Bilt Rent Day Bonus: Get 1.5x Avianca LifeMiles on September 1

If you've been sitting on a pile of Bilt Points and wondering where to send them, September 1 might be the day to act. Bilt's Rent Day benefit is a 1.5x transfer bonus to Avianca LifeMiles, which can stretch your points further for flights on Avianca and its Star Alliance partners. Here's what you need to know before you transfer.

Why Avianca LifeMiles Might Be Worth a Look

Avianca LifeMiles is the loyalty program of Avianca, a major Latin American airline and member of Star Alliance. The program is known for having reasonable award pricing and decent availability on partner flights, especially for premium cabins. If you're planning a trip to South America or want to fly a Star Alliance carrier like United or Lufthansa, LifeMiles can be a useful currency.

Beyond flights, you can also redeem LifeMiles for cabin upgrades on Avianca, hotel stays, car rentals, and even merchandise. But the sweet spot for most points enthusiasts is flight awards.

• Flight awards on Avianca and Star Alliance partners
• Cabin class upgrades on Avianca flights
• Hotel stays, car rentals, and travel experiences

The Math on the 1.5x Bonus

Normally, Bilt Points transfer to Avianca LifeMiles at a 1:1 ratio. With this Rent Day bonus, you'll get 1.5 LifeMiles for every Bilt Point you transfer. So 10,000 Bilt Points would become 15,000 LifeMiles. That's a 50% bump, which can make the difference between having enough miles for an award ticket or falling short.

Keep in mind that transfer bonuses like this are usually for a limited time—in this case, just September 1. So if you want to take advantage, you'll need to act on that date.

Things to Watch Out For

Before you transfer, make sure you actually have a use for LifeMiles. Transferring points is a one-way street—once they're in your LifeMiles account, you can't move them back to Bilt. So only transfer if you have a specific award in mind or you're confident you'll use the miles within a reasonable timeframe.

Also, check award availability before you transfer. LifeMiles can have good availability, but it's not guaranteed. And remember that Avianca LifeMiles expire after 24 months of inactivity, so you'll want to keep that in mind if you're not planning to use them soon.

• Transfers are irreversible—don't transfer speculatively.
• Confirm award availability before transferring.
• LifeMiles expire after 24 months of inactivity.

How to Take Advantage

If you're a Bilt Mastercard holder, you can transfer points to Avianca LifeMiles through the Bilt Rewards app or website. The bonus should be automatically applied on September 1, but it's always a good idea to double-check the transfer ratio before you confirm.

If you don't have the Bilt Mastercard yet, you can apply now and start earning points on rent and everyday purchases. Just be aware that the card has some unique requirements, like needing to make at least five transactions per statement period to earn points.

Bottom Line

• On September 1, Bilt Points convert to Avianca LifeMiles at a 1.5x rate.
• LifeMiles are useful for Star Alliance flight awards and Avianca upgrades.
• Transfers are final—only transfer if you have a plan for the miles.
• Check award availability and expiration rules before transferring.

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