This is an ongoing post in a series updated every so often, detailing easy ways we know of to get Virgin Australia Velocity points ā for free, or near to that.
Boosting your Velocity Points balance is a smart way to maximize the benefits of your travel and everyday spending. Below is a comprehensive list of partnerships where you can earn Velocity Points. Please note that earning rates and offers can change, so it’s essential to check the official Velocity website for the most up-to-date information.
Do you shop and earn flybuys? you can transfer your flybuys points in multiples of 1,000 for 500 Velocity Points. And you can earn STATUS CREDITS (one of the only ways to earn them without flying) ā earn 1 Status Credit for every $100 spent, up to 10 per month.
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Did you know Flybuys have their own travel website, where you can earn more Flybuys points, and convert them to to Velocity points? Flybuystravel.com.au – regularly has promotions on certain routes or destinations where you can earn 5x or 10x flybuys points too!
Virgin Australia Earn 5 points per $1 on domestic and international flights with Getaway fares, or 7 points per $1 on Elevate and Business fares. Status members earn bonus points: Silver (50% extra), Gold (75% extra), and Platinum (100% extra). Learn more
Qatar Airways Earn Velocity Points based on fare class and distance flown, starting from 0.25 points per mile for Economy to 2.5 points per mile for First Class. Partner details
United Airlines Earn from 0.5 points per mile in Economy to 2.5 points per mile in First Class, with exact rates varying by fare class. Partner details
Singapore Airlines Earn points based on distance flown: Economy from 0.25 points per mile, Premium Economy from 1.25 points per mile, Business from 1.5 points per mile, and First from 2 points per mile. Partner details
Virgin Atlantic Earn between 0.25 and 2 points per mile flown, depending on your fare class and cabin. Partner details
Etihad Airways Earn from 0.5 to 2.5 points per mile depending on fare class and cabin. Partner details
Air Canada Earn from 0.5 to 2 points per mile based on fare class and distance. Partner details
Hainan Airlines Earn from 0.25 to 1.5 points per mile depending on your fare class. Partner details
Hawaiian Airlines Earn between 0.5 and 2 points per mile based on fare class. Partner details
Virgin Money Earn up to 1 Velocity Point per $1 spent on credit cards, plus bonus points on insurance products. Partner details
American Express Transfer Membership Rewards points to Velocity at rates between 2:1 and 1:1 depending on card type. Partner details
ANZ Transfer rewards points to Velocity at a 2:1 ratio. Partner details
Bank of Melbourne Transfer rewards points to Velocity. Partner details
BankSA Convert rewards points to Velocity Points. Partner details
Marriott Bonvoy Transfer points at a 3:1 ratio to Velocity. Partner details
Luxury Escapes Earn 3 points per $1 spent on holiday packages. Partner details
Experience Oz Earn 3 points per $1 spent on tours and activities. Partner details
Weāll be expanding this list over time, but for now, if you donāt have an account, make sure to get one, and then try connecting some of the services mentioned above. Free points are not to be sneezed at!
