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Today Only! Bilt Transfer Bonus: up to 200% bonus to Accor ( 4.5 cents per point ) and up to 100% backdoor bonus to FlyingBlue, Iberia, and Virgin Australia ( and 1:1 to Korean )

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Bilt Rewards Rent Day: June 2025

Paying your rent is always painful, so Bilt Rewards had the bright idea to make the first of the month a bit more fun and rewarding. So, a few years back, they launched a “RENT DAY” promo to reward Bilt Rewards members on the first of every month  ( I am a senior advisor and investor in the company ).  

This current rent day for June is super intriguing, not just because you can get 4.5 cents per point in value at Accor, but because you can also take advantage of Accor’s relationship to their partners and transfer Bilt to Accor to multiple Airline partners at a big bonus.

You DO NOT need the credit card to participate – all Bilt members can participate in the promos and bonuses (  Join Free! ).

I’ve been seriously impressed with how inventive the program has been with massive transfer bonuses, rent giveaways, and now Bilt Experiences. Last year we saw great transfer bonuses ( 75% to 150% )to Virgin, Flying Blue, IHG One Rewards, Aeroplan, LifeMiles, British Airways, Hilton and Alaska. Incredible.

This year we’ve had a Accor status match, LifeMiles bonus, Hilton, British Airways, Southwest, and for June we are back to Accor with an unprecedented 1:2 transfer ratio.

Just an FYI

  • Using Bilt Rewards:
    • Mortgage downpayment = 1.5 cents
    • Bilt Travel Portal = 1.25 cents
    • Student Loans = 1 cent
    • Amazon = 7/10 cent
    • Lyft = 7/10 cent
    • Rent = 5.5/10 cent
    • Transfer Partners = sky is the limit

Let’s take a look!

For June, Rent Day offers up to a 200% transfer bonus to Accor

The transfer bonus is June 1st only and tiered by Bilt Status as you can see below. Usually the transfer bonus to Accor is 3:2.

  • Platinum + Gold: 200% transfer bonus representing a 1:2 transfer ratio (approximately 4 Euro cents per Bilt Point)
  • Silver + Blue: 50% transfer bonus representing a 1:1 transfer ratio (approximately 2 Euro cents per Bilt Point)
  • Access to properties worldwide from brands like Fairmont, Sofitel, Raffles, and Mercure
  • Available only from June 1 at 12:00 AM ET – June 2 at 11:59 PM PT

What are Accor Live Limitless points worth? 2 Euro cents

Live Limitless points are redeemable for a flat 2 Euro cents a piece… so if you have 100k points, you have 2000 Euros to spend at Accor properties. Currently that’s about 2.27 cents so they are quite valuable points and the reason why Bilt points normally transfer at a 3:2 ratio. if you’re Gold or Platinum, you’re scoring a whopping 4.5+ cents per Bilt Points redeemable at Accor hotels – which have an incredible list of aspirational and luxury properties

a screenshot of a computerFor instance, if you wanted to stay at The Savoy in London… here’s a night around 750 Euros. Super expensive, right? However, it’s just 37,500 ALL points, or 17,750 Bilt Points with this transfer bonus. Suddenly, one of the most iconic hotels in the world is within reach.

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Accor can also be transferred to FlyingBlue, Iberia, and Virgin Australia ( 1:1 ) as well ( so this is a 100% bonus to those programs – and BA, AerLingus, Finnair, and Qatar since those are partners of Iberia ) and a 1:1 for Korean Air

Gary Leff pointed out that you can transfer Accor to FlyingBlue 1:1, but I did some digging and you can also transfer to Iberia and Virgin Australia.

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Korean Air is an interesting option since no other transfer programs offer transfers ( not even Marriott any more ) This is particularly interesting since you can fly 1st class to Asia for just 80k miles and if you’re Gold or Platinum it’s a 1:2 bonus.

80k Bilt = 160k ALL = 80k Korean. Wowza.a screenshot of a phonea screenshot of a ticket

 

Rent Giveaway up to $2500 + 10 winners get $2500 toward Student Loan

Win up to $2500 in free rent and you’ll get $2500 toward paying off your student loans

Lyft Redemption Bonus

Members can enjoy a bonus when they redeem their Bilt Points for Lyft rides during rent week, provided they’ve linked their Lyft and Bilt accounts.

