# Wyndham Rewards offers a one-tier elite upgrade through Dec 31

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Tags: Wyndham Rewards, promotion, hotel, credit card, elite status, promo

Type: Promotion

Expires: Dec 30, 2026

## Summary

Wyndham Rewards is giving registered members a free one-tier elite upgrade through December 31, 2026. The gift usually posts in 24 to 48 hours. New members can join and start at Gold.

U.S. Diamonds who are not Insiders get two free months of Wyndham Rewards Insider instead of a further bump. Those already on Insider and Diamonds outside the United States can claim 3,000 bonus points by December 31. Members who reach Diamond only through this upgrade cannot take the points. Competitor-match Diamonds need 10 qualifying nights within 90 days of the match.

The status gift must be claimed by December 30, and a claim that day can post as the upgrade expires. Promotional status cannot be used to match to Caesars Rewards and does not count toward the next earned tier. Status at checkout sets the elite bonus, so a stay that ends January 1 does not earn the holiday-tier bonus. The upgrade can be combined with Wyndham's separate 4X points promotion if that offer is registered before booking. Register by December 30, and claim the 3,000 points by December 31 if already Diamond.

## Key facts

- **Starts**: Nov 5, 2026
- **Ends**: Dec 31, 2026
- **Travel by**: Dec 31, 2026
- **Numbers**:
  - 3,000 points: holiday bonus for eligible Diamond members
  - 10%: Gold elite bonus on base points
  - 15%: Platinum elite bonus on base points
  - 20%: Diamond elite bonus on base points
  - 24–48 hours: time for the status upgrade to take effect
  - 10 nights: qualifying nights a competitor-match Diamond needs for the points gift
  - 1 upgrade: maximum member-level upgrades per member
- **Who qualifies**: Wyndham Rewards members who register; the gift varies by current elite level, U.S. residency, and Insider enrollment, and new members can join and receive Gold.
- **Links**:
  - Register: [Register for the status upgrade](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham-rewards/hotel-deals/holiday-level-upgrade)
  - Register: [Claim 3,000 bonus points](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham-rewards/hotel-deals/holiday-bonus-points-gift)
  - Program page: [Wyndham Rewards member levels](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham-rewards/member-levels)
- **Takeaway**: Register for the status upgrade, and claim the 3,000 points if you already qualify as Diamond, before the late-December deadlines.

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## Sources cited

- [View from the Wing](https://viewfromthewing.com/wyndham-is-giving-members-free-hotel-status-upgrades-some-can-claim-3000-points-instead) — Wyndham Is Giving Members Free Hotel Status Upgrades—Some Can Claim 3,000 Points Instead
- [Frequent Miler](https://frequentmiler.com/wyndham-giving-out-free-status-upgrades-for-all-members) — Wyndham giving out free status upgrades for all members

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