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ThePointsGuru on 12/06/2024 - 12:25 velocityfrequentflyer.com (1550 clicks)
Get an extra 30,000 Velocity Points
* American Express Velocity Platinum Card
* American Express Velocity Business Card
* Westpac Altitude Black Credit Card with Velocity Points
* Westpac Altitude Platinum Credit Card with Velocity Points
* Virgin Australia Velocity High Flyer Card
* Virgin Australia Velocity Flyer Card
Get an extra 10,000 Velocity Points
* NAB Rewards Signature Card
The additional 30k bonus offer on select cards ends 15 July 2024. The 30k bonus offer on the AMEX Velocity Platinum ends earlier on 26 June 2024. Offer end dates may be extended without notice.
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gembel on 12/06/2024 - 12:31
T&C says Only one bonus Point offer can be earned on a single credit card; if multiple offers are activated, the highest bonus Point offer will be applied.
Does it mean if we apply 2 different cards, we get the bonus 30,000 points two times?
noodlefan on 12/06/2024 - 12:37
+1
You only get ONE bonus points offer, and it's the highest.
Mugsy on 12/06/2024 - 12:36
If this was available a few weeks earlier, i would have jumped on it. EOFY sales been going for a while.
daanish on 12/06/2024 - 12:40
Just got approved for a Westpac Velocity Black last week and only received the card and starting info pack yesterday. Wonder if they'll honour the 30k points for me since I haven't received the standard Westpac bonus points yet.
nigel deborah on 12/06/2024 - 12:45
+5
Last year this worked for me. I was told as long as the first points are credited after this promo starts, it'll work.
daanish on 12/06/2024 - 12:46
Yeah, I've definitely seen comments both here and in other VFF groups where people have had these kind of offers processed/honoured when they're in my situation.
Ernestpogi on 12/06/2024 - 17:43
Wih the virgin velocity flyer 60k bonus points. Do you reckon they will credit the bonus points from this for the second month points on virgin velocity?
jeppetto367 on 12/06/2024 - 12:48
+2
Usually with these offers you will get the bonus points. I've found VA aren't actually talking to the banks, just estimating when you applied for the card based on the date the bonus points hit your account.
Last year I received 250 Status Credits on a card I was 8 weeks into having as some bonus point hit my account while the Status Credit offer was running.
imkenz on 12/06/2024 - 14:19
I got another similar offer on my velocity app 2 weeks ago - '35,000 extra bonus points with select Points earning credit' but this requires activation. Because I applied for Westpac Black Altitude before activating this (cc is still sitting with Aus Post while I saw this offer), the live chat team said they would not honor it. Sorry if not relevant to your post
txb on 12/06/2024 - 12:42
+1
A similar offer occured late last year, if you took that up are you still eligible for this offer?
American Express Velocity Platinum shows 100k pts offer on the amex site, does anyone else thinks the velocity site just got outdated info (says 60k)
100k amex + 30k bonus offer = 130k VFF total?
Thranrond on 12/06/2024 - 14:46
Also want to know if you can still get this deal again if you did it late last year!
a1234my on 12/06/2024 - 15:51
Got anz card last week got the first purchase -woolies MC yesterday…..
Ozfanmel on 12/06/2024 - 12:46
+4
- Virgin Australia Velocity Flyer Card - 60k +30k bonus points x ==>90k with $74 card is good deal and $1500 min spend for first 2 months.
txb on 12/06/2024 - 12:51
+1
I just updated my post as you were writing this. I've had the Flyer card already and although I know Virgin Money don't have a 12mo ineligibility period Im not going to try my luck again with them as had to fight to get my card approved.
soan papdi on 12/06/2024 - 12:56
+1
FWIW I canceled my card in early June and applied within 2 days. Was approved the next day. Guess it's luck of the draw as to which agent processes it.
Ozfanmel on 12/06/2024 - 12:58
is manual process? do you had any other credit card while you applying, i have two creditcard now, not sure they will approve the 3rd one?
soan papdi on 12/06/2024 - 13:00
@Ozfanmel: Existing combined limit is what matters. Two cards with $2000 limit each is different to two cards with $20000 limit.
txb on 12/06/2024 - 13:00
Wow, lucky indeed. I would've though they'd have AI meticulously analysing churners by now!
soan papdi on 12/06/2024 - 13:10
@txb: Some product manager at Virgin is counting his "new" customers with each sign up.
