Your next airport limo might now be paid with Bilt Cash, thanks to a fresh partnership with Blacklane. The two services have been stitched together inside the Bilt app, so you can schedule a Blacklane ride without leaving the Bilt Travel portal.
How the mechanics work
- When you book a Blacklane ride through Bilt, you can apply a chunk of Bilt Cash—up to $50, $100, or $150 per calendar year depending on whether you’re Blue/Silver, Gold, or Platinum status. Anything beyond that falls back to a regular credit‑card payment.
- Every dollar you charge to a credit card (any card, not just Bilt’s) earns you 1 Bilt point, the same rate you get on most everyday purchases.
- If you’re short on cash, you can also spend Bilt points directly on a Blacklane ride. The redemption rate is 0.7 ¢ per point, meaning a $100 ride costs roughly 14,300 points. That’s a modest discount compared with the typical 0.5 ¢‑0.6 ¢ you see on hotel redemptions.
Is it worth your Bilt Cash?
For Platinum members, the $150 /year cap translates to a solid $150 free ride credit—hardly a “free ride for life,” but a nice offset on a few premium trips. If you already have a Blacklane habit (business travel, airport transfers, or occasional city rides), the cash redemption is a straightforward way to stretch your Bilt earnings without fuss.
For most members, the point redemption is the weak link. At 0.7 ¢ per point you’re paying $70 for a $100 ride, which is a 30% premium over the best hotel point values. If you have surplus points that would otherwise sit idle, it’s a decent way to avoid a cash outlay, but don’t expect it to be a primary redemption strategy.
Practical tips
- Lock in your Bilt Cash early in the year. The limits reset annually, and the cash sits on the shelf until you book a ride.
- Pair the cash with a credit‑card payment that earns bonus points elsewhere (e.g., a travel card with 2‑3 x on travel). You’ll still collect Bilt points, but the bulk of the value comes from the other card’s rewards.
- If you’re a Gold or Platinum member, prioritize Blacklane for longer, higher‑fare trips where the $100‑$150 cash credit makes a noticeable dent.
- Keep an eye on the Bilt app for any future promotions—Bilt has been rolling out new redemption options (Blade helicopter rides, for instance) and could sweeten the Blacklane deal later.
Bottom line: the partnership is a modest win for frequent Blacklane users, especially at higher elite tiers. The cash redemption is useful; the point redemption is just a fallback when you have points to burn. Use the cash first, let the points linger, and you’ll get the most mileage out of the new integration.