Bilt Rewards

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 …

If you use Lyft even a few times a month — or just occasionally when you travel — you’ve probably noticed something: the rewards side keeps shifting. And in 2026, …

It’s been a while since I’ve written a pure “What’s in our wallets” post. Last year’s version was intentionally different. Instead of constantly shuffling cards, the focus was on hitting …

When Bilt rolled out its 2.0 refresh, many people rushed to sign up at zero hour. Others rushed to declare it the end of Bilt altogether. I did neither. Part …