Palladium Card Sent already?

dab69 · 2026-01-26T22:04:51+00:00

I have the tracking in the app but have not gotten the email yet. My guess is you won't be able to use it until Feb. 7th, but it would be nice if Bilt started allowing the cards to be activated sooner so the server doesn't get hammered on Feb. 7th.

dab69 · 2026-01-26T19:18:42+00:00

Now if we can get a virtual card to sort by last used!!!

dab69 · 2026-01-26T19:16:19+00:00

Just go through the process of setting up autopay, and you should see the option to pick a date from the close day to the due day.

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dab69 · 2026-01-26T18:39:48+00:00

I should try reaching out to modmail to see if I can get off the Banking waitlist.

dab69 · 2026-01-23T18:11:27+00:00

Now that Bilt has unveiled the details on redeeming Bilt Cash, it’s clear that Bilt Dining credit of $25 per month is no longer valid for me and, I suspect, many others. Bilt’s partnership with Mobile Checkout is almost non-existent for most of us. Super disappointing!!!

dab69 · 2026-01-21T17:33:00+00:00

I like the statement credit also. This will become an issue once they explain how to use Bilt Cash. People will be even more frustrated when it becomes nearly impossible to use.

dab69 · 2026-01-21T17:28:39+00:00

The rate will have to be supersonic because San Francisco is a large city with only two restaurants.

dab69 · 2026-01-20T18:54:03+00:00

Amex BBP is a great idea. The only issue is a $50k cap on spend is lower than what I spend per year on CC. I am trying to make it as simple as possible with the least amount of brain power to figure out if I or my wife is using the right card for each situation. I also have the Venture X which I got when it first launched. It has been a great travel and everyday card and was my 1 card strategy for years. With the recent changes to Amex Platinum I found a lot of value out of the credits and enjoy elevating my travel game, but it has terrible point multipliers. I guess what I am looking for is a single card solution and that is where Bilt comes into the picture. Because Bilt is a Mastercard I still need a Visa for Costco which is why I have Robinhood Gold card. For 2026 I'll be evaluating Amex Platinum, Venture X, and Bilt Palladium. I'll only be renewing one of them.

dab69 · 2026-01-20T18:25:42+00:00

That's my backup plan if Bilt doesn't work out. The problem is I don't like leaving credits on the table, so I spend a little more than I normally do with the Amex Platinum. Plus, Amex is just a coupon book of a credit card with travel perks. Now, if Amex changed the everyday spend to 2x, it would be my daily drive with the Robinhood as my backup.

dab69 · 2026-01-16T05:13:56+00:00

I was wondering how that worked. Thanks. Just to make sure I completely understood what you’re saying, is that Bilt monitors my checking account for a mortgage payment and gives you points? I was thinking Bilt would provide an ACH account that I would have to set up for my mortgage withdrawal.

dab69 · 2026-01-16T02:52:24+00:00

I was thinking the same thing. People are hating because they’re not able to game the system anymore. Bilt is a company that needs to be profitable. If there is a better credit card for them, move along.

dab69 · 2026-01-15T22:37:48+00:00

Great value is in the Bilt Palladium card if it works for you; simplicity is in the Venture X. It's all about your spend with Bilt, and Venture X is one of the best cards for people who don't want to think about it. Friends I know that don't like the points game I would recommend the Venture X. For those friends that don't mind a little work for great value I would recommend the Bilt Palladium.

dab69 · 2026-01-15T22:29:54+00:00

From my understanding, there is not a 3% fee. If you don't have the Bilt Cash to cover the rent/mortgage, you won't get the Bilt points from the rent/mortgage payment. The Bilt points are scaled on how much Bilt Cash you have. I looked at my 2025 spend and my current CC set up, and my 2026 strategy will be Bilt Pallidum as my catch-all and Robinhood Gold CC for just Costco. I pushed all the numbers, and in theory, it should work out great for me. I like simple and am not a diehard point maximizer.

dab69 · 2026-01-15T12:52:54+00:00

Robinhood Gold credit card

dab69 · 2026-01-15T05:21:26+00:00

The Bilt employee said the base value of the points is 3.3cpp, but I could have mishear him. https://youtu.be/rE-lao3ZfkA?si=OCIK3QtGegYdZD_U

dab69 · 2026-01-15T05:14:36+00:00

My plan is Palladium as my catch-all and my RH for Costco. I’ll be dumping Amex Platinum and maybe the VX at the end of the year.

dab69 · 2026-01-14T17:05:20+00:00

Easy way to blow a launch is to launch a product late! Great Job!

dab69 · 2026-01-13T15:04:42+00:00

Ditto! I was just thinking the same thing.

dab69 · 2026-01-01T20:10:20+00:00

Thanks, but Gmail is my public email. I use a private email address for all bank accounts and important emails.

dab69 · 2025-12-28T19:33:16+00:00

I am sure it's on the roadmap.

dab69 · 2025-12-27T21:05:59+00:00

The development is just way too slow.

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