Bilt launches special promotions on or around the first of each month. For this upcoming Bilt Rent Day, members can enjoy a status-based transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Virgin Red, a targeted statement credit redemption bonus for Bilt cardholders and several types of neighborhood experiences.
As on previous Rent Days, Bilt cardholders can also snag double points for nonrent purchases (up to 1,000 bonus Bilt Points) and play the “Rent Free” game.
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Here’s what you need to know about the Bilt Rent Day promotions for September.
Transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Virgin Red
Bilt members can enjoy a status-based transfer bonus to Virgin Red and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club when they transfer Bilt points on Sept. 1. The standard transfer ratio is 1:1, so here’s how the transfer bonus breaks down based on your Bilt status tier:
- Blue: 25% bonus
- Silver: 35% bonus
- Gold: 45% bonus
- Platinum: 75% bonus
Bilt members can use $200 Bilt Cash to buy up to the next tier. And, Platinum members can use $200 Bilt Cash to buy up to a 100% transfer bonus. However, you’ll only receive the bonus on the first 150,000 Bilt points that you transfer to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club or Virgin Red. If you use Bilt Cash to buy up, know that the higher bonus only applies to the program for which you purchase the buy-up.
TPG’s August 2026 valuations peg the value of Bilt points at 2.2 cents each and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points at 1.45 cents each, so only the 75% bonus and the 100% bonus mean you’d come out ahead mathematically. But if you have a high-value Virgin Atlantic Flying Club or Virgin Red redemption in mind, it could make sense to transfer Bilt points at a lower bonus.
You can connect your Virgin Red and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club accounts and share your balance between the two programs. So, there’s no need to purchase both buy-ups, as you’d still be limited by the transfer bonus cap of 150,000 Bilt points across both programs. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is useful for flight redemptions, while Virgin Red lets you redeem for cruises, hotel stays and experiences.
Related: What is the difference between Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Virgin Red?
Extra points on nonrent purchases
As on previous Bilt Rent Days, you’ll earn double points from Sept. 1 at midnight EDT until Sept. 2 at 2:59 a.m. EDT when you use your Bilt card to make nonhousing purchases. You’ll earn as follows for purchases with your Bilt card each Rent Day:
- Bilt Blue Card (see rates and fees): 2 points per dollar spent on everyday purchases (regularly 1 point per dollar), up to 1,000 bonus points
- Bilt Obsidian Card (see rates and fees): 6 points per dollar spent on your selected category of dining or groceries (regularly 3 points per dollar; grocery has a $25,000 spending cap annually, then 1 point per dollar), 4 points per dollar spent on travel (regularly 2 points per dollar) and 2 points per dollar spent on other everyday purchases (regularly 1 point per dollar), up to 1,000 bonus points
- Bilt Palladium Card (see rates and fees): 4 points per dollar spent on everyday purchases (regularly 2 points per dollar), up to 1,000 bonus points
Related: I earned points paying my mortgage via Bilt — how to set up your account to do the same
Targeted redemption bonus on statement credits
Through Sept. 2 at 2:59 a.m. EDT, targeted Bilt cardholders will get more value when they redeem at least 1,000 Bilt points for a statement credit. Specifically, targeted Bilt Blue Card holders will get 25% more value, Bilt Obsidian Card holders will get 50% more value and Bilt Palladium Card holders will get 100% more value.
Bilt says that statement credits are applied to the principal balance and do not count toward the minimum payment due. Statement credits usually post within 24 hours, but you should allow up to seven business days.
You’ll usually only get 0.55 cents per point when you redeem Bilt points for a statement credit. So, even if you get 100% more value, you’ll still only get 1.1 cents per point, which is far lower than TPG’s valuation of Bilt points.
‘Rent Free’ game
In August 2023, Bilt launched a new way to win free rent (up to $2,500) for a month: the “Rent Free” game show. Bilt has since offered the “Rent Free” game show each Rent Day, with a new creator or personality taking the stage each month. This month’s guest is Global Citizen Ambassador Hugh Jackman.
You can visit the Bilt app to play the game between Aug. 28 at noon EDT and Sept. 1 at 3 p.m. EDT. Then, return to the app after Sept. 1 at 4 p.m. EDT to see your score.
You’ll earn points by matching your answers in the game show with the celebrity guest’s. The top 10 winners will have their rent paid for a month (up to $2,500). Plus, Bilt will add an additional rent winner for every answer Jackman gets correct. The next 100 winners will earn 1,000 Bilt points, while the next 500 winners after that will earn 100 points.
You can also snag a cobranded Global Citizen hat or hoodie in The Bilt Collection while supplies last. Sales open Aug. 28, with the hat costing $30 or 4,300 Bilt points and the hoodie costing $75 or 10,750 Bilt points. Bilt members can apply up to $10 of Bilt Cash per item (the remainder must be paid in cash).
