Bilt June Rent Day: Up to 125% TAP Air Portugal Transfer Bonus — The Business Class and Longhaul Redemptions Worth Targeting Before June 1

Bilt’s June Rent Day drops a 125% transfer bonus to TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go on June 1 only. That’s not a typo — and for anyone chasing Star Alliance business class seats, it’s one of the sharper single-day opportunities of 2026.

Platinum members hit 100% naturally. Add $150 in Bilt Cash for the full 125%, turning 100,000 Bilt points into 225,000 TAP miles. Lower tiers scale down predictably: Gold gets 75%, Silver 50%, Blue 25%, with the same cash upgrade bumping each one tier. Cap sits at 100,000 base Bilt points per account. Miss the 24-hour window and the math collapses back to 1:1.[[1]](https://frequentmiler.com/bilt-rent-day-for-june-25-125-transfer-bonus-to-tap-air-portugal/)[[2]](https://viewfromthewing.com/?p=250366)

TAP’s chart remains zone-based and relatively sane on its own metal. US to Portugal or the Azores runs 100,000 miles one-way in business on the A330neo — a lie-flat product that’s perfectly fine for a red-eye. With the max bonus, that’s roughly 44,500 Bilt points plus modest taxes. Not bad for something that sells for $3,000–$5,000 cash.[[3]](https://awardfares.com/programs/tap-miles-and-go)

Partner Sweet Spots Worth the Transfer

The real juice is partner space. TAP sits in Star Alliance, so you’re shopping United, Lufthansa (including the new Allegris seats), and ANA inventory at TAP’s fixed prices.

Transatlantic business on United or Lufthansa clocks in around 80,000–100,000 TAP miles one-way from most US gateways. No fuel surcharges when you book United metal. Lufthansa can sting you with €100–200+ in surcharges depending on routing — annoying but still cheaper than paying cash for Allegris when it’s available.[[4]](https://onemileatatime.com/redeem-tap-air-portugal-miles/)

Transpacific on ANA is the quiet winner. Japan to Southeast Asia or India in business often prices at 50,000–60,000 miles. Book the “The Room” on select routes and you’re looking at hard-product luxury that routinely trades for 90,000+ in other programs. The bonus makes these almost impulse buys.[[5]](https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/airlines/best-ways-to-redeem-tap-air-portugal-miles/)

Availability is the eternal asterisk. TAP’s search tool is clunky, but once you find saver space on a partner it usually tickets without drama. United domestic or short-haul connectors can be tacked on cheaply to create complex itineraries that other programs price dynamically.

The Bilt 2.0 Elephant in the Room

Yes, the card transition earlier this year was messy. Plenty of transfer horror stories, payment glitches, and AI chatbots that make you nostalgic for hold music. Points themselves appear secure — your Bilt Rewards account and existing balance weren’t converted or vanished — but the episode eroded some trust.

Transfer reliability on Rent Day has historically been fine. Still, don’t move every point you own. 100k cap means you’re not blowing up your entire balance anyway. If you’re sitting on a big pile and value sleep, test with a small transfer first or wait for confirmation before sending the rest.

TAP miles don’t expire as long as your account shows activity every 12–18 months. That gives you breathing room to hunt for the right award instead of panic-booking on June 2.

What to Target Before Midnight

Platinum members (or those willing to spend $150 Bilt Cash) should seriously consider moving the full 100k. The effective 2.25:1 ratio beats most transfer bonuses we see outside of rare 30–40% deals to more flexible currencies. Lower status? Run the numbers — even a 75% bonus from Gold status still delivers strong value on ANA or United long-haul.

Avoid if your travel is strictly short-haul US or you hate searching partner awards. TAP isn’t the most user-friendly program, and some routes carry surprise surcharges.

Clear action item: Log in June 1, confirm your status, decide on the cash upgrade if it makes sense, and transfer no more than 100,000 base points to TAP before the clock strikes midnight PT. Book something solid within the next few months or let the miles sit while you hunt ANA “The Room” or United Polaris availability. The window is narrow. Don’t overthink it — just don’t sleep through it. (612 words)