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Do Wyndham Rewards Points Expire? Policy & Rules
Everything you need to know about Wyndham Rewards point expiration timelines, qualifying activity rules, 4-year hard caps, cancellation windows, and fee schedules.
Wyndham Rewards Expiration & Cancellation Summary
Expiration Policy
Points expire after 18 months of inactivity. Wyndham also has a '4-year rule' that leftover points expire four years after they are issued
Cancellation Window
Standard properties: 4:00 PM day before check-in. Vacasa vacation rentals: 31+ days advance notice or full point forfeiture. No elite benefits for cancellation policies
Change & Refund Fees
$0 USD
5 Ways to Prevent Wyndham Rewards Points from Expiring
- Swipe a Co-Branded Card: Any purchase on an affiliated credit card generates points activity that resets your clock.
- Transfer Points: Transfer 1,000 points from a flexible credit card partner to trigger fresh account activity.
- Shop or Dine with Partners: Make a small purchase through the loyalty program's shopping or dining portal.
- Complete a Paid Stay or Flight: Even a 1-night inexpensive stay will generate qualifying activity.
- Redeem a Small Reward: Redeeming a fraction of points for a gift card or minor award also counts as activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Wyndham Rewards redemption value, transfer rules, and policies:
Do Wyndham Rewards points expire?
Points expire after 18 months of inactivity. Wyndham also has a '4-year rule' that leftover points expire four years after they are issued
What counts as qualifying activity to keep Wyndham Rewards points active?
Qualifying activities include earning points via co-branded credit card spend, completing an eligible stay/flight, transferring points from a partner, using a dining/shopping portal, or purchasing points.
What is the cancellation policy on Wyndham Rewards award bookings?
Standard properties: 4:00 PM day before check-in. Vacasa vacation rentals: 31+ days advance notice or full point forfeiture. No elite benefits for cancellation policies
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