September Rent Day neighborhood experiences
Each Rent Day, Bilt offers a variety of neighborhood experiences you can book. Here’s what you need to know about the neighborhood experiences available this Rent Day.
Global Citizen Festival in New York City
The Global Citizen Festival will be held on Central Park’s Great Lawn in New York City on Sept. 26. The festival is hosted by Hugh Jackman and includes performances by Ms. Lauryn Hill & Wyclef Jean, Lenny Kravitz, John Legend, Lainey Wilson, Shaboozey and Tomorrow X Together. Rachel Brosnahan and Gayle King will also make appearances.
Up to 100 Bilt members can redeem 5,000 points per general admission ticket, with bookings open Aug. 29 at 11:50 a.m. EDT for Platinum and Gold Bilt members and at noon EDT for other members.
However, three Bilt members who complete an in-app survey between Aug. 28 at 9 a.m. EDT and Sept. 2 at 3 a.m. EDT will each win a trip to the festival with a guest. The trip will include flights to New York City, a hotel, an early look at the festival on Friday, Sept. 25, and VIP festival access on Saturday, Sept. 26. Bilt will announce the winners Sept. 4.
Comedy shows
Bilt is offering comedy shows at 17 venues across 12 cities — Atlanta; Austin; Boston; Chandler, Arizona; Chicago; Denver; Los Angeles; New York City; San Diego; San Francisco; Seattle; and Somerville, Massachusetts — throughout September.
Each Bilt member can buy up to four tickets, with bookings opening Aug. 29 at 11:50 a.m. EDT for Platinum and Gold Bilt members and at noon EDT for other members.
The September comedy show lineup includes some comedy club experiences, which cost $30 to $40 or 2,000 to 2,500 Bilt points per person and include two drinks. However, the lineup also includes bespoke comedy experiences at premium venues, priced at $75 or 5,000 Bilt points per person, with drinks and light bites included. You can apply up to $50 of Bilt Cash to one comedy experience (the remainder must be paid in cash).
Bookings close when reservations sell out or at 11 a.m. EDT the day of each show, whichever occurs first.
Dining experiences
Bilt is offering its Neighborhood Dining experiences at 39 restaurants in seven cities — Arlington, Virginia; Boston; Fort Lauderdale; Jersey City, New Jersey; Miami; New York City; and Washington, D.C. — on Sept. 1.
Each dining experience costs $40 to $75 or 2,500 to 5,000 Bilt points per person and includes a three- to four-course tasting menu or omakase, depending on the venue. You can also add a drink package at the time of booking for meals at select venues. You can apply up to $50 in Bilt Cash to a single dining experience (the remainder must be paid in cash).
Each Bilt member can buy up to four seats per booking; bookings open Aug. 29 at 11:50 a.m. EDT for Platinum and Gold Bilt members and at noon EDT for other members. Bookings close when reservations sell out or Aug. 31 at 5 p.m. EDT, whichever occurs first.
Fitness experiences
One of Bilt Rent Day’s most popular aspects for many members is the complimentary Rent Day fitness classes. Bilt members can book complimentary Sept. 1 SoulCycle and Barry’s classes for this Rent Day. Specifically, 875 bikes are available for Rent Day SoulCycle classes, and 580 spots are available for Barry’s Rent Day classes.
Bookings for these experiences become available Aug. 29 at 11:50 a.m. EDT for Platinum and Gold members and at noon EDT for other members. However, once you book a Rent Day fitness class, you can’t cancel and will face a fee if you don’t attend. Bookings close Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. EDT or when they sell out, whichever occurs first.
Bilt Neighborhood Food Truck
Bilt is hosting another Neighborhood Food Truck outside its new New York City headquarters at 837 Washington St. on Sept. 1. This time, Bilt members can enjoy complimentary crab or veggie fried rice with Thai iced tea from Fish Cakes.
Bilt members can stop by the food truck at this location between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. EDT on Sept. 1 and collect their complimentary snack while supplies last.
