Welcome bonus

• 60,000 Choiceafter $1,000 in 3 mopage shows a limited-time increase from the 40,000 base bonus

≈ $510 · tpg Sep 1, 2026 — estimate, not issuer guarantee.

Verified Sep 16, 2026 · source

Earning

• 5xHotelsstays at participating Choice Hotels + Choice point purchases
• 3xGas / Fuelgas stations
• 3xGroceriesgrocery stores
• 3xShoppinghome improvement stores
• 3xUtilitiesphone plan services
• 1xOtherall other purchases

Benefits

• Hotel elite statusAutomatic Choice Privileges Gold Elite (+10% bonus pts on stays); 10 Elite Qualifying Nights guaranteed each calendar year
• Purchase protectionCell phone protection up to $800 ($25 deductible) when you pay the bill with the card
• No foreign transaction feeNo foreign transaction fee

Redemption & terms

Typical value: 1 pt ≈ 0.85¢ tpg Sep 1, 2026

AU fee: unknown

Bonus rules: wells-fargo-choice-15-month-cooldown