Bilt is kicking off November with one of its strongest Rent Day promos to date — up to a 100% transfer bonus to Etihad Guest for one day only on November 1.

If you missed the update earlier this month, Bilt recently added Etihad Guest as a 1:1 transfer partner, giving members direct access to one of the most luxurious airline programs in the world. From first-class “Apartments” to business-class suites, Etihad offers some of the best ways to redeem your points for international travel.

You can read my full breakdown here for details on the new partnership, award rates, and why Etihad Guest transfers can unlock more value than booking through partner programs — but here’s the quick overview.

Bilt Adds Etihad Guest as a Transfer Partner

Etihad Guest at a Glance

Etihad Guest is the frequent flyer program of Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates based in Abu Dhabi. The program is best known for offering access to some of the most luxurious cabins in the sky — including The Apartment and The Residence on select A380 aircraft — as well as solid redemption options across partner airlines.

With Etihad Guest, you can redeem miles not only on Etihad flights but also on carriers like American Airlines, Air Canada, and ANA. However, some of Etihad’s most exclusive premium seats are now reserved for Etihad Guest members only, which makes direct Bilt transfers more valuable than trying to book through partner programs.

Typical redemptions include:

• JFK → Abu Dhabi (First Class Apartment) – ~160,000 miles one-way
• Washington, D.C. → Abu Dhabi (Business Class) – ~110,000 miles one-way
• London → Abu Dhabi (Business Class) – ~62,000 miles one-way

With Bilt’s 1:1 transfer ratio — and now a Rent Day bonus up to 100% — these awards become far more attainable.

Bilt November Rent Day Bonus

Bilt has announced its November Rent Day bonus, and depending on your status level, you can earn up to a 100% transfer bonus when moving points to Etihad Guest.

Here’s how the breakdown looks:

• Blue: 25% bonus → 1,000 points = 1,250 Etihad miles
• Silver: 50% bonus → 1,000 points = 1,500 Etihad miles
• Gold: 75% bonus → 1,000 points = 1,750 Etihad miles
• Platinum: 100% bonus → 1,000 points = 2,000 Etihad miles

The offer is valid November 1 from 12:00 a.m. ET to 11:59 p.m. PT, so transfers must be completed during that window.

Should You Transfer?

This one’s simple: only transfer if you’ve found award space you plan to book.

✅ Transfer if you’ve confirmed premium award seats on Etihad.com and you’re ready to lock them in.
🚫 Skip if you’re unsure — transfers are final and Etihad miles can expire without activity.

For reference, that First Class Apartment from New York to Abu Dhabi could drop from 160,000 miles to just 80,000 Bilt points with a 100% bonus. That’s great value if that’s been on your travel bucket list.

How to Transfer

1. Log into your Bilt app.
2. Go to Rewards → Transfer Partners → Etihad Guest.
3. Enter your Etihad Guest number and the amount to transfer.
4. Confirm — transfers are instant and final.

Bottom Line

Between the new Etihad partnership and this Rent Day transfer bonus, Bilt continues proving it’s more than just a rent rewards app — it’s quietly becoming one of the most valuable loyalty programs around, with no annual fee.

If you’ve got an Etihad redemption in mind, this Rent Day is the time to move. Otherwise, I don’t recommend speculative transfers, especially to a program like this, so I’d skip for now!