Bilt's April Rent Day bonus is here — and it's a new hotel partner

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For those of you who are Bilt fans — whether it's because of the three new credit cards or simply the Bilt Neighborhood Benefits program — we have some exciting news to share.

Just yesterday, Bilt announced a new partnership with yours truly — Points Path. With this integration, Bilt members can now receive a side-by-side view of what a flight costs in cash and how many Bilt points you'd need through a direct redemption at 1.25 cents apiece versus how many points it takes when you transfer to one of Bilt's airline partners.

This is still in the beta phase, but we're extremely excited about this new partnership and the momentum it'll give Points Path going forward.

Additionally, Bilt also just announced another new partnership with Wyndham Rewards. This new transfer partner allows Bilt members even more opportunities to redeem their points for hotel stays, and it has an especially straightforward award chart.

And with Bilt's monthly Rent Day right around the corner, there's no better bonus partner than brand-new Wyndham Rewards itself.

With this April's Rent Day promotion, Bilt members can get up to a 125% bonus when transferring points to Wyndham Rewards.

So if you've been accruing points from the Bilt Neighborhood Benefits program or from Bilt's credit cards, this could be a smart way to put them to use.

I've personally been a Bilt fan for the past few years, and it's become one of my go-to travel programs — especially due to the strong partnerships and redemption value. And with the Bilt Neighborhood Benefits program, you can earn points whenever you shop at partner merchants with any credit or debit card linked to your Bilt account — you don't even need a Bilt credit card

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If you aren't signed up for the Bilt program yet, joining is free, and it takes just a few minutes to enroll and link your cards to your account. To sign up, all you need to do is go to Bilt's website and click the "Sign up" button.

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Once you’re signed up, earning points couldn’t be easier. Just link any card you regularly use to your Bilt Wallet, and you'll automatically start earning when you shop at any eligible merchant.

Once your credit and debit cards are linked to Bilt, you'll earn bonus points every month when you shop at eligible merchants without having to even think about it. This includes local restaurants, Walgreens, Lyft, and participating workout studios and classes.

One of my favorite ways to earn Bilt points is through Walgreens. Thanks to Bilt’s partnership, you’ll earn 2 points for every dollar you spend on Walgreens-branded products, and 1x on everything else in the store — as long as you pay with a card linked to your account, or use a phone number tied to your Bilt account at checkout. That's on top of any rewards you earn from your credit card.

Bilt Dining is another great way to rack up bonus points, with over 20,000 partner restaurants across the country. Depending on the restaurant, Bilt members can earn 2 or 3 extra points for every dollar you spend when dining out. Just make sure to pay with a linked credit or debit card.

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Bilt Rewards offers multiple ways to redeem your points. But you'll usually get the best value by transferring them to Bilt's airline and hotel partners and using them for travel.

With 19 airlines and 6 hotel transfer partners, there are a slew of options when it comes to redeeming your points, including popular programs like United, Alaska Airlines, Southwest, Air France/KLM, British Airways, Japan Airlines, Marriott, and Hyatt, among many others. And now, Wyndham Rewards.

That means your points can go a long way, especially since almost all of Bilt's partners transfer at a 1-to-1 ratio, meaning 1 Bilt point transfers to 1 point in the corresponding airline or hotel program.

On the first of every month, Bilt rewards its members with a special Rent Day perk.

With this promotion, you can earn bonus miles on all transfers made to Wyndham Rewards on April 1st. The bonus offer depends on your status within the Bilt Rewards program:

• Blue member: 25% bonus
• Silver member: 50% bonus
• Gold member: 75% bonus
• Platinum member: 100% bonus

Bilt is also sweetening the deal by giving its members the opportunity to "buy up" to a higher status by using their Bilt Cash. Bilt members can use $125 of Bilt Cash to unlock the next tier status. This means regular Blue members can earn the same transfer bonus as Silver members, Silver bumps up to Gold, Gold matches Platinum, and Platinum can upgrade to a 125% bonus.

If you have extra Bilt Cash lying around, this is a great way to earn even more points toward your next flight.

For those unfamiliar with the Wyndham Rewards program, it has a three-tier award chart for free nights:

• Tier 1: 7,500 points per night, per bedroom
• Tier 2: 15,000 points per night, per bedroom
• Tier 3: 30,000 points per night, per bedroom

It also stands out for its per-bedroom pricing model — points are priced per bedroom, not per room type. That means a standard room and a suite cost the same, but a two-bedroom room costs double. For families or groups, it's a straightforward tradeoff worth knowing before you book.

While Wyndham offers a huge footprint with over 9,100 properties across 95 countries, it doesn't have as many higher-end properties as some of the other chain hotels. However, if you're chasing a Wyndham property, some of my favorite include the Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach, Wyndham Santa Monica At The Pier, and the Club Wyndham Park City.

So if you're looking to redeem your points at a Tier 2 property that costs 15,000 points per night, that brings the nightly cost down to 6,700 to 12,000 Bilt points with the current transfer bonus — depending on your Bilt status.

If you decide to take advantage of this promotion, know that it's only valid on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, from 12:00am ET through 11:59pm PT. If you don't already have a Wyndham Rewards account, we suggest creating one now and linking it to your Bilt account, and not waiting until the last minute.

There's no reason not to join Bilt Neighborhood Benefits, especially since it's free. With an easy-to-use program and valuable rewards, plus nearly two dozen loyalty partners and generous transfer bonus opportunities, Bilt gives you plenty of ways to turn your points into unforgettable travel experiences.

Personally, I earn Bilt points every month without lifting a finger, just by keeping my credit cards linked to the program. Then, when the right travel opportunity comes along, I transfer those points to one of Bilt’s many partners for serious value.

While I most likely will not be taking advantage of this particular Rent Day offer, it's a great opportunity for others — as long as you have a specific plan in place.

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