What is the WorldMark Exchange program?
The WorldMark Exchange program allows owners to leverage qualified third-party weeks or points-based timeshares to book resort stays and to boost their VIP by WorldMark status. Depending on what you own, you may qualify for WorldMark Exchange Plus or WorldMark Exchange Express.
Club Wyndham ownership are not eligible to participate in the WorldMark Exchange program.
What is WorldMark Exchange Plus?
If you own qualified timeshare weeks at resorts other than WorldMark resorts, and those resorts are affiliated with RCI or Interval International (II), you can participate in the WorldMark Exchange Plus program.
Every qualifying third-party week you trade earns 9,000 trade credits, no matter the suite size or season, to boost your VIP by WorldMark status. You can also use these credits to book resort stays, and travel accommodations.
What is WorldMark Exchange Express?
If you own third-party points-based timeshare, or weeks at resorts other than WorldMark that are non-affiliated with RCI or Interval International, you can participate in the WorldMark Exchange Express program. You’ll receive 9,000 trade credits to accelerate your VIP by WorldMark status.
Program comparison chart:
| New WorldMark Exchange Plus | New WorldMark Exchange Express | |
| Eligible ownership | Weeks-based | Points-based |
| Exchange value | Flat 9,000 credits | Flat 9,000 credits |
| VIP by WorldMark status | Counts toward VIP status (if enrolled in VIP) | Counts toward VIP status (if enrolled in VIP) |
| Enrollment fee | Yes | Yes |
| Accomodations use | Yes | No |
| Max 3rd party contracts | Up to 2 per ownership | Up to 2 per ownership |
How to use your WorldMark trade credits.
- Deposit your week with RCI or II at least 9 months prior to the check in date.
- If you deposited with RCI, call the WorldMark vacation planning center to complete your WorldMark Exchange Plus deposit application.
- If you deposited with II, contact wmexchange@travelandleisure.com to receive deposit instructions at least nine months prior to the check-in date of the deposited week.
Once the WorldMark Exchange Plus deposit application has been received and meets the necessary requirements for the program, the WorldMark Exchange transaction fee will be charged to complete the award of trade credits for accommodations use. For specific rate information, please refer to the current rates & fees.
Within approximately 10 business days, Trade Credits will be awarded to your WorldMark account. Trade Credits are valid for one year from the date they are awarded and can be used to book a reservation up to 13 months in advance.
Helpful resources.
- RCI: 800-585-4833
- Interval International: 877-678-4400
Frequently asked questions.
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What is changing?
The new WorldMark Exchange program introduces a reimagined WorldMark Exchange Plus and a brand-new WorldMark Exchange Express for new and existing WorldMark owners. Some major updates include:
- A new credits purchase will be required to enroll in the WorldMark Exchange program.
- A flat rate of 9,000 WorldMark trade credits will be allocated regardless of the qualified third-party weeks suite size or season, or the points-based timeshare value.
- WorldMark Exchange program benefits will automatically expire 5 years after purchase.
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What is the WorldMark Exchange program?
The WorldMark Exchange program allows new purchasers of WorldMark to leverage qualified third-party timeshares for more vacation opportunities and to accelerate their progress toward VIP by WorldMark status.
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What are the WorldMark Exchange program types?
There are two WorldMark Exchange program types: WorldMark Exchange Plus and WorldMark Exchange Express.
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What is the difference between WorldMark Exchange Plus and WorldMark Exchange Express?
The difference between WorldMark Exchange Plus and WorldMark Exchange Express are outlined below:
- WorldMark Exchange Plus: New purchasers can trade qualified weeks-based third-party timeshares (affiliated with RCI or Interval International) for WorldMark credits. These credits can now also count toward VIP by WorldMark status.
- WorldMark Exchange Express: This new option allows new purchasers to leverage points-based third-party timeshares to boost their VIP by WorldMark status.
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Who is qualified for the WorldMark Exchange program?
New and existing WorldMark owners who make a new developer credits purchase, own qualified third-party weeks or points-based timeshares, and are enrolled in VIP by WorldMark.
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How many WorldMark trade credits will be allocated in the WorldMark ownership when enrolled in the WorldMark Exchange program?
A flat rate of 9,000 WorldMark trade credits will be allocated per each qualified third-party weeks or points-based timeshare enrolled in either WorldMark Exchange Plus or WorldMark Exchange Express.
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Can an owner enrolled in the WorldMark Exchange Plus program use trade credits to book vacations?
Yes, owners will be awarded trade credits for use after depositing their qualified third-party weeks into RCI or II through WorldMark Exchange Plus.
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Can an owner enrolled in the WorldMark Exchange Express program use trade credits to book vacations?
No, owners will not be awarded trade credits for use through WorldMark Exchange Express. They are only available to accelerate their progress toward VIP by WorldMark status.
