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Good news for Bilt cardholders! Despite some rumblings and changes to the Bilt program, it looks like the core feature that makes the Bilt card so awesome – the ability to pay your rent (or mortgage!) with no transaction fees – is here to stay. This means you can continue racking up those valuable points without getting hit with extra charges just for paying your rent.
There was some confusion recently with users seeing different options when paying rent, including one that involved using "Bilt Cash" to cover transaction fees in exchange for points. While we're still waiting for the full details to drop next Thursday, early indications suggest you'll still have the option to pay without fees and still earn points like you always have.
Why does this matter? Because for many renters, the Bilt card is the only way to earn rewards on a huge monthly expense. If those perks disappeared or became overly complicated, it would seriously diminish the card's value. So, stay tuned for the full announcement, but for now, it seems you can keep paying rent and earning those points without worry!
Why This Matters for Your Strategy
News in the points-and-miles world moves fast, and promotional changes often have a short window. If this announcement affects a card or program you hold, log into your awardtrail dashboard to check your current benefit usage, bonus progress, and whether a transfer or redemption makes sense right now — before terms change.
As a general rule: transfer points only when you have a specific redemption in mind — transfers are almost always one-way and non-reversible. If you're unsure of the value, check our redemption guides before acting.
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