Pros

• +No annual fee makes it easy to keep long-term for status
• +Automatic Gold status for life of card (free Wi-Fi, late checkout)
• +60,000 point welcome bonus worth up to 8 free nights
• +5x points on Wyndham stays - solid for brand loyalists
• +10% discount when redeeming points for free nights

Cons

• −Gold status benefits are basic compared to Platinum or Diamond
• −Anniversary bonus requires $15,000 annual spend (Plus card has no requirement)
• −Only 5x at Wyndham vs 8x with Plus card
• −Only 1x on non-bonus purchases
• −No premium travel protections or lounge access

Pros

• +No annual fee makes it easy to keep long-term for status
• +Automatic Gold status for life of card (free Wi-Fi, late checkout)
• +60,000 point welcome bonus worth up to 8 free nights
• +5x points on Wyndham stays - solid for brand loyalists
• +10% discount when redeeming points for free nights

Cons

• −Gold status benefits are basic compared to Platinum or Diamond
• −Anniversary bonus requires $15,000 annual spend (Plus card has no requirement)
• −Only 5x at Wyndham vs 8x with Plus card
• −Only 1x on non-bonus purchases
• −No premium travel protections or lounge access

Pros

• +No annual fee makes it easy to keep long-term for status
• +Automatic Gold status for life of card (free Wi-Fi, late checkout)
• +60,000 point welcome bonus worth up to 8 free nights
• +5x points on Wyndham stays - solid for brand loyalists
• +10% discount when redeeming points for free nights

Cons

• −Gold status benefits are basic compared to Platinum or Diamond
• −Anniversary bonus requires $15,000 annual spend (Plus card has no requirement)
• −Only 5x at Wyndham vs 8x with Plus card
• −Only 1x on non-bonus purchases
• −No premium travel protections or lounge access