Bonuses for transferring Flybuys points to Velocity

[fkcn]

I called them a few days ago because I hadn't received the 5% bonus either. They explained that the 5% was only given to people who linked their Flybuys and Velocity accounts during the promotion period for the first time (ever). I explained that the fine print seemed to say that the 15% bonus was for people who linked their accounts for the first time ever, but the 5% bonus was available to anyone.

They escalated it to a supervisor but stood their ground and told me that I wasn't eligible. In the end I gave up.

Complete BS. It seemed clear what the offer was, exactly as you have described.

 

[MollyJones]

agree re the terms of that offer. I linked my accounts again (has been a couple of covid years since I last had them linked) and thought the offer made it worthwhile.
Yet again, Flybuys are posting points or status across to velocity in a timely manner. To the point where it is never worth relying on these transfers for anything important.
Flybuys may or may not fix it, but they are losing my loyalty with these half baked promotions.

 

[fkcn]

Post automatically merged: Aug 16, 2023

Everyone seems clear on offer except Velocity

 

[fkcn]

Post automatically merged: Aug 16, 2023

And from actual T&C - clear that 5% bonus does not exclude people who have transferred before, only the 15% auto-transfer has that exclusion.

 

[Human]

Well, despite what they told me (see post #60 above) ... I received the 5% bonus points today.

 

[fkcn]

Me too! Perhaps they got so many complaints they reasoned it was easier to award what were not a lot of points. I’ll be reading the offer wording much more closely in future.

 

[MELso]

The new offer until 31 January 2024 is 250 Velocity bonus points and 250 Flybuys bonus points for the first manual transfer of 1000+ points during the period, or 500 Velocity bonus points and 500 Flybuys bonus points for the first ever auto transfer (not clear what bonus you get if you have auto-transfer on so have turned it off).

https://experience.flybuys.com.au/partners/velocity-frequent-flyer

 

[prozac]

The new offer until 31 January 2024 is 250 Velocity bonus points and 250 Flybuys bonus points for the first manual transfer of 1000+ points during the period, or 500 Velocity bonus points and 500 Flybuys bonus points for the first ever auto transfer (not clear what bonus you get if you have auto-transfer on so have turned it off).

https://experience.flybuys.com.au/partners/velocity-frequent-flyer

I don't think we will aver get 15-20% bonuses again for transferring large volume Flybuys. Pity.

 

[MELso]

I don't think we will aver get 15-20% bonuses again for transferring large volume Flybuys. Pity.

Yeah, they seem to have mostly gone when they changed the conversion ratio from 2:0.87 to 2:1 a few years back.

But even 5% like there was in June or July would be good. As it is, I'll do 1000 minimum later this month and stockpile the rest in Flybuys in the hope of another bonus transfer offer next year.

 

[lovestotravel]

Close to 1 million Flybuys points here, how I wish for a 15% promo

 

[prozac]

Close to 1 million Flybuys points here, how I wish for a 15% promo

700k here. My heels are dug in for now.

 

[MELso]

Got an interesting offer - turn auto transfer back on before 20 February and they'll give 300 Velocity and 300 FB points if you have at least 1K points. Have taken this up as I have 10K FB points, which means this effectively works out at a 4.5% bonus.

 

[Happy Dude]

Got an interesting offer - turn auto transfer back on before 20 February and they'll give 300 Velocity and 300 FB points if you have at least 1K points. Have taken this up as I have 10K FB points, which means this effectively works out at a 4.5% bonus.

Turning on auto transfer empties the whole lot though doesn't it?

 

[MooTime]

Turning on auto transfer empties the whole lot though doesn't it?

Yes.
Immediately.

 

[prozac]

BINGO! It's finally happened.

Prozac, turn your Flybuys into flights even faster with our big transfer sale!​

Simply turn on Auto Transfer and complete your first ever Auto Transfer by 26 May 2024 to score 15% bonus Velocity Points.* Don't need 15% bonus Points? No problem, just complete a Manual Transfer by 26 May 2024 to receive 5% bonus Points.*​

 

[Human]

BINGO! It's finally happened.

Prozac, turn your Flybuys into flights even faster with our big transfer sale!​

Simply turn on Auto Transfer and complete your first ever Auto Transfer by 26 May 2024 to score 15% bonus Velocity Points.* Don't need 15% bonus Points? No problem, just complete a Manual Transfer by 26 May 2024 to receive 5% bonus Points.*​

Thanks for the heads-up!

I haven't received the email yet but the use of the word "ever" is disappointing. It looks like, as per past promotions, those who had Auto Transfer in the past but who don't have it now are not eligible for the 15% bonus.

I'll read the fine print but hopefully at lest we'll be eligible for the 5% manual transfer bonus.

 

[prozac]

Thanks for the heads-up!

I haven't received the email yet but the use of the word "ever" is disappointing. It looks like, as per past promotions, those who had Auto Transfer in the past but who don't have it now are not eligible for the 15% bonus.

I'll read the fine print but hopefully at lest we'll be eligible for the 5% manual transfer bonus.

I recall making a transfer under the old regime but it was not an auto.

 

[Sunnyj]

Max 30k bonus points so I am wondering how to best maximise this…I have over 500k points which will get sucked through if I turn on auto transfer…

 

[prozac]

Max 30k bonus points so I am wondering how to best maximise this…I have over 500k points which will get sucked through if I turn on auto transfer…

Thanks for highlighting this flaw @Sunnyj .

... A maximum of 30,000 bonus Velocity Points for completing your first Auto Transfer will be awarded per member during the Promotion Period. ...

 

[Clive005]

any way of checking if you have linked the account before?