[Expired] October Bilt Rent Day: 2 Different Transfer Bonuses, Free Rent, and John Legend

Bilt Rewards is back with its latest monthly Rent Day promotion. Today, October 1, members can take advantage of a transfer bonus to both Hilton Honors and Amtrak Guest Rewards, Bilt’s newest transfer partner.

The October Rent Free game is headlined by musician John Legend, who is joining as a featured celebrity participant. Bilt Rewards members will also earn double points on non-rent spending with their Bilt co-branded credit card, up to 1,000 points per Rent Day (offer terms).

As always, members can still expect popular lifestyle perks tied to Rent Day, so let’s check out this month’s offers.

Bilt Rent Day: October 2026 Edition

Transfer Bonus to Amtrak

Bilt Rewards is offering its members a transfer bonus to Amtrak Guest Rewards, which became a Bilt transfer partner on September 23, 2026. This bonus will be live today, October 1, only.

Those with higher Bilt Rewards elite status receive a better transfer bonus:

• Platinum: 100% bonus
• Gold: 75% bonus
• Silver: 50% bonus
• Blue: 25% bonus

Members can transfer a maximum of 100,000 points using this offer. It’s possible to redeem $400 of Bilt Cash to unlock 1 level higher of status.

The transfer rate from Bilt to Amtrak is typically 2:1.

Instant Status and Transfer Bonus With Hilton

Bilt members can also transfer points and claim instant elite status with Hilton Honors on October 1, 2026.

Members can get the following benefits:

Members can make a transfer of any amount to receive the automatic Hilton elite status through December 31, 2026. Members must complete the required Hilton stays by the end of 2026 to maintain status through the end of 2027.

The standard transfer rate from Bilt Points to Hilton Honors is 1:1. There’s a maximum transfer of 100,000 points using this offer, and buying up 1 level of status costs $200 in Bilt Cash.

We value Bilt Points at 2 cents per point, while we value Hilton points at 0.5 cents each. If you’re a Bilt Platinum member and transfer 50,000 Bilt Points, you’d turn $1,000 worth of Bilt Points into 87,500 Hilton points worth $437.50.

Targeted Offer for Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s

Targeted Bilt cardholders can earn an additional 5 points per $1 spent at Whole Foods Market and Trader Joe’s, up to 1,000 bonus points, from September 25 to October 30 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Targeted cardholders don’t need to enroll; the benefit is automatically applied.

Donate Points to Scholarship America

Members can donate points to Scholarship America to help students afford college; 100% of your donation will go to the organization. Only Bilt Points can be used for donations, and this offer is available starting on September 25, 2026, at 9 a.m. ET.

Rent Support University Students in Partnership With John Legend

Bilt and John Legend (more on him below) are teaming up to cover rent for 50 students across 4 universities selected by Legend. These include Morehouse College, Central State University, Wilberforce University, and Legend’s alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania.

Bilt Neighborhood Comedy

Bilt Rewards members have access to comedy shows at 17 venues in 12 cities. Locations include Atlanta; Austin, Texas; Boston; Chandler, Arizona; Chicago; Denver; Los Angeles; New York City; San Diego; San Francisco; Seattle; and Somerville, Massachusetts.

There are 2 types of experiences available:

• Comedy Club Experiences: These cost $30 or $40 and include 2 drinks at most venues. Alternatively, you can redeem 2,000 or 2,500 points, respectively, to book these.
• Bespoke Comedy Experiences: These cost $75 (or can be booked for as low as 5,000 Bilt Points) and include premium shows at unique venues, along with drinks and light bites.

These events take place throughout the month of October.

Bespoke experiences are available this month at Desert 5 Spot and Gem Home (New York City), Bardot at the Avalon (Los Angeles), Ranger Station (Atlanta), Grace by Nia (Boston), Emerald Lady Cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady (Chicago), Ascend Steak and Sushi (Seattle), and The Palace Theatre (San Francisco).

Bookings for these tickets went on sale at 11:50 a.m. ET on September 26 for Platinum and Gold members. Bookings open at noon for other members. Bookings close when they’re sold out or at 11 a.m. of the show date, whichever comes first.

Members can purchase up to 4 tickets each. All tickets are final sale and will be distributed via the ticket processor on the date of the show. Bilt Rewards members can apply up to $50 in Bilt Cash (up to $100 of Bilt Cash earned rolls over to the next year) toward these experiences, with the rest paid in cash.

Neighborhood Dining Experience

This Rent Day, Bilt is continuing its dining experiences with 45 restaurants across 9 cities: Arlington, Virginia; Boston; Fort Lauderdale; Jersey City; Las Vegas; Los Angeles; Miami; New York City; and Washington, D.C.

