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Bilt Blue

Bilt Blue is built for someone who wants a no-annual-fee card that stays simple while still earning transferable points. It works best as a low-cost everyday card for light general spending, especially if you also expect to use a few of its monthly partner perks.

Annual Fee
$0
Rec. Credit Score
Good
Good For
No-fee points earning
How to ApplyEstimate your value
Bilt Blue

All information about Bilt Blue has been collected independently by MaxRewards. Bilt Blue is no longer available through MaxRewards.

Opinions, reviews, analyses & recommendations are MaxRewards' alone, and have not been reviewed, endorsed or approved by any of these entities.

Overview

Is the Bilt Blue worth it?

This card is great for...

Everyday non-bonus spending

Occasional Lyft riders

Phone protection coverage

Bilt Blue is worth a look if you want a no-annual-fee card that earns Bilt Rewards points and avoids foreign transaction fees. That combination gives it some appeal as a simple everyday card, a backup travel card, or a starter option for someone who prefers points over cash back without paying an annual fee.

The tradeoff is that the card does not bring a big upfront bonus or a standout rewards rate on everyday spending. Most of the value comes from keeping costs at zero while picking up modest extras like the monthly Lyft credit, Peacock credit, and phone protection. If you want a card to carry long term with no fee and a few useful side benefits, it fits well. If your main goal is to maximize everyday rewards, stronger earners are easy to find.

MaxRewards

MaxRewards Verdict

Bilt Blue makes the most sense for someone who wants a simple, no-fee way to earn Bilt points and get a few practical perks. Its main limitation is straightforward: the rewards rate is serviceable, not a major draw on its own.

Earning

Rewards

Bilt Blue keeps rewards simple by earning Bilt Rewards points on purchases, with a basic return on general spending rather than a long list of bonus categories. The key question here is whether you value flexible points enough to accept a modest earning rate.

CategoryRate

Everywhere

1.3%

Rewards percent based on a valuation of 1.25¢ per Bilt Rewards point

Annual Credits & Perks

Benefits

The benefits here are light but practical, with a few small monthly credits and solid protections for a no-annual-fee card. None of them are large enough to drive the decision alone, but they can add useful value if they match your habits.

BenefitAnnual value
$5

Enrollment is required for select benefits.

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Bilt Blue$5 Lyft Credits
Autotracked
$0 of $5

Benefits

More Benefits

Lyft Airport

10% off scheduled airport Lyft rides


Peacock Premium or Premium Plus

Get a $3 monthly statement credit


Instacart+

Get 3 free months of Instacart+


Cellular Wireless Telephone Protection

Coverage for damage or theft


Purchase Assurance

Coverage for damages or theft

Eligibility

Recommended Minimum Credit

Min: Good
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent

Good credit or higher is recommended for this card.

Credit approval is not guaranteed. Meeting the recommended credit range does not ensure approval, and applicants with lower scores may still be considered.

Pricing

Rates & Fees

Annual Fee

$0

Purchase APR

26.74% - 34.74%

Variable

Transfer APR

26.74% - 34.74%

Variable

Cash Advance APR

34.74%

Variable

Foreign Transaction Fee

None

Balance Transfer

$5

Cash Advance

$5

Late Payment

$41

Return Payment

$41

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Bilt Blue

Bilt Blue

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Opinions, reviews, analyses & recommendations are MaxRewards' alone, and have not been reviewed, endorsed or approved by any of these entities.

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