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The Earner fits road trippers and value travelers who sleep at Days Inn, La Quinta, Super 8 and other Hotels by Wyndham. It earns 5X points at Wyndham hotels and 3X on dining, grocery stores, gas and EV charging. Gold member level comes automatically, and cardmembers redeem 10% fewer points for go free awards. There is no annual fee; the anniversary bonus of 7,500 points requires $15,000 in yearly spend.
The Earner Plus rewards travelers who keep coming back to Wyndham brands. It earns 6X points at Hotels by Wyndham and 4X on travel, dining and grocery purchases. New cardmembers hold Diamond member level for the first year, then Platinum. The 15,000-point anniversary bonus on its own covers a typical go free award night, which answers the $95 fee for anyone who stays at Wyndham at least once a year.