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Bilt Rewards
TypePrivate
IndustryFinancial technology
Founded2019
FounderAnkur Jain
Headquarters
New York City, New York, U.S.
Websitebiltrewards.com or bilt.com

Bilt Rewards is an American financial technology company that operates a loyalty and payments platform centered on rent payments, offering a co-branded credit card program and related financial products.[1] Founded by Ankur Jain in 2019 and headquartered in New York City,[2] the company partners with property managers to let renters earn points-based rewards on rent payments,[3] and has since expanded into mortgage payment rewards[4] and a tiered credit card lineup issued by Column N.A.[5]

History

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Bilt Rewards was founded in 2019 by Ankur Jain, who serves as its chief executive officer (CEO). The company officially launched in 2021.[6]

In 2022, Bilt Rewards received an investment of $150 million led by Left Lane Capital, with additional participation from Smash Capital, Wells Fargo, Kairos, Greystar, Camber Creek, Fifth Wall, and Prosus Ventures, valuing the company at $1.5 billion.[7]

In January 2024, the company raised $200 million in a round led by General Catalyst, doubling its valuation to $3.1 billion.[8] In August 2024, Bilt Rewards was valued at $3.25 billion following an investment from the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan.[9]

In March 2025, Bilt Rewards acquired Banyan, a fintech company providing item-level receipt data infrastructure.[10]

In April 2025, Bilt partnered with American Campus Communities, a student housing provider, to offer rewards on monthly campus housing payments.[11]

In July 2025, Wells Fargo announced it would end its Bilt card partnership ahead of schedule, citing losses of up to $10 million per month; the program had originally been set to run through 2029.[12]

Also in July 2025, Bilt Rewards raised $250 million in a funding round co-led by General Catalyst and GID, with participation from United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), at a valuation of $10.75 billion. More than triple its valuation a year earlier.[13][14]

In October 2025, Bilt and UWM announced a partnership to offer rewards on mortgage payments, extending the rent-rewards model to homeowners.[15] The following month, Bilt partnered with Rakuten to let users convert Rakuten cash back into Bilt Points.[16]

In January 2026, Bilt relaunched its credit card program as "Bilt 2.0," ending the Wells Fargo partnership and moving to new cards issued by Column N.A. and serviced by Cardless.[17]

In April 2026, Bilt announced a strategic partnership with Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. to integrate its loyalty platform across the retailer's brands.[18][19]

Products and services

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Bilt Rewards operates a loyalty and housing payments platform spanning co-branded credit cards, rent and mortgage payment processing, and a points-based rewards program.[20]

Credit cards

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The January 2026 "Bilt 2.0" relaunch replaced the original no-annual-fee Wells Fargo issued Bilt Mastercard with three cards issued by Column N.A. and serviced by the fintech firm Cardless; the Bilt Blue (no annual fee), the Bilt Obsidian ($95 annual fee), and the Bilt Palladium ($495 annual fee).[21][17] The relaunch introduced rewards on mortgage payments and a second rewards currency, Bilt Cash.[21]

All three cards allow rent, mortgage, and homeowners' association (HOA) payments with no transaction fee and earn up to 1.25X points on rent and mortgage payments.[20][22] Everyday earning rates vary by tier: the Blue earns 1x on non-housing purchases, the Obsidian adds bonus categories such as 3x on dining or groceries and 2x on travel, and the Palladium earns 2x on all everyday purchases and carries premium travel benefits.[20][22]

Following the relaunch, some cardholders reported delays in rent and mortgage payments being processed and difficulty reaching customer support; the Florida Attorney General's office said it had received related consumer complaints and was reviewing the matter.[23]

Rent and mortgage payment platform

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Members make rent, mortgage, and HOA payments through the Bilt app or website.[22][20] As of 2025, the company said its network covered one in four apartment buildings in the United States, including partnerships with a majority of the country's largest property managers.[13][14] Bilt reported more than 500,000 active members in 2023, growing to more than 5 million by late 2025 and about 5.5 million by early 2026; the company has said that more than 80% of members pay rent through bank transfers, debit cards, and credit cards rather than a Bilt card.[24][25][26]

In February 2026, Bilt added support for mortgage payments through its partnership with United Wholesale Mortgage, extending the platform to homeowners.[22][15]

Under a 2025 agreement with PayPal, members can also make rent payments through Venmo.[27][28]

Rewards and loyalty platform

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Bilt's rewards program is open to members whether or not they hold a Bilt card, and uses two currencies: Bilt Points and Bilt Cash.[20] Bilt Points, the primary currency, can be transferred at a 1:1 ratio to more than 25 airline and hotel loyalty programs or redeemed for travel, statement credits, and future housing payments.[29][20] Airline partners include United Airlines MileagePlus, Alaska Airlines, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France–KLM Flying Blue, British Airways and Iberia (Avios), Emirates Skywards, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles, and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club; hotel partners include World of Hyatt, Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, and IHG One Rewards.[29] American Airlines AAdvantage was a transfer partner until June 24, 2024, when it left the program.[29] Rewards publications have estimated the value of a Bilt Point at roughly 2.1 to 2.2 cents.[30] Bilt Cash, introduced with the 2026 relaunch, is earned on everyday non-housing spending, holds a fixed dollar value within the Bilt ecosystem, and can be applied to unlock points on housing payments.[31][20]

