Best ways to earn points faster?
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If you want to accelerate your points accumulation, focus on high‑earning promotions, strategic credit‑card usage, and leveraging shopping and dining portals.
Leverage High‑Multiplier Shopping Portals
- Use Rakuten’s refer‑a‑friend bonus: earn 5,000 points after a $50 first purchase.
- Shop through Rakuten’s portal to capture up to 100x points per dollar on eligible merchants.
- Purchase gift‑cards (e.g., Uber, DoorDash, Southwest, Delta) via the portal to turn the $50 spend into a net‑zero cost while still receiving points.
Maximize Credit‑Card Category Bonuses
- Deploy the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business to capture 8x points on travel booked through Chase, 5x on Lyft rides, 4x on direct hotel/airline bookings, and 3x on advertising spend.
- Use the Bilt Palladium Card for its elevated earn rates on everyday purchases and rent payments, which accelerates Bilt point accumulation.
- Consider Bank of America cards and SoFi accounts that currently feature elevated point‑earning rates, as highlighted in recent promotions.
Earn Points Through Rent and Alliance Partnerships
- Pay rent via the Bilt Rewards Alliance to receive points on every payment, even without the Bilt Mastercard.
- Take advantage of Bilt’s partner promotions (lease sign‑ups, renewals, referrals) for bonus point spikes.
- Use the Bilt Mastercard for rent payments when the property isn’t in the Alliance to still capture points.
Activate Card‑Linked Dining Programs
- Enroll in Rakuten’s dining program to earn a 5x Membership Rewards rate on restaurant spend.
- Target programs like T‑Mobile Dining (Tuesdays only) or Seated for higher percentages, and aim for VIP status by completing 11 low‑cost transactions in a calendar year.
- Leverage frequent‑dining offers (e.g., Franki’s 11‑15% rates) to boost point yields on meals.
Take Advantage of Transfer Bonuses and Welcome Offers
- Transfer Bilt points to British Airways during a 100% transfer bonus window to double the value of earned points.
- Activate Marriott Bonvoy credit cards for large welcome bonuses (up to 250,000 points) when meeting spend thresholds.
- Monitor limited‑time offers such as the Kraken bonus or other “Big Give” promotions that provide flat point bonuses for specific actions.
View from the Wing I Broke My Own Points Rule — And Turned 100,000 Bilt Points Into 200,000 Avios
I just went ahead and transferred 100,000 Bilt Points to British Airways using the Rent Day 100% transfer bonus. And I did it even though I do not have immediate plans for the points (and I’ll need more than 100,000 points when I do redeem). That runs counter to my usual advice not to be tempted by speculative transfer bonuses, so I thought I should explain. I still like retaining flexibility and optionality, keeping transferable points in the account where they’re transferable. But this is a good deal and I have less reason to keep all my points flexible.
Miles to Memories Rack Up Tons Of Bilt & Membership Rewards Points With Big Give Week
Rakuten has revealed a new promotion coming up soon, called the “Big Give Week”, which is now live as it kicked off today. It will run all of this week and into next week, from May 4 through May 11, 2026. During that time Rakuten is promising 15% cash back at hundreds of stores. We often see some merchants with even higher rates (many 20%+ today already). Here is a list of some of the stores participating in Rakuten Big Give Week: Some of the brands that will be part of this promotion include (might be more):
TravelUpdate Earn 150,000 Bonus Points: Chase Sapphire Reserve For Business Card Review
Last year, the much awaited refresh of the Chase Sapphire Reserve was met a lot of interest and skepticism at the same time. If you scour the internet, you’ll see a lot of pieces wax eloquent about the card or panning the card as well. However, Chase also released a brand new product called the Sapphire Reserve for Business Credit Card. That card is still offering a welcome bonus of 150,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points. Similar to the personal card, it also carries an annual fee of $795. With this offer on the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business Credit
One Mile at a Time Amazing Rakuten Promotion: Earn Up To 100x Amex Or Bilt Points Per Dollar Spent
Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up additional miles & points for purchases you’d make anyway. Just for following a specific link you can earn bonus points or cash back in addition to the rewards you’d earn for credit card spending. Whenever I make an online purchase, I always check to see which shopping portal has the best bonus. Rakuten has just launched its biggest cash back event of the year, so this is an ideal time to make online purchases. It also stacks especially well with the return of Rakuten’s best-ever new member bonus.
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One of the ways to earn points, miles and/or cashback on your everyday spend is to link your payment card(s) to dining programs that offer rewards. When paying for meals at participating restaurants with one of those linked cards, you earn bonus rewards through that dining program. Once you’ve registered and linked your card(s), this is therefore an easy way to rack up rewards with no further thought being needed. Many of these programs offer additional bonus rewards when first signing up provided you spend a certain amount for your first transaction and subsequently write a review. Some of
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One Mile at a Time Marriott Selling Bonvoy Points With 30% Discount (0.875 Cents Each): Worth It?
A couple of months ago, Marriott Bonvoy launched its latest promotion on purchased points. This offer was supposed to expire over the weekend, but has been extended by a few days, for anyone who may still be interested. While it’s not for everyone, it has the potential to represent a good deal, so let’s go over the details. In this post: Through Wednesday, December 10, 2025, Marriott Bonvoy is offering a bonus on purchased points. It’s possible that different members are eligible for different offers, though the accounts I manage all show a bonus of up to 40%,
BaldThoughts Bilt Rewards Rent Day – Double Points, Transfer Bonus & More
Bilt Rewards is the only program that allows renters to earn points when paying their rent without any fees. Every month, Bilt Rewards hosts a special day where all members receive exclusive perks and enhanced rewards. On November 1st, you’ll earn valuable points, prizes, and discounts through the app. Bilt Mastercard holders also earn twice as many points on Rent Day, even on bonus categories. Plus, you can get up to 100% bonus points when transferring to British Airways. Here’s everything you need to know about Bilt Rent Day November 2024. Bilt Rewards is a flexible points loyalty program