Drakesy on 12/06/2024 - 13:25
+1
So confirming there's no ineligibility period (still within 12 months of me cancelling the previous card)?
soan papdi on 12/06/2024 - 13:26
@Drakesy: Not to my knowledge, no.
Drakesy on 12/06/2024 - 13:29
@soan papdi: Beaut,
Yeah trawled through all the conditions and nowhere does it mention an exclusion period.
adrianhughes1998 on 12/06/2024 - 13:32
This is what I'm wondering. I'm just about to close my Virgin card, wondering if I can just sign up again next week to take advantage of this 30k bonus points offer.
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nightelves on 12/06/2024 - 13:38
@adrianhughes1998: Yes you can but whether you get approve or not is a different story.
adrianhughes1998 on 12/06/2024 - 13:54
@nightelves: Technically they shouldn't have a reason to knock me back do they as I only have ANZ with 6k limit on it. Ballsy risky move but may just pay off.
Zalur on 12/06/2024 - 13:16
This looks like the real deal here, you also get a $129 gift card which is in the form of a travel credit.
Zalur on 12/06/2024 - 12:50
+1
This makes the Westpac Altitude Black Credit Card with Velocity Points look like a good deal
150k Velocity points
$370 annual fee
~$1.1k profit if you value points at 1c ppOzfanmel on 12/06/2024 - 12:54
+2
90k first year, 30k next year and annual fee will be less ($150+$75-225) if you have westpac account.
Zalur on 12/06/2024 - 13:09
+1
Oh the 120k is split between the two years, that poops it then
puffinfresh on 12/06/2024 - 12:51
The T&Cs say:
To be eligible to receive 30,000 bonus Velocity Points, you must (a) be a Velocity Frequent Flyer member, (b) apply for the American Express Velocity Platinum credit card between 12.01am (AEST) 12 June 2024 and 11:59pm (AEST) 26 June 2024, American Express Velocity Business Card, Westpac Altitude Platinum credit card, Westpac Altitude Black credit card between 12.01am (AEST) 12 June 2024 and 11:59pm (AEST) 15 July 2024, and (c) be approved and meet the minimum spend criteria for the eligible offer associated with the individual card if the application is successful. Offer end dates may be extended without notice.
The Virgin Money cards aren't listed, but it says higher up that they are eligible.
ThePointsGuru on 12/06/2024 - 13:06
The T&C's seems to be a copy/paste. The offer on AMEX Velocity business card is 100K points, but the T&C's says 200K points
American Express Velocity Business Card:
- Bonus & Eligibility: Offer only available to new American Express Card Members who apply for the American Express Velocity Business Card by 27 August 2024, are approved and spend $5,000 on eligible purchases on their new Card in the first two (2) months from the Card approval date. Eligible purchases do not include Card fees and charges, for example annual fees, interest, late payment, cash advances, balance transfers, traveller’s cheques and foreign currency conversion. Card Members who currently hold or who have previously held any other Card product issued by American Express Australia Limited in the preceding 18-month period are ineligible for this offer. 200,000 bonus Velocity Points will be awarded to the eligible Card Member's Account 8-10 weeks after the spend criteria has been met. $249 annual fee applies. Subject to the American Express Velocity Business Card Points Terms and Conditions. This advertised offer is not applicable or valid in conjunction with any other advertised or promotional offer.
Lange on 12/06/2024 - 12:53
Cancelled my Virgin Velocity Flyer in 28 Feb. What's the success rate to have it approved and points granted?
soan papdi on 12/06/2024 - 12:57
+2
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/15372432/redir
richrichie on 12/06/2024 - 12:54
+2
Does this usually auto-enrol, or is there a specific page to "activate" the offer for our velocity account?
isthisreallife22 on 12/06/2024 - 13:05
+1
In the app it says:
HOW TO UNLOCK THIS OFFER
1. Visit the 30k bonus points offer page by clicking 'Learn more'
2. Apply for a Velocity Points earning, or transfer rewards credit card with an annual fee by 15 July 2024
3. Be approved for your chosen card and meet the minimum spend criteria as specified by the provider.The 'Learn More' link seems to just open the same page as linked to this deal
richrichie on 12/06/2024 - 13:39
yeah, thats what I noticed too. Clicking on the cards just bring you to the bank's page that doesnt mention anything about the 30K bonus (but it is on the velocity side).
