Virgin Amex 60000 bonus inc free flight

[Cruiser Elite]

Yep that's my dilemma - cancelled Cent in March this year so now I hold no AMEX - still I will try them out - happy to have a crack at it if they confirm it via email.

OK just an update - I was approved and received card - before activating I called AMEX and asked specifically 'Will I receive bonus 60K pts?' - rep I spoke to said this is not really my dept but my understanding is 'Yes provided you are new customer and have not held AMEX card in last 12mths' - he then asked would I like someone to investigate and call back - I thought lost cause I cancelled Cent in Mar 2014 but OK.

Card sat on my desk for over a week then out of blue I get call from AMEX to answer my specific Q - response was 'Yes Mr Elite you are eligible to receive 60K bonus pts once you make eligible purchase' - 'OK can you send me email stating that?' - 'Well no because we cannot send out emails like that but don't worry this call is being recorded and can always be pulled up later to verify - so just record today's date and exact time and that you were talking to Anthony and there will be no dispute'.

So activated card and have made purchase - now to wait - if pts post I will use the comp ret flt and cancel - that will be great value!

 

[yohy?!]

Came through for me even though I wasn't a new customer a few months back

 

[robd]

Came through for me even though I wasn't a new customer a few months back

Did you have a current Amex or a recently cancelled one?

 

[lang_13]

OK just an update - I was approved and received card - before activating I called AMEX and asked specifically 'Will I receive bonus 60K pts?' - rep I spoke to said this is not really my dept but my understanding is 'Yes provided you are new customer and have not held AMEX card in last 12mths' - he then asked would I like someone to investigate and call back - I thought lost cause I cancelled Cent in Mar 2014 but OK.

Card sat on my desk for over a week then out of blue I get call from AMEX to answer my specific Q - response was 'Yes Mr Elite you are eligible to receive 60K bonus pts once you make eligible purchase' - 'OK can you send me email stating that?' - 'Well no because we cannot send out emails like that but don't worry this call is being recorded and can always be pulled up later to verify - so just record today's date and exact time and that you were talking to Anthony and there will be no dispute'.

So activated card and have made purchase - now to wait - if pts post I will use the comp ret flt and cancel - that will be great value!

In a similar boat - made $500 transaction - bonus points haven't appeared on Points Transactions page yet. If this is going to happen is it at the billing cycle? Let me know how it goes for you. Here's hoping....

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Re the comp ret flt - anybody booked these flts then upgraded to J with pts?

 

[knasty]

Re the comp ret flt - anybody booked these flts then upgraded to J with pts?

Cruiser I had a related experience but with Platinum Edge card. Said it booked into Saver class but upon trying to upgrade told it was a promotional saver fare hence ineligible for upgrade. You will likely find the same thing but YMMV.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Tks knasty - that is nasty news indeed!

 

[yohy?!]

Did you have a current Amex or a recently cancelled one?

Current and I entered the existing number to the VA platinum app

 

[yohy?!]

In a similar boat - made $500 transaction - bonus points haven't appeared on Points Transactions page yet. If this is going to happen is it at the billing cycle? Let me know how it goes for you. Here's hoping....

Your MR cycle and billing cycle are likely different, mine are two weeks apart

 

[lang_13]

Your MR cycle and billing cycle are likely different, mine are two weeks apart

thanks - will keep an eye out

 

[zainman]

Re the comp ret flt - anybody booked these flts then upgraded to J with pts?

I was successful in upgrading a flight booked through this card earlier this year. YMMV

 

[zainman]

OK so I've activated the card and made a transaction. Where do I see if it's earned the 60k bonus? Cant seem to find the page where they display points per transaction..

 

[lang_13]

OK so I've activated the card and made a transaction. Where do I see if it's earned the 60k bonus? Cant seem to find the page where they display points per transaction..

There should be a link to the breakdown of points earned from the account home page - click on 'Velocity Points Transferred' . If you don't see this link thereis a good chance they haven't linked your velocity account and you will have to call them.

 

[zainman]

There should be a link to the breakdown of points earned from the account home page - click on 'Velocity Points Transferred' . If you don't see this link thereis a good chance they haven't linked your velocity account and you will have to call them.
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Thanks for that. It's strange I don't even see that area circled in red in my account. I believe they should have linked the accounts as my Velocity number is on my actual credit card...

 

[tinkybelle]

I did not get my 60k for 2 mths

 

[Scarlett]

seems they have taken the referral links offline
suggest anyone thinking of applying wait a while till they bring them back if they want better bonuses.

Did they bring the referral link back at any stage tinkybelle? That 60K bonus makes the annual fee acceptable...

 

[tinkybelle]

yes Scarlett its working again

https://www316.americanexpress.com/...merHub&MGMURN=AAAAEggeAx8XBw==&CPID=999999484

60,000extra Velocity Points[SUP]1[/SUP] when you apply by 23 February 2015, are approved and spend $500 on your new[SUP]1[/SUP] Card in the first 3 months of Card Membership.+Up to 3Velocity Points per dollar spent[SUP]2[/SUP]+ComplimentaryVirgin Australia domestic return flight every anniversary year after your first Card spend​

 

[lang_13]

Thanks for that. It's strange I don't even see that area circled in red in my account. I believe they should have linked the accounts as my Velocity number is on my actual credit card...

just checked and my velocity number was printed on the card when i got it - but not linked to my velocity account. my automatic points transfer just happened and no bonus points. Have spent over $500 again - will see whether that triggers anything this time

[PS if anyone needs a referral for this card - would be grateful for the points

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[burmans]

just checked and my velocity number was printed on the card when i got it - but not linked to my velocity account. my automatic points transfer just happened and no bonus points. Have spent over $500 again - will see whether that triggers anything this cycle.

[PS if anyone needs a referral for this card - would be grateful for the points ]

There is a special forum for referrals, would suggest we keep those to there!

 

[zainman]

just checked and my velocity number was printed on the card when i got it - but not linked to my velocity account. my automatic points transfer just happened and no bonus points. Have spent over $500 again - will see whether that triggers anything this time

[PS if anyone needs a referral for this card - would be grateful for the points ]

Will I have to keep and use the card for 6 months to get the full 60k bonus? Just spent $500 and 10,000 points appeared in the points summary section