
Bilt
Bilt Blue Benefits, Credits & Annual Fee
No annual fee · Earns BILT
A no-annual-fee card for renters and homeowners who want rewards on housing payments. Official Bilt Blue page lists 4X at Bilt dining partners, 3X hotels through Bilt Travel, 3X Lyft, 2X flights through Bilt Travel, 1X on everything else, and up to 1.25X on rent and mortgage with no transaction fee.
- 4xBilt Dining Partners
- 3xBilt Travel
- 3xRideshare
Maintained by Creddy Editorial · Catalog checked Oct 9, 2026
Bilt Blue at a Glance: No Annual Fee, Issuer and Rewards
- Annual fee:
- No annual fee
- Issuer:
- Bilt
- Rewards:
- BILT
Bilt Blue Earning Rates
| Category | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rideshare | 3x | |
| Everything else | 1x |
Who Should Get the Bilt Blue?
The Bilt Blue fits people who spend most on rideshare (3x). It has no annual fee, so it costs nothing to keep.
Is the Bilt Blue Worth It?
The Bilt Blue has no annual fee, so every reward you earn is value you keep. Compare its earning rates with your spending.
Check enrollment requirements, merchant restrictions, reset timing and the issuer's current terms before applying.
Bilt Blue Welcome Bonus
$100 Bilt Cash on account opening
Bilt Blue Statement Credits and When They Reset
Creddy's catalog lists no statement credits for the Bilt Blue. Its value comes from its rewards and other benefits on this page.
Bilt Blue Travel Benefits
Travel Benefits
- Bilt Points Transfer Partners
Transfer Bilt Points to participating travel loyalty programs. Use your Bilt account to choose a transfer partner and move points for travel redemptions. Partner availability, transfer ratios and minimums can vary, so review the terms before transferring points.
Checked Sep 27, 2026 - Bilt Travel Portal Points Redemption
Use Bilt Points to book travel through the Bilt Travel Portal. Search available flights or hotels in the portal and apply points at checkout. Booking availability, prices and the points needed depend on the itinerary you choose.
Checked Sep 27, 2026
Rental Car
- Primary Rental Car Insurance
Charge the full rental to your Bilt Blue Card and decline the rental company's collision damage waiver to activate primary coverage for damage or theft. Primary coverage means you don't have to involve your personal auto insurer first. Exotic and luxury vehicles may be excluded.
Checked Sep 27, 2026
Travel Insurance
- Trip Cancellation / Interruption Protection
If a trip paid with your Bilt Blue Card is cancelled or cut short due to a covered reason - such as illness or severe weather - you can be reimbursed for non-refundable costs up to $5,000 per covered traveler per trip.
Checked Jul 4, 2026 - Trip Delay Reimbursement
If your trip is delayed 6 or more hours, the card covers reasonable expenses like meals and lodging up to $200 per covered traveler per day, for a maximum of 3 days. Book your travel with the Bilt Blue Card to be eligible.
Checked Jul 4, 2026
More Bilt Blue Card Benefits
Bonus Earnings
- Metropolis Parking Rewards
Earn bonus Bilt Points for drive-up parking at Metropolis Vision technology locations. Use your Bilt Blue Card for a qualifying parking purchase at a participating location. Points are based on net eligible purchases after returns or credits; the bonus rate is not specified here.
Checked Oct 9, 2026 - 4X at Bilt Dining Partners4x points
Earn 4X Bilt Points at Bilt dining partners.
Checked Sep 14, 2026 - Bilt Home Delivery Rewards
Earn bonus Bilt Points on qualifying Bilt Home Delivery purchases. Shop through Bilt Home Delivery and use your card for an eligible purchase. Points apply to net purchases after applicable returns or credits; the quoted terms do not specify a fixed bonus rate.
Checked Oct 9, 2026 - Bilt Pharmacy Rewards through Walgreens
Earn bonus Bilt Points per dollar when you shop in-store at Walgreens with your card. Points are based on net purchases, after returns, credits, tips, and other discounts. Online Walgreens orders don't count.
