Bilt Rewards has welcomed Accor and TAP Air Portugal as new transfer partners.

Bilt Rewards is enhancing its loyalty program by adding new partnerships with a leading hotel chain, Accor, and the airline TAP Air Portugal. Members can now redeem Bilt Points for hotel bookings across Accor's extensive network in Europe and transfer points to the Star Alliance member, TAP Air Portugal.

The transfer options to the ALL—Accor Live Limitless and TAP Miles&Go loyalty programs are now available on Bilt's website and app, with Bilt points transferring at a 1:1 ratio to TAP. Richard Kerr, Bilt Rewards' vice president of travel, expressed enthusiasm for the inclusion of the Star Alliance program, highlighting valuable opportunities for Bilt members to transfer points and access TAP's extensive European destinations, from Ibiza to Vienna.

Additionally, Bilt members can access TAP's Star Alliance partners, including major airlines like United Airlines and Lufthansa.

For Accor, points transfer at an impressive 3:2 ratio, providing Bilt members with numerous options for redeeming points on hotel stays. Accor is the largest hotel chain in Europe, boasting a range of luxury and lifestyle properties, along with a significant number of economy hotels under the Ibis brand.

As of our October 2024 valuations, TPG estimates Bilt Rewards points to be worth 2.05 cents each. The program's appeal lies in its versatility, allowing members to earn points through everyday transactions, fitness classes like SoulCycle, and even rent payments.

To begin, you can become a Bilt member by linking a qualifying card to your Bilt Rewards account and making purchases with partner businesses. While using the Bilt Mastercard® can earn you more points, it isn't mandatory to register for the card to benefit from the program. It features no annual fee (refer to rates and fees). Points can be earned in these ways with the card:

• 3 points per dollar on dining
• 2 points per dollar on travel
• 1 point per dollar on rent payments (up to 100,000 points annually)
• 1 point per dollar on all other purchases

Just a reminder, most Bilt point transfers are processed quickly, so you won’t have to worry about long wait times.

Keep in mind that to earn points, you need to use your card a minimum of five times during each billing cycle (refer to rewards and benefits).