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Flight value

$1,241 after fees

76,250 Velocity points, estimated value · 70,000 Velocity points · spend $5,000 in 90 days

Available

I'd like to use my bonus for:

76,250 Velocity points
1.25 points per dollar
How the value is calculated

76,250 Velocity points at 1.7¢ − $440 first-year fees. Flight value is an estimate, not cash. Assumes you earn the bonus and pay in full.

These terms are currently available (site published 3 Oct 2026).

+70,000sign-up bonus
+6,250from $5,000 spend
=76,250Velocity points
×1.7¢per point
=$1,296point value
+$385cashback
−$440first-year fees
=$1,241est. first-year value

Sydney → London · Business (150,000 pts/way)

50% of one way trip

Points via Air Canada

What this calculation assumes
  • You make the required purchases and the bonus is paid.
  • You pay the balance in full — any interest changes the outcome.
  • The required spend is ordinary planned spending, not extra cost.
  • Gift-card rates are the recorded redemption catalogue, rechecked at renewal.

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Can I get this?

This is a public offer.

Can I get this bonus if I have held a card before?

The bonus holding rule for this offer is unverified. Check the offer terms before applying.

See exclusion periods for every Australian issuer →

What must I spend?

$5,000 within 90 days — about $1,667 per month. The terms on this page don't record when the clock starts or how long the bonus takes to arrive after you qualify — check the issuer terms for both.

Can I get the card?

$3,000 minimum credit limit — a lending commitment, not a reward fact.

No minimum income recorded — this does not mean there is none.

Lending approval is separate from bonus eligibility: approval gets you the card, the conditions above get you the bonus.

How long is this available?

Recorded end date: October 13, 2026.

What else makes the card useful?

Reward use

Ways to turn points into value.

  • Points Transfer Benefits Compare across cards →
    Earn Velocity Points on Card spend (2.25 per $1 within Virgin Australia, 1.25 per $1 on Card purchases except Australian government bodies, 0.5 per $1 at Australian government bodies) with uncapped points earning

    Check membership, transfer ratios, minimums, and fees before choosing gift cards or flights.

    More details

    Earn Velocity Points on Card spend (2.25 per $1 within Virgin Australia, 1.25 per $1 on Card purchases except Australian government bodies, 0.5 per $1 at Australian government bodies) with uncapped points earning

    No source recorded for this benefit.

Purchase protection

Cover on things you buy with the card. Limits, excesses, and activation conditions apply.

  • Purchase Protection Insurance Compare across cards →
    Card Purchase Cover for eligible stolen or damaged items purchased with the Card; Card Refund Cover for recent unused purchases when a store refuses a return

    Check the cover period, the card-payment condition, claim limits, and excess.

    More details

    Card Purchase Cover for eligible stolen or damaged items purchased with the Card; Card Refund Cover for recent unused purchases when a store refuses a return

    No source recorded for this benefit.

Travel

Travel cover and perks. Most need qualifying bookings or payment with the card.

  • Travel Credits Compare across cards →
    Complimentary annual Virgin Australia return economy domestic flight between selected cities after first Card spend each anniversary year.
    More details

    Complimentary annual Virgin Australia return economy domestic flight between selected cities after first Card spend each anniversary year.

    No source recorded for this benefit.
  • Lounge Access Compare across cards →
    Virgin Australia Lounge
    More details

    Virgin Australia Lounge access at select domestic airports every time you fly Virgin Australia domestically; enrolment in the VA Lounge Access benefit required, plus 2 complimentary Virgin Australia Guest Lounge Passes each Membership year

    No source recorded for this benefit.
  • Flight Discounts Compare across cards →
    Complimentary annual Virgin Australia return economy domestic flight between selected cities each anniversary year

    Check eligible fares and booking channels.

    More details

    Complimentary annual Virgin Australia return economy domestic flight between selected cities each anniversary year

    No source recorded for this benefit.
  • Travel Insurance Compare across cards →
    Complimentary domestic and international travel insurance for the cardholder, partner and dependent children when the return trip is paid for on the Card; covers medical emergency expenses, public transport accident up to $400,000, trip cancellation/amendment up to $12,500,…

    Check the cover period, the activation condition, and who counts as an insured person.

