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Wyndham Rewards Earner Card vs BECU Secured Cash Back Credit Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Wyndham Rewards Earner Card comes from Barclays at $0/yr; the BECU Secured Cash Back Credit Card from BECU at $0/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

These cards are close on the fundamentals (similar bonus value, similar fee). The right pick depends on which category you spend the most in and which transfer partners best fit your travel goals.

FeatureWyndham Rewards Earner CardBECU Secured Cash Back Credit Card
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonusNot advertisedNo welcome bonus
Bonus value (est.)-$0
Min spend to unlock bonus-$0 in 0 mo
IssuerBarclaysBECU
Card categorytravelcashback
Best earning category (Wyndham_hotels)5x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
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      Wyndham Rewards Earner Card
      $0/yr ·
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      BECU Secured Cash Back Credit Card
      $0/yr · No welcome bonus

      Editorial take: Wyndham Rewards Earner Card

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      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Wyndham Rewards Earner Card or BECU Secured Cash Back Credit Card?
      The BECU Secured Cash Back Credit Card has a public bonus (No welcome bonus, worth roughly $0), while the Wyndham Rewards Earner Card doesn't advertise one right now.
      Is the Wyndham Rewards Earner Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the BECU Secured Cash Back Credit Card?
      The Wyndham Rewards Earner Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the BECU Secured Cash Back Credit Card's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the BECU Secured Cash Back Credit Card's benefits to clear $0 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Wyndham Rewards Earner Card.
      Can I have both the Wyndham Rewards Earner Card and BECU Secured Cash Back Credit Card?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (Barclays and BECU) 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 Wyndham Rewards Earner Card or the BECU Secured Cash Back Credit Card first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Wyndham Rewards Earner Card: no published min spend. BECU Secured Cash Back Credit Card: $0 in 0 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.