Great news, Bilt Rewards members! You can now double-dip on rewards by earning Bilt Points while shopping online through Rakuten. This partnership means you can earn points towards rent, travel, and more just by starting your online shopping trips at Rakuten. Instead of earning cash back or Amex Membership Rewards points (Rakuten's usual options), you can now choose to earn Bilt Points directly. So, how does it work? Simply head to the Rakuten website or app, find the store you want to shop at, and select Bilt Points as your earning preference. Rakuten will tell you how many Bilt Points you'll earn per dollar spent at that store – it varies, so pay attention! The points you earn will then be transferred to your Bilt Rewards account. Why is this a big deal? It’s free points for stuff you were already going to buy online! Think about it: new shoes, electronics, gifts – all earning you valuable Bilt Points that can be used for travel, rent credit, or even a down payment on a home. This is a fantastic way to boost your Bilt Points balance without any extra effort.