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40k Bonus Points, $300 Virgin Travel Credit or 6 Months Gold Status When Taking out a New Velocity Points Earning Card

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Autonomic on 26/04/2022 - 19:11 experience.velocityfrequentflyer.com (6417 clicks)
Last edited 29/04/2022 - 15:34 by 1 other user

Just got an email regarding this promotion. Pretty good deal, especially if you were planning on getting one of these cards anyway. Unsure if you have to specifically apply through this landing page:

To unlock this offer, choose your exclusive benefit by clicking through to our benefit selector below. Apply for a Velocity Points earning credit card with an annual card fee, be approved and meet the minimum spend criteria for the individual credit card offer.

That’s your choice of card and your choice of an exclusive benefit, on top of the bonus Points offer you’ll receive for the card you select if you meet the minimum spend criteria.

American Express

American Express Velocity Platinum Card : Spend $3500 in 3 months, $375 annual fee, 120k bonus points (+40k), free return domestic flight & 2 Virgin lounge passes

American Express Velocity Business Card : Spend $3000 in 2 months, $299 annual fee, 150k bonus points (+40k), 2 virgin lounge passes

Bank of Queensland VISA (Unsure if these will trigger the offer as they do not have a minimum spend requirement as stipulated in Virgin T&Cs)

BOQ Specialist Signature Card : 20,000 bonus points after making 10 transactions, $400 annual fee. Includes Priority Pass Standard Membership (4 lounge visits per year).

BOQ Specialist Platinum Card : $150 annual fee. 10,000 bonus points according to Virgin page, but no information on BOQ website.

Virgin Money VISA

Virgin Australia Velocity High Flyer Card : Spend $3500 per month to receive 25000 points per month, for the first 4 months. $289 annual fee, includes $129 travel voucher and 2 virgin lounge passes

Virgin Australia Velocity Flyer Card: Spend $1500 per month to receive 25000 points per month, for the first 4 months. $129 annual fee (halved for the first year) and includes a $129 travel voucher

Westpac Mastercard

Westpac Altitude Black Credit Card with Velocity Points : 90k bonus points (+40k) in the first year and an extra 30k points if card is held for 12 months, $250 annual fee ($150 if you are an existing Westpac customer) + $50 Velocity program fee, includes Priority Pass membership (2 lounge visits per year), 2 Virgin lounge passes per year (after a direct spend at Virgin Australia) and 2x Economy X upgrades per year (after a direct spend with Virgin Australia)

Westpac Altitude Platinum Credit Card with Velocity Points : 75k bonus points (+40k), $150 annual fee ($49 for first year, waived entirely if you are an existing Westpac customer) + $50 Velocity program fee, 2x Economy X upgrades per year (after a direct spend with Virgin Australia)

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  • Coops1 on 26/04/2022 - 19:31
    +3

    Great deal. Virgin Money Flyer card with 100k plus 40k bonus. Annual Fee offset by Virgin credit.

    • bozbargain on 26/04/2022 - 20:13

      Annual fee is also halved for 1st year so more than offset by credit even.

      Looking at the exclusions, it states:

      Offer is not available to existing Virgin Money Credit Card holders (including upgrades).

      I was worried that it would be a Citibank card and I already have a Suncorp one but I’ve never had a Virgin Money card so I guess I should be OK to apply?

      • Coops1 on 26/04/2022 - 20:23
        +1

        It is a Citibank aligned card.

        • lilfatbum on 02/05/2022 - 12:37

          oh dear. Citigroup own plenty of credit cards, making it harder to churn.

    • Tuttle on 26/04/2022 - 20:18

      Do you or anyone else a "go to offer" red button for either of the virgin money flyer/high flyer cards? The others do, but not these two for me

      • me1stt on 26/04/2022 - 21:54
        +2

        Disable ad blocker.

    • Pud3000 on 27/04/2022 - 01:05
      +1

      Just for clarification, it's up to 100k points in the first 4 months.
      Min spend $1500 in each month for first 4 months (25k points per month if min spend is met).

      • nightelves on 27/04/2022 - 10:25
        +1

        Yeah I missed out on one months by $50. Was pretty devastated.

        • bozbargain on 31/05/2022 - 15:53

          How did you find out? Do they use normal statement cycles to determine your monthly spend? Is it tracked anywhere?

          • nightelves on 31/05/2022 - 16:18
            +1

            @bozbargain: Think the statement cycle occurs on the 16-17th from memory. They crappy thing is there's no tally to tell you if the spend counts towards the bonus points or not.

            • bozbargain on 31/05/2022 - 16:56

              @nightelves: Thanks. How did you find out that you were $50 short? Manual reconciliation? I applied late April, haven't received my first statement yet. Assuming it will come within the next week or so (and I have met the $1,500 spend threshold for the first month), when do you think I should get my first lot of 25k points (based on your experiences)?

