Members of the RCI timeshare exchange network will benefit from understanding all of the features and programs offered by RCI, and exactly what each feature or benefit would cost. We have created this article to help you understand everything you need to know about the 2021 RCI fees for each of the benefits offered to members. Whether you’re looking into trading your Hilton Grand Vacation Club ownership, or the select few Marriott Vacation Club resorts that trade with RCI, we’ll walk you through each and every benefit of RCI and what they would cost to use.
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What is RCI?
RCI is a Wyndham owned vacation exchange company and is one of the largest exchange networks in the world. Those who are members of RCI can exchange the timeshare that they own within this network using RCI Weeks or RCI Points. The timeshare that members exchange will qualify them to book resorts and vacations that are less than or equal to their timeshare’s trading power. To trade with RCI, you will need to pay their membership fees.
RCI Membership 2021 Fees
The two types of memberships that are available for RCI are RCI Weeks and RCI Points. Owners will make their membership fee payments in advance to use RCI to exchange their timeshare. Members will also have the ability to upgrade if they have Platinum or Gold memberships, adding extra benefits that are discussed further below.
What are RCI Membership Fees?
RCI’s membership fees are known as Network dues, and how much you pay in fees will depend on the type of membership you have.
Owners also have the option of purchasing multiple years of membership at a discounted rate, sparring the hassle of having to subscribe again every year.
RCI Points Fees
If flexibility is a priority for you, an RCI Points membership is the more flexible option, when compared to the RCI Weeks membership. With RCI Points, members can divide their points into multiple one to five night stays instead of weeks.
An example of this would be booking a three night stay one month and then using the next four days in another month and another location. How many points that you will get per year will depend on multiple factors such as:
- Popularity of your resort
- Season you own
- Type of unit
- Size of unit
As of November 1, 2020, these are the RCI Points fees.
RCI Points Fee Chart (Annual)
| Year | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 Year | $124 |
| 2 Years | $229 |
| 3 Years | $321 |
| 4 Years | $409 |
| 5 Years | $499 |
Managing RCI Points
As previously stated, RCI Point memberships are the more flexible option for those looking for vacation variety. Owners are able to bank points for the following year for more vacation options.
In order to have this extra flexibility, owners will need to pay some other fees when they bank these points. These fees will vary depending on the amount of points that are being rolled over. These include:
- Points Saving fee – to save points for the next year.
- Points Extension fee – to roll points over to a third year
RCI Members will also have the option of renting more points if there is a difference in point-range for a particular resort. There is a minor fee to rent points as well.
All fees for managing RCI Points are listed in the chart below.
| Managing Your Points | Price |
|---|---|
| Points Saving Fee | $36 |
| Points Extension (Less than or = to 30,000 points) | $95 |
| Points Extension (30,001 points or more) | $135 |
| Points Extension Fee (WVO Flat Rate) | $109 |
| Points Rental Fee | $0.03 |
| Points or Deposit Fee | $49 |
RCI Points Protection
RCI Points Protection guarantees members a 100% refund if they end up not using points. RCI Points Protection will need to be purchased within 30 days of your vacation confirmation, as well as 15 days before your check-in date. The fee for Points Protection depends on how many nights are in the stay.
RCI Points Protection Price
| RCI Points Protection | Price |
|---|---|
| 1-2 nights | $44 |
| 3-4 nights | $54 |
| 5+ nights | $64 |
RCI Weeks Membership
Owners with the RCI Weeks membership will be able to trade their usual week in their home resort for another week in a different resort. Just like with RCI Points, a membership with RCI Weeks has annual fees in order to take advantage of the service. Owners can subscribe to RCI up to five years in advance for fee discounts.
The fees as of November 2019 are listed in the chart below.
Annual RCI Weeks Fee Chart
RCI Weeks Subscription Fees Total Cost Price Per Year You Save
| RCI Weeks Subscription Fees | Total Cost | Price Per Year | You Save Approx. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | $99 | n/a | n/a |
| 2 Years | $179 | $90 | 10% |
| 3 Years | $249 | $83 | 16% |
| 5 Years | $399 | $80 | 19% |
Once weeks are deposited, RCI will assign your week a particular trading power. Just like with points, Deposit Trading Power depends on factors such as:
- Popularity of Resort
- Size and Type of Unit
- Season
Managing Your RCI Weeks Deposits 2020-21
In order to manage weeks’ deposits, owners will need to pay additional fees. All of the extension and deposit regulations are the same for RCI Weeks as it is with RCI Points, but the pricing is different.
| Managing Your RCI Weeks | Price |
|---|---|
| Deposit Extension – 1 Month | $49 |
| Deposit Extension – 3 Months | $89 |
| Deposit Extension – 6 Months | $119 |
| Deposit Extension – 12 Months | $139 |
| Combine Deposit Fee – 12 Month expiration | $154 |
| Combine Deposit Fee – 24 Month expiration | $231 |
| Vacation Time Transfer Fee | $98 |
| Deposit Restore | $69 |
| Unit Upgrades and Changes | $49 |
What is RCI Trading Power Protection?
