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30,000 Bonus Velocity Points with New Credit Card from Partners @ Velocity Frequent Flyer

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kc7 on 06/11/2023 - 06:12 velocityfrequentflyer.com (7295 clicks)
Last edited 06/11/2023 - 15:06 by 1 other user

Get 30,000 Bonus Points on top of individual credit card Bonus Points offers. Expires 17-12-23

Offer valid on cards with annual fees applicable:
Virgin Money
American Express (Excluding Escape Card)
Bank of Queensland
Westpac

Note: Once approved, meet the eligibility requirements for the bonus Points offer for the card you've applied for. When you receive the bonus Points from the card issuer, within 30 days you'll get your additional 30,000 bonus Points from Velocity!

Terms & Conditions:
A range of credit cards are available to help you earn Velocity Points. Velocity Frequent Flyer is not suggesting you should apply for a particular product with a particular provider. You should consider the available options and select an option that you consider is appropriate for you.
 
*30,000 bonus Points
To be eligible to receive 30,000 bonus Velocity Points, you must (a) be a Velocity Frequent Flyer member, (b) successfully apply for any credit card featured on the Velocity Points Earning Credit Card page with an annual card fee (the American Express Velocity Escape Card is not eligible for this promotion), between 12:01am (AEST) 6 November 2023 and 11:59pm (AEST) 17 December 2023, and (c) meet the minimum spend criteria for the eligible offer associated with the individual card if the application is successful.
Within 30 days of receiving the eligible offer associated with the individual card provided by the issuer of the card (Issuer), 30,000 bonus Points will be allocated to your Velocity account in accordance with, and subject to the Velocity membership Terms and Conditions.
The 30,000 bonus Velocity Points is offered by Velocity Frequent Flyer and is separate to bonus points or other eligible offers from the Issuers. The 30,000 bonus Points is offered to the primary cardholder.

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  • kc7 on 06/11/2023 - 06:18
    +31

    This will be my card of choice: Virgin Money Velocity Flyer - 90k points with $64 fee
    Same deal as this, now valid until 10-01-24

    • [Deactivated] on 06/11/2023 - 07:25

      Yeah, I may apply for this one for an easy 90k.

      I will wait till there's confirmation.

    • ricolution on 06/11/2023 - 08:11
      +1

      the bonus is 60k points ain't it? how do you get 90k?

      Edit: Got it, 60k from the card original offer itself, then the 30k on top from this post's deal.

    • Mazozb on 06/11/2023 - 08:36

      Is the idea to cancel this card after the first year? I don't actually want a second card long term

      • Mugsy on 06/11/2023 - 08:46
        +5

        Nope, you cancel it before the first year is over.

        • MelbBoy on 06/11/2023 - 19:56

          If you cancel it before the first year ends, do you still need to pay the $64 annual fee?

          • Mugsy on 06/11/2023 - 20:06
            +1

            @MelbBoy: The annual fee is paid at the start of the year, not the end.

            • MelbBoy on 06/11/2023 - 20:26

              @Mugsy: Thanks for the quick response!

    • Mugsy on 06/11/2023 - 08:46
      +1

      I just need to check what will count towards the $1500/mth spend. Last time I had the Virgin Flyer card, government payments (rates, etc) did not count and they make up most of my spend.

      The ever trusty Amex Velocity Platinum card is my other choice since it's $3k spend over 3 months but 90k points seems too little for the annual fee (even if it does come with a complimentary domestic return flight).

      • [Deactivated] on 06/11/2023 - 09:42
        +1

        You could probably just buy gift cards, and then resell them on here for the exact same price.

        • Mugsy on 06/11/2023 - 10:04
          +2

          Cheers for the strategy. Will double check footnote 10 on the Virgin Flyer webpage and apply if it's all OK.

