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Bilt Blue vs TAP Miles and Go American Express Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Bilt Blue comes from Bilt / Cardless at $0/yr; the TAP Miles and Go American Express Card from Cardless at $79/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

These cards are close on the fundamentals (similar bonus value, similar fee). The right pick depends on which category you spend the most in and which transfer partners best fit your travel goals.

FeatureBilt BlueTAP Miles and Go American Express Card
Annual fee$0$79
Sign-up bonus$100 Bilt Cash40,000 bonus miles
Bonus value (est.)$100-
Min spend to unlock bonus$0 in 0 mo$2,500 in 3 mo
IssuerBilt / CardlessCardless
Card categorytravelairline
Best earning category (Rent)1x1x
Transfer partnersbiltNone
Headline benefits
  • $0 annual fee
  • 1x everywhere, no caps
  • Up to 1.25x on rent
  • Rent Day 2x on the 1st
  • 3x miles on TAP purchases
  • 2 Lisbon lounge passes per year
  • Free extra checked bag
  • Star Alliance redemptions
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Bilt Blue
$0/yr · $100 Bilt Cash
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TAP Miles and Go American Express Card
$79/yr · 40,000 bonus miles

Editorial take: Bilt Blue

The no-fee entry tier of Bilt 2.0, launched February 7, 2026 by Cardless. Flat 1x earn (no bonus categories — those live on Obsidian and Palladium). Best for renters who want the no-fee anchor + full transfer partner access without paying $95+. The 5-transactions-per-cycle minimum from legacy Bilt is gone, and Rent Day still doubles everyday earn on the 1st.

Editorial take: TAP Miles and Go American Express Card

The only US co-branded card for a European Star Alliance carrier. Useful if you fly TAP to Lisbon or onward Europe several times a year, since the lounge passes, free extra bag, and Premium Boarding can each be worth more than the $79 annual fee on a single transatlantic trip.

Common questions

Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Bilt Blue or TAP Miles and Go American Express Card?
The Bilt Blue has a public bonus ($100 Bilt Cash, worth roughly $100), while the TAP Miles and Go American Express Card doesn't advertise one right now.
Is the Bilt Blue's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the TAP Miles and Go American Express Card?
The Bilt Blue has no annual fee, so the question is whether the TAP Miles and Go American Express Card's $79 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the TAP Miles and Go American Express Card's benefits to clear $79 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Bilt Blue.
Can I have both the Bilt Blue and TAP Miles and Go American Express Card?
Yes, since they're from different issuers (Bilt / Cardless and Cardless) the application rules don't conflict. Many points enthusiasts hold both, they pair well when one earns flexible bank points and the other earns a different currency.
Should I get the Bilt Blue or the TAP Miles and Go American Express Card first?
Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Bilt Blue: $0 spend in 0 months. TAP Miles and Go American Express Card: $2,500 in 3 months. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.

Card details on this page reflect the most recent data we've verified against the issuer's own site. Sign-up bonuses and fees can change at any time, confirm the current offer on the issuer's page before applying.