Checked Oct 9, 2026 - Housing Payments Minimum Points Floor250 pts
Earn at least 250 points in a billing cycle when you pay housing through Bilt, even if your everyday spending is low. The floor applies when you don't meet the minimum 25% of your housing payment in everyday spend.
Checked Oct 9, 2026 - 3X Hotels through Bilt Travel3x points
Earn 3X Bilt Points on hotels booked through Bilt Travel.
Checked Sep 14, 2026 - 3X Lyft Rides3x points
Earn 3X Bilt Points on Lyft rides when accounts are linked.
Checked Sep 30, 2026 - 2X Flights through Bilt Travel2x points
Earn 2X Bilt Points on flights booked through Bilt Travel.
Checked Sep 14, 2026 - Bilt Cash Milestone Reward$50
Earn $50 in Bilt Cash each time you accumulate 25,000 Bilt Points toward elite status. The reward unlocks automatically at every 25,000-point milestone and is ready to use in the Bilt app.
Checked Jul 4, 2026 - 1x Earning Rate on Everyday Purchases1x points
Earn 1X Bilt Points on everyday purchases.
Checked Sep 14, 2026 - Earning Rate on Rent & Mortgage (Housing-Only Earnings)
If you choose Flexible Bilt Cash as your earning mode, you can redeem $30 in Bilt Cash to earn 1,000 Bilt Points on rent or mortgage payments - up to the full amount of your housing payment, with no transaction fee.
Checked Jul 4, 2026 - Neighborhood Benefits Program - Bonus Earnings at Partner Merchants
Earn bonus points on top of your standard card rate at Bilt's partner merchants - including local restaurants, fitness studios, and pharmacies. Check the Bilt app to find participating Neighborhood Benefits locations near you.
Checked Oct 9, 2026 - Points Earning on Rent and Mortgage Payments250 pts / yr
Earn a minimum of 250 points when you make a housing payment, even if your everyday spending is too low to earn more. The floor applies when your everyday spend is below 25% of your housing payment. Points are earned through the Housing-only Option.
Checked Oct 9, 2026 - Rent Day Double Points4% / mo
Earn 4% back in Bilt Cash on everyday spending with your Bilt Blue Card. Select the Flexible Bilt Cash Option to earn it on qualifying purchases; enabled authorized users can earn it too. This rate applies only while that rewards option is selected.
Checked Sep 27, 2026
Purchase Protection
- Purchase Protection
Items purchased with the card are protected against damage or theft for 90 days from the date of purchase. Coverage goes up to $10,000 per item and $50,000 per account. Keep your receipt and file a claim within the coverage window if something goes wrong.
Checked Oct 9, 2026 - Cell Phone Protection
Pay your monthly cell phone bill with the Bilt Blue Card to get coverage against damage or theft. Each claim is capped at $800 with a $25 deductible, and you can make up to 2 claims per year for a maximum of $1,600 in annual coverage.
Checked Oct 9, 2026
Fees & Miscellaneous
- Up to Five Authorized Users
Add up to five authorized users to your Bilt Blue Card account so others can earn points on their spending. Authorized users share your account's credit line and rewards pool.
Checked Jul 4, 2026 - No Annual Fee$0 / yr
Keep the Bilt Blue Card with no annual fee, ever. There's no cost just to hold the card, so any rewards you earn go straight to your pocket.
Checked Jul 4, 2026 - No Foreign Currency Conversion Fees
The Bilt Blue Card charges no foreign transaction fees on purchases made outside the U.S., whether in-person or online with a foreign merchant. There's nothing to activate - the fee is simply never applied.
Checked Jul 4, 2026 - No Transaction Fee on Rent and Mortgage Payments
Pay rent or your mortgage through Bilt without ever being charged a transaction fee. This applies regardless of which bonus rewards option you've selected for your account.
