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 AGL or 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 every 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. Silver, Gold and Platinum members earn 50%, 75% and 100% bonus points respectively in addition to the regular earn rate.
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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When points build up from fuel purchases from BP what is the conversion of those points to litres of fuel.
Hi David,
Thanks for your question.
That actually depends. But basically, with your Velocity points, you will automatically be opted into a BP in-store redemption option of $10. The BP in-store redemption option ranges from $10 and $60. For instance, 1,667 Velocity Points will save you $10 next time you visit BP. You can manage BP in-store redemption option at any time by logging into your Velocity account and selecting ‘Pay with Points In-Store’.
So when you next fill up or shop at BP, if you have reached the dollar value of your selected BP in-store redemption option on eligible products and have enough points available in your account, you will be offered to redeem your Velocity points on the BP PinPad.
Cheers,
May
Can I earn points on past Virgin mobile bills? I have had an 2 services for over one year and did not know I could have been earning points :)
Hi Tara,
Thanks for your question.
Unfortunately, you’ll only start earning points from the time you add your Velocity membership number to your Virgin Mobile account. This will then apply to any existing Postpaid services you have with Velocity.
Cheers,
May
Could you please send me a list of retailers where I am able to collect points?
Thanking you,
Cindy
Hi Cindy,
Thanks for your question.
If you have a credit card that lets you earn Velocity frequent flyer points, you should be able to collect points when paying for a regular purchase of products or services to a merchant that accepts your card. The exclusions on when you won’t earn points depend on the credit card you are holding.
Cheers,
Anndy
I have made several domestic flights in Australia and to NZ. How can i upload this information in my account so i’ll get points ?
Hi Carla,
Thanks for your question.
If you’re already a Velocity frequent flyer, you can claim missing points for flights made with Virgin Australia and its partners. You can make claims within six months of travel, so long as you were already a Velocity Frequent Flyer.
You can claim points by logging into your Velocity frequent flyer account, click on the “Missing Points Claims” section and follow the prompts. Please make sure to have the details of your flight (such as your flight number and booking number) handy before you make the claim.
I hope this has helped.
Cheers,
Sally
Can you please send to me a list of retailers where I may collect points.
Thanks
Doug
Hi Doug,
Thanks for your comment.
Please refer to the link to the page I’ve forwarded to your email, which contains information on how and where you can earn and collect Velocity frequent flyer points.
Cheers,
May