Points accelerators, helicopter rides, dining credits, and much more with BILT atop the fantastic 2x everywhere with the BILT Palladium card!

In this episode of the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast, host Justin Vacula is joined by James from the Churn & Burn podcast to explain what BILT Cash actually is, how redemptions work, and what the new Points Accelerator could mean for earning and using rewards.

We cover the best use cases, potential downsides (including redemption value and complexity), and how BILT’s evolving ecosystem might impact points and miles strategies going forward. We also talk travel plans, credit card strategy, and future collaboration ideas.

If you’re into credit card rewards, points and miles, and staying on top of program changes, this one’s for you.

Topics Covered

What BILT Cash is and why it matters

Points Accelerator: how it works and who benefits

BILT Cash redemption options and value considerations

Dining & grocery-related perks/credits

Travel and transportation benefits

Credit card strategy + upcoming plans

BILT release (BILT Cash redemptions, 1/21/26)

https://www.reddit.com/r/biltrewards/comments/1qjddrq/a_note_from_me_ankur_jain_your_2026_bilt_cash/

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction: Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast
00:13 What is BILT Cash? (initial details)
01:18 Guest Intro — James from Churn & Burn
02:32 Breaking news: BILT CEO update
04:39 BILT Cash redemptions explained
06:52 Points Accelerator + key benefits
15:05 Dining & grocery credits/perks
19:55 Travel & transportation perks
22:59 Announcements + upcoming plans
24:10 CardPointers tool for card optimization
26:17 More on BILT Cash redemption strategies
28:39 BILT’s strategy + market positioning
41:08 The future of credit cards + travel plans
43:25 Closing thoughts + where to find the show

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