Owners are able to purchase RCI Trading Power Protection, also known as TPP. TPP is a fee that will lock the value of your week when you book it. This is to guarantee the value of your week, opposed to having the value recalculated if you need to cancel and re-book a trip or exchange it for another week.
| Trading Power Protection (TPP) | Price |
|---|---|
| TPP Purchased 30 days or less from date of vacation confirmation AND 15 days or more before check-in date | $64 |
| TPP Purchased 31 days or more from date of vacation confirmation OR 14 days or less from check-in date | $104 |
The price of Trading Power Protection will depend on when it is purchased. If it is purchased within 30 days of your vacation confirmation and more than 15 days before check in, the cost will be less at $64.
If you purchase TPP more than 31 days from the date of your vacation confirmation or less than 14 days from your check in date, the cost will be higher at $104.
RCI Weeks Online Self-Enrollment Fees
| RCI Weeks Online Enrollment Fees | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 Year | $159 |
| 2 Year | $239 |
| 3 Year | $309 |
| 5 Year | $459 |
RCI Platinum Membership
Owners with a RCI Platinum membership will have extra benefits that the basic membership does not offer, such as sales and priority booking. Also, owners will have priority when it comes to exchanging certain vacations before they become available to the rest of the network. Other RCI Platinum Benefits include:
- 10% savings on Extra Vacations getaways and Last Call vacations
- 10% discount on the Combined Deposit Fee
- 25% discount on Guest Certificates
- Free Ongoing Search where RCI helps you find your perfect vacation
- Free On-Hold Vacations that allows you to save a vacation without a fee for 24 hours
RCI Platinum Points Membership Fees
All of the extra benefits of RCI Platinum membership will come with additional fess.
| RCI Weeks Platinum Fees | Total Cost | Price Per Year | You Save Approx. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | $89 | n/a | n/a |
| 2 Years | $155 | $77.50 | 13% |
| 3 Years | $221 | $73.67 | 17% |
| 4 Years | $279 | $69.75 | 22% |
| 5 Years | $322 | $64.40 | 28% |
RCI Gold Membership
The RCI Gold membership is the perfect middle ground for those looking at a more affordable membership that Platinum, but one that still includes extra perks. These added benefits include:
- 5% savings on Extra Vacations getaways and Last Call vacations
- 10% off City Attractions with a Go City Card
- Priority Answer when calling into RCI
- Free On-Hold Vacations
- Extra $25 per couple towards purchase of select tours
- Free Ongoing Search
RCI Gold Points Membership Fees
The fees for the RCI Gold Points Membership are listed in the chart below.
| Gold Membership Fees | Total Cost | Price Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | $49 | n/a |
| 2 Years | $86 | $43 |
| 3 Years | $123 | $41 |
| 4 Years | $156 | $39 |
| 5 Years | $180 | $36 |
RCI Exchange Fee
Most exchange companies, including RCI, charge an exchange fee. This fee is based on a rate, and the rate is the same whether you are a points or weeks member. This fee is charged once you exchange your weeks or points for your new resort.
RCI Exchange Fee Chart
| Points Members Exchange Fees | Total Cost |
|---|---|
| Home Week Reservation (7 nights) | No charge |
| Home Resort Reservation (7 nights) | $50 |
| RCI Points Reservation 14 nights + | $288 |
| RCI Points Reservation: 7-13 nights | $209 |
| RCI Points Reservation 6 nights | $199 |
| RCI Points Reservation 5 nights | $179 |
| RCI Points Reservation 4 nights | $139 |
| RCI Points Reservation 3 nights | $109 |
| RCI Points Reservation 2 nights | $79 |
| RCI Points Reservation 1 night | $59 |
| RCI Weeks Reservation (7 nights) | $239 |
RCI Gift Certificate Fee
For those that enjoy giving gifts, RCI offers the ability to gift your RCI membership for the year via Guest Certificates. There will be a Gift Certificate fee upon the transer, and it is the same whether you are a points or weeks member. Guest Certificates allow others to check into your timeshare once you have booked through RCI.
| Guest Certificate Type | Price |
|---|---|
| One Time Transfer | $89 |
| 5 Year Guest Pass | $179 |
RCI Last Call and RCI Cruises
For those looking to book a last minute vacation, RCI offers Last Call Vacations. In addition, RCI offers cruises. All the fees for both these options are listed below.
| Last Call and Cruise Rentals | Studio | (1BR) | (2BR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Call – Call Center/RCI.com | $269 | $294 | $319 |
| RCI Cruise Cash Rental | n/a | n/a | Fees Vary |
| Cruise Exchange – 20,000 Points | $149 | n/a | n/a |
Membership Reactivation Fee
If your RCI Membership becomes inactive, the fee to reinstate it is $49.
Happy Travels
Being able to book a variety of vacations through RCI via exchanging points or weeks is a great option to upgrade or change your vacation. Although there are fees to do so, the added flexibility can be well worth it. If you have any further questions regarding the 2021 RCI fees, you can fill out a contact form to get in touch with one of our licensed agents to figure out how to best utilize an RCI membership.
