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Bilt Partners With Rakuten, Launching Six-Month 1:1 Conversion for Portal Earnings

Longer-term conversion terms remain unsettled, with Bilt disputing reported tiered rates after the introductory period.

Overview

  • Bilt members can now link Rakuten through the Bilt app, select Bilt Points as the payout option, and earn on purchases made via Rakuten’s app, site, or browser extension.
  • During the first six months, every $10 in Rakuten cash back converts to 1,000 Bilt points, with payouts delivered on Rakuten’s usual quarterly schedule.
  • Bilt is offering a limited-time 2,500-point bonus for members who join Rakuten through the Bilt app and make a first purchase of $25 or more.
  • Points earned from Rakuten do not count toward Bilt elite status, according to program details reported at launch.
  • Rakuten covers 3,500-plus retailers with frequent high earn rates, and experts note shoppers can stack portal earnings with cash-back credit cards to increase total rewards.