Pay Mortgage With Bilt Credit Card: Complete 2025–2026 Guide

How to Pay Your Mortgage with Bilt (Current Method)

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While direct mortgage payments aren't available yet with the current Bilt Mastercard®, there's a workaround using Bilt's payment platform.

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Step-by-Step Application Path:

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Step 1: Get the Bilt Mastercard® (Before Nov 5, 2025)

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• Apply through Kudos Explore Cards

• Approval typically within minutes

• Card arrives in 7-10 business days

• Note: New applications for current Bilt Mastercard close November 5, 2025

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Step 2: Create Your Bilt Rewards Account

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• Link your Bilt Mastercard®

• Add your mortgage servicer information

• Verify your mortgage account details

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Step 3: Enable BiltProtect Debit (Critical)

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• This setting automatically pulls funds from your linked bank account

• You earn points WITHOUT using your credit line

• Avoids credit utilization impact

• No interest charges

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Step 4: Select Payment Delivery Method

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• ACH Transfer: Faster, typically 2-3 business days

• Physical Check: Slower, allow 7-10 business days

• Verify: Confirm your mortgage servicer accepts your chosen method

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Step 5: Schedule Recurring Payments

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• Set up automatic monthly payments

• Schedule 7-10 days before due date for safety margin

• Enable reminders to ensure you make 5 transactions per month

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Step 6: Track Your 5-Transaction Requirement

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• Use Bilt card for 5 purchases every statement period

• Coffee, gas, groceries—any purchase counts

• No minimum purchase amount

• Without 5 transactions, you earn ZERO points that month

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Critical timeline consideration: If using physical checks, your mortgage servicer may take 10-14 days to receive and process payment. Always schedule early to avoid late fees.

The Bilt Card 2.0 Revolution (Coming February 2026)

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What's changing:

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The current Bilt Mastercard® is being replaced by three new Bilt Card 2.0 options through Cardless, launching February 7, 2026.

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What we know so far:

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🎯 Direct Mortgage Payments Accepted

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• Work with ANY mortgage servicer

• No third-party payment platforms needed

• Points earned directly on mortgage payments

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🔄 Seamless Transition for Current Cardholders

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• Card numbers remain the same

• No need to update subscriptions or autopay

• Apple Pay and Google Pay auto-update

• Can transfer existing balance to new card (subject to approval)

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📋 Three Card Options

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• Details releasing January 2026

• Current cardholders choose which card they want

• Soft credit pull (won't impact your score significantly)

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Alternative option: Current cardholders can convert to Wells Fargo Autograph® Card (see rates and fees) if they don't want Bilt Card 2.0

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What to do now:

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✅ If you don't have Bilt Mastercard®: Apply before November 5, 2025 (noon EST) to get grandfathered into Bilt Card 2.0 transition

✅ If you have Bilt Mastercard®: Watch for January 2026 announcement, review three card options, select your preferred version

✅ Early access: Sign up at bilt.com/card for notifications and early access

Strategic Alternatives: Other Cards That Complement Bilt

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While Bilt specializes in housing payments, complementing it with other cards maximizes your overall rewards strategy.

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For Everyday Spending with Bilt:

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Citi Double Cash® Card

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• Earn 2% cash back on everything (1% when you buy, 1% when you pay)

• No annual fee

• Use for: Purchases you don't want to count toward your Bilt 5-transaction requirement

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For Travel to Maximize Bilt Points:

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Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card

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• Earn 75,000 bonus points after $5,000 spend in 3 months

• 5x points on Chase Travel℠ purchases

• 3x points on dining, select streaming, online groceries

• Transfer points to Hyatt (same airline/hotel partners as Bilt)

• $95 annual fee

• Strategy: Earn Chase Ultimate Rewards points, transfer to Hyatt, combine with Bilt Points for luxury stays

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For Maximizing Housing-Related Purchases:

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Chase Freedom Unlimited®

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• Earn $200 bonus after $500 spend in 3 months

• 5% cash back on Chase Travel℠

• 3% on dining and drugstores

• 1.5% on all other purchases

• No annual fee

• Use for: Home improvement purchases, furniture, appliances

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Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card

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• Earn 75,000 bonus miles after $4,000 spend in 3 months

• 10x miles on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel

• 5x miles on flights booked through Capital One Travel

• 2x miles on all other purchases

• $395 annual fee with $300 annual travel credit

• Strategy: High-value welcome bonus to fund vacation with Bilt mortgage rewards

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American Express® Gold Card (See Rates & Fees)

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• Earn 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after $6,000 spend in 6 months (offers vary)

• 4x points at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets (up to $25,000/year)

• 3x points on flights booked directly with airlines

• $325 annual fee

• $120 Uber Cash credit annually

• Use for: Dining and groceries to complement Bilt's travel rewards

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The strategic wallet:

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1. Bilt Card: Mortgage/rent + 5 monthly transactions
2. Chase Sapphire Preferred®: Dining and travel
3. Chase Freedom Unlimited®: Everything else for 1.5% back
4. Total annual value: $1,200-$2,000+ in rewards across all categories

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Using Kudos to Optimize Your Bilt Strategy

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Managing multiple cards while ensuring you hit Bilt's 5-transaction requirement can be complex. This is where Kudos transforms your strategy from manual tracking to automated optimization.

