Exchange network
Interval International Timeshare Exchange
How the network works, what its membership tiers and exchange fees cost, how Getaways work, and how it compares with RCI.
The Interval International timeshare exchange, known as II, is the second large network for trading timeshare time, alongside RCI. As a member you deposit the week or points you own and book a stay at another affiliated resort, for a tiered annual membership plus a fee on each exchange. The figures here are approximate, so confirm current rates with the company.
What is Interval International?
II is one of the two major networks for trading timeshare time. It is Interval International, the other major timeshare exchange network alongside RCI, with about 3,200 affiliated resorts in about 90 countries. It is known for a strong set of higher-end affiliated resorts, and like RCI it is a network many owners are enrolled in through their home resort rather than by choosing it directly. The alternative network is the RCI timeshare exchange.
How does the exchange work?
The process mirrors other exchanges. You join as a member, deposit the week or points you own, and request a stay at another affiliated resort within availability, paying an exchange fee for each confirmed trade. The network also offers member benefits such as shorter Getaway stays at extra cost. As with any exchange, popular resorts and peak seasons are easier to book the earlier you plan.
How big is the network?
Interval International is one of the two large exchange networks, with about 3,200 affiliated resorts in about 90 countries and territories. It charges a tiered annual membership plus a fee for each exchange. The figures below are approximate and change often, so confirm the current rates with the company before relying on them.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Role | Major exchange network, alongside RCI |
| Affiliated resorts | about 3,200 |
| Countries and territories | about 90 |
| Annual membership | about $99 (Standard); more for the Gold and Platinum tiers |
| Exchange fee (one week) | about $239 to $249 |
| Guest certificate | about $89 |
Last verified: 2026-07-10. Source: Interval International (official site; confirm current rates here) (2026)
What does Interval International cost each year?
Interval International charges an annual membership plus separate fees when you actually book, so the yearly cost depends on the tier you hold and how often you exchange. The figures below are approximate, reported for 2026, and change often, so confirm the current rates at intervalworld.com. They are also separate from the maintenance fee you already pay your home resort.
- Annual membership. About $99 for the Standard tier, rising to roughly $163 for Gold and about $238 for Platinum, with the higher tiers adding benefits rather than more trading power.
- Exchange fee. About $239 to $249 for a confirmed one-week exchange, charged each time you trade, not once a year.
- Guest certificate. About $89 to put a confirmed stay in someone else's name, which you need if a friend or family member will travel without you.
- Shorter stays. Gold and Platinum members can split a deposited week into shorter ShortStay exchanges, each with its own smaller fee, which suits travelers who prefer several short trips over one full week.
How do the Standard, Gold, and Platinum tiers differ?
Interval International sells one basic membership and two upgraded tiers that cost more each year and add travel benefits, not extra trading power. Standard covers the core weeks exchange. Gold adds shorter-stay flexibility and small discounts. Platinum adds the deepest discounts and travel perks. The table shows the approximate 2026 figures reported by fee trackers; confirm the current prices with the company.
| Tier | Typical annual cost | What it adds over the tier below | Unit-size upgrade fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | about $99 | The core weeks exchange and standard Getaway pricing | about $99 |
| Gold | about $163 | ShortStay exchanges, roughly $25 off each Getaway, and concierge travel support | about $79 |
| Platinum | about $238 | Roughly $50 off each Getaway, some complimentary guest certificates, and added travel perks | about $59 |
Which tier is worth it depends on how you travel. If you exchange a single week each year and book well ahead, the Standard tier usually covers what you need. If you take several shorter trips, or book enough Getaways that the per-trip discounts add up, the Gold or Platinum benefits can pay for their higher annual fee. Many owners first receive a membership through the developer they bought from, then decide at renewal whether to stay on Standard or upgrade.
What are Interval International Getaways?
Getaways are cash rentals of resort stays that do not require depositing a week or paying an exchange fee. Instead of trading your own time, you pay a rental price for surplus resort inventory, which makes a Getaway a way to book an extra trip without using the week you own. Prices move with the season, resort, unit size, and length of stay, so an off-season week can be inexpensive while peak dates cost far more. Gold and Platinum members receive a discount on each Getaway, which is one of the clearer reasons to hold a higher tier if you book them often. Because a Getaway uses no deposit and no exchange fee, it does not touch the week you still owe maintenance on.
Is the exchange worth it?
The same honest test applies as with any exchange. If you will genuinely use Interval International to stay at different affiliated resorts and can book ahead, the membership and exchange fees buy real flexibility. If you tend to return to the same place or rarely travel, the fees may add cost without much benefit. Weigh them against your travel habits and the full cost of owning a timeshare. To see how the network stacks up against the larger one before you commit, read RCI versus Interval International, and remember that your home resort is usually affiliated with only one of the two.
Common questions about Interval International
How much is Interval International membership per year?
The Standard membership costs about $99 a year, with Gold around $163 and Platinum about $238, all approximate 2026 figures that change often. Membership is separate from the exchange fee you pay each time you book and from the maintenance fee on your home resort.
What is the difference between Interval Gold and Platinum?
Both are paid upgrades over the Standard tier. Gold adds shorter-stay exchanges, a small Getaway discount, and concierge support. Platinum adds a larger Getaway discount, some complimentary guest certificates, and extra travel perks. Neither tier gives you more trading power than Standard; they add convenience and savings for frequent travelers.
Do Interval International Getaways require depositing your week?
No. A Getaway is a cash rental of surplus resort inventory, so you pay a rental price without depositing the week you own or paying an exchange fee. That makes a Getaway a way to take an extra trip without spending the time you already have banked.
Can you join Interval International without owning a timeshare?
Membership normally comes through owning or buying at a resort affiliated with the network, so most members join through their developer rather than signing up independently. If you do not own an eligible timeshare, an exchange membership is generally not something you buy on its own.
Sources
Reviewed by Reid Calloway. Interval International (intervalworld.com), official network and fee information; the membership, exchange-fee, resort, and country figures are approximate and change frequently, so confirm current rates directly with the company. Tier prices and per-trip fees are reported ranges from reputable timeshare fee trackers, cross-checked 2025 to 2026 and labeled approximate. Last reviewed July 2026.