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Velocity Frequent Flyer 15% Points Transfer Bonus for November

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Velocity Frequent Flyer 15% Points Transfer Bonus for November
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LJenkoMamenko on 29/10/2017 - 23:59 go.velocityfrequentflyer.com (1993 clicks)
Last edited 30/10/2017 - 01:13 by 1 other user

Been waiting for this for a few months and finally back starting 30th of October.
The self proclaimed "THE WORLD'S BIGGEST POINTS EXCHANGE EXPO"

Velocity members will receive 15% bonus Velocity Points when they transfer points from Participating Card Partners, flybuys and Hotel partners to Velocity between 30 October and 30 November 2017

Simply transfer points into Velocity from one of their partners to get a 15% point bonus.

Card Partners;
AMEX
ANZ and ANZ Business Rewards* Some ANZ cards have a 15% booster bonus in addition*
NAB
Citibank
HSBC
Diners Club
Club Services
Suncorp
Bank of QLD

Retail Partners;
Flybuys

Hotel Partners;
Golden Circle
Accor Hotels
Hilton Honors
SPG
IHG
Choice Hotels

Starts 30th October 2017 and ends November 30th 2017.

Terms down the bottom: https://go.velocityfrequentflyer.com/expo/learn-more?icmpid=…

Credit to wherestheid for following his easy format from the last deal in May.

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  • supaderp on 30/10/2017 - 00:10
    +3

    The 15% bonus Velocity Points offer is only available for points transfers from ANZ Rewards accounts, ANZ Business Rewards accounts, Citibank Citi Rewards accounts, Diners Club Reward accounts, Bank of Queensland Q Rewards accounts (Platinum credit card holders only), Suncorp Bank Rewards accounts, Card Services Rewards Accounts, HSBC Rewards accounts (Platinum and Premier credit card holders only), NAB Rewards accounts, Australian American Express Card Members, including David Jones American Express Card Members enrolled in the Membership Rewards program (this offer excludes American Express New Zealand Card Members), flybuys, Le Club AccorHotels, Choice Privileges, Hilton Honors, IHG® Rewards Club, Shangri-La Golden Circle and Starwood Preferred Guest (Participating Partners)
    https://go.velocityfrequentflyer.com/expo/learn-more#terms-a…

  • ironpaw on 30/10/2017 - 00:16
    +4

    Oh man what the hell not westpac!?

    • montorola on 30/10/2017 - 08:43
      +6

      Worstpac*

    • TheCutter on 30/10/2017 - 10:44

      As usual

      • ironpaw on 30/10/2017 - 11:24

        A few years ago Velocity did 15% reward for Westpac Altitude…

        Wonder why they stopped. Meh. Maybe time to switch to ANZ?

        • [Deactivated] on 30/10/2017 - 18:28

          Because Westpac now offers direct sweep to Velocity, so they only offer bonus points on that.

  • Bluberry on 30/10/2017 - 00:23
    -5

    Can I pay for a cappuccino with this ?

  • mr_asstight on 30/10/2017 - 00:33

    Worth redeeming for hotels?

    • jv on 30/10/2017 - 00:53
      +2

      How many points do you need to buy a hotel?

      • Slo20 on 30/10/2017 - 07:41
        +30

        You’ll have to put 4 houses down first before you can convert it to a hotel.

        • Aulyna on 30/10/2017 - 07:56

          Agree!

    • mr_asstight on 30/10/2017 - 13:14

      thanks trolls

  • hypie on 30/10/2017 - 00:54
    +2

    Anyone know what the conversion from IHG to Velocity is? I have like 17000 IHG points that are pretty useless in their own program.

    Edit: I really should just google things before I ask.

    IHG® Rewards Club: Transfer rate: 10,000 IHG® Rewards Club points is the equivalent of 2,000 Velocity Points

    • Jared17 on 05/11/2017 - 10:40

      Couldn't you do points plus cash for hotel stays? I have about 12k Myself.

      • hypie on 05/11/2017 - 11:06

        you can, but there are hardly any reward hotel options if i am doing it right. most in the USA and a couple in asia. i probably could have used them in asia. oh well.

