Bilt Launches New Rakuten Partnership
Bilt and Rakuten officially launched their new partnership today, offering over 5 million Bilt members the option to redeem Cash Back rewards from Rakuten for Bilt Points.
This is a great new option for using Rakuten Cash Back, in addition to Amex Membership Rewards. You can transfer Bilt Points to Hyatt, Southwest, Virgin, Air France and many other partners.
The partnership launches with a signup bonus of 2,500 points and 1:1 conversion rate. After six month you will need to have Silver, Gold or Platinum status to enjoy that rate. Bilt members with Blue status will receive 50 Bilt Points for every $1 in Rakuten Cash Back, so only half the value.
How It Works
- Unbeatable Introductory Redemption Rate: For the first six months, all Bilt member status tiers will enjoy a 1:1 conversion rate: $10 in Rakuten Cash Back equals 1,000 Bilt Points.
- After the 6 month introductory period, Bilt Members with Blue status will receive 50 Bilt Points for every $1 in Rakuten Cash Back.
- Silver/Gold/Platinum Bilt Members’ rate will remain the same 100 Bilt Points for every $1 in Rakuten Cash Back.
- Welcome Bonus: For a limited time, Bilt Members who sign up for Rakuten through the Bilt app will earn 2,500 bonus Bilt Points after their first qualifying purchase of $25 or more. Link your accounts today and make that first purchase immediately.
Get Started Now
- Link your Rakuten account through the Bilt app
- Select “Bilt Points” as your Rakuten payment method
- Shop at participating Rakuten stores as you normally would
- Receive Bilt Points automatically for your quarterly Rakuten payout
Rakuten Cash Back will be converted to Bilt Points, which are deposited directly into Bilt accounts according to Rakuten’s standard quarterly payout schedule.
