits including Grubhub, a $100 streaming credit including Netflix, a $65 wholesale club membership credit, and a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck credit.
They also discuss Wyndham redemption opportunities in places like Las Vegas, Aruba, and Wyndham Grand Rio Mar in Puerto Rico, plus approval considerations with Barclays, pairing the card with the Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card, and whether the card is a keeper, a one-year play, or a pass.
Timestamps
00:00 Podcast Intro Theme
00:32 Wyndham Premier Card Overview
01:26 First Impressions And Barclays
02:54 Welcome Bonus Breakdown
04:32 Core Perks And Rebates
06:51 Earning Rates And Value
07:54 Statement Credits Deep Dive
13:07 Apply Or Pass Decision
16:46 Sponsor Break And Links
19:09 Best Wyndham Redemptions
23:08 Comparisons And Who It Fits
25:43 Listener Question And Business Card
27:27 Status And Caesars Angle
30:03 Wrap Up And Guest Plugs
34:40 Outro And Support The Show
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Wyndham Rewards Earner Premier Card Review | 120K Bonus, 25% Award Discount, $400 Credits & $395 Fee
Justin Vacula of the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast is joined by James from the Churn and Burn Podcast to discuss the newly released Wyndham Rewards Earner Premier Card.
This new premium Wyndham credit card has a $395 annual fee and offers up to a 120,000-point welcome bonus, with 90,000 Wyndham Rewards points after $6,000 in spend and another 30,000 points after $750 in Wyndham purchases.
Justin and James explain how the bonus works, who may be eligible, and whether the card makes sense for travelers who like Wyndham Rewards, casino status matches, and high-value hotel redemptions.
They also discuss the card’s biggest ongoing benefits, including a 25% discount or rebate on Wyndham award bookings, 30,000 anniversary points, a possible 30,000-point free night certificate after five Wyndham nights, and the potential for Wyndham points to avoid expiration while holding the card.
The episode also covers the card’s earning rates, including 8X points at Wyndham, 4X on grocery stores, 4X on dining, and 4X on travel, with special attention to the uncapped grocery category.
Justin and James evaluate the card’s benefits, including a $100 Wyndham hotel credit, up to $120 in monthly meal delivery credits including Grubhub, a $100 streaming credit including Netflix, a $65 wholesale club membership credit, and a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck credit.
They also discuss Wyndham redemption opportunities in places like Las Vegas, Aruba, and Wyndham Grand Rio Mar in Puerto Rico, plus approval considerations with Barclays, pairing the card with the Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card, and whether the card is a keeper, a one-year play, or a pass.
Timestamps
00:00 Podcast Intro Theme
00:32 Wyndham Premier Card Overview
01:26 First Impressions And Barclays
02:54 Welcome Bonus Breakdown
04:32 Core Perks And Rebates
06:51 Earning Rates And Value
07:54 Statement Credits Deep Dive
13:07 Apply Or Pass Decision
16:46 Sponsor Break And Links
19:09 Best Wyndham Redemptions
23:08 Comparisons And Who It Fits
25:43 Listener Question And Business Card
27:27 Status And Caesars Angle
30:03 Wrap Up And Guest Plugs
34:40 Outro And Support The Show
—
🎙️ 📢 Listen to the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast:
👉 SoundCloud → soundcloud.com/hurdygurdytravelpodcast
👉 Apple Podcasts / iTunes → podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hurdy-gurdy-travel-podcast/id1489093490
👉 Spotify → open.spotify.com/show/0PRUx83Z4XKHengsgOoLWg
👉 …and many other podcast platforms worldwide! 🌍🎧
📡 Prefer using your favorite app? Simply copy & paste my podcast RSS feed:
feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:706382626/sounds.rss
—
💜 Support My Work & Unlock Special Perks:
👉 Support me through helpful referral links on my site: hurdygurdytravel.com/donate-referral-links
👉 Use my CardPointers affiliate link to save on annual and lifetime memberships → cardpointers.com/hurdygurdytravel
CardPointers helps you activate card-linked offers and take advantage of other powerful credit card features.
👉 Use my Savewise affiliate link to activate grocery coupons, maximize shopping portals, and more:
getsavewise.com/pro?ref=hurdygurdy
👉 Become a Frequent Traveler University member and sign up for events, including virtual seminars:
ftuniversity.com/?aff=24
👉 Earn 500 miles when signing up for Rove Miles using my referral link:
rovemiles.com/?signup&referralCode=8AS1JSG9
👉 Use my AutoPilot affiliate link to save points, miles, and money with this flight rebooking tool
withautopilot.com/?partner=HurdyGurdy
👉 Use my Descript referral link to edit your podcast episodes, videos, and more. Descript offers tools, including studio sound, removal of filler words, and the ability to edit from a generated transcript.
https://descript.cello.so/yiM83psckcY
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👉 Visit the Support Tab on my website to contribute via SubscribeStar → subscribestar.com/hurdygurdytravel
🎁 Subscriber & Supporter Perks Include:
✨ One-on-one calls with me
✨ Advance notice of upcoming podcast guests (submit your questions!)
✨ A custom podcast episode recorded just for you 🎙️💬
✨ Bonus content 🎁
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🌐 Stay Connected With Me:
🔔 Subscribe on YouTube → youtube.com/@HurdyGurdyTravelPodcast
👍 Like on Facebook → facebook.com/HurdyGurdyTravelPodcast
🐦 Follow on Twitter / X → https://x.com/HurdyGurdyTravl
📸 Follow on Instagram → instagram.com/justinvacula
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