Christmas Bonus Of Up To 10,000 Velocity Points (2018)

[burmans]

You can use any number plate you like, including makey up ones.

Yes but would suggest you ensure booking names match your Velocity account #, I've not received a couple of these and I suspect that is why.

 

[Must...Fly!]

Don't do this. You will have problems with cashrewards not tracking if you do.

Never had that problem. Just make sure you're logged in to cashrewards/estore/shopback/etc in incognito first and click through from there.

 

[Flyinfish]

Sweating on an Onsport purchase over Christmas. They’ve been shut. Anyone have any problems?

 

[JohnK]

Went nuts on the last day. Hopefully 40,000 points my way.

 

[odysseus]

Yes but would suggest you ensure booking names match your Velocity account #, I've not received a couple of these and I suspect that is why.

Absolutely.

No need to fake the plate either.

 

[Dr Ralph]

Took some time to credit, but just received this email:

'Your purchase from Starlight Children’s Foundation on 10 Dec 2018 has now been approved and we’re pleased to let you know that 2 Velocity Points will be credited to your Velocity Account within 24 hours.'

 

[Bagpuss]

Took some time to credit, but just received this email:

'Your purchase from Starlight Children’s Foundation on 10 Dec 2018 has now been approved and we’re pleased to let you know that 2 Velocity Points will be credited to your Velocity Account within 24 hours.'

I feel a bit bad for Starlight Children's Foundation getting these $1 donations, which they probably only get a fraction after relevant fees and charges.
It a bit of a shame to use a charity to obtain upto 10,000 Velocity points. Why not donate $5?

If they run this promotion again, I hope they remove charity partners or make it a $5 or $10 minimum donation.

You have played by the book, so I'm not pointing the finger at you or others but it's "not in the spirit" IMHO.

I accept the accept that Starlight Children's Foundation themselves allow such a low donation.

 

[Dr Ralph]

I feel a bit bad for Starlight Children's Foundation getting these $1 donations, which they probably only get a fraction after relevant fees and charges.
It a bit of a shame to use a charity to obtain upto 10,000 Velocity points. Why not donate $5?

If they run this promotion again, I hope they remove charity partners or make it a $5 or $10 minimum donation.

You have played by the book, so I'm not pointing the finger at you or others but it's "not in the spirit" IMHO.

I accept the accept that Starlight Children's Foundation themselves allow such a low donation.

It was $2 I donated, not $1.

It is entirely within the 'spirit'. They have received a donation. If they've chosen to align themselves with bodies that take large percentages of their donations then that is something they are obviously comfortable with.

Starlight clearly state:

'Every dollar counts, so donate now!'

(Earn Velocity Points with your donation | Starlight Donations)

 

[Bagpuss]

It was $2 I donated, not $1.

It is entirely within the 'spirit'. They have received a donation. If they've chosen to align themselves with bodies that take large percentages of their donations then that is something they are obviously comfortable with.

Yes, correct it was $2. I still think it is a bit questionable.

As I said it's not a dig at you as you played by the rules.

Interesting if this promotion runs again what changes will be made. (As we already saw "BP" change to "BP Fuel" mid promotion.)

 

[NoName]

It was $2 I donated, not $1.

It is entirely within the 'spirit'. They have received a donation. If they've chosen to align themselves with bodies that take large percentages of their donations then that is something they are obviously comfortable with.

Starlight clearly state:

'Every dollar counts, so donate now!'

(Earn Velocity Points with your donation | Starlight Donations)

Agree. They most likely got many donations that they otherwise wouldn’t have gotten. Regardless of the % they actually receive they have more money than they had previously. It seems like everyone is a winner with this one (except Velocity I suppose).

 

[Harthagan]

Received velocity points for everthing except autobarn purchase. Bit nervous about that one as it was a bottle of water purchased in store... So no way of challenging it if the points dont post.

 

[Bagpuss]

Received velocity points for everthing autobarn purchase. Bit nervous about that one as it was a bottle of water purchased in store... So no way of challenging it if the points dont post.

Your receipt will have your Velocity number printed on it.

 

[Harthagan]

Your receipt will have your Velocity number printed on it.

Lol yes i did check that at the time but dont think i saved it. Should have at least taken a pic of it i guess.

 

[Bagpuss]

Starlight clearly state:

'Every dollar counts, so donate now!'

(Earn Velocity Points with your donation | Starlight Donations)

The website also states some other interesting information, though obviously they are still honoring:

The happiest Velocity Points you’ll earn this August!

Offer T&Cs

Velocity members that donate with The Starlight Foundation via the Velocity Frequent Flyer eStore website between 1st August 2018 and 31st August 2018 11:59PM have the opportunity to earn 1 Velocity Points per $1 (AUD) for their donation.

 

[Alyopsis]

I think a couple of thousand $1 donations to the Starlight Foundation is better than no donations at all. All those micro amounts add up.

Lots of people would have donated more than $1. I did. It would be interesting to know how much Starlight pulled from this promotion - money that would not have otherwise gotten. It all helps.

But what’s really nice, in our me me me world (and I’m a paid up member) is that so many people defaulted to giving a donation to a good cause, even if small, rather than spending a buck downloading ... dunno, an extended dance mix of one of Mick’s songs from iTunes.

Anyway, back to drinks and good living ...

 

[JohnK]

I feel a bit bad for Starlight Children's Foundation getting these $1 donations, which they probably only get a fraction after relevant fees and charges.
It a bit of a shame to use a charity to obtain upto 10,000 Velocity points. Why not donate $5?

I donated 7 x $2 for 4 accounts but would have been happy donating $5 per account.

FWIW each email received from eStore was for correct account even though I ordered one after the other.

 

[global_nomad]

Did anyone have luck / bother chasing Autobarn for missing points? Nothing has appeared from an in-store purchase on Dec 9th, with my Velocity # clearly printed on the receipt below "Congratulations, you have earned 8 VFF points..."

 

[Major]

Did anyone have luck / bother chasing Autobarn for missing points? Nothing has appeared from an in-store purchase on Dec 9th, with my Velocity # clearly printed on the receipt below "Congratulations, you have earned 8 VFF points..."

Initially I missed mine but when I scrolled back there they were. Have a look back to your A/c from early Dec as they will post back to purchase date and not posted date.

 

[global_nomad]

Initially I missed mine but when I scrolled back there they were. Have a look back to your A/c from early Dec as they will post back to purchase date and not posted date.

Handy tip! But sadly no, doesn't appear anywhere. Ah well, will give them a bit more time, then start chasing. Oddly enough, Autobarn seems to be missing from the "Claim Missing Points" page HOW TO CLAIM MISSING VELOCITY POINTS

 

[nickykim]

Handy tip! But sadly no, doesn't appear anywhere. Ah well, will give them a bit more time, then start chasing. Oddly enough, Autobarn seems to be missing from the "Claim Missing Points" page HOW TO CLAIM MISSING VELOCITY POINTS

I have the same issue, I have two receipts with correct velocity number shown, but no sign of anything from Autobarn in my account. I have been back to the transaction date and looked and no they are not there.