All the ways to earn Velocity frequent flyer points
Wondering how to get a lot of Velocity Points? Tips and tricks to maximise how many Velocity Points you can earn on everyday purchases and travel.
Key takeaways
- Consider a Velocity credit card to earn points for everyday spending; over 40 options are available from major banks.
- Maximise points by linking Velocity to Flybuys to convert 1,000 Flybuys to 500 Velocity points.
- Look for bonus points from partners like Medibank Pet Insurance for quick boosts.
As well as collecting points when you fly with Virgin Australia or a partner airline, the Velocity Frequent Flyer program has a range of partners that allow you to earn points for all kinds of everyday spending.
From credit cards to hotel bookings and supermarket shopping, let's take a look at all the different ways you can earn Velocity Points and get rewarded faster.
Spend with a Velocity credit card
With over 40 Velocity Frequent Flyer credit and charge cards available from major banks and financial institutions, earning points through everyday spending is a reliable way to keep your total growing. You can choose from a Velocity Frequent Flyer credit card that directly earns points or a credit card rewards program that is partnered with Velocity, giving you the opportunity to exchange your reward points for Velocity Points if you wish.
Shop at Coles and with Flybuys partners
If you earn Flybuys points at Coles, Coles Express and other partnered retailers (including Liquorland, Kmart and Target), you can exchange them for Velocity Points in increments of 2,000 Flybuys for 1,000 Velocity Points. This gives you a typical earn rate of 0.5 Velocity Points per dollar spent with Flybuys partners. That's better than a $10 off voucher. Check out our guide to earning Velocity Points with Coles and Flybuys for more information.
Our expert says
"I earn more Velocity Points through Flybuys than I do through flying! One key aspect: being a member of Coles Plus Saver, so I'm earning more points. The membership fee is easily offset by the monthly 10% discount."
Flights with Virgin Australia or its partners
Earn points for every mile you travel with Virgin Australia and its airline partners. How many points you can earn depends on your flight, fare class, the airline and your Velocity status level.
Get the My 7-Eleven app
Download the My 7-Eleven app and link your Velocity Frequent Flyer account. When you scan the My 7-Eleven app before you pay, you'll earn between 1 and 2 Velocity Points per litre on fuel and 2 points per $1 on eligible in-store purchases.
Book accommodation with Velocity partners
Book a hotel through Virgin Australia's Hopper partnership and you'll earn 3 Velocity Points per $1 spent. You can also earn up to 3 points per $1 on bookings made directly with hotel partners.
Hire a car
You can earn Velocity Points on eligible car hire bookings with Velocity's car hire partners, including:
- Dollar Car Hire
- Europcar
- Hertz
- SIXT
- Thrifty
Get travel insurance
Travel with peace of mind when you purchase Cover-More travel insurance at the Velocity co-branded portal, as well as earning 3 points per $1 spent.
Earn points when refreshing your kitchen
Kit out your home with a new kitchen from Freedom Kitchens and Wardrobes, and you'll earn 1 Point per $1 of eligible spend. This includes cabinetry, cabinetry accessories, appliances sold by Freedom Kitchens, laminate benchtops and delivery. Note that installation, stone benchtops, glass splashbacks, and third party contracts are not eligible for Velocity Points earn.
Go on a cruise
Sail away and earn 3 points per $1 spent when you book a cruise through Cruisepilot.
Earn Velocity Points with Medibank Pet Insurance
Sign up for an eligible pet insurance policy with Medibank and you'll get up to 15,000 Velocity Points.
Get points for using Flexicar
Earn 2 points per $1 spent on Flexicar bookings when you add your Velocity details to your account.
Shop at the Velocity eStore
Shop with some of Australia's favourite brands including Apple, David Jones, THE ICONIC, Booktopia and more via the Velocity eStore to earn Velocity Points. The earn rates vary between retailers.
Buy through Virgin Wines
Take advantage of exclusive offers and earn 2 Velocity Points per $1 spent through Virgin Wines. Similarly, earn 3 points per $1 spent on Discovery Club cases.
Earn Velocity Points as a business
If you're a business owner, you can join Virgin Australia Business Flyer to earn points and take advantage of exclusive perks on your business spending. The program is free to join, with benefits including:
- Savings of up to 6% on eligible Virgin Australia flights
- Up to 10% off international business travel with United Airlines
- Discounted annual membership to the Virgin Australia Lounge
- 2 Velocity Pilot Gold Memberships when you book and complete $2,000 worth of travel in the first 3 months.