          EDIT: Footnote 10 on eligible transactions for anyone wanting it…

          Velocity membership Terms and Conditions, apply. Velocity Points are earned on Eligible Transactions only. 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, 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). See Velocity Rewards Program for High Flyer and Flyer Cardholders Terms and Conditions for full details and definition

          Even bpay payments are excluded! It's basically just $200 worth of monthly direct debit electricity bills and gym fees that I can put towards this. The Mrs and I are planning on getting new phones though which might save me from buying over $1k worth of Woolies gift cards.

          • Jokerchris2000 on 06/11/2023 - 10:18

            @Mugsy: I currently buy Woolworths vouchers via BUPA to get 4% off. Wouldn’t this be eligible for the minimum spend. Basically frontload a couple of months of grocery expenses?

            • sqheaven on 06/11/2023 - 16:48

              @Jokerchris2000: From the above terms, looks like eligible. Could lie under this though > Special Promotions. Discounted GC coul dbe a promotional item lol

            • Mugsy on 06/11/2023 - 22:38

              @Jokerchris2000: Yeah, I had this thought but my discount vouchers would be from Macquarie Bank which doesn't seem to allow me to use another financial institution's card.

              I'll need to log into my wife's BUPA account… which hopefully she hasn't been locked out of in any way.

            • Dolapsap on 16/11/2023 - 10:36
              +1

              @Jokerchris2000: I had the Virgin Money Flyer card earlier this year and could purchase egift cards (woolworths, prezee, shopback or the online coles platform etc) which counted towards the purchase amount to get bonus points. Took a little while to receive in the mail but once it was activated was super easy to use and get the bonus points (+ the status credits bonus that was offered previously). Also don't forget to request the travel credit to your Velocity travel bank before cancelling the card.

              • SydOzber on 16/11/2023 - 13:32

                @Dolapsap: Thanks .
                Roughly how long did it take from the $1500 monthly spend to getting the 30k points

                • kc7 on 18/11/2023 - 00:30
                  +1

                  @SydOzber: The bonus points are issued when the statement gets sent out.

                • Dolapsap on 24/11/2023 - 22:33

                  @SydOzber: Sorry don’t check my messages often. I had a different offer earlier this year (chose 250 status credits on top of usual sign up bonus of 25K pts/mth for $1500 spend/mth for first 4 mths). The bonus was credited at the end of the first month the first 25K VFF pts were credited.
                  So whatever the terms are will be when the bonus points come.

              • SydOzber on 25/11/2023 - 11:21
                +1

                @Dolapsap: Thank you. Purchased $1250 worth of gift cards from prezzee and shopback + AGL payment via PayPal.
                $250 more to go.

                Unfortunately my zip pay has $1000 limit due to which there’s a payment processing fee of $2.5 per bill payment which I’d like to avoid if possible.

                Anyone has any idea if AGL payment via payment would count towards the min spend ?

                • Darkheartz on 17/12/2023 - 12:06

                  @SydOzber: That fee isnt there anymore, they wiped it a few months ago

          • JohnSy on 06/11/2023 - 17:16
            +3

            @Mugsy: Just pay BPAY payments through Zippay to make them eligible. Additionally, pay or prepay some tax using Zippay (if you owe anything etc).

            • Mugsy on 06/11/2023 - 22:34

              @JohnSy: Will give zippay a try… never used it before and never looked into it.

              And yeah, I have a feeling I own the tax man something… though, my tax return is no where near done… or started.

              Though, the Mrs and I are looking into getting new phones which I'm sure will get us over the line with these points if the purchases are timed well.

            • SydOzber on 21/11/2023 - 11:40
              +1

              @JohnSy: Hey mate, could you please confirm you received the bonus points by paying Govt bills(council, ASIC etc) via Zip Pay ?

      • Darkheartz on 17/12/2023 - 12:05
        +1

        I pay my rates and rego with Zip for zero transaction fees, and then pay off my Zip with points card.

    • glenf on 06/11/2023 - 09:37

      Isn’t this a better deal ?

      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/809762

      • vetopower on 06/11/2023 - 09:38
        +3

        Not an eligible card. Doesn't earn VFF points directly.

