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American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited vs Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited comes from American Express at $295/yr; the Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card from Barclays at $75/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

For most people the American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited is the stronger pick today, the sign-up bonus is meaningfully larger ($1,050 more in estimated value) than the Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card's. Get the American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited first; revisit the Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureAmerican Express Graphite Business Cash UnlimitedWyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card
Annual fee$295$75
Sign-up bonus$1,500 cash back45,000 points
Bonus value (est.)$1,500$450
Min spend to unlock bonus$50,000 in 6 mo$1,000 in 3 mo
IssuerAmerican ExpressBarclays
Card categorybusinesshotel
Best earning category (Amex_travel_flights_prepaid_hotels)5x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
    • 7,500 anniversary points
    • Platinum status
    • Vacasa redemptions
    • 4x gas + groceries
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    American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited
    $295/yr · $1,500 cash back
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    Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card
    $75/yr · 45,000 points

    Editorial take: American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited

    Editorial take: Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card

    Underrated card for Vacasa rentals and Caesars properties (which take Wyndham points). The 7,500 anniversary points alone (~$75 in value) make the fee a wash; Platinum status adds late checkout and 15% bonus.

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited or Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card?
    The American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited has the bigger bonus, $1,500 cash back, worth roughly $1,500, versus 45,000 points (~$450) on the Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card.
    Is the American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited's $295 annual fee worth it compared to the Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card?
    At $295/yr, the American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited is in the mid-fee tier. Compare its specific perks (lounge access, travel credits, primary rental insurance) to the Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
    Can I have both the American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited and Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (American Express and Barclays) the application rules don't conflict. Many points enthusiasts hold both, they pair well when one earns flexible bank points and the other earns a different currency.
    Should I get the American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited or the Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited: $50,000 spend in 6 months. Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card: $1,000 in 3 months. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.

    Card details on this page reflect the most recent data we've verified against the issuer's own site. Sign-up bonuses and fees can change at any time, confirm the current offer on the issuer's page before applying.