              • Coops1 on 31/05/2022 - 17:35
                +1

                @bozbargain: Points - on 2 separate accounts - have landed the same day as the statement. They also send an email confirming that about a week later.

      • maddykartik on 03/05/2022 - 16:27

        no 40k bonus isnt it

    • maddykartik on 03/05/2022 - 16:27

      Are you sure, we will be getting 40k bonus Velocity points as part of this?

      I cant see any reference to 40k bonus points in the card offer listing - it talks about 25000 points each month, upto 4 months, if we spend min of $1500 every month

  • lazno on 26/04/2022 - 20:10

    I’m interested in this for the 6 month upgrade to Gold but my plans are to do a lot of travel in December and January. I wonder if the 6 month can be delayed to start at a later date so can get use out of it?

    • Bytelover on 26/04/2022 - 20:18
      +1

      From T&Cs, it seems you can make it last til Jan if you apply at the last moment, as it will take some time to apply and become eligible:

      "To be eligible to receive …. Trial Gold Status …you must make your selection… between .. 26 April 2022 and … 31 May 2022 .. and receive a confirmation email to the nominated email address … after receipt of the confirmation email, successfully apply for any card …. that has an annual card fee … and (d) meet the minimum spend criteria … The selected Exclusive Benefit will be allocated to your Velocity account within 30 days of receiving the .. offer"

      Another way to get it is by gaining 80 status credits during your first 6 months

      "If you earn 80 Status Credits and fly at least two Eligible Sectors during your 6 month Trial Gold Status, you can maintain full Gold Status for 12 months. We’ll assess your eligibility for full Gold Status at the end of your 6 month Trial Gold Status, and if you’re eligible, we’ll notify you and you’ll receive 12 months of full Gold status. "

      • jetfar on 27/04/2022 - 12:40

        So in summary, we must:

        1. Select benefit (Trial gold, 40k points or $300 travel credit).

        2. Wait for confirmation email from Velocity.

        3. Apply for the card of choice using the offer page.

        4. Meet minimum spend criteria.

    • yeah nah yeah on 03/05/2022 - 22:15

      if you think about timing, it sounds like the Gold offer will only start once spending criteria is met, so you can delay meeting that criteria until the last month, and then the trial should start… the Velocity will take 4 months to meet the criteria as its per month spend, so your 6-month Gold trial is starting in say Sep/Oct - correct me if I have any of that wrong

    • yasminew9 on 11/05/2022 - 16:57

      I'm in exactly the same situation - I need the Gold status to cover Dec/Jan. What have you decided to do?

      • lazno on 18/05/2022 - 10:04

        Planning to apply this weekend which should give me 3 months from around the 21st May to meet the spend ( will meet it around mid August) 6 months should kick in after that so mid August- mid Feb.
        Hoping it works out that way!

  • sfac on 26/04/2022 - 20:10
    +3

    Will they bankrupt in few years again?

  • bozbargain on 26/04/2022 - 20:18

    I can’t seem to apply from that page for the Virgin Flyer card? Find Out More doesn’t have an apply option or a ‘go to offer’ button?

    • me1stt on 26/04/2022 - 21:56
      +2

      Do you have ad blocker installed?

      • bozbargain on 27/04/2022 - 06:52

        Yes, that seems to be the issue! Thanks for that!

        • erd on 26/05/2022 - 16:34

          ah too late to see this. I applied directly via virgin money site for the card (after activating the 40K offer). I hope 40K still goes through without having to chase it up.

  • bargrin on 26/04/2022 - 20:19

    The Gold status, is that recognised by any other airlines?

    • 6079 Smith on 26/04/2022 - 20:29

      Yeah will get you lounge access and all that jazz

      • jobargain on 11/05/2022 - 21:32

        Is the benefits only for card holder? What about family members?

        • 6079 Smith on 14/05/2022 - 07:00
          +1

          You can bring in one adult guest a as Gold. Unsure about kids as I hate children in the lounge.
          In terms of priority access perks it’s generally anyone in your booking

    • arctan on 26/04/2022 - 20:40

      Singapore Airline is one of their partner

    • melbourne guy on 26/04/2022 - 20:43
      +1

      There is a list here. Main ones are United, Etihad and Singapore. https://experience.velocityfrequentflyer.com/flying-status/a…

    • bozbargain on 26/04/2022 - 21:29

      An extra 15kg of luggage with Singapore Air

  • Briefcase Mong on 26/04/2022 - 20:40

    Spending requirements on the Virgin Money cards are quite high

    • tunzafun001 on 26/04/2022 - 20:51

      As are the exclusions.

      • Coops1 on 26/04/2022 - 22:17
        +1

        Use sniip for the utilities, problem solved!

        • ts13 on 27/04/2022 - 04:00

          Doesn’t this charge surcharge?