        • glenf on 06/11/2023 - 09:41

          Thanks for pointing it out. Also realised it’s an inferior point/$ proposition compared to one shared above by OP. My bad

      • Drakesy on 17/12/2023 - 19:46

        Flybuys are generally converted 2:1 with velocity so not great.

    • ozbmodsarepoo on 06/11/2023 - 19:59
      -1

      not really one for churners with the dribble out of the points

      • kc7 on 06/11/2023 - 21:21
        +2

        I don't understand the lingo 'dribble out of the points' or why is this not good for churners? Can you please explain?

    • MikeSYD on 08/11/2023 - 20:24
      +1

      If I've had this card before (more than 12mths) am I eligible? And what is virgin money like with a card churner returning?

    • txb on 09/11/2023 - 17:22

      Should you keep the card open until you receive the bonus 30k or close after gaining the 60k from the card bonus?

    • quislor on 10/11/2023 - 12:51
      +4

      For anyone applying for this card, if you hold off on uploading employment/income proof, they'll give you a call and offer you 5k additional points for providing documentation within 24 hours of the call.

      A friend applied as recently as yesterday (Wednesday) at 6pm and got a call today at around 12:30pm.

      Original comment here

    • CVS on 14/11/2023 - 20:39

      How does that compare to the high flyer card (80k points), higher earn (1pt /$1 spend) and complimentary travel insurance?

      Can anyone shed some light on if the travel insurance is really something to rely on? i'm considering this card and hope to save a decent amount of money by relying on complimentary travel insurance for me, wife and 2 kids. Would more than make up for the extra $225 in annual fee?

    • OzFrugie on 26/11/2023 - 17:10

      why not the Virgin Australia Velocity High Flyer Card instead?
      It gives you 20k more points, which can worth around $360 (based on Points Hack 1.8c valuation), while the difference in annual fee is $225
      Just trying to understand the points game, if I miss anything here?

      • Drakesy on 17/12/2023 - 19:47

        not worth the annual fee for 20k more points ;)

    • fivespice on 02/12/2023 - 09:52

      Can anyone confirm for this card if hotel bookings count towards the spend?

      • Brick50 on 02/12/2023 - 14:58

        Why wouldn’t they?

        • fivespice on 02/12/2023 - 15:51

          I mean theoretically should be fine but just seeing if there's anything to stop someone booking a hotel, meeting spend and cancelling the booking.

          • Brick50 on 02/12/2023 - 15:52

            @fivespice: Nah, I have done that a couple of times but usually end up meeting minimum spend without needing to

    • Pecco on 07/12/2023 - 11:50
      +1

      How do you confirm you've met the criteria spend for the month? And since it says "from approval", does the first month start when you receive the approval email or when you activate the card (since there is some days between approved and receiving the card, set up etc). Also once you meet this criteria, how do you track/ensure you get the 30,000 bonus velocity points? It feels there is no clear way to track these criteria ?

      • Food on 07/12/2023 - 11:53
        +2

        30 days from approval date (when you get the "you're approved!" email).
        No way of tracking.

        • Pecco on 07/12/2023 - 12:03

          cheers, and the 30,000 bonus from this threads offer? Is it just auto linked since you put in your VF member number when you sign up to the eligible credit card?

          • Food on 07/12/2023 - 12:10
            +2

            @Pecco: Yep, there is nothing to activate, it will automatically be credited to you upon meeting the eligibility

  • hotmustardsauce on 06/11/2023 - 06:28

    It's there a link to virgin for this offer

    • kc7 on 06/11/2023 - 06:30

      Not yet, will update the post once it’s available.
      You could check your VFF app and it may show up under ‘latest bonus offers’

      • hotmustardsauce on 06/11/2023 - 06:32

        I assume successfully apply means having your application approved? Not just submitting

        • kc7 on 06/11/2023 - 06:35
          +1

          Yes, you assume right sir.