  • soangry on 30/10/2017 - 00:57
    +1

    "ANZ and ANZ Business Rewards* Some ANZ cards have a 15% booster bonus in addition*"
    Is it happening now? Targeted?

  • AppleJune on 30/10/2017 - 01:03

    So can I start transfer the point now? since it's 30/10 1 AM in Melbourne

    • JenkoMamenko on 30/10/2017 - 01:37

      Yes it should be fine now for all states apart from W.A. I've started seeing targeted ads for the promo

      • AppleJune on 30/10/2017 - 01:43

        Well it’s weird I transfered and somehow the system record that I transfer the point 29/10? Event bought it’s already 1am here

        • JenkoMamenko on 30/10/2017 - 02:02

          I'd hope it is easy for you to get sorted as they generally send an email once transferred as confirmation depending on the linked account which should have the date and time stamped.
          Fingers crossed for you

        • AppleJune on 30/10/2017 - 02:06

          @JenkoMamenko: yeh my flybuy sent the email confirm it happened in 30/10 while the velocity account recorded is 29/10

  • tajid on 30/10/2017 - 02:46

    Anz reward black is part of it? Been waiting!

  • Heracles26 on 30/10/2017 - 05:33

    Awesome thanks! Nearly at 300k velocity points now :D

    • nightelves on 30/10/2017 - 06:43
      +1

      Awesome two return business class with Singapore to S.E.A

  • Cc2018 on 30/10/2017 - 06:38
    -2

    I don't have velocity. Should I get one now? Is it free? What can I use the point for?

    • [Deactivated] on 30/10/2017 - 07:10
      +1

      Yes

  • nightelves on 30/10/2017 - 06:45
    +2

    Shame Etihad doesn't have transfer bonus to flybuys.

  • melbourne guy on 30/10/2017 - 07:19

    Bloody hell, no CommBank this time. Will only be able to use this for Flybuys. :(

    • 51kabunka on 30/10/2017 - 08:03
      +2

      Yeah not impressed with you, CBA

      • montorola on 30/10/2017 - 08:44
        +1

        Which bank?

        • Wally on 30/10/2017 - 13:41
          +2

          the money launders' choice …

    • IMadeYouReadThis on 30/10/2017 - 08:46

      no CommBank this time

      Yeah really need to consider whether its worth having their Diamond card. I pay only $119 and that's the only thing which is holding me to cancel it. I really need to work it out whether I am getting value (excluding cash back) with my card without Apple Pay!

      • melbourne guy on 30/10/2017 - 09:13

        Only reason I have their diamond card is because I pay no annual fee as part of a home loan package. Since the points changes a few months ago, I now have to use the diamond cards in combo with an AMEX Velocity Escape to earn maximum Velocity points without paying any annual fees.

    • ozisaver on 30/10/2017 - 16:23

      I Suppose they cant go giving out bonuses now they have been generous enough to offer free ATM withdrawals. Really poor form

  • rko on 30/10/2017 - 07:37
    +2

    Last time I looked at transferring, I found you loose a lot of value in the transfer even with the bonus 15%. I compared dollar value (I.e. Points for vouchers) and found it better to get vouchers instead. Anyone have more insight into this?

    • movieman on 30/10/2017 - 07:47

      Which points?

      I'm looking at transferring ANZ black rewards to Velocity - will check which is better off though. (and if it is eligible).

      • rko on 30/10/2017 - 07:57

        I did sums on Amex (the lower value ones) and flybuys, the only thing I could not take into account is the cheaper sale velocity flights as I could not find a "conversion rate".

    • tonydav on 30/10/2017 - 08:22
      +4

      You should visit the Point Hacks site. Lots more info on the best way to use points.

      But my example.

      42000 flybuys points. Worth about $210 in vouchers/cash back.

      Converts to 21000 points with this promotion.

      One way flight to Perth from Sydney 17800 points plus $19.75 fees. Value of the flight varies from about $310 to $550 depending on the time of the day.

