#264: Learn how the Bilt ecosystem works, from earning Bilt Rewards to the new cards, transfer partners, perks, and where the real value is. Whether you’re new or already earning, this is a practical guide to using Bilt strategically and avoiding common mistakes.

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Resources Mentioned
<a href="https://support.biltrewards.com/hc/en-us/articles/42648751360653-About-the-Bilt-Card-2-0-Program">Bilt 2.0</a>
<ul>
 <li>Bilt Blue Card (Rates and fees <a href="https://legal.cardless.com/rates_and_fees/bilt/rates_and_fees.pdf">here</a>)</li>
 <li>Bilt Obsidian Card (Rates and fees <a href="https://legal.cardless.com/rates_and_fees/bilt/rates_and_fees.pdf">here</a>)</li>
 <li>Bilt Palladium Card (Rates and fees <a href="https://legal.cardless.com/rates_and_fees/bilt/rates_and_fees.pdf">here</a>)</li>
 <li><a href="https://support.biltrewards.com/hc/en-us/articles/40132420650509-Bilt-Cash">Bilt Cash</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://travel.biltrewards.com/">Bilt Travel Portal</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.biltrewards.com/rewards/dining">Bilt Dining</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://support.biltrewards.com/hc/en-us/articles/5536541817485-The-Bilt-Home-Design-Collection">Bilt Home Design Collection</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://support.biltrewards.com/hc/en-us/articles/25174107414157-Complimentary-BLADE-airport-flight">Complimentary BLADE airport flight</a></li>
</ul>
<a href="https://www.mastercard.us/content/dam/public/mastercardcom/na/global-site/documents/gtb/world-elite.pdf">Mastercard World Elite Benefits Guide</a>
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Frequent Miler Article: <a href="https://frequentmiler.com/bilt-makes-earning-rewards-on-housing-payments-even-more-confusing/">Bilt Housing Payments</a>
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Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(02:28) What Makes Bilt Rewards Different
(07:03) How to Earn Bilt Points Without a Credit Card
(13:52) Referral Bonuses and Earning Limits
(14:17) How Rent and Mortgage Payments Work
(16:06) Earning Through the Bilt Neighborhood Network
(17:16) EarEarning Without a Card: The Real Tradeoffs
(17:46) How Bilt Point Redemptions Actually Work
(21:39) Transfer Partners and When Bonuses Matter
(24:18) How Bilt Status and Elite Tiers Work
(25:32) What Each Bilt Status Level Unlocks
(31:49) A Major Caveat With the New Bilt Cards
(34:36) Breaking Down the Current Bilt Card Lineup
(35:33) Bilt Blue Card
(37:34) Bilt Obsidian Card
(41:19) Bilt Palladium Card
(48:59) Housing Payments and What Changed
(50:16) Earning Based on Billing-Cycle Spend
(55:18) The Original Fee-Free Model
(59:26) Cash-Out and Statement Credit Options
(01:08:44) Simplifying the New Bilt Choices
(01:14:21) The Bilt Silver Lining

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