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.
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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 |
Choice Privileges
| Choice Privileges | Wyndham |
| Member | Gold |
| Gold, Platinum | Platinum |
| Diamond | Diamond |
Best Western
| Best Western | Wyndham |
| Blue | Gold |
| Gold, Platinum, Diamond | Platinum |
| Diamond Select | Diamond |
Hyatt
The World of Hyatt credit card will grant you automatic Discoverist status so that is an easy way to get to Wyndham Platinum.
| Best Western | Wyndham |
| Member | Gold |
| Discoverist Explorist | Platinum |
| Globalist | Diamond |
Related: Hyatt Status Match Guide
IHG
The IHG credit card starts you off with Platinum Elite status so that is yet another easy way to get top level status with Wyndham during a status challenge.
| IHG | Wyndham |
| Club Member | Gold |
| Gold Elite | Platinum |
| Platinum Elite Spire Elite | Diamond |
Radisson Rewards
| Radisson Rewards | Wyndham |
| Club | Gold |
| Silver | Platinum |
| Gold, Platinum | Diamond |
Omni Select Guest
| Omni Select Guest | Wyndham |
| Gold | Gold |
| Platinum | Platinum |
| Black | Diamond |
Related: Barclays Wyndham Rewards Visa Review
How to complete a status match
In order to complete a status match, you need to follow the following steps.
First, make sure that you are an existing Wyndham Rewards member.
Once you have created an account, you need to complete and submit the Status Match Request Form. It’s a simple form and the main information you need to enter is what elite status you have with another program.
You will also need to provide some type of verification of this elite status which can often be done with a simple screenshot of your account. Just make sure that if there is any personal information displayed on the screen that you redact that information.
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.
Related: 37 Best Wyndham Properties to stay at
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
You will be eligible for a status match if you hold elite status with Marriott, Hilton, Choice Privileges, Best Western, Hyatt, IHG, Radisson Rewards, or Omni Select Guest.
You will receive your status after your Status Match Request Form is processed by Wyndham Rewards. This could take between 5 to 7 days.
No, if you complete a status match it will not reset when your points from expiring.
No, you cannot transfer your status match to anybody else.
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.
Daniel Gillaspia is the Founder of UponArriving.com and the credit card app, WalletFlo. He is a former attorney turned travel expert covering destinations along with TSA, airline, and hotel policies. Since 2014, his content has been featured in publications such as National Geographic, Smithsonian Magazine, and CNBC. Read my bio.