      Or Business one way to Perth (this is the real value). 35500 points + $19.75. Value of the flight varies from $1800 to $2200.

      I would never pay for business but have cashed points a lot for this. Well worth it on the longer flights.

    • Gooddeal21 on 30/10/2017 - 10:40
      +1

      usually I use points for free flights. Managed to score 2 one way for Europe and back for 2 adults + 1 kids
      Never use vouchers

    • Mrs W on 30/10/2017 - 10:45

      For me, I find I'm not really accumulating enough points to really redeem them for anything when they're spread through different loyalty accounts.

  • SharkChu on 30/10/2017 - 07:50
    +1

    Ah shit, did not realize this exists, exchanged 80k of the bonus points of ANZ black, 2 weeks ago. Arggghhghgg

    • F-22 on 30/10/2017 - 08:32

      I knew this existed but redeemed 2 weeks ago because I closed my card and had 60days to use them. Bad timing…

    • Peck on 30/10/2017 - 08:33
      +3

      Seems to happen every year at about this time!

  • PLA74 on 30/10/2017 - 07:57

    Thanks OP. Will have a look to see if transferring my 100k nab rewards points to velocity is good for me or not.

  • IMadeYouReadThis on 30/10/2017 - 08:37
    +2

    CBA is getting worse and worse :(

  • kiwiinoz on 30/10/2017 - 09:15
    +2

    Any one doing Flybuys to Velocity? Is it worth transferring?

    • madseason on 30/10/2017 - 10:14

      Yep I'll be doing Flybuys to Velocity. This is essentially because I can't see myself boarding an Emirates flight anytime soon but will be doing some jetsetting domestically with Virgin.

      • kiwiinoz on 30/10/2017 - 10:16

        Thanks for the reply…What was it about emirates sorry?
        I have about 26000 points and after transfer + 15% bonus they come to about 13000 Velocity points….Not sure if it is worth the big difference….

    • nadan on 30/10/2017 - 10:33

      I am in the same boat and trying to figure out if my 100K flybuys is worth transferring across. I have so far concluded that unless you will use your velocity points for flights, it's not worth it. You get much better options to spend your points with converting them to flybuys dollars.
      However if you plan on using your velocity points for flight, you get the best value.

      • kiwiinoz on 30/10/2017 - 10:36

        Thanks

      • nightelves on 30/10/2017 - 12:08

        100k flybuys points is easily 3 return flights for me so your valuation of points is totally different to mine.

        • nadan on 30/10/2017 - 12:11

          You mean converting to Velocity and using it for flights? Also, 3 return flights where to?
          I mean exactly the same.

  • spritz on 30/10/2017 - 09:25
    +2

    Thanks for the credit JenkoMamenko, beat me to it :)
    Now to gather and get my points in order!

  • ssdexecutor82 on 30/10/2017 - 10:21

    so westpac black card not eligible?

    • droodle on 30/10/2017 - 10:40

      westpac black is qantas no ??

      • ssdexecutor82 on 30/10/2017 - 11:46

        qantas or alitude points which can be converted to velocity points

  • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 30/10/2017 - 10:41
    +2

    As a general rule, if you will be travelling domestically, Velocity points are very valuable (low taxes, good availability), but are increasingly poor value for partner airlines. Some availability for economy long haul flights (LA) seems to be there, in which case the fares are a bargain, not carrying the heavy surcharges of Qantas.

    • plentifoo on 30/10/2017 - 14:46

      so lesson here is not to bother with velocity points for overseas flights?

      • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 30/10/2017 - 15:13

        Unless going somewhere on VA's network, e.g. Hong Kong or L.A. Of course, VA points (with bonus) are the easiest way to accumulate Krisflyer miles in Australia, even after the 1.35 conversion factor.

      • ely on 30/10/2017 - 15:23

        My main use is Melbourne to Bangkok, so Velocity still works out well for me (130k return business class, very low taxes) even though it's carried by Singapore Airlines not Virgin. Qantas is more flexible by far, but the amount of "taxes" and fees that you have to pay often makes redemptions expensive.