    More details

    Complimentary domestic and international travel insurance for the cardholder, partner and dependent children when the return trip is paid for on the Card; covers medical emergency expenses, public transport accident up to $400,000, trip cancellation/amendment up to $12,500, baggage/money/documents up to $10,000, travel inconvenience and COVID-19 cover; sub-limits, terms and exclusions apply

    No source recorded for this benefit.

Account management

Tools for running the account — repayment helpers, not reward value.

  • Status Credits Compare across cards →
    Up to 100 bonus Velocity Status Credits per Membership year: 50 when you spend $25,000 on eligible purchases and a further 50 when you spend another $25,000 in the same Membership year
    More details

    Up to 100 bonus Velocity Status Credits per Membership year: 50 when you spend $25,000 on eligible purchases and a further 50 when you spend another $25,000 in the same Membership year

    No source recorded for this benefit.
  • No Additional Cardholder Fee Compare across cards →
    Up to 4 Additional Cards for family members or friends at no extra fee; all points earned credited to your Account

    Check account liability and age or redemption restrictions.

    More details

    Up to 4 Additional Cards for family members or friends at no extra fee; all points earned credited to your Account

    No source recorded for this benefit.
  • Installment Plans Compare across cards →
    Plan It lets you pay off eligible transactions over $100 or a portion of your balance in equal monthly instalments over 3, 6 or 12 month terms with no interest and a fixed monthly fee

    Check applicable charges and eligibility — a repayment plan, not reward value.

    More details

    Plan It lets you pay off eligible transactions over $100 or a portion of your balance in equal monthly instalments over 3, 6 or 12 month terms with no interest and a fixed monthly fee

    No source recorded for this benefit.
  • Interest Free Periods Compare across cards →
    Up to 55 interest-free days on purchases

    Interest-free terms change often — confirm the current days with the issuer before applying. This recorded term may be out of date.

    More details

    Up to 55 interest-free days on purchases

    No source recorded for this benefit.
  • Digital Wallet Integration Compare across cards →
    Compatible with Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Google Pay
    More details

    Compatible with Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Google Pay

    No source recorded for this benefit.

Should I keep it after the first year?

Renewal costs $440 each year ($440 annual fee) — first year was $440.

Second year pays 30,000 Velocity points if you still hold the card into year two. The recorded terms don't detail the exact second spend hurdle — check the issuer terms before counting on it.

Ongoing earn: 1.25x Velocity points per $1.

Keeping pays off only if you meet the second-year conditions and use the points and benefits enough to cover $440/yr.

Year-two points aren't dollar-valued here: the redemption catalogue may change before renewal, so recheck the rate then.


Terms and evidence

Full current terms

Offer terms

Premium

First Year Points

70,000 points

Velocity

Second Year Points

30,000 points

With $440 annual fee

Minimum Spend

$5,000

within 90 days (about 3 months)

Cash Bonus

$385Complimentary Annual Domestic Return Flight (Average Price $385)

Offer Expires

October 13, 2026

in 3 hours

Ongoing Earn Rate

1.25x points per $1 spent

Fees

First Year Annual Fee

$440

Ongoing Annual Fee

$440

From year 2 onwards

Purchase Interest Rate

23.99% p.a.

The value above assumes you pay in full and never pay this. Any interest changes the outcome.

Note: Additional fees may apply for cash advances, foreign transactions, overlimits, and late payments. Check the issuer's terms and conditions for complete fee details.

Benefit history (7 changes)
  • No Additional Cardholder FeeUpdated May 2026
  • Digital Wallet IntegrationUpdated May 2026
  • Installment PlansUpdated May 2026
  • Purchase Protection InsuranceUpdated May 2026
  • Travel InsuranceUpdated May 2026
  • Status CreditsUpdated May 2026
  • Lounge AccessUpdated May 2026

    Now Virgin Australia Lounge.

Offer terms history

These are published versions of this offer's terms. Each version preserves the conditions available at that time.

