Bilt Rent – Bilt’s May 1 Rent Day brings status-based Avios transfer bonuses (up to 75%) plus a $150 Bilt Cash option to unlock a 100% transfer boost—along with double points and free fitness classes.
Bilt’s monthly “Rent Day” promotions are back, timed for May 1—when cardholders can turn everyday spending into travel-reward momentum.
For anyone looking to top up airline points ahead of a trip. the standout is a status-based transfer bonus to Avios partners. available May 1.. Misryoum readers watching loyalty currencies will want to pay close attention to how the bonus is structured. which Bilt statuses qualify. and what it actually takes to make the higher tiers worth the extra Bilt Cash.
May 1 Avios transfer bonus: up to 75%
There’s also a cap: only the first 100,000 Bilt points transferred on May 1 are eligible for the bonus. That detail matters for heavy earners and “transfer planning” types—if you move points fast or in large batches, you’ll want to make sure you’re using the promo on the portion that qualifies.
How to unlock a 100% boost with Bilt Cash
For Platinum members, the option is even stronger: redeeming $150 of Bilt Cash can unlock a 100% transfer bonus.. In practice. the move only makes sense if your math checks out—because you’re trading Bilt Cash for a better rate. and the value depends on what Avios are worth for the specific redemption you plan to book.. Misryoum’s takeaway: treat the $150 option as a calculated optimization, not an automatic win.
The “double points” layer for nonrent spending
Bonus points vary by card tier.. Misryoum highlights the structure: Bilt Blue earns 2 points per dollar on everyday purchases (instead of 1), up to 1,000 bonus points.. Higher-tier cards add more points in specific categories—while some also include dining or travel multipliers—again with bonus point caps (including up to 1. 000 bonus points).. The practical point for travelers is simple: if you were going to buy it anyway—groceries. transit-related spending. or other everyday categories—Rent Day is built to reward that timing.
“Rent Free” game runs around the promo window
Points rewards aren’t only for winners at the top of the leaderboard.. The top 10 winners will have their rent paid for a month (up to $2,500).. Beyond that, additional winners receive Bilt points in tiered amounts.. It’s not a travel product directly. but for members who like to “stack” value. it’s another Rent Day mechanism that can reduce the cost of the next cycle of points earning.
Experiences. fitness classes. and neighborhood perks
There are also entertainment and dining experiences positioned as bookable “neighborhood” moments: select screenings tied to the premiere night of *The Devil Wears Prada 2*. comedy shows across multiple cities. and neighborhood dining reservations with tasting-menu style formats.. On the fitness side, Bilt is again offering complimentary classes, including SoulCycle and Barry’s sessions.. These bookings come with strict rules—Misryoum’s advice is to treat them like appointments. because once you book a fitness class you can’t cancel. and late attendance can trigger a fee.
What travelers should do next
Misryoum’s final recommendation for members: before you transfer. decide whether your intended flights (or upgrades) will truly extract strong value from Avios.. Then, layer in the double-points window for nonrent spending and book any limited-seat experiences (especially fitness) early.. For loyalty-driven travelers. May 1 is less about collecting points and more about timing rewards so they land where you’ll use them most.