  • arctan on 30/10/2017 - 10:43

    So has this already started now? I want to transfer all my NAB reward points to velocity. Have been waiting for this for a couple months.

  • xiaozaocha on 30/10/2017 - 11:09
    +1

    thanks OP

    Just got 10000 bonus point from coles

  • noodle23 on 30/10/2017 - 12:10

    Oh no, just transferred a lot of points from HSBC early this month:…(

    • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 30/10/2017 - 12:18

      May and November every year they seem to do the bonus.

      • noodle23 on 30/10/2017 - 16:20

        Thanks, will definitely keep that in mind!

    • soangry on 30/10/2017 - 12:32

      Me too, I transferred 100k hsbc points end sep but didn't went through. Called them 5 days ago and they did it instantly. Kicking myself!!! I thought its only flybuys-velocity bonus. Expensive lesson learnt.

      • noodle23 on 30/10/2017 - 16:54

        I know, was hoping HSBC was not on the list!

  • tinnybastard on 30/10/2017 - 12:19

    Fantastic, perfect timing. Thank you.

  • Coops1 on 30/10/2017 - 13:40

    :( ANZ bonus was 50% in May……., 35+15
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/307879

  • Slippery Otter on 30/10/2017 - 13:43
    +1

    Flybuys travel Jetstart $109 trip from Melb to Bris 21,800

    TigerAir Velocity $99 trip melb to Bris 15,231

    Yes it appears cheaper to use Velocity however once I convert 22,000 points flybuys to Velocity it works out to be: 9570 + 15% = 11006 Velocity points.

    This isn't a deal for Coles Platium Mastercard holders.

  • plentifoo on 30/10/2017 - 14:44

    booking my first flight using velocity. Perth Singapore return, 28,000 points + $83.70 each way (or 44,300 points) for economy rewards. Does that sound about right? Took me ages to accumulate 150k velocity and 44.3k each way for a 5 hr short haul flight seems like a waste of points?

    • bloomer on 30/10/2017 - 15:02
      +4

      The best value is for business rewards or always-expensive economy routes. So in your case, you have enough points for approx one-way business to the USA or Europe, or a return business to some destinations in Asia (perhaps as far as Japan). The downside is finding availability, but if you're willing to be patient, then business redemptions are a much better idea.

    • Coops1 on 30/10/2017 - 21:33
      +2

      never use points to pay the taxes, your getting a poor rate of return 0.51c per point :( …. and as per other comment use them for business class, unless the economy fare is ridiculously high (but this usually means the rewards seats are usually unavailable anyways!)

      As an example, on a $250 PER-SIN one-way fare your 44300 points are worth 0.56c…which is basically the same same as a gift card redemption. Your rewards seat doesnt earn your points or status credits either :(

      • plentifoo on 31/10/2017 - 01:22
        +1

        Thanks for the insight fellas.

        Looks like I'll scoot to Singapore and save the points for my euro trip next yr. I can see why business class on a 12hr flight is essential.

  • shiningstars on 30/10/2017 - 14:50

    Accor is offering 1500 bonus points per 2 night stay for those who transfer points to velocity. Not bad when combined with this offer and amex $75 cashback.
    https://www.accorhotels.com/gb/leclub/hotels-offers/promotio…

    • Jared17 on 05/11/2017 - 10:43

      Better to use it for hotel stays imo

  • ely on 30/10/2017 - 15:13

    The last 40k velocity points from the recent Virgin High Flyer 120k promo will be landing in my account this month… I wonder if I get a bonus on my bonus? Nice easy 6k if so :) Virgin Money isn't on the list of "card partners", but Citi is and it's really just a Citi card, so fingers crossed anyway.

    Otherwise time to empty out the ANZ rewards and Flybuys.

    Will bring me back up to 390k, business class for me, wife and daughter next time to SE Asia.

    • Coops1 on 30/10/2017 - 16:43

      Virgin money cards auto transfer to Velocity each month don’t they? In that case no bonus :(.

      These bonuses are for warehoused rewards points that you transfer manually when you need them…eg times when a bonus comes up.