          • Coops1 on 27/04/2022 - 08:32

            @ts13: Yes, but good to meet the monthly spend if your short.

      • jetfar on 27/04/2022 - 12:45

        Eligible Transaction means any purchase excluding (but not limited to) Cash Advances, Balance Transfers, Special Promotions, BPAY payments, purchases of foreign currency and travellers cheques, transactions made in operating a business, bank fees and charges such as interest and ATM charges and government related transactions. Government related transactions include transactions with government or semi-government entities, or relating to services provided by or in connection with government (for example but not limited to transactions made at Australia Post, payments to the Australian Taxation Office, council rates, motor registries, tolls, parking stations and meters, fares on public transport, fines and court related costs).

        I think those exclusions are pretty standard on most credit cards. Gone are the days when you could pay your tax bill on an Amex without paying a surcharge.

        • tunzafun001 on 27/04/2022 - 23:24

          Check the bonus points exclusions t&c's as well. When I had this card a few years ago the normal points and bonus points had different t&c's.

          Definitely can't use PayPal as a loophole to pay council rates with this one.

      • nine6eight on 03/05/2022 - 19:40

        Anyone knows if school fees charged through credit card will be eligible? Can’t find anything that they’re not but someone might have first hand experience. It’s the only way I can fulfill $1500 per month transactions. They are eligible on other credit cards that I used.

  • veidt on 26/04/2022 - 20:42

    not sure which one to choose, any help?

    • R14 on 26/04/2022 - 21:21

      Same here. $1500 monthly spend may be concern

    • Autonomic on 26/04/2022 - 21:27
      +2

      Westpac altitude Platinum seems good value

      • setsuna on 24/05/2022 - 11:33

        +1 (sign in with your account for $0 annual fee + $50 reward fee)

  • dahax77 on 26/04/2022 - 20:44
    +4

    At this rate (and judging from the recent packed lounges I've visited) every man and his dog will have Virgin Gold status come 2023……they gave me 12 months out of the blue and I'm still not exactly sure why!?!

    I'd probably be a little annoyed if I had legitimately earned it through frequent flying thinking it was something a bit more 'exclusive'.

    • kerfuffle on 26/04/2022 - 21:11

      Pretty easy to rack up Gold with $299 Business Class flights offering 80SC per flight until end of June. Currently on my way to Gold myself after starting off at Red this year, and now Silver

      • fatming on 26/04/2022 - 21:17

        Wow what business fare you book for $299! That’s amazing!!

        • kerfuffle on 26/04/2022 - 21:19
          +4

          East coast as far as Adelaide. Brisbane-Melbourne will get you 115SC until June 30 which will give you the most SC for $299 unlike Sydney-Adelaide which is also $299, but only racks up 80SC (normally 55SC)

          • fatming on 27/04/2022 - 07:47

            @kerfuffle: That’s such good info for the novice like me! Thanks so much, might need to plan a trip before June

            • kerfuffle on 27/04/2022 - 07:50

              @fatming: No problem! If the flights are more than $299, you've unfortunately missed out on that fare price.

          • jetfar on 27/04/2022 - 12:48

            @kerfuffle: Ahhh - that's why I can't get a points upgrade at the moment.

            • kerfuffle on 28/04/2022 - 06:18
              +1

              @jetfar: Plenty of Business Class space on my Adelaide to Melbourne flight next Friday! ;) I’m the only one booked in there so far haha

  • k3nnis on 26/04/2022 - 21:13

    Can we convert virgin miles to KrisFlyer Singapore airlines miles?

  • docpol on 26/04/2022 - 21:20
    +1

    Arrgghh, I just applied for Velocity Flyer card 2 weeks ago and still waiting for the card to arrive!

    • Coops1 on 28/04/2022 - 08:01

      Try choosing the unique benefit anyways. I am just about to have 25,000 points from the first month, let’s see if it triggers 40k as well :)

    • Coops1 on 19/06/2022 - 13:25

      Received the 40,000 points anyways. Applied for the card in March, well before I selected this offer. Love it!

  • spiff on 26/04/2022 - 21:46

    It doesn't look like there is any 12 month exclusion period for Virgin credit cards? Can anyone confirm if this is the case?

    • nickyd84 on 29/04/2022 - 21:58

      Yeah it states 'new customers only', I've had one a few years back. I will try and call them

  • arctan on 26/04/2022 - 21:51
    -1

    Can we apply this Citibank credit card and get the bonus velocity points or gold status?

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/687349

    • happychild100 on 26/04/2022 - 22:07

      Not on their list of eligible cards so i'm afraid not no

  • happychild100 on 26/04/2022 - 22:10

    Dam, not sure i'll be able to close 1 card in time to churn onto that Virgin Money Flyer card in time before their offer ends. Anyone had luck with having 4 cards at once with a 800+ credit score?