Checked Jul 4, 2026 - Rent Payment Without Impacting Credit Line
Rent and mortgage payments through Bilt are pulled directly from your linked bank account, not your credit line. Your full credit limit stays available for everyday card purchases.
Checked Jul 4, 2026 - Bilt Points Gift Card Redemption
Redeem Bilt Points for gift cards from participating merchants. Browse the gift card options in your Bilt account and use points to choose one. Available merchants, denominations and the number of points required can vary.
Checked Sep 27, 2026 - Bilt Points Lyft Redemption
Use Bilt Points toward Lyft rides. Select a points redemption through Bilt for a qualifying ride. Check the redemption details before confirming your ride for the current points value and any remaining amount you need to pay.
Checked Sep 27, 2026 - Bilt Points Rent Redemption
Use Bilt Points to pay part of your monthly rent. Redeem points through Bilt when making an eligible rent payment. Points cover only the amount you choose to redeem, so you must pay any remaining rent by another supported method.
Checked Sep 27, 2026 - Bilt Points Statement Credit Redemption
Use Bilt Points toward your Bilt Card statement balance. Redeem points through your Bilt account for a statement credit. Check the redemption screen for the current points-to-dollar value; a credit reduces your balance but does not necessarily replace a required payment.
Checked Sep 27, 2026 - Foreign Transaction Fee5% / yr
A 5% fee applies to each purchase made outside the U.S. or in a foreign currency.
Checked Oct 9, 2026 - Free Credit Reporting for Rent Payments
Every on-time rent payment you make through Bilt is reported to credit bureaus at no charge, helping you build credit history. Payments must be made through the Bilt platform to qualify.
Checked Jul 4, 2026 - Housing Payments Through Portal, Venmo or Check
Pay rent or a mortgage through a portal, Venmo or a check generated with Bilt BillPay. Set up your housing payment in Bilt and choose a supported delivery method. Check your landlord’s or mortgage servicer’s accepted payment methods before sending money.
Checked Sep 27, 2026 - Introductory APR on Purchases
Get a 10% introductory APR on new purchases for the first 12 billing cycles after opening your account. After that period ends, the standard variable APR applies.
Checked Sep 27, 2026
Bilt Blue vs Other Bilt Cards
- Bilt Obsidian$95 / yr
- Bilt Palladium$495 / yr
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Bilt Blue FAQs
Is the Bilt Blue Card worth the annual fee?
Compare Bilt Blue's current annual fee with rewards and benefits you would actually use. Count credits at what they save you after eligibility, enrollment and extra spending costs, then compare the result with lower-fee alternatives. Include interest and other charges if you carry a balance.
Which benefits can Creddy track for Bilt Blue?
Creddy's September 26, 2026 catalog check found no trackable benefit records for Bilt Blue. That describes Creddy's tracking coverage, not the card's full rewards, insurance or issuer benefits. Review the earning tables and the exact issuer terms for those separate features.
What is the annual fee for the Bilt Blue Card?
Creddy's catalog lists a $0 annual fee for Bilt Blue as checked on September 26, 2026. Confirm current pricing and any additional-card fees with Bilt before applying or renewing.
Does the Bilt Blue Card come with a welcome bonus?
Welcome offers for Bilt Blue can change and may depend on your application or account history. Check Bilt's current offer for the bonus amount, eligible spending, deadline and exclusions; a catalog entry does not guarantee an offer or your eligibility.
Who should get the Bilt Blue Card?
Bilt Blue may fit someone whose normal spending matches its eligible earning categories and who can use the benefits shown above. Compare the current fee, purchase restrictions and realistic redemption value with other cards before applying.
How does the Bilt Blue Card compare to other Wells Fargo (Bilt) cards?
Compare Bilt Blue with other Bilt cards using annual fees, eligible earning rates and the benefits you would use. The card tables and issuer catalog help you compare conditions; headline multipliers alone do not establish the better card.