ByBuilt Rewards now partners with Etihad Guest for 1:1 point transfers, unlocking premium flight redemptions. Plus, learn about Rakuten’s rumored Built partnership, Big Stack Event bonuses, and Amazon Prime Day deals.
Built Rewards Adds Etihad Guest as New Transfer Partner — Plus Rakuten’s Big Stack Event and Amazon Prime Day Deals
Introduction
The world of transferable credit card points just got more exciting. Built Rewards, the popular program that lets you earn points on rent, dining, and everyday purchases, has introduced a new airline transfer partner — Etihad Guest. This partnership opens up opportunities to book one of the world’s most luxurious first-class products using your Built points.
But that’s not all — there’s also a rumor about Rakuten adding Built as a transfer partner, potentially allowing you to convert Rakuten cashback into Built points. Finally, with Rakuten’s Big Stack Event and Amazon Prime Day both live, this is the perfect time to stack rewards and grab the best deals online.
Let’s break it all down.
Built Rewards Adds Etihad Guest as Transfer Partner
Built Rewards has officially added Etihad Guest as a 1:1 transfer partner, meaning 1,000 Built points = 1,000 Etihad miles.
Etihad is famous for its ultra-luxurious “Apartment” first-class suite on the A380, featuring private space and even a shared divider that turns into a double bed. Even beyond that, Etihad’s business and first-class cabins on other aircraft are among the best in the world.
A key advantage of transferring to Etihad: the airline releases more premium cabin award seats to members booking with Etihad miles than it does to partner airlines.
You can also use Etihad miles to book partner airlines like American Airlines, ANA, and more, offering flexible redemption options.
Example award pricing:
- US East Coast to Abu Dhabi in Business Class: ~100,000 miles one-way.
- Etihad partner bookings: Great for international travelers and luxury flyers.
Built members can link or create an Etihad Guest account directly in the Built app to transfer points instantly.
Built Rewards Overview
Built Rewards has quickly become one of the most valuable programs in the U.S., allowing users to:
- Earn points on rent payments (with or without the Built Mastercard).
- Get extra points on dining through the Built Dining Program (3X points on top of your existing card rewards).
- Earn on everyday categories like drugstores and travel.
For example, using an Amex Gold Card (4X points on dining) at a Built Dining partner restaurant earns a total of 7 points per dollar (4 from Amex + 3 from Built).
Signing up for the Built Dining Program also automatically creates a Built account, letting you explore all earning and transfer options.
Rakuten to Add Built as a Transfer Partner (Rumor)
A recent leak from Rakuten’s website suggests that Built Rewards may soon become a transfer option for Rakuten users.
Rakuten is an online cashback and rewards portal that pays you for shopping through their links. Currently, Rakuten users with American Express Membership Rewards cards can convert cashback to Amex points at a 1:1 rate (1% cashback = 1 Amex point).
If Built becomes a confirmed partner, Rakuten users will be able to:
- Convert cashback into Built points directly.
- Earn Built points for online purchases during promotions like Rakuten’s Big Stack Event.
While this partnership hasn’t been officially confirmed, multiple sources — including View from the Wing — believe it’s likely coming soon. This would make Built points even more accessible to users who prefer shopping portals over credit card spend.
Rakuten’s Big Stack Event vs Amazon Prime Day
Rakuten’s Big Stack Event (October 6–8) competes directly with Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.
During the Big Stack Event, Rakuten is offering up to 10% cashback or 10X points across hundreds of popular retailers, including:
- Lululemon (10X)
- Gap (up to 50% off + cashback)
- Dell (10X – great for Amex Business Platinum users with Dell credits)
- SoFi (25,000 points for new personal loans)
If Rakuten adds Built as a transfer partner, users could earn 10X Built points instead of Amex points — an incredible deal for those maximizing transferable currencies.
In addition, Rakuten is offering an all-time high sign-up bonus:
$50 cashback (or 5,000 Amex points) when you sign up and make a $50 purchase.
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
Running simultaneously, Amazon Prime Big Deal Days features:
- Up to 50% off on electronics, fashion, and household items.
- 20% off on select luxury brands.
- A dedicated “Top 100 Deals” section for trending offers.
Note: Amazon currently isn’t a Rakuten partner, so you can’t stack Rakuten rewards with Amazon purchases. However, the discounts themselves are significant, especially on high-ticket electronics.
Final Thoughts
This week is huge for rewards enthusiasts:
- Built x Etihad Guest opens premium travel possibilities.
- Rakuten x Built (rumored) could create new points-earning strategies.
- Rakuten Big Stack + Amazon Prime Day offer unbeatable cashback and discounts.
If you haven’t yet, sign up for Built to start earning transferable points on your rent and dining — and grab Rakuten’s $50 sign-up bonus before it expires. Together, these programs create one of the most powerful reward-earning combinations in 2025.