Key Details:

  • Blue + Silver: 50% redemption bonus
  • Gold + Platinum: 100% redemption bonus
  • Members will see the updated redemption value when they choose to pay with points in the Lyft app
  • Available from May 27 at 9:00 AM ET – June 2 at 11:59 PM PT

BILT Cafe = Free Chicken Parm

Bilt has opened a cafe at 31 Bond Street NY, NY and you can get a free chicken parm from Tucci’s

  • Complimentary chicken parm hero from Tucci on Sunday, June 1 while supplies last
  • Available for purchase at the cafe throughout June
  • Members must scan their Bilt account at the counter to verify their Bilt Membership and receive their complimentary item
  • Live DJ music starting at 11:00 AM

I had the pleasure of visiting the Bilt Cafe on my most recent trip. The Chocolate Chip cookies are unreal good!

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BILT Neighborhood Dining Series – biggest ever, 15 cities, 33 restaurants

Every month, on Rent Day, Bilt offers up curated dining experiences. Book a seat for yourself starting at $75 or 5,000 Bilt points.

The Cost?

Book a seat for yourself and up to 4 guests starting at $75 or 5,000 Bilt points per person.

When can you book?

We have expanded to 15 cities with 33 restaurants

  • Dining: 33 restaurants across 16 cities
    • including Arlington, VA; Asheville, NC; Atlanta, GA; Cambridge, MA; Charlotte, NC; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Las Vegas, NV; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL & Miami Beach, FL; Nashville, TN; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; San Francisco, CA; Somerville, MA; and Washington, DC
  • Purchase limit: Four (4) seats per member
  • Event date: June 1 (Rent Day)
  • Booking opens:
  • Booking closes: Saturday, May 31 at 5:00 PM ET
  • Special Dining Event
  • Bilt Members can book exclusive tickets to the Lone Star Smokeout (May 2 – 4) at AT&T Stadium in Dallas-Fort Worth, featuring top Texas BBQ and country music

Neighborhood Comedy Series – up to 10 cities now, 13 shows.

Bilt has hired Matt Friend to be the new Director, Neighborhood Experience, Comedy. Matt will focus on “transforming iconic spaces into an intimate setting, complete with drinks and light bites.”  You may know Matt Friend from his uncanny impersonations and I recently had the pleasure of attending a Bilt comedy event in Atlanta and would highly recommend. Great time and funny stand-ups!

Comedy: 22 shows across 19 cities

  • Comedy: 22 venues across 19 cities—our biggest month yet
  • New cities this month: Denver, Minneapolis, Portland, Seattle, Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore
  • Booking closes 24 hours before each show
  • Purchase limit of four (4) tickets
  • Event dates: Throughout June 2025
  • Booking opens:
  • Wednesday, May 28 at 11:50 AM ET for Platinum and Gold Members
  • Wednesday, May 28 at 12:00 PM ET for Silver and Blue Members
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Bilt Mastercard®

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4.9/5

Earn Bilt Points with the Bilt Mastercard® : the only credit card that earns points on rent ( up to 100k a year ) without transaction fees.

It’s the only 1:1 program where you can transfer points to American, Alaska and United and the 4 largest hotel programs: IHG, Hyatt, Marriott, and Hilton

A complete no brainer for renters in the USA

Welcome Offer

None

Annual Fee

$0 

Points Earned

Bilt Points

Finally you can earn points on one of your biggest monthly expenses, RENT, without any processing fees Terms and Conditions. Use the card 5 times each statement period to earn points.

Bilt Rewards has a great list of transfer partners and will mail your landlord a check, process via ACH, Paypal, or Venmo on your behalf. Bilt then puts the amount of your rent on your credit card statement.

Bilt “Rent Day” 

  • On the first of every month, all non-rent expenses earn double points, up to 10,000 points.
    • Note: Use the card 5 times each statement period to earn points
  • $0 Annual fee See terms
  • Earn Structure:
  • Transfer points 1:1 to over a dozen partners, including American, United, and Hyatt
  • Redeem points toward Rent, Mortgage Downpayment, Amazon, etc
  • Redeem at 1.25c in the Bilt Rewards Travel Center (powered by Expedia)
  • Features and Benefits
    • Cellular Telephone Protection
      • Up to $800 of cell phone protection per claim, subject to a $25 deductible deductible
      • Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver
  • If you’d like to read the Guide to Benefits you can do so here 

We keep an up to date spreadsheet that lists what the highest offers: You can find that spreadsheet here.

