You'll get paid 15% bonus Velocity Points when you link your flybuys and Velocity accounts and make a transfer. You will receive 15% bonus Velocity Points.
I received offer only on my partner account but I also received bonus points when I made a transfer.
Offer expires tomorrow.
Nope. (Source: went through this exact same situation before)
So annoying (for both of us) but you saved me having to call them 👍
They should. The period states December 27 - December 29 in the terms and conditions.
Is this anyone today or just newly linked accounts?
So this is targeted yes?
Edit: Ok so it's not, but here is the link to the deal https://experience.velocityfrequentflyer.com/partners-offers…
Down about half way on the page…
I got this in an email yesterday didn't post. Whoops.
Reached my annual limit. Hope this offer returns early next year
Transferred about 60000 points to velocity. Got the 15% points.
Confirmed from my end also - 15% bonus came through. Real time transfers for the win :)
How on god's earth could you accumulate 60k flybys?
By my calculations,that's about 4 lifetimes of groceries
Well I am sitting on 165k flybuys points and can't transfer as the calender year quota has reached :)
My goodness. 165000 points. How much grocery do you need lol
@Jared17: None of them is through credit card offer.
Surprisingly I received 90k points for some Optus referral which I can't even recall lol
What the flying fox?
100000 points from coles mastercard offer.
Credit card promotions mainly https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ozbargain.com.au/node/48696…
100,000 Flybuys points for $99 = 43500 +15% bonus = 50,025 velocity points.
Just knocked that off myself.
Buying the gift cards that come with 2000 bonus points definitely helps!
Have not heard of that
@dddddog: Keep an eye out on Ozbargain for offers like the ones below:
2000 Flybuys ($10) with $50 Google Play Gift Cards (also Kayo Sports, Gourmet Traveller, Spa.com.au) @ Coles In-Store
2,000 Flybuys (Worth $10) with $50 Gift Cards - eBay, Netflix, Uber, Ticketek, $100 Coles Mastercard + More @ Coles
2000 Flybuys (Worth $10) with $50 Ticketmaster, Ultimate For Him, Hoyts, Good Food, Gourmet Traveller Gift Cards @ Coles
There is usually at least one bonus points with gift card purchase offer per month. The types of cards do change though.
how long did it take to earn 60k flybuys!
Not very long, if you chain offers.
I earn 47633 points since 26/10 with a net spend of $2278.
Only $756 was actually on groceries.
$110 was on Opal Recharge
$270 was on Boost mobile recharges
$100 was on gift cards
$820 on electronics on eBay
$222 was on alcohol which I didn't buy for myself.
That is only with one card. Some people have 2 cards and can earn a lot more.
How'd you get the points with boost mobile? I'm about to buy one of those
@dddddog: i had an offer if I spend $90 in one shop I get 2000 points and mobile recharge qualified for the offer. Sometimes there might be even 2 offers running at the same time. That was the case for me i got 3500 points for each of the $135 boost recharge. These offers are targeted though and you need to activate them.
Thanks OP! Great timing given the velocity transfer cap ends 31 December.
Win-win - get the 15% and transfer before that excess cap expires.
Has anyone done the maths on this? If 2000 flybuys is $10 what would that equate to in Velocity points?
Yeah I actually think it's better to spend on grocery
Depends on how you redeem velocity points really (domestic/international, upgrading, flying expensive domestic route for example).
Mainly domestic flights. But for me I can fly jetstar or tiger and use the flybuys for grocery instead
How often does this promo appear?
Can someone suggest benefits of velocity points, I have never heard of it. I have about 130k flybuys and thinking to use these for groceries only.
Groceries would be better value if you're not flying with Virgin
Do you get the 15% bonus points allocated to you AFTER you transfer your flybuy points? ie it's not in the 425 velocity points per 1000 flybuypoints
2000=870
Bonus 15% x 870
=~1000
Yes after
Hey OzBargainCommunity, so I’ve been slowly building my flybuys balance (got about 65k), wondering what is the best use? If I transfer to Velocity, can I transform those points into cash or gift cards? Thank you
If your goal isn’t flights, keep them as flybuys points.
I noticed this on Coles bill today. Checked the same on ozbargain to confirm if this is true and yes it is. Thanks op
Got the bonus points. Anyways, I have accumulated around 50K velocity points now. Is there an OzBargain guide on how to spend Velocity Points them wisely?
Check out pointhacks or flighthacks. And if you want to get deep into the game try australianfrequentflyer.
My velocity balance is hurting..I keen using them quicker than I can earn them
Enjoying flying business to Melbourne even lol
Aah well still have around 920k VFF, spent a 100k on flights in the last 6 months
Transferred some points yesterday 🤦🏻♀️ Anyone know if they’ll honour it?