History of Rent Day promotions
Bilt offers at least one special promotion each Rent Day in addition to its standard offerings. Here’s a summary of the highlights from previous Rent Days:
- August 2026: Accor status match when transferring points
- July 2026: Up to a 200% Hilton Honors transfer bonus and up to a 100% gift card redemption bonus
- June 2026: Up to a 125% TAP Air Portugal transfer bonus
- May 2026: Up to a 100% Avios (British Airways, Aer Lingus and Iberia) transfer bonus
- April 2026: Up to a 125% Wyndham Rewards transfer bonus and up to a 50% Amazon redemption bonus
- March 2026: Up to a 125% Japan Airlines Mileage Bank transfer bonus
- February 2026: Up to a 125% Accor Live Limitless transfer bonus and, for the first time, the ability to redeem Bilt Cash to unlock the transfer bonus of the next-highest tier
- January 2026: Targeted redemption bonuses of 30% or 40% when redeeming points for Amazon purchases or rent credits
- December 2025: Up to a 100% British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus transfer bonus and up to a 100% redemption bonus on select gift cards
- November 2025: Up to a 100% Etihad Guest transfer bonus
- October 2025: Up to a 50% Amazon redemption bonus and a targeted up-to-75% rent credit redemption bonus
- September 2025: Up to a 100% Virgin Red transfer bonus
- August 2025: Up to a 100% Avianca Lifemiles transfer bonus and the launch of a concert series at Bilt Home Away from Home resorts
- July 2025: Up to a 100% gift card redemption bonus
- June 2025: Up to a 200% Accor Live Limitless transfer bonus and up to a 100% Lyft redemption bonus
- May 2025: Up to a 100% Southwest Rapid Rewards transfer bonus and a targeted 25% Amazon redemption bonus
- April 2025: Up to a 100% Avios transfer bonus and up to a 100% Lyft redemption bonus
- March 2025: Up to a 200% Hilton Honors transfer bonus and the introduction of Rent Day Barry’s fitness classes
- February 2025: Status-based transfer bonus to Avianca Lifemiles and the launch of the first Bilt Neighborhood Cafe in New York City
- January 2025: Accor Live Limitless status match, with the option for Bilt elite members to redeem points for higher tiers of Accor status
- December 2024: Amazon redemption bonus, triple points on nonrent purchases that typically earn 1 point per dollar and the launch of Neighborhood Comedy experiences
- November 2024: Targeted 50% to 100% British Airways transfer bonus
- October 2024: Hilton Honors Gold status match, with the opportunity to extend Gold or upgrade to Diamond for an extended period, and the ability to book Virgin Voyages experiences with a second guest free
- September 2024: 50% Avianca Lifemiles transfer bonus; 20% to 100% Virgin Atlantic Flying Club or Virgin Red transfer bonus; a buy-one, get-one ResortPass offer; and the ability to book Virgin Voyages experiences with a second guest free
- August 2024: The ability to book select Virgin Voyages with a second guest free and access to a party at Blade Lounge East in New York City
- July 2024: Launch of the Neighborhood Dining series and a status-based Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan transfer bonus and status match
- June 2024: Ability to earn 5 or 10 bonus points per dollar spent at Neighborhood Dining restaurants
- May 2024: 100% of points back (with a minimum of 1,000 points and a maximum of 50,000 points) toward the Bilt Home Collection when redeeming points for rent
- April 2024: Launch of fitness experiences at studios nationwide
- March 2024: Ability to book men’s college basketball tournament tickets as Bilt Experiences and vote via a single-elimination bracket for March Rent Day benefits (the ability to earn 1,000 points per card when linking up to two new credit cards to the Bilt Cards tab won, while the chance to earn 5 points per dollar spent at grocery stores [valid for up to 2,000 points] when paying with the Bilt Mastercard finished second)
- February 2024: Status-based Air Canada Aeroplan transfer bonus
- January 2024: Return of some of the top Rent Day promotions, including a $5 Lyft credit for Bilt cardholders; a 50% Amazon redemption bonus; and status-based transfer bonuses to IHG One Rewards, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Air France-KLM Flying Blue
- December 2023: More points at Bilt Dining restaurants and double points on purchases that would normally earn 1 point per dollar
- November 2023: Status-based Emirates Skywards transfer bonus
- October 2023: Launch of Bilt Experiences at three professional football games and 5 points per dollar spent on eligible sports tickets (up to 10,000 bonus points)
- September 2023: Expansion of Rent Day Rides to every SoulCycle studio across the U.S.
- August 2023: A 75% to 150% Virgin Red transfer bonus
- July 2023: $10 to $25 Lyft ride credits
- June 2023: Gifts for solving the June 1 Rent Day Challenge puzzle
- May 2023: A 100% Air France-KLM Flying Blue transfer bonus
- April 2023: Ability to enroll to get World of Hyatt Explorist status for 90 days and then keep Explorist status or unlock Globalist status for longer by staying 10 or 20 qualifying nights within three months
- March 2023: A 50% Amazon redemption bonus
- February 2023: A 100% HawaiianMiles transfer bonus
- January 2023: Launch of the ability to earn points each month through Rent Day trivia
- December 2022: A 100% IHG One Rewards transfer bonus and double points on nonrent spending
- November 2022: Ability to enroll in a complimentary United MileagePlus Premier status challenge
- October 2022: Double points on nonrent spending and themed SoulCycle Rent Day rides