Can only assume it is auto-activate.
isthisreallife22 on 12/06/2024 - 12:59
I just used all my velocity points so am keen to rebuild - good timing thanks. If anyone is comparing these deals against others would love to hear relative strengths
soan papdi on 12/06/2024 - 13:03
+1
Flyer (not High Flyer) is the best of these. $74 for 90K points. No lockout period for prior customers either.
Drakesy on 12/06/2024 - 13:00
+1
The annual fees are getting ridiculous ngl.
Miso on 12/06/2024 - 13:13
Nice.
Gonna jump on this, for the third time.
Goldenra1n on 12/06/2024 - 13:13
Excellent I'm due for a Westpac EOM hahaha
Rlogarisation on 12/06/2024 - 13:19
+13
In Summary:
Value vs spending required in descending order:Virgin Australia Velocity Flyer Card
Requirement: $1500 * 2month = $3000 Spending
Reward: 60k + 30k = 90k
Fee:$74Westpac Altitude Platinum Credit Card with Velocity Points
Requirement: $4000 in 3 months
Reward: 60k(1st year) + 30k = 90k
Fee:$99($49) + $75 = $174($124 existing customer)Westpac Altitude Black Credit Card with Velocity Points
Requirement: $6000 in 4 months
Reward: 90k(1st year) + 30k = 120k
Fee:$295($150) + $75 = $370($225 existing customer)Virgin Australia Velocity High Flyer Card
Requirement: $3500 * 2month = $7000 Spending
Reward: 80k + 30k = 110k
Fee:$329
a1234my on 12/06/2024 - 13:25
Let me know if my logic is correct. The Platinum is more value compare Black/High since lower fee and spending.
txb on 12/06/2024 - 13:44
To each their own, but the Amex at $375 annual fee includes a return domestic and VA lounge access. Easily value the flights as ~$200 on top of the 130k points (shows as 100k when you follow the link to the Amex page, not 60k. Plus 30k bonus = 130k pts)
MrThing on 12/06/2024 - 13:55
@xrailgun: Pretty sure platinum Westpac is 80k ATM + 30k bonus = 110k
Black gives 120k but much higher annual fee and eligibility criteria
xrailgun on 12/06/2024 - 13:56
+2
@MrThing: Good catch, more tables!
Card Name Spending Requirement Reward Fee Virgin Australia Velocity Flyer Card $3000 in 2 months 60k + 30k = 90k $74 Westpac Altitude Platinum Credit Card with Velocity Points $4000 in 3 months 80k + 30k = 110k $174 ($124 for existing customer) Virgin Australia Velocity High Flyer Card $7000 in 2 months 80k + 30k =110k + 2 lounge entries $329 Westpac Altitude Black Credit Card with Velocity Points $6000 in 4 months 90k + 30k = 120k + 2 lounge entries $370 ($225 for existing customer) American Express Velocity Platinum Card $3000 in 3 months 60k + 30k = 90k + 2 lounge entries $375 MrThing on 12/06/2024 - 13:57
@xrailgun: Plat Westpac is by far the best deal of the bunch when everything is considered
xrailgun on 12/06/2024 - 14:00
@MrThing: Inclined to agree. I don't really value lounges at ~$50 per entry (assuming I'm bringing a +1).
a1234my on 12/06/2024 - 16:58
@xrailgun: Amex velocity plat have 2 Virgin and 2 centurion lounge ( under age 17 not count)
Rlogarisation on 12/06/2024 - 14:03
@MrThing: 60k for the first year, and then another 20k if you stay for second year, similar to Blacks, so I won't consider the points from second year
chanhoz on 12/06/2024 - 14:04
@MrThing: no, it's 60k first year, 20k second year
caustic birch on 12/06/2024 - 13:29
Huge offer but far out, just applied for a new card (not on the list here) yesterday.
nightelves on 12/06/2024 - 13:42
+1
Doesn’t stop you applying for more.
