{"id":207292,"date":"2025-04-24T12:00:18","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T12:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=207292\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T13:32:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T13:32:28","slug":"transfer-bilt-points-southwest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/bilt-rewards\/transfer-bilt-points-southwest\/","title":{"rendered":"Bilt Rewards Adds Southwest Airlines as Its 19th Transfer Partner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/bilt-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Bilt Rewards<\/a> family of points transfer partners just officially grown by one &#8212; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/bilt-rewards\/transfer-bilt-points-japan-airlines\/\" rel=\"noopener\">but it's not the one we expected<\/a>. This morning, Bilt added its 19th transfer partner: Southwest Airlines. With this new addition, you can now transfer Bilt Points 1:1 to the Rapid Rewards program. But there may be even more to look forward to, as Bilt has hinted at bigger plans for this partnership beyond just point transfers.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s everything you need to know about Bilt\u2019s newest transfer partner, along with a few things to consider before moving your points to Southwest.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Southwest_Airlines_Becomes_Bilts_19th_Transfer_Partner\">Southwest Airlines Becomes Bilt\u2019s 19th Transfer Partner<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Bilt-to-Southwest_point_transfers_won8217t_be_instant_for_now\">Bilt-to-Southwest point transfers won't be instant (for now)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Bilt_hints_that_Southwest_point_transfers_are_just_the_beginning\">Bilt hints that Southwest point transfers are just the beginning<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#What_to_Think_About_Before_You_Transfer_Bilt_Points_to_Rapid_Rewards\">What to Think About Before You Transfer Bilt Points to Rapid Rewards<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#The_value_of_your_Bilt_Points\">The value of your Bilt Points<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Book_the_same_Southwest_flight_for_fewer_points_elsewhere\">Book the same Southwest flight for fewer points elsewhere<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"Southwest_Airlines_Becomes_Bilts_19th_Transfer_Partner\">Southwest Airlines Becomes Bilt\u2019s 19th Transfer Partner<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bilt\u2019s 19th transfer partner might not have been on your bingo card, but there\u2019s arguably a lot to love about the addition of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/southwest-rapid-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards<\/a>. Despite the hullaballoo around <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/southwest-rapid-rewards\/southwest-adds-basic-fares-bag-fees\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Southwest's recent program and policy changes<\/a>, there\u2019s still value in being able to transfer points 1:1 and book awards to more than 100 destinations.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_207394\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/323\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-207394 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Bilt-Southwest.png\" alt=\"Transfer Bilt Points to Southwest Rapid Rewards.\" width=\"750\" height=\"323\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Bilt-Southwest.png 2466w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Bilt-Southwest-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Bilt-Southwest-1024x441.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Bilt-Southwest-768x331.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Bilt-Southwest-1536x661.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Bilt-Southwest-2048x882.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Bilt<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Bilt-to-Southwest_point_transfers_won8217t_be_instant_for_now\">Bilt-to-Southwest point transfers won't be instant (for now)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Even though points transfers are officially live, you shouldn't be surprised if your Bilt Points don\u2019t show up in your Rapid Rewards account right away after initiating a transfer. According to a Bilt spokesperson, \u201cBilt Points will transfer to Southwest via a twice-a-day batch process; one in the morning and one in the evening.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>So, depending on when you initiate the transfer, there may be a slight delay before your points deposit.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is that this setup hopefully won\u2019t be permanent. \u201cWe [Bilt] will be working towards a real-time point transfer solution in the near future,\u201d the spokesperson added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/bilt-rewards\/bilt-transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Guide to Bilt Rewards Transfer Partners: Which Redemptions Offer the Best Value?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Bilt_hints_that_Southwest_point_transfers_are_just_the_beginning\">Bilt hints that Southwest point transfers are just the beginning<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>But wait, there's more. Bilt's press release announcing the Southwest partnership dangled an extra carrot; there\u2019s more in the cards than just point transfers:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;As the partnership evolves, the two companies plan to introduce exclusive promotions and enhanced capabilities to provide even more value for both Bilt Members and Southwest\u2019s dedicated travelers.