Employees can also continue to earn Velocity Points and Status Credits on their business travel.
Other ways to top up and manage your Velocity account
- Buy Velocity Points. If you don't have enough points to redeem your ideal reward, you can purchase more to cover the gap. Check out our detailed guide to buying Velocity Points.
- Family pooling and points transfers. Family pooling allows you to group your points into one account. A family pool can consist of a total of six family members who live at the same address. Only two members can be 18 years or over and up to four members can be 17 years of age and younger. You'll need to assign one member as the main beneficiary who will hold the points. You can transfer points from your account to the account of an eligible family member, up to 4 times per membership year.
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i am existing Energy Australia customer how do i apply to receive my velocity points and
vouchers each year
Hi George,
Unfortunately, Velocity doesn’t currently have a partnership with any energy providers. This guide has been updated to reflect the current ways you can earn more points. If you have a credit card that earns Velocity Points, you may be able to pay bills and earn points. Just check with your credit card provider for details on whether this would be an eligible transaction to earn points. I hope that helps.
Is there a bank that offers transaction account to earn point for velocity like the Bankwest has for Qantas?
Hello Raj,
Thank you for your comment.
We have the list of the banks that earn Velocity points. It serves as a guide to know the ins and outs of the Velocity Frequent Flyer Program.
Regards,
Jhezelyn
Is it possible to transfer my Qantas Frequent Flyer points to Velocity Frequent Flyer Points?
Hi Vonnie,
Thank you for contacting finder. We are a comparison website and general information service, we’re more than happy to offer general advice.
It’s not possible to transfer your points from one frequent flyer program to another because different programs have different terms and conditions surrounding how you earn points and what they can be spent on.
However, it is possible to redeem your frequent flyer points for flights and rewards with another airline if it happens to be a ‘partner airline’ of your chosen flight provider. Please feel free to read our guide entitled, Can I transfer my frequent flyer points or miles to another program?” This should help you learn more about transfer points.
I hope this helps.
Cheers,
Danielle
I have a David Jones American Express Card. Can I get the points to Velocity? How come it did not work?
Hi David!
The Reward Choices where you can use your points are outlined below:
1. Membership Rewards
– Use your Card to Shop With Points online at davidjones.com and pay for your purchase using your Membership Rewards points or a combination of Points + Pay.Â
– Redeem for Gift Cards8 from an extensive range of retailers including David Jones.
– Use your points to purchase concert tickets with Ticketmaster or movie tickets at Hoyts or Event Cinemas through American Express Membership Rewards
– Redeem points for flights from nine leading airline partners including Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Virgin Frequent Flyer (excludes Qantas)
– Book travel instantly through one of our Travel Agency Partners, buy foreign exchange and much more
– Turn your points into a credit on your account
2. Qantas Frequent Flyer
– Redeem Qantas Points for Classic Flight Rewards with Qantas and it’s 50+ partner airlines and affiliates
– Request Classic Upgrade Rewards on eligible Qantas domestic and international flights
– Redeem Qantas Points for a range of merchandise and gift cards from the online Qantas Store (includes David Jones Gift Cards)
– Flexibility to book your next Classic Flight Rewards flight using Points Plus Pay
Hope this clarifies.
Cheers,
Jonathan
interested in the 100,000 velocity points offer with american express. when is the annual fee payable (at the start or end). If i was to cancel the card say after 6 months would I still have to pay the fee.
I have 4000 Velocity points. How much is that in dollars?
Hi David,
Thanks for reaching out to us. Please note that we are not affiliated with Velocity or any company we feature on our site and so we can only offer you general advice.
As a Velocity member, you can use your points in many different ways. You can use your Velocity Points for fuel with BP, hotels, flight upgrades, online shopping and more. Please visit Velocity official site to view the rewards that you can redeem.
Cheers,
Rench
Hi David,
Thanks for your question.
The annual fee will be charged to you on the first billing date after card approval. If you cancel your card after 6 months, you’ll still incur the annual fee.
Just in case, you may also want to consider credit cards with bonus points but without annual fees.
I hope this helps.
Cheers,
Anndy