Current offer 80000 velocity points for velocity platinum amex

[Winston1]

Platinum Velocity is a great card. I'm very pleased I got mine.
For a Perth person it comes with the added bonus of a PER-SYD flight which easily covers the annual fee. I have just recently booked my PER to SYD flight without issue despite Sydney not being one of the official destinations. Others have had the same experience.

I will also be registering my cards (yes I have supplementary cards) for the upcoming shop small on May 14/15. I plan on maxing out the 3 uses on each card. This should save me around $150 across all my cards. Additional to shop small there's usually a good range of statement credits which can easily help in offsetting the initial cost of the card.
Current offers
Spend $350 & Get $50 Back @ Harvey Norman (Online or In Store)(network.americanexpress.com)
Spend $200 or More & Get $50 Back @ Karen Millen(network.americanexpress.com)
Spend $100 or More & Get $20 Back @ La Mer Online(network.americanexpress.com)
Spend $75 or More & Get $15 Back @ Bobbi Brown Online(network.americanexpress.com)
Spend $10 or More & Get $5 Back @ T2(network.americanexpress.com)
Spend $130 or More & Get $25 Back @ Witchery(network.americanexpress.com)
Spend $50 or More & Get $10 Back @ Co Op(network.americanexpress.com)
Spend $50 Get $15 Back Up To 3x @ Participating Merchants(network.americanexpress.com)
Spend $75 Get $15 Back @ Clinique Online(network.americanexpress.com)
Spend $100 Get $20 Back @ Roses Only Group(network.americanexpress.com)
Spend $100 Get $20 Back Online or In Store @ Milan Direct(network.americanexpress.com)
Spend $100 Get $20 Back @ Jo Malone Online(network.americanexpress.com)

Spend $150 Get $30 Back @ Kogan online (network.americanexpress.com)


Not to mention 3 points per $ for restaurants.
Between this and the platinum edge 3 points per dollar can be had on a lot of things.

The below resource (PDF) is great for award redemptions on Singapore Airlines.
It basically summarises the points needed for differing classes of travel to/from Singapore. The 'points required' look like the include the online booking discount.
Remember, 80,000 velocity points equates to 59,259 kris flyer points.
With a some additional spend, I'm planning to use the points from my plat velocity for a suites ride from HKG-SIN-SYD which is the same number of points as a SYD-SIN flight, but of course you get another 4 hours of luxury (about 12 all up) as well as the first class lounge experience in Singapore.

AWARD REDEMPTIONS ON SINGAPORE AIRLINES (PDF)

Of course I would be extremely grateful if anyone was to use my referral link should you decide to sign up to this card.

MY REFERRAL LINK

 

[HeavyElectricity]

Hi everyone,

I received a new referral link in the post, which was odd! It looks like they've changed the format of them a bit.


Only a few weeks left now to sign up with the current referral deal (sign up by 31st May).

The details / link are below:


http://amexrefer.com.au/VPV1/tdskwsq


Cheers!

 

[lopes2017]

Hi all,

offer still valid click on the following link https://goo.gl/8bmq7v enjoy the sign up bonus.

• Receive 80,000 bonus Velocity Points when you apply, are approved and spend $500 on your new Card within the first 3 months[SUP]1[/SUP]. This introductory offer is available to new American Express Card Members only.
• Earn up to 3 Velocity Points per $1 spent on eligible purchases[SUP]2[/SUP]. See Reward Yourself section for more details.
• Complimentary Virgin Australia return domestic flight after your first Card spend each year[SUP]3[/SUP].
• Enjoy 2 complimentary Virgin Australia lounge invitations each anniversary year at selected airports[SUP]4[/SUP].
• 0% p.a. on balance transfers for the first 12 months[SUP]5[/SUP] - A one-off credit plan establishment fee of 1% applies to any balances transferred. .
• Complimentary domestic and international travel insurance[SUP]6[/SUP].
• Discounted International Business Class Companion Fares[SUP]7[/SUP].

https://goo.gl/8bmq7v

 

[cory]

Referral link if anyone else is interested

 

[yld200]

Has anyone been successful with the bonus points while holding the recent QFF Premium AMEX card?

(sorry to hijack thread)

 

[Winston1]

Hi Yld20.
If you're trying to figure out if you'll receive the 80,000 points while holding a qantas amex, then the answer is yes you should be fine. The terms and conditions state that you won't be eligible, but in practice I've only heard of one case where bonus points haven't been awarded (dig deep into the velocity 110k referral thread). Many of us here held a platinum edge prior to applying for a velocity amex. I and most others received their 110,000 points. ;-)

Cheers.

 

[yld200]

Hi Yld20.
If you're trying to figure out if you'll receive the 80,000 points while holding a qantas amex, then the answer is yes you should be fine. The terms and conditions state that you won't be eligible, but in practice I've only heard of one case where bonus points haven't been awarded (dig deep into the velocity 110k referral thread). Many of us here held a platinum edge prior to applying for a velocity amex. I and most others received their 110,000 points. ;-)

Cheers.

Thanks Winston,

Been looking for the next card to churn through after my QF AMEX. You'll definately get the nod if I decide to bite the bullet.

 

[Winston1]

Very kind of you.
Dont forget to hit Amex up for some points to keep you as a customer come renewal time. They will usually cough up points to keep you in lieu of reducing the annual fee.

