Wyndham Rewards® Platinum
The Wyndham Rewards® Platinum from Barclays earns up to 1.8% effective value on grocery in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Its annual fee is $75. Madeen compares this card against the cards you already carry — no bank login required.
- Top category
- Grocery
- Effective value
- 1.8%
- Annual fee
- $75
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What does the Wyndham Rewards Platinum earn in each category?
Grocery is the strongest category at 1.8% effective value (2x points at about 0.9 cents each). That grocery rate ranks higher than about 46% of the 1,552 cards we track in that category. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Grocery is the strongest category at 1.8% effective value (2x points at about 0.9 cents each). That grocery rate ranks higher than about 46% of the 1,552 cards we track in that category.
| Category | Earn rate | Effective value |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Restaurants, cafes, takeout | 1x points | 0.9% |
| Grocery Supermarkets and grocery stores | 2x points | 1.8% Top category |
| Gas Gas stations and fuel | 2x points | 1.8% |
| Travel Flights, hotels, transit | 1x points | 0.9% |
| Other General everyday spend | 1x points | 0.9% |
Madeen values Wyndham Rewards at about 0.9 cents each. Madeen compares every card using this cash-equivalent estimate while still showing the raw earn rate for context.
Who should get the Wyndham Rewards Platinum?
The Wyndham Rewards Platinum fits spenders who put meaningful volume in grocery and can earn 2x points. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in grocery and can earn 2x points. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Wyndham Rewards Platinum fits spenders who put meaningful volume in grocery and can earn 2x points. Madeen ranks its grocery effective rate higher than about 46% of the catalog in that category. Compare it against cards you already carry with Madeen — no bank login required.
Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in grocery and can earn 2x points.
Less compelling if the $75 annual fee is hard to offset.
Best for grocery-heavy spend when the $75 fee fits your usage; confirm issuer terms before applying. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Pros
- Strongest Madeen category is grocery at about 1.8% effective (2x points).
- No foreign transaction fee listed.
Cons
- $75 annual fee requires enough spend in bonus categories to offset.
- Wyndham Rewards value depends on how you redeem, not straight cash back.
Does the Wyndham Rewards Platinum have an annual fee, and what's the welcome bonus?
The Wyndham Rewards Platinum has an annual fee of $75 and a foreign transaction fee of None. Issuer pages control fees and offers; Madeen labels this as catalog analysis, not issuer-confirmed terms. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
- Annual fee
- $75
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
Common questions about the Wyndham Rewards Platinum
Does the Wyndham Rewards Platinum have an annual fee?
The Wyndham Rewards Platinum carries an annual fee of $75 in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Issuer terms can change, so confirm the current fee on the issuer's site before you apply. Madeen does not predict approval or prequalification. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
What category earns the most with the Wyndham Rewards Platinum?
Grocery is the strongest Madeen category for the Wyndham Rewards Platinum at about 1.8% effective value, based on our catalog snapshot and standard point valuations. Other categories are listed in the effective-rate table on this page. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Does the Wyndham Rewards Platinum charge foreign transaction fees?
The Wyndham Rewards Platinum does not charge a foreign transaction fee in Madeen's catalog snapshot, which can make it stronger for purchases outside the U.S. Issuer terms still control international acceptance and other fees. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Is the Wyndham Rewards Platinum annual fee worth it?
Whether the $75 annual fee pays off depends on how much you spend in grocery and whether you use the card's benefits. Madeen compares effective rates across the cards you already carry without bank login. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
What credit score do you need for the Wyndham Rewards Platinum?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Excellent for the Wyndham Rewards Platinum. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
How do you redeem rewards on the Wyndham Rewards Platinum?
Rewards on the Wyndham Rewards Platinum post as Wyndham Rewards. Redemption value depends on how you use Wyndham Rewards (statement credit, travel, transfers, or issuer portals). Madeen shows effective cash-equivalent rates using standard valuations. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
How does the Wyndham Rewards Platinum compare to similar cards?
Compare the Wyndham Rewards Platinum against Barclaycard Rewards (2% on Grocery, $0 fee); Wyndham Rewards Gold (1.8% on Grocery, $0 fee); Wyndham Rewards Earner Business (7.2% on Gas, $95 fee). Madeen ranks effective value by category and annual fee using the same catalog snapshot dated 2026-05-01.
| Card | Top category | Effective value | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|
Wyndham Rewards Platinum This card | Grocery | 1.8% | $75 |
Barclays | Grocery | 2% | $0 |
Barclays | Grocery | 1.8% | $0 |
Barclays | Gas | 7.2% | $95 |
Barclays | Gas | 5.4% | $75 |
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