There are a lot of options for earning Velocity points on everyday spending. Here are a few of Velocity's most popular transfer partners.
AMEX Membership Rewards
American Express Membership Rewards points can be transferred to Virgin Australia Velocity at a 2:1 ratio. Every 2,000 AMEX points you transfer will give you 1,000 Velocity points.
AMEX offers a great line-up of credit cards that can make it easy to build up points transferable to Velocity. If you're looking to maximize your rewards and you want some of the best travel benefits around, I highly recommend considering The Platinum Card.
Here's the list of credit cards you can use to earn Membership Rewards points:
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The American Express® Platinum Card
Luxury Travel & Global Lounge Access
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- Earn 2.25 points for every $1 spent on the card (excluding government bodies in Australia).
- Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on government bodies in Australia.
- $450 in annual travel credit for domestic or international travel through Platinum Travel Service.
- Up to $400 in Global Dining credits.
- Access to over 1,400 airport lounges worldwide.
- Access to Fine Hotels + Resorts which offer an average total value of $800 AUD
- Up to 20% in savings on First and Business Class fares.
- Complimentary elite status with several hotel chains.
- Complimentary Domestic and international travel insurance.
- $1,450 annual fee.
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The American Express Explorer® Credit Card
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- Earn 2 points for every $1 spent on the card (excluding government bodies in Australia).
- Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on purchases at government bodies in Australia.
- $400 in annual travel credit for domestic or international travel through American Express Travel.
- Two passes to American Express Lounges annually.
- Access to The Hotel Collection.
- Complimentary Domestic and international travel insurance.
- $395 annual fee.
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The American Express® Platinum Edge Credit Card
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- Earn 3 points per $1 spent at major supermarkets and petrol stations in Australia.
- Earn 2 points per $1 spent on purchases in a foreign currency when overseas and online.
- Earn 1 point per $1 spent on all other card purchases.
- $200 in annual travel credit for domestic or international travel through American Express Travel.
- Smartphone Cover with up to $500 for repairs.
- Complimentary Domestic and international travel insurance.
- $195 annual fee.
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The American Express Essential® Credit Card
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- Earn 1.25 points per $1 spent on all purchases (excluding government bodies in Australia).
- Earn 1 point per $1 spent on purchases at government bodies in Australia.
- Smartphone Cover with up to $500 for repairs.
- $0 annual fee.
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ANZ Rewards
ANZ Rewards points can be transferred to Virgin Australia Velocity at a 2:1 ratio. Every 2,000 ANZ points you transfer will give you 1,000 Velocity points.
ANZ offers credit cards that earn up to 2X points per $1 spent which is equal to earning 1 Velocity point per $1 spent. On top of that, you'll get to enjoy complimentary travel and purchase insurance with their rewards cards.
Here are the credit cards you can use to earn ANZ Rewards points:
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ANZ Rewards Black
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- Earn 2 ANZ Reward Points for every $1 spent up to and including $5,000 per statement period.
- Earn 1 ANZ Reward Point for every $1 spent over $5,000 per statement period.
- Complimentary travel and purchase insurance.
- $375 annual fee.
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ANZ Rewards Platinum
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- Earn 1.5 ANZ Reward points for every $1 spent up to and including $2,000 per statement period.
- Earn 0.5 ANZ Reward points for every $1 spent over $2,000 per statement period.
- Complimentary travel and purchase insurance.
- $149 annual fee.
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Citi Rewards
Citi Rewards points can be transferred to Virgin Australia at a 2.5:1 or 2:1 ratio depending on which credit card you own. Citi Rewards Card holders will be able to transfer 2,500 Citi points for 1,000 Velocity points while Citi Premier and Citi Prestige cardholders have a better ratio of 2,000 Citi points for 1,000 Velocity points.
Here are the credit cards you can use to earn Citi Rewards points:
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Citi Prestige Card
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- Earn 3 Citi Rewards points per $1 spent on International spend made overseas or online with a merchant that is based overseas.
- Earn 3 Citi Rewards points per $1 spent on domestic purchases made directly with major airlines, hotels chains, and restaurants in Australia.
- Earn 2 Citi Rewards points per $1 spent on domestic purchases made with major supermarkets, petrol outlets, and national retailers.
- Earn 1 Citi Rewards point per $1 spent on all other domestic spend including Citi PayAll payments.
- 4th hotel night free when booking four consecutive nights.
- Complimentary Priority Pass for you and one guest.
- One complimentary luxury transfer per year up to the value of $100.
- International travel insurance and mobile phone insurance.
- $700 annual fee
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Citi Premier Card
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- Earn 2 Citi Rewards points per $1 spent on eligible online spend and on international spend made overseas or online.
- Earn 1 Citi Rewards point per $1 spent on all other eligible domestic spend.