 

[AnnaB]

Just wanted to share my referral link again. Much the same as the others with 80,000 bonus points for you
Haven't gotten any referral points yet so I am hoping for some luck to reach my goal. Thanks for looking

http://amex.com.au/refer/annabQOVW

 

[kamchatsky]

Virgin Velocity Platinum American Express

This card is still the best offer for Velocity points bonus out there. To sum it up:

80000 bonus Velocity points + Free Virgin Australia domestic flight + 2 Virgin Australia Lounge Passes + Travel Insurance for only $349 annual fee.
The free domestic flight covers most of the annual fee already.

Most important of all, 80000 bonus Velocity points can be converted to 59259 Singapore Krisflyer miles. It can get you award ticket on Singapore Airlines (as an example): - Sydney - Singapore - Hong Kong on Business One-Way (46750 KF miles)
- Sydney - Singapore - Rest of South East Asia Business One-Way (46750 KF miles)

If you spend a little on your card to accumulate more miles, you can go the following:
- Sydney - Singapore - Hong Kong on A380 Suites/First One-Way (63750 KF miles)
- Sydney - Singapore - Tokyo on Business One-Way (65875 KF miles)
- Sydney - Singapore - Tokyo on A380 Suites/First One-Way (80750 KF miles)
- Sydney - Singapore - European Cities on Business One-Way (80750 KF miles)

It is a fantastic deal. If you want all these benefits, you should apply on the following link:

APPLY NOW

 

[Mondo]

If anyone is interested to use my link HERE. Will get 80,000 Velocity points, a free return domestic flight and 2 lounge passes per year.

Thanks

 

[risaka]

I have previously applied the AMEX Velocity platinum from one of the referrals link on AFF and I must say this card is of great value.

You'll get the bonus 80K Velocity points, free Virgin Australia Flight, 2 Amex Lounge pass in Sydney and 2X lounge pass to Virgin Australia.

If anyone is interested in applying, please click Here.

 

[yld200]

I used one of the referral links here so I might as well share mine too!

AMEX is great at turning over points quickly and has pretty loose controls over people with other AMEX products. So if you're looking to apply please feel free to use my referral link below which will help me and Mrs Y fly in the pointy end of the plane for the first time

Referral Link

 

[lang_13]

Hi

Yes can vouch that this card is good value, for free flight and lounge passes alone. Also see that it is eligible for local champion now too. Feel free to use this link. cheers

 

[Winston1]

I used one of the referral links here so I might as well share mine too!

AMEX is great at turning over points quickly and has pretty loose controls over people with other AMEX products. So if you're looking to apply please feel free to use my referral link below which will help me and Mrs Y fly in the pointy end of the plane for the first time

Referral Link

I can confirm that Yld200 used my referral link (many many thanks).
I would encourage others to use his link seeing he generously shared the love here when applying. Hopefully others applying now will have the fortune of receiving a referral bonus down the track.
Great thanks again to yld200. I really appreciate it.

 

[kamchatsky]

American Express has extended the offer again. This time without any expiry date.


Smart move I say, Amex realised that this is the best way to get and keep new customers.


This card is still the best offer for Velocity points bonus out there. To sum it up:


80000 bonus Velocity points + Free Virgin Australia domestic flight + 2 Virgin Australia Lounge Passes + Travel Insurance for only $349 annual fee.


The free domestic flight covers most of the annual fee already.


Most important of all, 80000 bonus Velocity points can be converted to 59259 Singapore Krisflyer miles. It can get you award ticket on Singapore Airlines (as an example):


- Sydney - Singapore - Hong Kong on Business One-Way (46750 KF miles)
- Sydney - Singapore - Rest of South East Asia Business One-Way (46750 KF miles)


If you spend a little on your card to accumulate more miles, you can go the following:
- Sydney - Singapore - Hong Kong on A380 Suites/First One-Way (63750 KF miles)
- Sydney - Singapore - Tokyo on Business One-Way (65875 KF miles)
- Sydney - Singapore - Tokyo on A380 Suites/First One-Way (80750 KF miles)
- Sydney - Singapore - European Cities on Business One-Way (80750 KF miles)


It is a fantastic deal. If you want all these benefits, you should apply on the following APPLICATION LINK HERE.

 

[Blackswan]

Just a reminder for anyone who's thinking about getting this card.

If anyone wants a referral;

http://amex.com.au/refer/wesleeoGCO

The annual fee is $349 per year, but this is heavily outweighed by the benefits.

A reminder of the great benefits;

· 80,000 Velocity points after you spend $500 within 3 months of receiving the card
· Complimentary domestic return flight (within selected cities) on Virgin Australia
· Two single entry passes to the Virgin Australia Lounge
· Two entries to the American Express Lounge at Sydney International
· Complimentary domestic and international travel insurance
· Earn 3 points per dollar at restaurants and Virgin Australia, 2 points on airlines, accommodation and spend if foreign currency, and 1 point elsewhere (excluding utilities, telecommunications companies and government bodies)

 

[Kilo]

How militant are AMEX on the 12 month cooling off period? I had a Platinum Edge card I cancelled last September.

 

[grounded]

As a current plat charge holder what are the chances of the bonus? I read in another thread that referred signups still received signup bonuses (even if already holding an amex issues amex)... but that was for the 120k plat charge itself. Any reports here?

 

[get me outta here]

Anyone applied for this shortly after having cancelled the same card? I know one should wait a decent period (12 months), but I am impatient for more points to get back to JFK.