💳 Bilt (issued by Wells Fargo) · Mastercard World Elite

Bilt Mastercard®

Travel Benefits Guide 2026

Free
Annual Fee
Lounge Access
Primary
Rental Coverage
None
Foreign Tx Fee

📌 At a Glance: Top Travel Perks

Travel Benefits Breakdown

Here's exactly what you get — and what you don't — when you use the Bilt Mastercard® for travel.

✈️ Lounge Access

This card does not include airport lounge access. Consider upgrading to a premium card or purchasing a Priority Pass membership separately.

🛂 Global Entry / TSA PreCheck Credit

Get a $120 statement credit every every 4 years when you pay for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck with this card.

Global Entry ($100) includes TSA PreCheck and lets you skip customs lines when returning to the US — worth every cent for international travelers.

⏱️ Trip Delay Insurance

If your trip is delayed by 4+ hours, you're covered for up to $200/person in expenses.

Covers: meals, toiletries, personal use items

Up to $200 per trip when common carrier is delayed 4+ hours. Requires a minimum 2 night stay for hotel coverage.

Must book travel with this card. Keep all receipts for reimbursement.

🚫 Trip Cancellation & Interruption

Reimburses up to $5,000/person (max $5,000/trip) if you must cancel or cut short your trip.

Covered reasons: illness, injury, severe weather, jury duty

Trip cancellation and interruption protection up to $5,000 per person when travel is charged to the card.

🧳 Baggage Insurance

Lost/stolen/damaged baggage: Up to $3,000/person

Lost baggage reimbursement as a Mastercard World Elite benefit.

Delayed baggage: Up to $100/person after 4+ hours. Covers essential items, toiletries, clothing.

🏥 Emergency Medical & Evacuation

No dedicated emergency medical evacuation benefit.

🚗 Rental Car Insurance

Primary coverage — this means you do NOT need to file with your personal auto insurance first. You can decline the collision damage waiver (CDW) at the counter and save $10–30/day.

Coverage amount: Up to $50,000

Covers: collision damage, theft

Excludes: liability, personal injury

Eligible countries: Worldwide

Primary auto rental coverage as a Mastercard World Elite benefit. Decline CDW from rental company. Up to $50,000 for collision/theft.

💡 Credit card travel insurance has limits

Credit card trip insurance typically doesn't cover medical emergencies abroad. For international trips, dedicated travel health insurance is recommended.

Browse travel health guides by country →

🌍 Foreign Transaction Fees

No foreign transaction fees — use this card internationally without paying an extra 2–3% on every purchase.

Rewards Structure

1x Bilt Points per $1 on all other purchases
Base rate on all purchases
2x on travel (airfare, hotels, car rentals, cruises)
Travel purchases
3x on dining
Dining
1x on rent (up to 100,000 points/year) — NO transaction fees, unique to Bilt
2x on travel
3x on dining
6x on dining/travel/rent on Rent Day (1st of each month)
1x on all other purchases (minimum 5 transactions/month required to earn points)

Point / Mile Values

  • Cash back / statement credit: ~1¢ per point
  • Travel portal redemption: ~1¢ per point
  • Transfer partners: 1:1 transfer to American Airlines, United, Alaska, Air Canada Aeroplan, Flying Blue (AF/KL), British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, TAP Air Portugal, IHG, Hyatt, Marriott, and more. Bilt points are considered some of the most valuable transferable currency available.

Pros & Cons for Travelers

👍 Pros

  • ✅ No foreign transaction fees — safe to use internationally
  • ✅ Primary rental car insurance — skip the CDW at the counter
  • ✅ Trip cancellation coverage (up to $5,000/person)
  • ✅ Trip delay coverage after 4+ hours
  • ✅ $120 Global Entry/TSA PreCheck credit
  • ✅ No annual fee — keeps costs zero

👎 Cons

  • ❌ No airport lounge access
  • ❌ No emergency medical evacuation coverage

🎯 Who Is This Card Best For?

Renters who want to turn monthly rent into valuable travel rewards with no transaction fees — the only card that does this. Exceptional transfer partners make points especially valuable.

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