&#8221;<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>In other words, Southwest could easily become the focus of an upcoming <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/bilt-rewards\/bilt-rent-day\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Rent Day<\/a> promotion. We\u2019ll have to wait and see.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_178415\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-178415 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Southwest-Airlines-Wing-Featured-Lukas-Souza-Unsplash.png\" alt=\"Southwest Airlines winglet photo taken inflight.\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Southwest-Airlines-Wing-Featured-Lukas-Souza-Unsplash.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Southwest-Airlines-Wing-Featured-Lukas-Souza-Unsplash-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Southwest-Airlines-Wing-Featured-Lukas-Souza-Unsplash-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Southwest-Airlines-Wing-Featured-Lukas-Souza-Unsplash-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Lukas Souza\/Unsplash<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/bilt-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How Does Bilt Rewards Stack Up for Earning Rewards by Paying Rent?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"What_to_Think_About_Before_You_Transfer_Bilt_Points_to_Rapid_Rewards\">What to Think About Before You Transfer Bilt Points to Rapid Rewards<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just because you <em>can<\/em> transfer Bilt Points to Southwest Rapid Rewards doesn\u2019t mean you <em>should<\/em>. If you\u2019ve got your eye on a Southwest flight and are thinking about using Bilt Points instead of cash, there are a couple of things to consider before hitting \u201ctransfer.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"The_value_of_your_Bilt_Points\">The value of your Bilt Points<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>First, it\u2019s worth putting the value of your Bilt Points into context. On average, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/point-mile-values\/Bilt\" rel=\"noopener\">AwardWallet users redeem Bilt Points for 2.07\u00a2 each<\/a>, which is quite a bit higher than the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/point-mile-values\/Southwest\" rel=\"noopener\">1.52\u00a2 per point<\/a> users have gotten from Southwest Rapid Rewards (at least before the recent switch to variable pricing).<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re trying to get the most value out of your Bilt points, there are better ways to redeem them.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Book_the_same_Southwest_flight_for_fewer_points_elsewhere\">Book the same Southwest flight for fewer points elsewhere<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The second thing to think about is whether there\u2019s a cheaper way to book that same Southwest flight you want using your Bilt Points. Since <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/southwest-rapid-rewards\/variable-award-pricing\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Southwest rolled out variable pricing in March 2025<\/a>, the value you\u2019ll get from Rapid Rewards points has been all over the place. Nowadays, we've seen redemption rates range between 1.1\u00a2 and 1.7\u00a2 per point, depending on where and when you\u2019re flying.<\/p>\n<p>So here\u2019s what we suggest: price out the award flight you want on Southwest\u2019s website, then see what it would cost through the Bilt Rewards Travel portal. If you have a Bilt credit card, your points are worth 1.25\u00a2 each toward portal bookings. If the same flight costs fewer points through Bilt, that\u2019s the more cost-effective way to book.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_207327\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/293\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-207327 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SW-BiltPortal.png\" alt=\"BNA to MDW available via Bilt Travel portal.\" width=\"750\" height=\"293\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SW-BiltPortal.png 1896w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SW-BiltPortal-300x117.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SW-BiltPortal-1024x400.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SW-BiltPortal-768x300.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SW-BiltPortal-1536x599.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>You can book Southwest flights through the Bilt Travel portal. Credit: Bilt<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>As a bonus, flights booked through the portal count as revenue fares, which means you\u2019ll still earn Rapid Rewards points and qualifying activity toward the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/southwest-rapid-rewards\/how-to-earn-southwest-companion-pass\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Companion Pass<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The 19th Bilt transfer partner has landed \u2014 and no, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/bilt-rewards\/transfer-bilt-points-japan-airlines\/\" rel=\"noopener\">it's not Japan Airlines<\/a>. It\u2019s Southwest! As of April 24, 2025, you can officially transfer Bilt Points to Rapid Rewards at a 1:1 ratio. This is a pretty exciting addition if you like using your hard-earned points for domestic flights or trips to Mexico and the Caribbean.<\/p>\n<p>But just make sure to compare prices with the Bilt Travel portal before you transfer; you might be able to book the exact same flight for fewer points through the portal than by transferring to Southwest.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Bilt Rewards family of points transfer partners has officially grown by one. Bilt added its 19th transfer partner: Southwest Airlines. With this new addition, you can now transfer Bilt Points 1:1 to the Rapid Rewards program. 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