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.
1. 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 whether you're a Velocity status member.
2. Spend with a Velocity credit card
With over 40 Velocity Frequent Flyer credit and charge cards available from many major banks and financial institutions, earning points through every spending is more convenient than ever. 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.
3. 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 at 7-Eleven.
4. Book accommodation with Velocity partners
Book a hotel through Virgin Australia 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, including:
Accor
Choice Hotels, including Comfort Inn and Quality Inn brands
Crown Hotels
IHG Hotels and Resorts
TFE Hotels, including Vibe Hotels
5. Shop at Coles and with Flybuys partners
Is it worth transferring Flybuys to Velocity Points? It can be, especially if you have a big flight redemption you're saving up for. 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 an earn rate of 0.5 Velocity Points per dollar spent with Flybuys partners. 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."
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, while installation, stone benchtops, glass splashbacks, and third party contracts are not eligible for Velocity Points earn.
7. Hire a car
You can earn between 3 and 6 points per $1 on car hire in Australia with one of Velocity's car hire partners:
Dollar Car Hire
Europcar
Hertz
SIXT
Thrifty
The amount of points you earn is based on your Velocity membership status, with platinum frequent flyers earning the highest rate. Overseas, you'll earn a flat rate of points with car hire partners, based on your membership status level.
Red. 800 points per rental.
Silver. 1,200 points per rental.
Gold. 1,400 points per rental.
Platinum. 1,600 points per rental.
8. 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.
9. Go on a cruise
Sail away and earn 3 points per $1 spent when you book a cruise through Cruisepilot.
10. Fly with your pet
You can earn a minimum of 300 points when your book a flight with Virgin Australia for your pet. You earn more points the higher your status.
Number of pet carriers
Red
Silver
Gold
Platinum
1
300 points
450 points
525 points
600 points
2 (maximum)
600 points
900 points
1,050 points
1,200 points
11. Earn Velocity Points with Medibank Pet Insurance
Sign up for an eligible pet insurance policy with Medibank and you'll get up to 8,000 Velocity Points. Sometimes, Velocity runs promotions where you can get bonus points of up to 15,000 points when signing up for a new pet insurance policy.
12. Get points for using Flexicar
Earn 2 points per $1 spent on Flexicar bookings when you add your Velocity details to your account.
13. Parking
Park your car with Looking4Parking and earn 3 points per $1 spent. Silver, Gold and Platinum members will earn 50%, 75% and 100% bonus points respectively on top of the standard earn rates.
14. 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, so check out the eStore for more details.
15. 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 a Wine Plan.
16. Virgin Money car insurance
Save 15% on your first year's premium and earn up to 10,000 Velocity Points when you buy Virgin comprehensive car insurance online.
17. Send packages and mail with Sendle
Earn 1 Velocity Point per $1 spent on every parcel delivery with Sendle.
18. Switch to AGL
If you switch to AGL Energy and you are a new customer, new and moving customers could earn up to 20,000 Velocity Points over 12 months, while existing AGL customers could earn up to 6,000 Velocity Points. when switching to the AGL Velocity offer for their home gas and electricity. Plus, receive between 2,500 and 5,000 points when you stay on the plan for 12 months.
19. 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 20% 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. You can buy up to 250,000 Velocity Points per calendar year in increments of 1,000.
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.
Sally McMullen is a journalist with five years of experience covering credit cards and consumer finance. As co-host of the Two Broke Chicks podcast and co-author of Rich In Life, Sally shares valuable money-saving tips and life lessons with her audience. Sally was a Credit Cards Editor at Finder from 2015 to 2020.
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How can I earn velocity frequent flyer points in New Zealand? Is it only BP in Australia or is BP New Zealand part of the scheme as well.
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SallyJune 6, 2016Finder
Hi Lorraine,
Thanks for your question.
You can earn Velocity points on flights with Air New Zealand and if you’re using a Velocity Global Wallet to make purchases in New Zealand dollars. Unfortunately, you can’t earn Velocity Points at BP stations outside of Australia, so you won’t be able to earn points in New Zealand this way.
Velocity allows you to transfer your points to an eligible family member up to four times per membership year. Learn how you can make the most out of transferring your points and family pooling.
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How can I earn velocity frequent flyer points in New Zealand? Is it only BP in Australia or is BP New Zealand part of the scheme as well.
Hi Lorraine,
Thanks for your question.
You can earn Velocity points on flights with Air New Zealand and if you’re using a Velocity Global Wallet to make purchases in New Zealand dollars. Unfortunately, you can’t earn Velocity Points at BP stations outside of Australia, so you won’t be able to earn points in New Zealand this way.
I hope this has helped.
Cheers,
Sally