  • ddhar on 06/11/2023 - 07:08
    +1

    Literally applied for Westpac Qantas card yesterday. 😞

    • AnyFurtherDiscount on 06/11/2023 - 09:56
      +2

      Withdraw the application. Re-apply tomorrow. 30,000 worth the hassle

      • ddhar on 06/11/2023 - 10:10

        I can't see a way of withdrawing online so I guess I need to call Westpac?

        Why re-apply tomorrow though? Is it to allow time for the old application to clear from Westpac system?

        • AnyFurtherDiscount on 06/11/2023 - 10:12

          Yes call them. You can re-apply next week if you want. The offer sitting there for another month so no rush.

      • wazza23 on 06/11/2023 - 21:49
        +3

        But that’s Qantas and this deal is for velocity?

        • hongd on 12/11/2023 - 13:10
          +1

          Offer not available if you’ve held an Altitude Platinum or Altitude Black card with Altitude Rewards, Qantas or Velocity in the last 12 months. T&Cs apply.

          Westpac TC does seem to exclude Qantas as well if you held in last 12 months.

    • JohnSy on 06/11/2023 - 17:18

      Activate the offer straight away- it would most likely apply anyway since it hasn't been approved yet etc.

  • richrichie on 06/11/2023 - 07:17
    +1

    does this usually need a separate registration? I can see the offer on my app, but nothing to click to apply the offer (other than "see cards")

    • Tock on 06/11/2023 - 08:51
      +2

      Doesn't seem to be a registration for the offer… steps from website/app:

      1. Apply for a Velocity Points earning credit card with an annual fee (American Express Velocity Escape card is not eligible)
      2. Once approved, meet the eligibility requirements for the bonus Points offer for the card you've applied for
      3. When you receive the bonus Points from the card issuer, within 30 days you'll get your additional 30,000 bonus Points from Velocity!
  • krazek on 06/11/2023 - 07:39
    +1

    I applied for a Westpac velocity card last week, still waiting for approval. Any chance I would get the bonus as I have not yet "successfully applied" yet?

    • AnyFurtherDiscount on 06/11/2023 - 09:55
      +1

      Withdraw the application. Re-apply tomorrow. Just to be sure. 30,000 points worth that hassle.

      • tunzafun001 on 06/11/2023 - 10:24
        +2

        Will be another credit check.

    • mclachat on 06/11/2023 - 11:22
      +2

      When they offered this at the beginning of the year, I had done the same thing and applied for a card about 3 weeks before the promo, I still got the extra bonus points when I received the bonus points from the card. So they may do the same thing again

    • Ibz on 07/11/2023 - 13:03
      +1

      I reckon if you activate before the first set of points goes from westpac into velocity you should be fine. I did something similar but for Qantas and it worked even though I activated the offer while the card was on the way. I don't think velocity actually know when you're issued a card…

      • krazek on 08/11/2023 - 11:57

        We don't have to activate this one it seems. But I agree, I don't think they see exactly when you apply. Fingers crossed

        • adam7070 on 29/11/2023 - 17:22

          correct, doesn't need to be activated.

  • lyoo01 on 06/11/2023 - 07:49
    +1

    Applied today :) Thanks for the heads up. I can see the "offer" on velocity frequent flyer website as well. It doesn't say anything about applying for multiple cards as far I am sure. So is it like 30k bonus points per eligible card?

  • vetopower on 06/11/2023 - 07:55

    Very attractive offer. Thanks for sharing.

  • TomGum on 06/11/2023 - 07:55
    +2

    Is there a waiting period of the Virgin Flyer Card? I just closed the same card last month.

    • Darkjimick on 06/11/2023 - 15:00

      I also would like to know, as I couldn't find anything on the website

      • nadan on 06/11/2023 - 18:39
        +2

        6 months when I spoke to them last time.

    • Tock on 06/11/2023 - 15:28

      Also curious about this…

      • Ehty on 06/11/2023 - 17:57
        +2

        I called them , they said it will be considered as new account and will be eligible for bonus points. No waiting period.
        But I doubt whether the CS rep had enough knowledge about this!

        Maybe this is true then

        • Tock on 08/11/2023 - 15:29

          I guess we will find out - just reapplied!

