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Who is the Bilt Obsidian Card for?
If you spend a lot on food and want to earn on rent and mortgage payments (without the transaction fee), the Bilt Obsidian Card (See Rates and Fees) could be perfect for you.
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Earning rate:
- Earn up to 1.25X points on rent and mortgage payments with no transaction fee.
- 3X points on your choice of grocery (up to $25K/year) or dining. Your 3X category choice remains in effect for the entire calendar year.
- 2X points on travel
- 1X points on everyday spend
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Pros and cons
Pros:
- The modest annual fee makes holding this card accessible.
- The bonus category multipliers mean that the Bilt Obsidian Card can earn a lot of Bilt points without a hefty price tag.
Cons:
- Your category choice of groceries or dining is locked for the year. If you want to earn rewards on both categories, take a look at the American Express® Gold Card.
- The $100 Bilt Travel Hotel credit is not very valuable. It's split into two semiannual $50 credits for eligible hotel bookings through the Bilt Travel Portal.
Our take
As the middle-of-the-road option of the Bilt 2.0 Cards, the Bilt Obsidian Card is the Goldilocks option for those wanting to earn rewards on groceries or dining, while also earning rewards on rent and mortgage payments without the transaction fee.
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Last updated September 14, 2026