Bookings opened on September 26 at 11:50 a.m. ET for Platinum and Gold members and noon ET for all other members. Bookings closed on September 30 at 5 p.m. ET. There’s a purchase limit of 4 seats per member for a single experience (though members can book multiple events), all experience sales are final, and members can purchase multiple experiences this month.

These events feature multicourse tasting menus at premier neighborhood restaurants, with 3 to 4 courses or omakase, depending on the venue. Prices range from $40 to $75 (or 2,500 to 5,000 Bilt Points), and select locations offer drink add-ons ranging from $20 to $46 (or 1,500 to 3,000 Bilt Points). Optional cocktail pairings are available at most venues. Add-ons must be selected at the time of initial purchase and can also be redeemed with points.

Additionally, there are 2 elevated 1-night events this month at a higher price point: a 10-course dry-aged fish tasting at The Butcher’s Counter at Joint Seafood ($280 or 18,500 Bilt Points) and a four-course New York City Wine & Food Festival dinner at Carne Mare with Chefs Andrew Carmellini and Hillary Sterling ($350 or 23,500 Bilt Points).

Bilt Rewards members can apply up to $50 in Bilt Cash, with the remaining cost paid in cash.

Neighborhood Fitness Experiences

Bilt collaborates with Barry’s and SoulCycle to offer free classes and exclusive add-ons on Rent Day. There are 580 spots available at Barry’s studios nationwide. There are 875 spots available at SoulCycle studios nationwide for Bilt members, though quantities vary by location.

All members were invited to book their complimentary class starting on September 26, 2026. Reservations opened at 11:50 a.m. ET for Platinum and Gold members or noon ET for others. All bookings are final and closed on September 30 at 7 p.m. ET.

Bilt Local Supply Pop-Up

The Bilt Locals Collection is now available. Members can head to by 837 Washington Street (Bilt’s headquarters) in Manhattan on October 1 to see the collection and grab a complimentary bite.

Items are available from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. while supplies last. Complimentary treats include a hot dog from Cookshop. Members can buy Locals Collection gear with points, Bilt Cash, or a linked credit card.

All sales are final.

Member-Exclusive Vinyl From John Legend

John Legend’s new album, Muse, will have an exclusive vinyl only available for Bilt Rewards members. This is available for purchase starting on September 25 at 9 a.m. ET while supplies last. It costs $19.95 for the preorder. The album becomes available on October 23, 2026, and vinyls will ship on or around that date.

Private Show With John Legend

Bilt Rewards members can unlock access to a private John Legend show in San Francisco on October 21. More details are coming soon.

Rent Free Game Show

The Rent Free game host this month is EGOT winner John Legend.

The top scorers will still have a shot at free rent, but this time there’s a twist. The top 10 players will automatically win free rent for a month (up to $2,500), and for every correct answer John Legend gets, an additional rent winner will be added. The next 100 winners will get 1,000 Bilt Points, and the next 500 winners will receive 100 Bilt Points.

The game opened on September 25 at noon ET and closes on October 1 at 3 p.m. ET. Results will be available in the Bilt Rewards mobile app after 4 p.m. ET on October 1.

Rent Day for Bilt Cardholders

No matter which Bilt co-branded credit card you hold — whether it’s the Bilt Blue Card, the Bilt Obsidian Card, or the Bilt Palladium Card — you’ll earn extra points on Rent Day (offer terms). Here’s how it breaks down:

Bilt Blue Card

• Earn 2x points (normally 1x) on everyday spending.
• Earn up to 1,000 total bonus points.

Bilt Obsidian Card

• Earn 6x points (normally 3x) on your selected category of dining or groceries (up to $25,000 per year, then 1x; you can select which category earns at this rate each year).
• Earn 4x points (normally 2x) on travel.
• Earn 2x points (normally 1x) on everyday purchases.
• Earn up to 1,000 total bonus points.

Bilt Palladium Card

• Earn 4x points (normally 2x) on everyday spending.
• Earn up to 1,000 total bonus points.

Considering Bilt’s transfer partners include incredibly valuable programs like World of Hyatt and Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards, Rent Day is a valuable proposition for cardholders.

Final Thoughts

Bilt’s Rent Day is a great way to earn — and sometimes redeem — Bilt Points, with members able to earn double points on nonhousing purchases (up to 1,000 bonus points). This month’s highlights include a transfer bonus to Amtrak, a transfer bonus and status shortcut with Hilton, a multifaceted partnership with John Legend, and expanded neighborhood dining experiences across multiple cities.

If you’re interested in any of the limited-time experiences or the status match, you’ll want to act fast. Many of these offers are only available on Rent Day, while supplies last.