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Quick summary
Bilt Rewards allows members to transfer points to 18 airline and hotel partners, typically at a 1:1 ratio, with most transfers processing within minutes.
Recent additions to the partner list include major loyalty programs, expanding redemption options for travelers.
Transfers are generally one-way and cannot be reversed, so careful planning is recommended before moving points.
No transfer or excise fees are charged, but standard airline taxes and fees still apply when booking award flights.
What to consider
Points can only be transferred to your own loyalty accounts, not to other Bilt members.
Some partners allow you to hold award tickets before booking, which can help secure availability while points transfer.
Award availability can change rapidly, so setting alerts or using tools to monitor space is advised.
What you'll miss from the article
Detailed guidance on transfer times for each partner and tips for maximizing award bookings with Bilt Rewards points.
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Bilt Rewards has developed a reputation as the company that lets you earn points for paying rent. Although Bilt Rewards is a relatively new player in the competitive rewards industry, it has an impressive list of transfer partners, including Aeroplan, World of Hyatt and, most recently, Alaska Airlines.
You can transfer your Bilt Points to 18 transfer partners at a 1:1 ratio. However, knowing how long it takes to transfer points is important for planning your redemptions. Spoiler alert: Most transfers are processed superfast.
With other flexible points programs, transferring points can sometimes take several days for select travel partners. If you see a flight or hotel you want to book, award space may disappear before the points are deposited into your account. However, this shouldn’t be a problem with Bilt Rewards.
As you can see, our test transfers show that Bilt points reach their destination accounts with partner programs almost instantly.
Note that when linking Bilt to Virgin, you can select either your Virgin Atlantic account or your Virgin Red ID. As a reminder, Virgin Red consolidates the Virgin points you’ve accumulated across all Virgin companies into one account. Unlike most airline programs, your Virgin Red ID is a string of words, not numbers. You can find your Virgin Red ID on your Virgin Red account page, though you may need to link your Virgin Red and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club accounts to access it.
You can transfer Bilt points to United MileagePlus, but Air Canada Aeroplan generally has lower award prices for Star Alliance flights. ZACH GRIFF/THE POINTS GUY
It’s important to note that Bilt transfers are one-way, so once you transfer your points, you cannot move them back to Bilt.
Only a few airline programs allow you to hold award tickets before booking. These include four of Bilt’s partners: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club/Virgin Red. While Bilt points usually transfer instantly, putting an award ticket on hold can still be a good idea to ensure the last seat isn’t sold before your points post.
You can use ExpertFlyer (owned by TPG’s parent company, Red Ventures) to search for award space on most carriers. If the flight you want is unavailable, you may need to reschedule your trip or choose another route or destination. Remember that award availability changes frequently, so consider setting award space alerts. That way, you’ll know when a desired seat becomes available.
Can you transfer Bilt Rewards points to someone else’s account?
You can use Bilt points to stay at the Park Hyatt Sydney. HYATT
Bilt only allows you to transfer points to your own airline and hotel loyalty accounts — you cannot transfer points to another Bilt member. However, you can transfer your Bilt points to World of Hyatt and then transfer those to another member (subject to limitations). Some airlines allow this as well, but they often charge a fee for doing so.
Meanwhile, some programs — including Aeroplan, Flying Blue and MileagePlus — allow for family pooling.
Is there a fee for transferring Bilt Rewards points?
You can’t transfer Bilt points to Delta SkyMiles, but you can book Delta awards through Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. ZACH GRIFF/THE POINTS GUY
Bilt does not charge a transfer or excise fee when you transfer points. Nonetheless, you should still expect to pay airline taxes and fees when booking an award flight.
Currently, only one card earns Bilt Rewards Points: the Bilt Mastercard®. This no-annual-fee card ensures you won’t be charged fees when paying rent with a credit card. It also earns the following rewards:
3 points per dollar on dining
2 points per dollar on travel
1 point per dollar on rent payments (up to 100,000 points per calendar year)
1 point per dollar on other purchases
You must use your card at least five times during each statement period to earn points. On the first of every month (dubbed Rent Day), Bilt offers double reward points in all nonrent categories to cardmembers, up to 10,000 points. However, starting Oct. 1, bonus rewards will be capped at 1,000 points.
The information for the Bilt Mastercard has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Bilt has established itself in the award travel industry with valuable partners like World of Hyatt and Air Canada Aeroplan. Our recent tests indicate that Bilt points transfer almost instantly to all partners. While transfer times may vary from account to account, you can expect an experience similar to ours.
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