- Two airport lounge visits every year with complimentary Priority Pass membership.
- International travel insurance and mobile phone insurance.
- $150 annual fee if certain criteria is met, otherwise $300.
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Citi Rewards Card
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- Earn 1 Citi Rewards point per eligible $1 spent on domestic spend, capped at $10,000 spend per statement period.
- Earn 1 Citi Rewards point per eligible $1 spent on international spend made overseas or online with a merchant based overseas, uncapped.
- International travel insurance and mobile phone insurance.
- $149 annual fee.
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CommBank Awards
CommBank Awards points can be transferred to Virgin Australia Velocity at either a 2:1 or 2.5:1 transfer ratio depending on which credit card you have. Ultimate Awards and Smart Awards card holders will be able to transfer at the better 2:1 ratio while the standard Awards credit card holders will receive the lower 2.5:1 ratio.
Here are the credit cards you can use to earn Awards points:
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CommBank Ultimate Awards Credit Card
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- Earn up to 3 Awards points for every dollar spent up to and including $10,000 in a statement period on eligible purchases.
- Pay no international transaction fees for purchases you make overseas or online
- International travel insurance when activated before you travel.
- No monthly fee if you spend at least $4,000 during your statement period. Otherwise the monthly fee is $35.
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CommBank Smart Awards Credit Card
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- Earn up to 1.5 Awards points for every $1 spent up to and including $5,000 in a statement period on eligible purchases.
- Earn up to 2 Bonus Points per $1 spent on your highest eligible purchase made in a statement period up to 1,000 Bonus Points.
- Pay no international transaction fees for purchases you make overseas or online
- International travel insurance when activated before you travel.
- No monthly fee if you spend at least $2,000 during your statement period. Otherwise the monthly fee is $19.
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CommBank Awards Credit Card
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- Earns 1 Awards point for every $1 spent, up to $2,000 in a statement period.
- Monthly fee of $8.
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CommBank Business Platinum Awards Credit Card
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- Earns 1 Awards point for every $1 spent, up to 300,000 points a year.
- $300 annual fee.
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CommBank Business Awards Credit Card
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- Earns 1 Awards point for every $1 spent, up to 60,000 points a year.
- $100 annual fee.
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NAB Rewards
NAB Rewards points can be converted into Virgin Austrailia Velocity points at a 2:1 rate. Every 3,000 NAB Rewards points you transfer will give you 1,500 Velocity points.
NAB offers credit cards that can earn you as much as 3.75X points per $1 spent which is equal to a little more than 1 Velocity point per $1 spent. This makes the NAB Rewards program a great option for building up your points.
Here are the credit cards that you can use to earn NAB Rewards points:
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NAB Rewards Signature Card
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- Earn 3.75X points on purchases made with Webjet and on overseas purchases (in-store and online).
- Earn 2.5X points on in-store and online at major department stores and hardware stores.
- Earn 1.25X points on all other purchases.
- Enjoy Visa Premium access and 24/7 concierge service.
- International & domestic travel insurance, and purchase insurance.
- $295 annual fee.
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NAB Rewards Platinum Card
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- Earn 3X points on purchases made with Webjet and on overseas purchases (in-store and online).
- Earn 2X points on in-store and online at major department stores and hardware stores.
- Earn 1X points on all other purchases.
- Enjoy Visa Premium access and 24/7 concierge service.
- International & domestic travel insurance, and purchase insurance.
- $195 annual fee.
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Westpac Altitude Rewards
Westpac Altitude Rewards points can be transferred to Virgin Australia at a 3:1 ratio. Every 3,000 Altitude Rewards points you transfer will give you 1,000 Velocity points.
Westpac offers credit cards that earn as much as 6X points per $1 spent which is equivalent to earning 2X Velocity points!
Here are the Westpac credit cards you can use to earn Altitude Rewards points:
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Westpac Altitude Rewards Black
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- Earn 6 points for every $1 spent on Qantas, Jetstar, Singapore Airlines and Emirates flights bought in Australia, on up to $10,000 per month (then 1.25X).
- Earn 2 points for every $1 spent at Spotify Premium, David Jones, Myer, THE ICONIC, Airbnb, Uber and Uber Eats.
- Earn 1.25 points for every $1 spent on all other purchases
- Two complimentary Priority Pass airport lounge passes each year
- Complimentary travel and shopping insurances.
- $295 annual fee.
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Westpac Altitude Rewards Platinum
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- Earn 3 points per $1 spent on Qantas and Jetstar flights bought in Australia, on up to $10,000 per month (then 1X).
- Earn 2 points per $1 spent on Uber, Uber Eats, Spotify Premium, Airbnb and on Overseas Spend (including overseas purchases made from Australia).
- Earn 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases.
- Complimentary travel and shopping insurances.
- $175 annual fee.
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