Bilt Rewards

Booking directly with a hotel is usually the cleanest option. You earn hotel points, elite credit, credit card rewards and whatever benefits come with your status. But every once in …

When Bilt moved to Bilt 2.0, I expected a few bumps along the way. What I didn’t expect was that one of those bumps would have me asking AI to …

If I had to give up one flexible points ecosystem, the answer wouldn’t be as obvious as it once was. For years, my answer probably would have been easier. Chase …

When a transferable points program loses an airline partner, the immediate reaction is usually the same: another devaluation. And technically, that reaction isn’t wrong. American Express has confirmed that U.S. …

I finally had a reason to try the Bilt Travel portal. And honestly, I expected it to be worse. When Bilt first launched its revamped travel portal, I took a …

One of the things that makes Bilt different from the other major transferable points programs is that it doesn’t just give you points. It also has a tiered membership. That’s …

When Bilt adds a new transfer partner, it usually gets attention. This time, maybe not so much. Bilt recently added Wyndham Rewards as a partner, and I wouldn’t be surprised …

When most people look at the new Bilt Palladium Card, the headline features get most of the attention. Things like 2X points on everyday spending, the $400 hotel credit through …

For several years, Bilt carved out a unique niche in the points-and-miles world. While most rewards programs focus on earning points on travel, dining, or grocery spending, Bilt built its …

For years, Chase Ultimate Rewards has had a pretty straightforward elevator pitch. They weren’t always the easiest points to earn, and they weren’t always the flashiest program either. American Express …