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How Kudos helps Bilt cardholders:

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📊 Automatic Transaction Tracking

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• Kudos monitors your Bilt card usage in real-time

• Alerts you if you're approaching statement close without 5 transactions

• Prevents the mistake of paying your mortgage but earning ZERO points because you forgot the requirement

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💳 Smart Card Recommendations

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• For each purchase, Kudos shows which card earns maximum rewards

• Example: Shopping at Target? Kudos recommends Chase Freedom Unlimited® (1.5%) over Bilt (1x) unless you need the transaction count

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🎯 Hidden Perks Tracking

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• Monitors BiltProtect Debit status

• Tracks your annual 100,000 point cap on rent/mortgage

• Reminds you of optimal Bilt Point redemption values

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📈 Comprehensive Rewards Dashboard

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• See all your points across Bilt, Chase, Amex in one place

• Identify best redemption opportunities

• Calculate true value of your mortgage rewards strategy

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Real homeowner scenario:

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Sarah has a $2,800 monthly mortgage and holds Bilt Mastercard®, Chase Sapphire Preferred®, and Chase Freedom Unlimited®.

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Without Kudos:

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• Might forget to make 5 Bilt transactions in busy months → loses 2,800 points ($78 value)

• Uses Bilt for all purchases out of habit → misses better earning rates on other cards

• Doesn't realize she's approaching the 100,000 annual point cap

• Estimated annual loss: $240-$360

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With Kudos:

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• Gets reminder when she's at 3 Bilt transactions with 5 days until statement close

• Kudos shows her Chase Sapphire Preferred® earns 3x (vs. Bilt's 1x) on dining

• Tracks her 33,600 annual Bilt Points from mortgage

• Additional annual value captured: $240-$360

Credit Score Impact: What You Need to Know

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Using Bilt for mortgage payments affects your credit differently than traditional purchases.

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Positive Impacts:

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✅ Payment History (35% of score)

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• Consistent, on-time Bilt card payments boost this crucial factor

• Every month you pay on time strengthens your credit profile

• Effect: +20-40 points over 12 months of perfect payments

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✅ Credit Mix (10% of score)

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• Adding a credit card to a mortgage demonstrates diverse credit management

• Shows you can handle both revolving and installment debt

• Effect: +5-15 points

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Negative Impacts:

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❌ Credit Utilization (30% of score)

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• $2,500 mortgage payment on $10,000 credit limit = 25% utilization

• High utilization can lower your score

• Effect: -20-60 points if utilization remains high

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The solution: BiltProtect Debit

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When you enable BiltProtect Debit:

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• Funds pull directly from your bank account

• Credit line isn't used

• $0 impact on credit utilization

• You still earn points

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Hard Inquiry Impact:

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When you apply for Bilt Mastercard®:

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• One hard inquiry on credit report

• Temporary 5-10 point drop

• Recovers within 3-6 months

• Worth it: Annual rewards value exceeds temporary score dip

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Best practices to protect your score:

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1. Always enable BiltProtect Debit for mortgage payments
2. Pay balance in full monthly
3. Keep oldest credit cards open to maintain average age of credit
4. Limit new applications to 1-2 cards every 6 months
5. Monitor your credit with free tools like Credit Karma or your Bilt card's built-in monitoring

Common Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

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Mistake #1: Forgetting the 5-Transaction Requirement

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❌ What happens: You pay your mortgage with Bilt, make only 3 other purchases, and earn ZERO points for the entire month

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✅ Solution: Set a phone reminder for day 20 of each statement period. Use Kudos to track transaction count automatically.

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Mistake #2: Not Enabling BiltProtect Debit

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❌ What happens: Your $3,000 mortgage charges to your credit card, spiking utilization to 60% on a $5,000 limit, dropping your credit score 40 points

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✅ Solution: Enable BiltProtect Debit in your Bilt app before your first payment. Verify it's active by checking payment source after scheduling.

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Mistake #3: Scheduling Payments Too Close to Due Date

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❌ What happens: You schedule payment 3 days before mortgage due date. Bilt mails a check. It arrives 5 days late. You incur a $75 late fee.

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✅ Solution: Schedule payments 10-14 days early. If your mortgage servicer accepts ACH, choose that method for faster processing.

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Mistake #4: Carrying a Balance to "Maximize Points"

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❌ What happens: You earn 30,000 Bilt Points ($600 value in travel) but pay $1,200 in interest charges at 22% APR

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✅ Solution: If you can't pay the full balance, don't use Bilt for mortgage payments. The math never works when carrying balances.

