Bilt’s May 1 Rent Day is here, and this month it’s not just about paying rent — it’s about leveraging transfer bonuses, playing a game hosted by Anne Hathaway, and scoring double points. Let’s cut through the glitter and get to the numbers.
Transfer Bonuses: The Avios Math You Can Actually Use
Here’s the non-fuzzy part: Bilt is offering up to 100% bonus when transferring points to Aer Lingus AerClub, British Airways Executive Club, or Iberia Plus. The exact bonus depends on your status tier, and here’s the breakdown:
- Platinum + $150 Bilt Cash status upgrade: 100% bonus (stacks with existing tier)
- Platinum: 75% bonus
- Gold: 60% bonus
- Silver: 50% bonus
- Blue: 40% bonus
Want the full 100%? Pay $150 in Bilt Cash to temporarily bump your tier (e.g., a Blue member can jump to Silver and unlock 50% → 100% boost). Max out at 100,000 points across all three Avios programs. Use this for short-haul flights or sneaky premium cabin redemptions — just watch out for British Airways’ pesky fuel surcharges.
Rent Free: Anne Hathaway’s Game Show Gambit
Anne Hathaway is back as Andy Sachs (Miranda Priestly’s infamous assistant) to host Bilt’s Rent Free game. Top 10 scorers win free rent for a month (up to $2,500). For every correct answer Anne gets, an extra winner is added. Next 100 get 1,000 points, next 500 get 100 points. The game runs April 27–May 1. Odds? Let’s say you’ve got a better shot at finding a $400 error fare to Tokyo. But hey, someone’s gotta win.
Double Points & Neighborhood Perks
Spend on your Bilt card for 2x points on non-rent purchases (up to 1,000 points). That’s $10 in value — not life-changing, but a free coffee. Bilt Neighborhood Benefits also return with comedy shows, dining experiences, and fitness classes. Use up to $50 in Bilt Cash toward these, but book fast: most sell out quicker than a premium cabin award seat.
Bottom line: This is worth your time if you’re an Avios user with a redemption plan or a fan of Anne Hathaway’s comeback. Don’t buy the status tier upgrade unless you’ve already got a flight in mind. Set that May 1 calendar alert — and maybe dust off your copy of *The Devil Wears Prada* for inspiration.