Wyndham Status Match Guide [2021]

Are you thinking about climbing up the elite status ladder with Wyndham? If so, a status match could be a perfect way to do it. In this article, I’ll break down everything you need to know about Wyndham status matches.

What is a Wyndham status match?

A Wyndham status match is a special way for you to obtain elite status by simply requesting Wyndham to match your elite status with another hotel program to a corresponding level of Wyndham elite status.

These status matches are not always available, however, so you will need to keep a close eye for when these roll around.

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Wyndham elite benefits

You don’t really get to receive meaningful benefits until you reach Platinum or Diamond level elite status with Wyndham. So here’s a look at some of the elite benefits you can expect if you complete a status challenge.

Platinum

Typically, you would need to earn 15 qualifying nights to earn Platinum status so it is a relatively easy status to earn even without a status match. You can also get this status if you are approved for the Wyndham Rewards Visa

Here are the Platinum benefits you can expect:

• Discounted rate
• 10 points per dollar (or 1,000 points) plus a 15% bonus
• Rollover nights
• Free wifi
• Go Free PLUS
• Go Fast PLUS
• Dedicated Member services
• Preferred Room Choice
• Late Check-out

Diamond

Diamond status requires 40 qualifying nights and so it is much more difficult to earn. You’ll get all of the benefits above but in addition you will also get:

• Suite Upgrades
• Welcome Amenity at Check-In
• Gift Gold
• 10 points per dollar (or 1,000 points) plus a 20% bonus

How to check for a status match

If you want to check about the latest status match, click here.

What hotel elite levels match with Wyndham status matches?

Below you can see what other elite programs will match to the different levels of Wyndham elite status. You will also see how to easily earn those qualifying elite levels just by getting approved for a credit card.

Marriott Bonvoy

With Marriott, you can earn Gold status automatically with the American Express Platinum Card. So if there is a status challenge available that is definitely a shortcut to get to Diamond.

Marriott	Wyndham
Rewards Member	Gold
Silver	Platinum
Gold Elite Platinum Elite Titanium Elite Ambassador Elite	Diamond

Hilton

You can also earn automatic Hilton Gold status with the American Express Platinum Card. And if you want to go straight to the top of Hilton, the Hilton Aspire card will offer you automatic Diamond status.

Hilton	Wyndham
Member	Gold
Silver	Platinum
Gold, Diamond	Diamond

Wyndham will then review your application and after they verify your status you will receive the equivalent elite status with Wyndham rewards.

This verification will be sent to you via email and it may take between 5 to 7 days from the time that you submitted the request form. Note that others have received confirmation within just a couple of days.

Tip: Look into status matching your Wyndham status to Caesars Rewards after you complete the status match.

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How long do you keep elite status for?

If you complete a status challenge, you still might need to complete additional steps in order to obtain elite status for a meaningful period of time.

Gold status

If you match to gold status, you will keep the elite status for the remainder of the year that you completed the status challenge, and for the entirety of the year after that.

Platinum status

If you are matched to Platinum status, you will keep your status for 90 days after the date of your verification email unless prior to that 90 day expiration, you complete seven qualifying nights.

If you complete those nights then you will retain the status for the remainder of the year that you completed the status challenge and for the entirety of the year after that.

Diamond status

If you are matched to Diamond status, you will keep your status for 90 days after the date of your verification email unless prior to that 90 day expiration timeline, you complete 14 qualifying nights.

If you complete those nights then you will retain the status for the remainder of the year that you completed the status challenge and for the entirety of the year after that.

Wyndham status match FAQ

Final word

As you can tell, completing a Wyndham status match is relatively straightforward. It is pretty easy to earn a qualifying status that will fast track you to the top level of Wyndham status just by getting approved for the right credit card.

The key is to remember that if you get matched to platinum or diamond status you will need to make qualifying stays in order to keep that status for the following year.