Timeshare Exchange Companies

Make the most of your vacation property with a timeshare exchange company membership. RCI and II are the big ones, but there are additional options that make traveling the globe convenient and luxurious.

Timeshare exchange is the reason that timeshares are the world’s most flexible form of vacation ownership. Timeshare exchange companies essentially allow timeshare owners to trade their time at their “home resort” for time at one of several affiliated resorts within a given exchange network.

The term “timeshare exchange company” generally refers to third-party timeshare exchange companies, rather than in-network timeshare vacation club exchange. There are several timeshare exchange companies on the market, however because of the flexibility afforded with larger companies, timeshare owners generally choose to purchase membership with one of two major exchange companies, depending on their resort’s affiliation.

The two major timeshare exchange companies available to consumers today are Resort Condominiums International (RCI) and Interval International (II). Each has its own benefits, services, and owner-perks. If you have a timeshare exchange company preference, it’s important to ensure you buy a timeshare within an affiliated resort developer. Marriott timeshares, for example, are affiliated with Interval International, while Hilton timeshares use RCI.

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Resort Condominiums International (RCI)

In 1974, Jon and Christel DeHaan changed everything. By letting owners exchange time at their home resorts for a stay at affiliated properties, members got better value, flexibility, and adventures to share. And the travel industry would never be the same – but that was just the start. Today, RCI isn’t just the leader of vacation exchange. It’s an entire global travel network. One place to dream it, plan it, and book it all. This is The New Shape of Travel. Say hello to 4,300+ resorts, 600,000+ hotels, 345,000 activities, 30+ popular cruise lines, and access to major car rental brands. In 2019, RCI became part of Wyndham Destinations and announced the acquisition of travel technology platform Alliance Reservations Network securing their leadership role in the timeshare exchange space. Learn More.

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Interval International (II)

Interval International operates membership programs for vacationers and provides value-added services to its developer clients worldwide. Based in Miami, Florida, the company has been a pioneer and innovator in serving the vacation ownership market since 1976. Today, Interval’s exchange network comprises nearly 3,200 resorts in more than 90 countries and territories. Through offices in 12 countries, Interval offers world-class products and benefits to resort clients and nearly 1.7-million-member families who are enrolled in various membership programs. Interval is an operating business of Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation.

Trading Places International

Since 1973 Trading Places International has been providing timeshare owners with one-stop timeshare exchange services. Trading Places is a provider of exchange and leisure services to more than 300,000 vacation owners at more than 20 resorts located throughout the mainland United States, Hawaii, and Mexico. Trading Places International prides itself on efficiency. In one phone call, timeshare owners can exchange their week, book airfare and car rental or even add on a cruise or a few extra nights. Best of all, unlike the other major exchange companies, there are no mandatory membership fees to exchange through Trading Places. TPI is owned by Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation and shares their offices with sister company Vacation Resorts International owned by Capital Vacations. Learn more.

7Across (formerly Dial an Exchange (DAE)

Formerly known as Dial an Exchange, 7Across offers a simple exchange platform that helps its hundreds of thousands of members worldwide maximize the value of their timeshare ownership without having to join a legacy exchange company. Along with a new name and brand identity comes enhanced global timeshare exchange options for the next generation, focusing on simplicity, transparency, and value. With more than 20 million timeshare owners globally, vacation ownership and exchange is a significant part of how the world enjoys vacation. Benefits include the chance to exchange a traditional timeshare week for a stay at one of more than 2,700 resorts around the globe, enjoying one of the lowest exchange rates in the industry, and the opportunity to book last minute resort getaways, without having to use their timeshare ownership. 7Across encourages timeshare owners to get their travel on. Offering free membership and a flexible exchange model allows members to swap their vacation weeks with the world, with the added benefits of having access to book hotel stays at a great value at more than 600,000 hotels around the world. All timeshare owners can join 7Across with a free membership. The company also offers a Gold Advantage membership for a low annual fee, which provides deeper discounts and even lower exchange rates. 7Across is the pioneer of the direct-to-consumer model of vacation exchange, as part of the Panorama family of travel brands at Wyndham Destinations.

SFX Preferred Resorts

SFX offers one central access point to quality-rated, high demand resorts listed in all major vacation exchange networks supporting the company’s vision of providing members with exceptional concierge-level service and central accessibility to premium, personalized vacation experiences. With SFX, members “deposit” their week into the “Vacation Bank”. Members then request an exchange from the pool of space that other members have deposited into this bank. If the accommodations are available, an exchange is made. If the dates and locations are not available, a search is then started on the constant flow of additional space from members and resort developers depositing their weeks. When a matching week comes in, the exchange is made. SFX Preferred Resorts is the only Exchange Company specializing in the industry’s highest rated resorts, bringing freedom of choice and ever-expanding vacation exchange options. This San Francisco based exchange company has succeeded in opening the market in order to give consumer’s the ability to request quality resorts listed in multiple exchange networks, rather than being restricted to just one resort-affiliated exchange company. With more than 100,000 members, SFX is one of the most highly-regarded exchange companies boasting a network of high-quality brand-name resorts in the USA, Mexico, the Caribbean, Canada, and Europe. Learn more about SFX.

Platinum Interchange

Established in 1979, Platinum Interchange is an “independent” (non-exclusive) exchange and rental company servicing timeshare/vacation interval owners worldwide. Platinum Interchange offers Low exchange fees, No membership fees, No annual dues, and quality customer service. Its solid standing in the industry promises optimum exchange availability and longevity. They provide exchange services to those owners who were either frustrated by or had since dropped their membership with the exchange company affiliated with the resort where they bought their first timeshare week For many members, Platinum Interchange also provides an alternative if other exchange companies could not fulfill their requests, without the need to burden them with another membership fee. Platinum Interchange is owned by Tricom Management, LLC.