Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa® vs Bilt Obsidian

Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa®
VS
Bilt Obsidian
The short answer: The Bilt Obsidian delivers a bit more value for most spenders, but choose the Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa® if you spend more on travel.

Side-by-side comparison

Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa®Bilt Obsidian
Annual fee$59$95
Welcome offer45,000 points$200 in Bilt Cash on account opening
Dining2x3x
Groceries1x3x
Gas1x1x
Travel3x2x
Streaming1x1x
Everything else1x1x
Est. yearly rewards*$358$490
Points typeLocked to Allegiant Allways RewardsTransfers to airlines & hotels
NetworkVisaMastercard

*Estimated yearly rewards on typical household spending, every point valued at a flat 1 cent. Verified June 2026. See your own numbers in the calculator.

The verdict

On a typical year of household spending, the Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa® earns about $358 a year in rewards and the Bilt Obsidian about $490, valuing every point at a flat 1 cent. The Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa® charges $59, which you clear through its rewards and perks. The Bilt Obsidian charges $95, but carries about $300 in annual statement credits that offset it for anyone who uses them. Counting rewards, fees, and any credits, the Bilt Obsidian delivers more total value, about $246 a year more for a typical spender, mostly because it earns more where you spend most, on groceries and dining. The bigger difference is the ceiling: the Bilt Obsidian earns points you can move to travel partners for outsized value, while the Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa® stays locked to a single airline or hotel program. Favor the Bilt Obsidian if you will use travel transfers, the Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa® if you want simplicity. On the sign-up bonus, the Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa® currently has the larger welcome offer. A welcome bonus is a one-time event, so weigh it apart from the ongoing rewards.

Pick the Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa® if your spending leans toward travel. Pick the Bilt Obsidian if your spending leans toward dining, groceries.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa® or the Bilt Obsidian better?
On typical household spending, the Bilt Obsidian comes out ahead after its annual fee, by roughly $246 a year with every point valued at a flat 1 cent. But the Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa® can be the better fit if your spending lines up with its stronger categories. Run both through the Cardocrat calculator to see your own numbers.
Can I have both the Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa® and the Bilt Obsidian?
In most cases yes, as long as you meet each issuer's approval rules (for example Chase's 5/24 rule). Many people hold complementary cards to cover more bonus categories, then pool or redeem the rewards together where the program allows.
Which has the better welcome bonus, the Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa® or the Bilt Obsidian?
As of June 2026, the Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa® offers 45,000 points and the Bilt Obsidian offers $200 in Bilt Cash on account opening. Welcome offers change often, so confirm the current offer on each card's page before applying.