Wyndham Rewards® Gold
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The Wyndham Rewards® Gold from Barclays earns up to 1.8% effective value on grocery in Madeen's catalog snapshot. It has no annual fee.
- Top category
- Grocery
- Effective value
- 1.8%
- Annual fee
- $0
Best for grocery-heavy spend when you want to avoid an annual fee; confirm issuer terms before applying. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in grocery and can earn 2x points.
What does the Wyndham Rewards Gold 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 68% of the 2,855 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how Wyndham Rewards Gold compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend. Catalog spend signals highlight groceries at.
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 68% of the 2,855 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how Wyndham Rewards Gold compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend.
| 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 Gold?
The Wyndham Rewards Gold 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.
Wyndham Rewards Gold fits spenders who put meaningful volume in grocery and can earn 2x points. Madeen ranks its grocery effective rate higher than about 68% 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.
Compare it against simpler no-fee cards if you want minimum complexity.
Best for grocery-heavy spend when you want to avoid an annual fee; confirm issuer terms before applying.
Pros
- Strongest Madeen category is grocery at about 1.8% effective (2x points).
- No annual fee in our catalog snapshot.
- No foreign transaction fee listed.
Cons
- Wyndham Rewards value depends on how you redeem, not straight cash back.
Does the Wyndham Rewards Gold have an annual fee?
The Wyndham Rewards Gold has an annual fee of $0 and a foreign transaction fee of None. Confirm current fees on the issuer page before applying.
- Annual fee
- $0
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
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Common questions about the Wyndham Rewards Gold
Where do cardholders spend most with the Wyndham Rewards Gold?
Madeen's RewardsCC catalog snapshot shows the strongest bonus categories on groceries (2x), gas and electricity (2x), other utilities (2x) for the Wyndham Rewards Gold. These are anonymized issuer category signals, not individual cardholder transactions. Route everyday spend through categories that match your habits, then compare effective rates with Madeen at checkout.
Does the Wyndham Rewards Gold have an annual fee?
The Wyndham Rewards Gold carries an annual fee of $0 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.
What category earns the most with the Wyndham Rewards Gold?
Grocery is the strongest Madeen category for the Wyndham Rewards Gold 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.
Does the Wyndham Rewards Gold charge foreign transaction fees?
The Wyndham Rewards Gold 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.
What credit score do you need for the Wyndham Rewards Gold?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Excellent for the Wyndham Rewards Gold. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification.
How do you redeem rewards on the Wyndham Rewards Gold?
Rewards on the Wyndham Rewards Gold 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.
How does the Wyndham Rewards Gold compare to similar cards?
Compare the Wyndham Rewards Gold against Barclaycard Rewards (2% on Grocery, $0 fee); Wyndham Rewards Platinum (1.8% on Grocery, $75 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 Gold This card | Grocery | 1.8% | $0 |
Barclays | Grocery | 2% | $0 |
Barclays | Grocery | 1.8% | $75 |
Barclays | Gas | 7.2% | $95 |
Barclays | Gas | 5.4% | $75 |
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