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Bilt Points are some of the most valuable points you can earn for travel because Bilt's network of transfer partners is very impressive.
Here's everything you need to know about ho to transfer Bilt points to partners.
How to transfer Bilt Points
- Open the Bilt app and tap on Travel.
It's the airplane icon on the bottom. - Tap the Transfer button at the top left.
- Toggle between Airlines and Hotels to find your desired transfer partner.
- Tap on the transfer partner you want to use.
- On the transfer partner page, tap Transfer points.
- Enter the amount of Bilt Points you want to transfer to the airline.
Transfers must be made in increments of 1,000. If you are Blue member, the minimum transfer is 2,000 points. - Tap Next.
- Tap Confirm transfer.
You'll need to check the box that you agree to the terms and conditions.
Important reminders
Transfer times vary. Most point transfers happen instantly, but some can take up to 7 business days.
Points transfers are final. Once you move credit card points to a transfer partner, you cannot move them back.
You can enroll in and link a frequent flyer program beforehand. This way, you’ll be ready to make the points transfer when you see a points deal.
Only transfer the amount of credit card points you need to make a booking.
How to connect a loyalty program to your Bilt account
- Select the transfer partner you want to link. Follow steps 1-3 above to find the transfer partner.
- Once at the transfer partner’s page, tap Enroll or link accounts.
- Select Link existing or Enroll from the popup menu.*
- If you select Link, a pop-up page opens. enter your loyalty number, name and password. Tap Link your account when complete.
- The next screen confirms accounts are linked.
- After completion, you'll be returned to the transfer partner page. Now you'll have the option to Transfer points.
*If you select Enroll, you'll be to the loyalty program's website.
Tip
You'll earn 100 points for each loyalty program you link to Bilt Rewards, even if you don't have the Bilt Mastercard.
Bilt transfer partners
Bilt Points transfer to the following airline and hotel partners.
Bilt airline transfer partners
- Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan
- Avianca Lifemiles
- United MileagePlus®
- Air France/KLM Flying Blue®
- Virgin Red®
- Emirates Skywards®
- British Airways Executive Club
- Cathay Pacific
- Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- Aer Lingus AerClub
- Iberia Plus
- Air Canada Aeroplan®
- TAP Miles&Go
Bilt Points transfer 1:1 to all the above airlines, meaning 2,000 Bilt Points become 2,000 miles with an airline loyalty program.
Bilt hotel partners
Bilt Points transfer to the following hotel partners at the following ratios:
- Hilton Honors: 1:1
- Marriott Bonvoy™: 1:1
- World of Hyatt®: 1:1
- IHG® One Rewards: 1:1
- Accor Live Limitless: 3:2
Points transfer to Accor Live Limitless at a 3:2 ratio, meaning 3,000 Bilt points become 2,000 Accor Live Limitless points. All other hotel partners transfer at a 1:1 ratio.
Card that earns Bilt Points
To earn Bilt Points with the Bilt Mastercard®, you must use the card at least five (5) times each statement period.
If you meet that threshold, then you can earn:
- 1X points per dollar on rent (up to 100,000 points each calendar year)
- 2X points per dollar on travel
- 3X points per dollar on dining
- 1X point per dollar on other purchases
On the first of the month, Bilt offers a “Rent Day” bonus promotion where you can earn double points on the first of each month (excluding rent, up to 1,000 bonus points).
Minimum required Bilt Points to transfer
If you are at the Blue level of Bilt status, you are required to transfer a minimum of 2,000 points to a partner. Higher levels of status can transfer a minimum of 1,000 points to a partner.
Here are the levels and how to achieve each.
Blue: Anyone enrolled in Bilt Rewards with under 50,000 Bilt Points or anyone with under $10,000 in purchases other than rent.
Silver: 50,000 Bilt Points earned or $10,000 in other purchases.
Gold: 125,000 Bilt Points earned or $25,000 in other purchases.
Platinum: 200,000 Bilt Points earned or $50,000 in other purchases.
Status earned between January 1 and June 30, 2024 expires January 31, 2025. Status earned July 1 through December 31, 2024 will remain active until December 31, 2025.
Published May 1, 2024
Last updated October 31, 2024
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