May Bilt Rent Day: Southwest transfer bonus, Amazon promo and more
Each month on Rent Day, Bilt delivers a new set of bonus opportunities for Bilt Mastercard® cardholders and members. Offers range from earning bonus points to exclusive experiences just for members.
In celebration of May Rent Day, Bilt Rewards members can enjoy up to a 100 percent bonus with Bilt’s newest transfer partner, Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards. Eligible members can also get a 25 percent bonus when they redeem their Bilt points for Amazon purchases.
Even the Rent Free game show is getting an upgrade this month: Not only can Bilt members win a free month’s worth of rent when they play, they can also win $2,500 toward outstanding student loan payments. How cool is that?
Other May Rent Day perks include neighborhood dining and comedy experiences, SoulCycle rides and exercise classes at Barry’s.
Keep in mind: These offers are part of Bilt’s Rent Day series, an ongoing program that offers a daylong promotion on the first of each month. On this day, Bilt cardholders can earn double the points on non-rent purchases (up to 1,000 points), plus other perks.
Details about Bilt’s May Rent Day offers
May’s featured Rent Day benefits include a status-based point transfer bonus with Southwest Rapid Rewards and a 25 percent redemption bonus when you use your Bilt points toward Amazon purchases.
Additionally, Bilt members can play the Rent Free game show every month to try and win a free month’s worth of rent. New this month, however, the winners will also get a $2,500 payment toward their outstanding student loans.
As usual, you can take advantage of exclusive neighborhood dining experiences, pick up tickets to a comedy show at your favorite local joint and book a complimentary exercise class.
Southwest Rapid Rewards transfer bonus
This month, Bilt welcomes a new travel transfer partner in Southwest Airlines. Bilt members can now transfer their Bilt Rewards points to Southwest Rapid rewards at a 1:1 ratio.
To celebrate the new partnership, Bilt members can receive a transfer bonus when they transfer their Bilt points to Southwest Rapid Rewards on May Rent Day. Those points can then be used to book flights with Southwest Airlines.
The amount of bonus points you receive is based on your Bilt elite status. Here’s how the transfer bonus breaks down by membership level:
- Bilt Platinum: 100 percent bonus
- Bilt Gold: 75 percent bonus
- Bilt Silver: 50 percent bonus
- Bilt Blue: 25 percent bonus
To get the bonus, Bilt members must link their Bilt account to their Southwest Rapid Rewards account.
The transfer bonus window runs from May 1, 2025, at midnight ET through 11:59 p.m. PT the same day. Bilt points must be transferred in increments of 1,000, and Bilt Blue members must transfer at least 2,000 points to qualify. Terms apply.
Amazon redemption bonus
Did you know that you can use your Bilt points to pay for purchases with Amazon? It’s true, and this month you can even stretch your Bilt points further when you redeem them for Amazon purchases.
Now through May 1, eligible Bilt members can get a 25 percent redemption bonus when they redeem their Bilt points for Amazon purchases. To take advantage of this bonus, you must first link your Bilt and Amazon accounts. Then, choose to pay with Bilt points at checkout. The bonus will automatically be applied to your redemption.
This promotion runs now through May 1 at 11:59 p.m. PT. and is only available for point redemptions up to $5,000 in equivalent spending. Your Bilt account must be open and not in default at the time of redemption to qualify, and you will not earn any Bilt points when redeeming Bilt points for Amazon purchases.
Ongoing Rent Day benefits
Bilt transfer partners
As an ongoing benefit, Bilt members can transfer their Bilt rewards points to a number of different travel partners. Bilt points transfer at a 1:1 ratio to most partners, making Bilt rewards a solid travel rewards card currency to have. Some transfer partners include:
- Aer Lingus AerClub
- Air Canada Aeroplan
- Air France-KLM Flying Blue
- Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan
- Avianca Lifemiles
- British Airways Executive Club
- Iberia Plus
- Southwest Rapid Rewards
- United Airlines MileagePlus
- Accor Live Limitless — ALL
- Hilton Honors
- IHG One Rewards
- Marriott Bonvoy
- World of Hyatt
The bottom line
The Bilt Mastercard is a good option for someone who pays rent with the card and maximizes the card’s extra offers and rewards opportunities. However, it’s certainly not the best rewards card for everyone. Be sure to do your homework before choosing a card to make sure it’s right for you.
You can read the May Rent Day terms and conditions for more information.