      • ely on 30/10/2017 - 21:13

        I don't see anything in the terms and conditions indicating auto redemptions are excluded… But I'm not exactly confident that a white labelled Citi card will qualify just because Citi is included anyway ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

        • Coops1 on 30/10/2017 - 21:28
          +1

          I wouldn't be confident at all… If you go thru the motions on the link, Virgin Money cards are not listed at all, and only certain specifically listed Citibank ones. I had a virgin money card for a couple of years (auto transfer), never got the bonus!

        • ely on 30/10/2017 - 21:40

          @Coops1: Yeah, I have had their High Flyer for a bit over a year now (just cancelled and reapplied to get the 120k bonus, which they were kind enough to allow) and I did have random bonuses turn up at one point in time. I asked them via their internal messaging thing what it was for and they said they'd have to check it out and never got back to me, so was wondering if it was during one of these…

          So definitely won't be expecting it, but would be a nice plus if it did happen.

        • Coops1 on 30/10/2017 - 21:47

          @elyobo:
          interesting re the random bonuses. When we had the basic 'flyer' card we were getting 2 points per dollar most months. eg Points Earned 3000, Bonus Points 3000. I never asked the question of why :). Bonuses were random after a couple of years, then stopped, so cancelled the card when the earn rate went down :)

        • ely on 30/10/2017 - 22:02
          +1

          @Coops1: Ha, they must have eventually sorted it out, I don't seem to get them any more. One point/dollar is still the best visa/mc earn rate out there as far as I can see, and a 120k signup bonus is pretty sweet as well.

        • Coops1 on 31/10/2017 - 08:17

          @elyobo:
          No question the sign up is the cream and for most will be more than a couple of years of $ spend earn. 120k is the best out there

          For ongoing visa earn rate, consider anz rewards black (after you get anz ff black). You get 2 rewards per $, converts to 1 velocity pt, but then with this deal your actually ending up with 1.3ppd. Noting that the 75k signon in rewards only gets you about 42-43k in signon ff pts.

          Have done anz ff black and now use anz rewards black for everyday spend when I don’t use Amex plat edge to buy visa gift cards.

        • ely on 31/10/2017 - 09:09

          @Coops1: Yeah, it was on my list but then the 120k reward came up… Good point re: the value with the transfer bonus, I was thinking of it as equivalent earn rate but it can work out better.

          How do you go about picking up the visa gift cards without paying a ludicrous surcharge? The Woolies ones seem like terrible value. No Amex at the moment, waiting for my time to expire to sign up again, but maybe if I can wrangle some income for my wife I can get her one…

  • lainey13 on 30/10/2017 - 17:09

    Guessing there's a min transfer amount required ?

    • ely on 30/10/2017 - 21:41

      Depends on who you're transferring from, ANZ seems to allow you to transfer a single point these days (haven't tried, but their UI suggests so, and I did do a transfer as low as 538 today).

  • thinkpanther on 30/10/2017 - 17:54

    Can someone confirm that transferring to Velocity at 15% bonus is better than transferring Amex points to Asia Miles?

    • ely on 30/10/2017 - 21:41

      Not possible to confirm, depends on the specific redemptions you're planning on making.

    • samehada on 30/10/2017 - 21:45
      -1

      Of course not, even with 15% bonus Asiamiles is still better. Or you still can transfer to SPG and United with Marriott package and book before 1/11 US time ;)

      FYI, I just booked 9 business class flights with Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways for 60k United miles + $207 AUD tax… This is unbeatable for ~15k miles trip. This itinerary cost $10k+.

      For Asiamiles, I have flights to visit Seoul, Tokyo, Osaka for 20k miles + $80AUD in tax.

      You just got to know how to redeem to maximise your points

  • jakxon on 30/10/2017 - 18:07

    good. moved my Hilton points (useless points) into virgin account :)

    • JJlikes2eat on 07/11/2017 - 18:16
      +1

      Thank you for this comment - prompted me to move SPG points (also useless to me) to Velocity!

      • jakxon on 07/11/2017 - 18:31

        Good!

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