caustic birch on 12/06/2024 - 13:48
+1
Nope, I guess I'm saying bye to star alliance gold from the HSBC card. Have to make some sacrifices haha
isthisreallife22 on 12/06/2024 - 13:52
+2
I'm keeping my HSBC for the full 12 months personally, it combines nicely with velocity points redemptions due to the free lounge access has already been good on a few occasions for me
caustic birch on 12/06/2024 - 13:56
@isthisreallife22: It really is great value isn't it. I have a Citi Prestige w/ 20k limit which I'm not willing to part with though
tabboy on 12/06/2024 - 14:39
+1
@isthisreallife22: Yea that's why I got the HSBC one. I regularly fly with Virgin and I usually get to the airport ahead of time to work from my laptop. Lounge access made sense for me for that extra comfort.
tabboy on 12/06/2024 - 13:54
+1
I just got that card but I'm greedy and getting this one also :)
caustic birch on 12/06/2024 - 13:57
+1
@tabboy: Best of both worlds
puffinfresh on 12/06/2024 - 14:47
+1
I did a round the world trip for 4 months earlier in the year. I used the Citi Prestige for lounge access in over 20 airports. I think I only used the HSBC benefits once to get into the Velocity lounge PER-MEL. I had planned to use it with Singapore from DXB-SIN-PER, but ended up cancelling that flight and using Qantas points to go first class with Emirates direct.
caustic birch on 12/06/2024 - 15:24
@puffinfresh: Yeah while the star alliance lounges tend to be better, I'd have to agree the versatility of priority pass is very handy and makes it the better of the two
will_nn on 12/06/2024 - 13:30
If i got the 30k bonus pts from last offer back in Feb, could i get a different credit card to get the bonus points from this offer?
nightelves on 12/06/2024 - 13:43
Yes
adrianhughes1998 on 12/06/2024 - 13:30
Was gonna start kicking myself because was approved for ANZ Rewards Platinum last week, but have churned thru the Westpac and still have the Virgin card open so I ain't missing out on much …
cyruslol on 12/06/2024 - 13:53
just cancelled Virgin Flyer Card last months . will i be eligible getting 30K+60K VF points?
puffinfresh on 12/06/2024 - 13:55
+2
I know someone that's signed up 4 times in 9 months.
puffinfresh on 12/06/2024 - 13:56
+2
Approved for the Virgin Flyer card despite $26000 existing limit across 2 other cards. They didn't even ask for proof of my extra declared income.
MrThing on 12/06/2024 - 13:58
Westpac finally have a sensible application process
+1 to them
Ozfanmel on 12/06/2024 - 14:45
@puffinfresh how long it take for approval?
puffinfresh on 12/06/2024 - 14:47
22 minutes
Ozfanmel on 12/06/2024 - 14:54
oh nice, very fast
thrillho on 12/06/2024 - 14:08
FYI applied for Virgin Flyer card, despite having it last in Feb (closed Feb 25). Have secured pay rise in the meantime.
Declined. No option to upload docs or anything. YMMV. Worth calling and asking why?
chanhoz on 12/06/2024 - 14:13
I found it's mean citi auto rejected you, they don't even do credit check, are you holding/recently apply any other citi cards?
puffinfresh on 12/06/2024 - 14:19
I was just approved while holding a $20k Citi Prestige
thrillho on 12/06/2024 - 14:21
Only a corp card at 7k
askbargain on 12/06/2024 - 14:45
i closed mine in april. considering applying lol
ddhar on 12/06/2024 - 15:04
I closed my Virgin card a week ago. Too early to re-apply?
Can't apply for Amex, WPC nor NAB cards (still serving cooling down period).
ozbargainerlife1 on 12/06/2024 - 15:58
Would like to ok know also
Ranike on 12/06/2024 - 14:16
How long does it take for this bonus to come through?
I applied for the one at the start of the year and then went with the amex velocity platinum card. Finished the required spend and got the 120k points through amex but I haven't gotten the 30k points from this offer?
TomGum on 12/06/2024 - 15:41
Just received my Virgin card. Will I be eligible if I activate it today?
Azro on 12/06/2024 - 17:27
No. You need to apply in offer period, no activate. But give them a call and ask if they can still apply a bonus to your card.
ddddddddddd on 12/06/2024 - 15:42
+2
Why is no one talking about the $129 Virgin Australia Gift Voucher with the $74 Virgin Australia Velocity Flyer Card?