Published 3 Oct 2026

Availability changed from ended to available; conditions unchanged.

Published 2 Oct 2026

Ended 4 Oct 2026

Changes from terms version 11

Minimum Credit Limit:
3,000

Published 9 Aug 2026

Ended 2 Oct 2026

No recorded term changes from the previous version.

Published 9 Aug 2026

Ended 3 Oct 2026

Changes from terms version 9

Bonus:
50,00070,000
Second Year Bonus:
030,000
Expiration Date:
30 Apr 202613 Oct 2026

Published 19 May 2026

Ended 9 Aug 2026

Changes from terms version 8

Bonus:
70,00050,000
Second Year Bonus:
30,0000

Published 7 Feb 2026

Ended 19 May 2026

No recorded term changes from the previous version.

Published 2 Feb 2026

Ended 7 Feb 2026

Changes from terms version 6

Bonus:
60,00070,000
Second Year Bonus:
030,000
Spend For Bonus:
3,0005,000
Expiration Date:
30 Apr 2026

Published 1 Nov 2025

Ended 7 Feb 2026

Changes from terms version 5

Bonus:
100,00060,000
Spend For Bonus:
5,0003,000
Expiration Date:
14 Oct 2025

Published 23 Sep 2025

Ended 1 Nov 2025

Changes from terms version 4

Bonus:
60,000100,000
Spend For Bonus:
3,0005,000
Expiration Date:
12 Aug 202514 Oct 2025

Published 5 May 2025

Ended 23 Sep 2025

Changes from terms version 3

Bonus:
100,00060,000
Expiration Date:
30 Apr 202512 Aug 2025
Lounge Pass:
Your American Express Velocity Platinum Card gives you access to Virgin Australia lounges at select domestic airports, every time you fly Virgin Australia domestically.Virgin Australia Lounge Access every time you fly domestically with Virgin Australia plus 2 Virgin Australia Guest Lounge Passes each year

Published 10 Feb 2025

Ended 5 May 2025

Changes from terms version 2

Bonus:
60,000100,000
Interest Rate:
21.0023.99
Expiration Date:
21 Jan 202530 Apr 2025
Lounge Pass:
Enjoy 2 complimentary Virgin Australia lounge passes each anniversary year at selected domestic airports6Your American Express Velocity Platinum Card gives you access to Virgin Australia lounges at select domestic airports, every time you fly Virgin Australia domestically.

Published 8 Nov 2024

Ended 10 Feb 2025

Changes from terms version 1

Bonus Cash:
$385
Bonus Cash Description:
Complimentary Annual Domestic Return Flight (Average Price $385)
Annual Fee:
$375$440
Second Year Annual Fee:
$375$440
Expiration Date:
21 Jan 2025

Published 30 Jun 2024

Ended 8 Nov 2024

First recorded terms

Bonus Velocity:
60,000
Annual Fee:
$375
Minimum Spend:
$3,000 in 90 days
Lounge Pass:
Enjoy 2 complimentary Virgin Australia lounge passes each anniversary year at selected domestic airports6
Source wording history

Captures behind the selected terms record — evidence for these terms, not a complete history of the named offer.


Archived notes

Earlier notes about this offer, kept as an archive — not current terms. Note dates are separate from terms publication dates.

  • Expiration changed from 26/06/24 to no expiration
    2 years ago
  • Expiration changed from 15/05/24 to 26/06/24, Bonus from 100K to 60K, Second Year Bonus from NaN to 0, Notes from Includes Complimentary Virgin Australia return Economy domestic flight between selected cities each year after your first Card spend each anniversary year to Enjoy a complimentary annual Virgin Australia return economy domestic flight between selected cities after your first Card spend each anniversary year. Receive 100 Velocity Frequent Flyer Status Credits when you spend at least $50,000 on eligible purchases in your Card Membership year.
    2 years ago
  • Expiration changed from no expiration to 15/05/24, Bonus from 60K to 100K
    3 years ago
  • Bonus lowered from 75k to 60k
    3 years ago
  • Bonus increased from "60000" to "75000"
    3 years ago
  • Lowered bonus points to 60,000
    3 years ago

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