    • Everest99 on 27/04/2022 - 06:26

      Yes. 6 credit cards & 800+ score.
      Applying this one as well

      • happychild100 on 27/04/2022 - 08:54

        Wow! I'm doing it all wrong then haha. Can i assume you're over $30k limit then?

        • Everest99 on 27/04/2022 - 09:12

          Yes. I always go for minimum. $6000 in each.

      • Howdydoo on 28/04/2022 - 18:25

        Hi. How do you check your credit score (and is there an impact/knock on effect if I check it)? Thanks

    • nickyd84 on 27/04/2022 - 10:53

      I tend to keep 2 and rotate the 3rd, but if you've got a good credit rating worth a short before the deadline?

      • happychild100 on 27/04/2022 - 11:07

        Yeah that's usually what i do, this is a deal hard to pass up though so thinking of just going for it.

  • xiaozaocha on 26/04/2022 - 22:39

    Does virgin money credit card run by citi?

    • Shadowsfury on 27/04/2022 - 09:15

      Yes it is.

      I've got one long term card underwritten by Citi that I keep permanently and it doesn't seem to have stopped me from getting approved for other Citi underwritten cards in the past e.g. the Virgin High Flyer (annoyingly just finished up on this one in Feb so can't use this offer for that).

      • xiaozaocha on 27/04/2022 - 10:14

        I have been rejected by citi for a few times..not quite sure why as I got good credit score and far above the minimum income.

        • lilfatbum on 02/05/2022 - 12:44

          Me too, I think they flag us as use and abusers, wondering if there's anyway around this?

          • xiaozaocha on 02/05/2022 - 13:24

            @lilfatbum: I heard that one of my friend called them and talked to them to get it approved..

      • this is us on 18/05/2022 - 17:14

        So it will be run by NAB soon?

        "As you may have heard, National Australia Bank Limited (‘NAB’) entered into an agreement with Citigroup last year to acquire the Citi consumer banking business in Australia.

        The sale is subject to regulatory approval and we’re expecting the business to be transferred to NAB on 1 June 2022 (the ‘Transfer Date’)."

  • pandadude on 27/04/2022 - 09:01
    +1

    Note for Velocity Gold for Singapore Airline in Singapore the lounge is the gold lounge when they decide to reopen. This lounge does not have a shower or even bathroom.

    Note Perth Airport Singapore Airline lounge also does not have a shower. Saying that l believe T1 does have a shower.

    At other country you get access to the standard silver lounge provided Singapore Airline operates this. For Velocity gold you do not get access to Star Alliance lounges. This can be a problem when flying Singapore Airline and they don't operate a kris lounge.

    • nightelves on 31/05/2022 - 16:19

      The gold lounge in Singapore has been revamped and now has shower facilities

  • nickyd84 on 27/04/2022 - 10:48

    Westpac altitude Platinum is the one for me. That equates to around 70k Kris Flyer for $100. Good value.

    Just need to clear and close my recent Bank of SA card (which was $29 for 50k KF, bargain). That's one way Syd to London.

    • Autonomic on 27/04/2022 - 10:51

      If you open a Westpac bank account, they'll waive the fee.

      Curious which Bank SA card you had?

    • Its Bill Murray on 27/04/2022 - 10:56

      EDIT:

      Nvm

    • zan5hin on 27/04/2022 - 21:51

      F*** me that's a good offer. I didn't even think of Bank of SA. I chase KF as well, and just joined St George a few months ago to get my 130k = 65k KF miles for $0 annual fee.

      But 50k KF for $29 is also one of the best KF offers around. I just submitted to open an everyday account with Bank of SA, so will get $40 bonus if I meet the targets, so essentially pays for annual fee +$11, or maybe they will have a $0 annual fee offer once I have access to their promos.

      Thanks nickyd84!

      • nightelves on 01/05/2022 - 12:14
        +1

        You do know if you earn bonus points with St George that you won't qualify for the bonus points with Bank of SA right?

        • zan5hin on 16/05/2022 - 13:41

          Yes I do now, aw shucks

  • paultiffen on 27/04/2022 - 12:37
    +2

    Virgin gold gets you Hilton gold too which is a great benefit

    • pandadude on 28/04/2022 - 13:42
      +2

      Please note some trial Virgin Gold does not give you access to Hilton Gold.

      Not sure if this applies to this one.

    • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 29/04/2022 - 10:45

      And Europcar status.

  • odysseus on 27/04/2022 - 14:35

    Has anyone received the email confirmation yet?

    • Howdydoo on 28/04/2022 - 18:23

      I just got my email confirmation this arvo. Took almost 2 days so don't panic. If you log into your virgin account and click on the offer it will tell you what you have already selected and that they will be in contact (to give a bit of peace of mind).

      • jetfar on 29/04/2022 - 12:49

        I haven't had a confirmation email yet.

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