Wyndham Rewards Is Giving Away 3,000 Free Points — Here’s HOW to Claim Them
Wyndham Rewards is celebrating the holiday season with a special gift for its loyalty members: complimentary elite status upgrades and, for eligible Diamond members, 3,000 free Wyndham Rewards points.
The promotion launched on November 5, 2026, and eligible Diamond members have until December 31, 2026, to claim their bonus points.
There is no hotel stay or spending requirement to claim the points, but eligibility depends on your current Diamond status, location, and Wyndham Rewards Insider membership.
Who Can Claim the 3,000 Free Points?
Wyndham is offering three different holiday gifts to existing Diamond members.
| Wyndham Diamond Member | Holiday Gift |
|---|---|
| U.S.-based Diamond member with an active Wyndham Rewards Insider membership | 3,000 bonus points |
| Diamond member outside the 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. | 3,000 bonus points |
| U.S.-based Diamond member without Insider membership | Two complimentary months of Wyndham Rewards Insider |
The 3,000-point bonus is available once per eligible member.
Importantly, Wyndham Rewards Insider is a paid subscription program, normally priced at $95 annually. The complimentary two-month Insider offer is separate from the 3,000-point bonus, and accepting the free trial does not automatically guarantee bonus-point eligibility.
What If You Received Diamond Status Through a Match?
Not every Diamond member qualifies.
Wyndham’s official terms exclude members who obtained Diamond through the 2026 holiday status upgrade promotion.
Members who received Diamond through Wyndham’s competitor status match are generally excluded unless they completed 10 qualifying nights within 90 days of receiving their matched status.
Other gifted or matched Diamond memberships may also be ineligible. Check the offer displayed in your Wyndham account rather than assuming that your Diamond badge alone guarantees the bonus.
How to Claim Your 3,000 Wyndham Rewards Points
If you meet the eligibility requirements, claiming the bonus is straightforward.
- Visit the official Wyndham Rewards holiday bonus page.
- Sign in to your Wyndham Rewards account.
- Select Claim Your Bonus Points or find the offer under My Promotions.
- Complete the registration or claim process.
- Check your Wyndham Rewards account for the bonus.
According to Wyndham’s promotional terms, eligible bonus points usually post within 24 to 48 hours after a successful claim.
The deadline is December 31, 2026. Each eligible member may claim the bonus only once.
Not Diamond? You Can Still Get a Free Status Upgrade
Wyndham is also offering a complimentary one-tier elite status upgrade to eligible Blue, Gold, and Platinum members.
| Current Status | Complimentary Upgrade |
|---|---|
| Blue | Gold |
| Gold | Platinum |
| Platinum | Diamond |
The upgraded status remains valid through December 31, 2026.
Registration for the free status upgrade closes on December 30, 2026, one day before the Diamond bonus-point claim deadline.
Members can register at WyndhamRewards.com/Upgrade.
The complimentary upgrade does not award additional qualifying nights or rollover nights, and it does not automatically qualify newly upgraded Diamond members for the 3,000-point holiday bonus.
What Are 3,000 Wyndham Rewards Points Worth?
Wyndham Rewards introduced a new four-tier hotel award chart in September 2026.
Standard free night redemptions now cost 5,000, 15,000, 30,000, or 45,000 points, depending on the property.
That means 3,000 points are not generally enough for a standard free night on their own, but they can cover 60% of a 5,000-point redemption.
They may also be useful toward a Points + Cash booking.
For a simple illustration, at an estimated value of 0.8 to 1 cent per point, 3,000 points would represent approximately $24 to $30 in potential hotel redemption value. Actual value varies by booking.
Our Take
This is an easy promotion to recommend for eligible Diamond members, particularly those who already subscribe to Wyndham Rewards Insider.
The points require no additional hotel stay, and the claim process takes only a few minutes.
However, U.S.-based Diamond members who do not already have Insider should be cautious about paying for a subscription solely to obtain 3,000 points. The subscription’s cost may outweigh the value of the bonus.
For everyone else, the complimentary elite upgrade is also worth considering, especially if you have a Wyndham hotel stay planned before the end of 2026.
Bottom line: Check your Wyndham Rewards account now. If you’re eligible for the 3,000-point holiday gift, claim it before December 31, 2026.
Key Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| November 5, 2026 | Holiday promotion begins |
| December 30, 2026 | Last day to claim a complimentary elite upgrade |
| December 31, 2026 | Last day to claim the 3,000-point Diamond bonus |
| December 31, 2026 | Complimentary holiday elite upgrades expire |
Promotion eligibility and benefits are subject to Wyndham Rewards’ official terms and conditions.
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