The program also has four elite status tiers. Blue, Silver, Gold, and Platinum, which are reached by earning points in a calendar year or through eligible spending. Higher tiers receive benefits such as larger point-transfer bonuses and, for Platinum members, a free Blade ride and a status match to Air France–KLM Flying Blue Gold.[32]

References

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  1. ↑ Azevedo, Mary Ann (January 24, 2024). "General Catalyst leads $200M investment into Bilt Rewards, doubling its valuation to $3.1B". TechCrunch. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  2. ↑ Hasan, Zoya. "How This Founder Went From The Forbes Under 30 List To The Forbes Billionaire List". Forbes. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Bilt Rewards program: A way to earn points from paying rent". CNBC. September 30, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  4. ↑ Smith, Paige (July 10, 2025). "Bilt Triples Valuation to $10.8 Billion in Mortgage Push". Bloomberg. Retrieved July 4, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Bilt Revamps Rewards Program: Earn Points On Mortgages Starting Next Year". Forbes Advisor. July 17, 2025. Retrieved July 4, 2026.
  6. ↑ Haverstock, Eliza. "This Startup Built A Rewards Credit Card For Your Rent—But Its Long Game Is To Win A Place In Tomorrow's Mortgage Market". Forbes. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Bilt, Startup Turning Rent Into Points, Valued at $1.5 Billion". Bloomberg.com. Archived from the original on January 13, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  8. ↑ Azevedo, Mary Ann (January 24, 2024). "General Catalyst leads $200M investment into Bilt Rewards, doubling its valuation to $3.1B". TechCrunch. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Backs Bilt, Now Valued at $3.25 Billion". Bloomberg.com. Archived from the original on August 2, 2024. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  10. ↑ PYMNTS (March 13, 2025). "Bilt Rewards Snaps Up Banyan to Deepen Merchant Data and Consumer Insights". PYMNTS.com. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  11. ↑ Farberov, Snejana (April 23, 2025). "Bilt Rewards Offers College Students Perks for Campus Housing, Loan Payment Aid". realtor.com.
  12. ↑ Andriotis, AnnaMaria; Heeb, Gina (July 10, 2025). "Behind the Unraveling of Wells Fargo's Rewards-for-Rent Credit-Card Partnership". Wall Street Journal.
  13. 1 2 Emanuel-Burns, Cameron (July 11, 2025). "Bilt's valuation soars to $10.75bn following $250m funding round". FinTech Futures. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
  14. 1 2 "Bilt Raises $250 Million at $10+ Billion Valuation". Finovate. July 11, 2025. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
  15. 1 2 Smith, Paige (October 14, 2025). "Startup That Turns Rents to Rewards Points Expands Platform to Mortgages". Bloomberg. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
  16. ↑ Telling, Gillian (November 6, 2025). "Bilt and Rakuten Team Up to Help Shoppers Stretch Their Dollars This Holiday Season". People.
  17. 1 2 Maddox, Choncé (January 16, 2026). "What Bilt Cardholders Need to Know as Wells Fargo Exits the Program". Kiplinger. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Can Bed Bath & Beyond's Bilt partnership simplify its experience?". Retail Dive. April 27, 2026. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
  19. ↑ "Bed Bath & Beyond unifies rewards across all banners". Chain Store Age. April 27, 2026. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
  20. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Bilt Rewards guide: Earn points on rent, mortgages and much more". CNBC Select. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
  21. 1 2 Lasky, Julia (January 15, 2026). "Bilt 2.0 Cards Introduce Mortgage Rewards And A New Earning Model". Forbes. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
  22. 1 2 3 4 "Bilt Card 2.0 is Here: New Cards, Mortgage & New Hurdles for Earning Points". Thrifty Traveler. January 14, 2026. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
  23. ↑ Park, Alicia (March 10, 2026). ""No Remorse, No Accountability"—Bilt Users In Uproar Over New Credit Cards". Forbes. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
  24. ↑ Kleimann, James (November 24, 2023). "Bilt Rewards, which converts rent payments into points, hits $1.5B valuation". HousingWire. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
  25. ↑ "Bilt Rewards: From Startup to Fintech Billionaire in Just Four Years". CO— by U.S. Chamber of Commerce. December 22, 2025. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
  26. ↑ Brady, Diane (February 26, 2026). "Exclusive: Bilt's new 'Neighborhood Concierge' takes on Amazon and other e-commerce giants in agentic shopping". Fortune. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
  27. ↑ Smith, Paige (October 27, 2025). "PayPal Joins With Bilt to Use Venmo for Rent, Mortgage Payments". Bloomberg. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
  28. ↑ "Venmo, Bilt partner to allow rent, mortgage payments through Venmo". HousingWire. October 27, 2025. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
  29. 1 2 3 "How to Use Bilt Points on American Airlines". point.me. February 4, 2025. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
  30. ↑ "Bilt Rent Day February 2026". Bankrate. January 28, 2026. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
  31. ↑ Sartore-Bodo, Dina (January 14, 2026). "Bilt's New Credit Cards: New Tiers, New Rewards, and No Transaction Fees". Realtor.com. National Association of Realtors. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
  32. ↑ Schlappig, Ben (February 1, 2026). "Bilt Rewards Elite Status: How Is It Earned, What Are The Perks?". One Mile at a Time. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
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