Main Cast: 

Cards that earn flexible points and should be used on the bulk of your purchases.

Supporting Cast:

Cards that earn fixed points in the currency of the airline/hotel and can not be transferred at attractive rates. These cards yield benefits that make it worth keeping, but not necessarily worth putting a lot of your everyday spend on. 

DOUBLE POINTS ON ALL NON-RENT PURCHASES – up to 1k points

Don’t forget you need to use the card 5x in a month to get your points. Here’s how you can earn:

  • DINING: 6x points (regularly 3x points)
    • This applies to Restaurants in the Bilt Dining program as well – so you’d earn 11x
  • TRAVEL: 4x points (regularly 2x points)
  • ALL OTHER SPEND excluding rent: 2x points (regularly 1x points)

Neighborhood Fitness

  • SoulCycle:
    • Complimentary classes available for May Rent Day Rides
  • Barry’s:
    • Free classes available for May Rent Day ○ Expanding to 10 Barry’s studios this month
  • Booking Opens:
    • Thursday, April 26 for all members
  • Make sure to get your complimentary shake at Barry’s after your Rent Day class.

What are some past Bilt Rent Day promos?

  • November 2022
    • United status trial and challenge
  • December 2022:
    • 100% transfer bonuses to IHG
  • January 2023
    • Bonus points with Trivia
  • February 2023
    • 100% transfer bonus to Hawaiian
  • March 2023
    • Points worth 50% more with Amazon
  • April 2023
    • Hyatt Trial Status and Challenge,
      • Explorist and pathway to Globalist in 20 nights
  • May 2023
    • 100% transfer bonus to Flying Blue
  • June 2023
    • 100k Bilt Rewards prize, R/T Virgin Upper Class and Emirate Biz tix
  • July 2023
    • $10 to $20 Lyft Credits ( $10 for all Bilt Rewards members and $20 for Bilt Rewards credit cardholders )
  • August 2023
    • 75% to 150% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic/Virgin Red
      • 75% blue
      • 100% silver
      • 125% gold
      • 150% platinum
  • September 2023
    • One rider in each SoulCycle class will get a month’s rent – up to $2500
      • All Rent Day Riders are eligible
    • You can book your bike, starting today!
      • 10 bikes are available per class
  • October 2023
    • 5x on Sports Tickets
    • Use points to book NFL Suites and Tickets
  • November 2023
    • 75% to 150% transfer bonus to Emirates SkyWards
      • 75% blue
      • 100% silver
      • 125% gold
      • 150% platinum
  • December 2023
    • 2x shopping
    • 10x Bilt Dining
  • January 2024
    • 75% to 150% transfer bonus to Virgin, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, and IHG One Rewards
      • 75% blue
      • 100% silver
      • 125% gold
      • 150% platinum
  • February 2024
    • 75% to 150% transfer bonus to Air Canada, Aeroplan
      • 75% blue
      • 100% silver
      • 125% gold
      • 150% platinum
    • 50% more value with Amazon
    • $5 Lyft Credit
  • March 2024
    • NCAA Sweet 16 tournament
      • Connect your Bilt Rewards to a partner and get 1k point up to 2 partners.
  • April 2024
    • Buy One Get One Fitness Classes
  • May 2024
    • Use Points on Rent, get 100% back to use in Home Collection
  • June 2024
    • 5x or 10x on Bilt Dining
  • July 2024
    • Alaska Airlines Status Match
      • Gold = MVP
      • Platinum = MVP Gold
    • Alaska Airlines Transfer Bonus – capped at 50k
      • 25% blue
      • 50% silver
      • 75% gold
      • 100% platinum
  • August 2024
    • Virgin Voyages Experience
    • Blade Helicopter promo with party
  • September 2024
    • Avianca LifeMiles transfer bonus
      • All Members 50% bonus
    • Virgin Transfer Bonus
      • Blue 20% bonus
      • Silver 40% bonus
      • Gold 60% bonus
      • Platinum 100% bonus
    • ResortPass Promo
    • Virgin Cruises BOGO
  • October
    • Hilton Gold Status Match til year end
      • Keep Gold after 8 nights for all members
      • Get Diamond after 14 nights for Blue/Silver/Gold and 8 nights for Platinum
  • November 2024
    • 50 to 100% Transfer Bonus to British Airways
    • 2x on Groceries up to 500 points
  • December 2024
    • Amazon Bonuses
    • 3x on Groceries
  • January 2025
    • Accor Status Match
  • February 2025
    • 20% to 100% Transfer Bonus to Avianca LifeMiles
      • 20% Blue
      • 40% Silver
      • 50% Gold
      • 100% Platinum
  • March 2025
    • 50% to 200% transfer bonus to Hilton
    • Bilt Blue members 150% Bonus
    • Bilt Silver members 200% Bonus
    • Bilt Gold members 200% Bonus
    • Bilt Platinum members 200% Bonus
  • April 2025
    • Bilt Blue members 50% Bonus to British Airways
    • Bilt Silver members 60% Bonus British Airways
    • Bilt Gold members 75% Bonus British Airways
    • Bilt Platinum members 100% Bonus British Airways
  • May 2025
    • Bilt Blue members 25% Bonus
    • Bilt Silver members 50% Bonus
    • Bilt Gold members 75% Bonus
    • Bilt Platinum members 100% Bonus