Seems like a no brainer to go for that one
The Virgin Australia Gift Voucher is a Special Feature available to Primary Cardholders only and provides one Virgin Australia Gift Voucher to the value of $129 (AUD) each year, in the form of a $129 travel credit in a Virgin Australia Travel Bank. You will become eligible for your $129 Virgin Australia Gift Voucher 1 month after card approval in your first year
isthisreallife22 on 12/06/2024 - 17:19
The Virgin Australia Gift Voucher is available to Primary Cardholders only and provides one Virgin Australia Gift Voucher to the value of $129 (AUD) each year, in the form of a $129 travel credit in a Virgin Australia Travel Bank. You will become eligible for your $129 Virgin Australia Gift Voucher 30 days after card approval in your first year and 30 days after your card anniversary thereafter provided you have made a retail purchase as the Primary Cardholder in the 2 months prior to requesting your voucher online at online at https://virginmoney.com.au/products/credit-card/gift-voucher, your account is active and in good standing and you are a Velocity Frequent Flyer member. Gift voucher is not redeemable for cash and is not reloadable. See Virgin Australia Gift Voucher Benefit Terms & Conditions and Terms of use for full details.
https://virginmoney.com.au/products/credit-card/gift-voucher
Yeah looks great!
hoyanikon on 12/06/2024 - 15:52
How do we activate this? I can see the offer but nowhere to activate in the app or browser
Thranrond on 12/06/2024 - 15:53
Does anyone know where I can check the date of closure for my previous Westpac credit card?
I received an email on 26/7/2023 confirming the closure and it says “Your account is marked for closure and your card has been deactivated. A confirmation letter will be sent to you.”
I’m guessing the date of the letter is the closing date but I don’t have it anymore and want to apply for this bonus offer
txb on 12/06/2024 - 16:22
Try Wisr (free credit checking file checking) they give you insight into your Experian and Equifax credit files. It will include all the cards and credit checks you've ever had with open and close dates.
Thranrond on 12/06/2024 - 17:00
Amazing thank you!! Hasn’t been 12 months for me yet unfortunately :(
TightAl on 12/06/2024 - 16:25
Velocity has terrible redemptions, where you guys flying?
Rlogarisation on 12/06/2024 - 16:26
Convert to Singapore airline points, they have a lot of flights to and return from Asia even around Christmas
adam7070 on 12/06/2024 - 16:35
Depends on the routes I guess but I've gotten so much utility out of my velocity stash, even during peak travel season. Redeeming J to/from the US is piss easy, tokyo on ANA J is also easy, EU availability is a little challenging. You just gotta be flexible, it's a plus if you're somebody who can do last minute trips for example planning 2-4 weeks out.
TightAl on 12/06/2024 - 16:36
+1
Thanks fellas :)
Given me some inspoadam7070 on 12/06/2024 - 16:42
No worries! I'll give you some more inspo - 2 months back I chucked a sickie at work, flew out to tokyo the same night (in biz), back to work 5 days later like nothing happened : D Night flights so slept 6-7 hours on both legs, worked out beautifully.
TightAl on 12/06/2024 - 17:05
+1
@adam7070: You're an addict, japan addiction is a real thing. i'm on my third trip over in 2 years.
JohnHowardsEyebrows on 12/06/2024 - 16:52
What's your Velocity status? I struggle with anything beyond economy, and you can forget buying flights that involve transferring to domestic connections in the USA.
adam7070 on 12/06/2024 - 17:41
No status unfortunately. I find it difficult to find flights to&from USA in business earlier than 6-8 weeks, exception being bne-sfo and syd-iah last year, which I remember finding 3-4 months out.
I'd say that's one of the limitations of velocity, being unable to connect onwards in USA/Canada. Aeroplan happily allowed me do YYZ-SFO-SYD in J last month on one ticket but velocity didn't, even though the availability was there.
puffinfresh on 12/06/2024 - 16:59
I last used mine for PER-MEL and MEL-SFO, but got much more use from Qantas points with DXB-PER 1st, YVR-LAS, LAS-DFW, DFW-NYC, NYC-LIM business, PMO-LHR-PER business.
adam7070 on 12/06/2024 - 17:43
I'm guessing NYC-LIM on AA/Latam? QFF definitely has a lot of utility.
adam7070 on 12/06/2024 - 16:36
Thanks OP approved for velocity flyer within 10 minutes, 4th time around churning this card.
Crowing on 12/06/2024 - 16:41
What time did you apply for the cc?
adam7070 on 12/06/2024 - 16:43
+1
4pm~
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