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Mistake #5: Not Comparing Card Options

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❌ What happens: You use only Bilt for everything, earning 1x points on groceries and gas where other cards earn 2-4x

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✅ Solution: Use Kudos Explore Cards to build a strategic multi-card wallet optimized for every category.

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Mistake #6: Redeeming Points at Low Value

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❌ What happens: You redeem 20,000 Bilt Points for $110 toward rent (0.55 cents per point) instead of $560 in Hyatt hotel stays (2.8 cents per point)

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✅ Solution: Save points for high-value redemptions: transfers to airlines (2-3 cents per point) or hotel partners (2.5-3 cents per point).

FAQ

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Can I earn Bilt Points on mortgage payments with the current Bilt Mastercard®?

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Yes, but with limitations. You must use Bilt's payment platform and enable BiltProtect Debit to avoid credit utilization issues. Starting February 7, 2026, Bilt Card 2.0 will accept direct mortgage payments on ANY mortgage servicer.

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What is BiltProtect Debit and why should I use it?

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BiltProtect Debit automatically pulls funds from your linked bank account when you pay rent or mortgage with your Bilt card. You still earn points, but the payment doesn't impact your credit utilization or accrue interest. This is essential for large housing payments.

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Do I really need to make 5 transactions per month to earn points?

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Yes. If you make fewer than 5 transactions in a statement period, you earn ZERO points on all purchases that month—including your mortgage payment. Use Kudos to track this automatically and get reminders.

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How much are Bilt Points actually worth?

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It depends on redemption: Rent offset (0.55¢ per point), Down payment (1.5¢ per point), Travel portal (1.25¢ per point), Airline transfers (2.0-2.5¢ per point), Hyatt hotels (2.5-3.0¢ per point). For maximum value, transfer to travel partners.

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Will paying my mortgage with Bilt hurt my credit score?

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Not if you enable BiltProtect Debit, which pulls funds from your bank account instead of using your credit line. Without BiltProtect, large mortgage payments will increase your credit utilization and could lower your score temporarily.

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Should I apply for the current Bilt Mastercard® before November 5, 2025?

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Yes, if you want to get grandfathered into the Bilt Card 2.0 transition. New applications for the current card close at noon EST on November 5, 2025. Existing cardholders will be able to choose from three new Bilt Card 2.0 options in January 2026.

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Can I use Kudos with my Bilt card?

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Absolutely! Link your Bilt Mastercard® to Kudos to automatically track your 5-transaction requirement, get reminders for optimal card usage, and ensure you're maximizing rewards across your entire wallet. Kudos works with 3,000+ credit cards.

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What happens to my Bilt Mastercard® when Bilt Card 2.0 launches?

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Your card number stays the same, so no need to update subscriptions or autopay. You'll receive details about three new card options in January 2026 and can choose which one you want via a soft credit pull. If you have a balance, you can transfer it to your new Bilt Card 2.0 (subject to approval).

Bottom Line

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Earning rewards on your mortgage payment—often your largest monthly expense—is now possible thanks to Bilt's innovative approach to housing rewards.

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The current opportunity (2025):

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• Bilt Mastercard® through Wells Fargo (applications close November 5, 2025)

• Earn 1x points on rent/mortgage using Bilt's payment platform

• Must use BiltProtect Debit to avoid credit utilization issues

• Requires 5 transactions per statement period to earn points

• Annual value on $2,500 mortgage: $600-$840 depending on redemption

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The future opportunity (February 7, 2026):

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• Bilt Card 2.0 through Cardless

• Direct mortgage payment acceptance on ANY mortgage servicer

• Three card options to choose from

• Simplified earning without workarounds

• Game-changing for homeowners

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The strategic approach:

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1. Apply for Bilt Mastercard® before November 5, 2025 to get grandfathered into transition
2. Enable BiltProtect Debit immediately to protect your credit score
3. Set up recurring payments 10-14 days before mortgage due date
4. Track your 5 transactions monthly using Kudos for automatic reminders
5. Complement with strategic cards (Chase Sapphire Preferred®, Freedom Unlimited®) for other categories
6. Save points for high-value redemptions (airline transfers, Hyatt hotels)

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Critical reminders:

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✅ Never carry a balance—interest charges will erase all rewards value

✅ BiltProtect Debit is non-negotiable for mortgage payments

✅ Make 5 transactions monthly or earn ZERO points

✅ Schedule payments early to avoid late fees

✅ Use Kudos to optimize which card to use for each purchase

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The bottom line: If you're disciplined about paying your credit card in full monthly and can remember to make 5 transactions per statement period, paying your mortgage with Bilt could deliver $600-$1,000+ in annual travel rewards value—turning your largest expense into your biggest rewards opportunity.