Tell me more about the Bilt Mastercard®?

You can earn on points rent without the transaction fee by using the Bilt Mastercard® as long as you make 5 non-rent transaction in a statement period ( up to 100k points per year ).

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You can pay rent via two different ways

  • The first, using their app to pay rent within their Bilt Alliance network.  They have partnerships with over 2 million properties across the country. If your building is a part of it, it’s super easy and streamlined.

But the 2nd way is a gamechanger.

  • You can use their no annual fee Bilt Mastercard® to pay your rent and earn points. The card even earns 2x on travel and 3x on dining with no annual fee. I’m not talking just within the alliance, but literally any landlord, anywhere in the United States.

My landlord doesn’t accept credit card.

If they don’t accept credit card…

  • Bilt will mail your landlord a check.
  • They even set it up so that you can use the Bilt Mastercard® to pay via ACH, Venmo, or PayPal

If you pay rent…it’s a complete no brainer.

Overall

Bilt Rewards Rent Day is an exceptional time to spend on your credit card if you have one, but also take advantage of all the promotions they offer.

Opinions, reviews, analyses & recommendations are the author’s alone, and have not been reviewed, endorsed or approved by any of these entities.

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Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card


4.8
4.8/5
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® is a great starter card that earns Premium Ultimate Rewards that can be transferred into over a dozen partners many of which are US based including Hyatt, Southwest, United, IHG, and Marriott.

Welcome Offer

Earn 75,000 bonus points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening 

Annual Fee

$95

Points Earned

Transferrable Chase Ultimate Rewards

  • 5x on all travel purchased through Chase Travel℠
  • 3x on dining, including eligible delivery services for takeout & dining out
  • 3x on select streaming services
  • 3x on online grocery purchases
    • (excluding Target, Walmart and wholesale clubs)
  • $50 Annual Chase Travel Hotel Credit via Chase Travel℠
    • The begins immediately for new cardmembers and after your account anniversary for existing cardmembers
  • 2x on all other travel
  • 10% Anniversary Points Boost
    • each account anniversary you’ll earn bonus points equal to 10% of your total purchases made the previous year
  • Points are transferrable to 14 Ultimate Rewards partners
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • Suite of Travel and Purchase Coverage
    • Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver is my favorite
  • Complimentary DashPass which unlocks $0 delivery fees & lower service fees for a min. of one year when you activate by 12/31/27. Plus, a $10 promo each month on non-restaurant orders
  • $95 Annual Fee

We keep an up to date spreadsheet that lists the best ever offers: You can find that spreadsheet here.

Historically 80k is a very, very good offer and hit in both 2022 and 2023. In 2021, we saw the offer hit an all time high of 100k. Who knows if that will ever come back.

Main Cast: 

Cards that earn flexible points and should be used on the bulk of your purchases.

Supporting Cast:

Cards that earn fixed points in the currency of the airline/hotel and can not be transferred at attractive rates. These cards yield benefits that make it worth keeping, but not necessarily worth putting a lot of your everyday spend on. 

The Chase Sapphire Preferred® is exceptional starter card and offers transferrable Ultimate Rewards, and pairs well with other Chase cards.

If you carry this card alongside Chase’s cashback cards like the Chase Freedom Flex®  and Chase Freedom Unlimited® or the business versions: Ink Business Cash® , Ink Business Unlimited® you can combine the points into Preferred account and transfer into hotel and airline partners

Annual fee is quite low at $95 a year + you get a 10% anniversary bonus on points + $50 hotel credit in Chase travel.

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