          • Ehty on 10/11/2023 - 13:01

            @Tock: how did it go?

            • Tock on 10/11/2023 - 14:33

              @Ehty: Approved under the 60k point deal link and the "bonus" 30k should apply automatically - no indication of any issues as a returning customer within 12 months, approval was quick. Next step is to spend!

  • tripdubz on 06/11/2023 - 09:04

    Thanks OP. Makes up for all the awful card offers these days.

  • Associatedmadman33 @ Velocity Frequent Flyer on 06/11/2023 - 09:08
    -6

    It doesn't make sense. How do you get 90000 points ?
    Its only 60000 points.

    • tripdubz on 06/11/2023 - 09:13
      +2

      It's 60k through the card offer itself + 30k bonus from this offer.

      • Associatedmadman33 @ Velocity Frequent Flyer on 06/11/2023 - 09:18
        -3

        from which offer there's no offer it takes you to the website and there's only 60000k points unless I am missing something ?

        • kc7 on 06/11/2023 - 09:23
          +3

          60k bonus points will be issued by ‘Virgin Money’ bank, that offer is available until Jan 2024.

          Additional 30k bonus will be issued by ‘Velocity FF’ after you’ve received 60k from the CC issuer. This second offer started today, valid until 17 Dec.

          • Associatedmadman33 @ Velocity Frequent Flyer on 06/11/2023 - 09:36

            @kc7: thanks for explanting mate. Legend

            • siberry on 06/11/2023 - 09:55
              +7

              @madman33: Don’t you work for Velocity Frequent Flyer? Unless you accidentally marked yourself associated

  • Scozza on 06/11/2023 - 09:11

    The Westpac card has two criteria, one for the 90,000 in the first 3 months, and then an additional 30,000 after a year. Would I need complete both to be eligible for this 30,000 bonus?

    • kc7 on 06/11/2023 - 09:22
      +2

      Meeting the first criteria gives you 90,000 bonus - so that in itself is enough for you to then receive this 30,000 bonus.

      • isthisreallife22 on 06/11/2023 - 09:36

        Which offer are you referring to?

        • kc7 on 06/11/2023 - 10:47

          Westpac gives you 120k points (90 initially, another 30 if you renew for second year). It has more features like lounge / upgrades etc but with higher AFees.

      • Scozza on 06/11/2023 - 12:54

        Oh thank you!!

  • glenf on 06/11/2023 - 09:35

    Can anyone advise the best way to use velocity points . Except on virgin flight?
    Flights only

    • AnyFurtherDiscount on 06/11/2023 - 09:49
      +5

      Business and First Class Flight on Singapore Airlines/United

      • glenf on 06/11/2023 - 09:51

        do you need to transfer the points to krysflyer or something?

        • AnyFurtherDiscount on 06/11/2023 - 09:58
          +2

          Nah. you can book directly on Virgin Velocity Website.

      • ddhar on 06/11/2023 - 11:14
        +1

        Etihad and Qatar airway too for European trips.

        • sqheaven on 06/11/2023 - 13:47

          What about Emirates?

    • beesider on 06/11/2023 - 12:20

      OzB classifieds

  • roadeh on 06/11/2023 - 09:36

    I remember comparable QFF bonus points deal required you to not have held a QFF earning card for 12 months, but this doesn't seem to stipulate that in the T&Cs? Can anyone confirm?

    • AnyFurtherDiscount on 06/11/2023 - 09:50

      Same concern. Will I be eligible if I have held card in the past 12 months?

      • kc7 on 06/11/2023 - 10:53
        +1

        @roadeh @AnyFurtherDiscount
        It doesn’t include that clause in their T&Cs because they’ve put the eligibility test on the card issuer.
        So that is something you’ll have to individually check with the bank.

        If you meet eligibility with the bank, you should be getting this 30k bonus I believe.

  • Bomba on 06/11/2023 - 09:43

    Nooo!! Applied for the NAB Velocity card last week :(

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