Virgin Amex Velocity Platinum card now 110k points

[Winston1]

Would love to hear more confirmations of people getting flights over east from Perth. I was going to get the missus onto the platinum edge until we saw this offer. I still think as an ongoing concern the edge would be a better card (love mine), but the 110k points are so tempting.

 

[Formal Hall]

It's probably too early too have more confirmations as some of us are still waiting for the card; over a month for me now. The good thing with Amex is that the will refund the annual fee pro-rata, so I would apply anyway, try booking your free flight and if they say no, cancel the card and apply for the Platinum Edge a few months later.

 

[M@rcoPolo]

Thanks M@rco, wasn't sure if anyone would admit to even receiving a referral bonus in this thread (lol)... anyone else since 22nd?

p.s. Free bump for your (Mrs that is) referral:

https://www316.americanexpress.com/...CC4F4E4CB&mgmerSource&MGMURN=AAAABgQMHxAeDw==

(yes i went searching for it )

Haha thanks mate - the referral I received on the 21st was for my charge card, Mrs is the one with the Velocity Plat and she's now talking all her friends into it - no wonder Amex is running out of plastic to make the things

 

[Winston1]

It's probably too early too have more confirmations as some of us are still waiting for the card; over a month for me now. The good thing with Amex is that the will refund the annual fee pro-rata, so I would apply anyway, try booking your free flight and if they say no, cancel the card and apply for the Platinum Edge a few months later.

Yeah, I guess. We're pretty conservative and don't really want to damage our credit ratings by applying and closing too many cards in a short period of time.
Does anyone know if Amex will convert this card into an edge after a year or so if requested?

 

[psi999]

Haha thanks mate - the referral I received on the 21st was for my charge card, Mrs is the one with the Velocity Plat and she's now talking all her friends into it - no wonder Amex is running out of plastic to make the things

That's the ticket I'd be burned at the stake on here if I was to reveal the number of referrals I have secured....

That said its not hard to sell though, 110k points is madness and the free flight makes it a no brainer.

 

[kamchatsky]

Would love to hear more confirmations of people getting flights over east from Perth. I was going to get the missus onto the platinum edge until we saw this offer. I still think as an ongoing concern the edge would be a better card (love mine), but the 110k points are so tempting.

I would say even if you don't get return ticket from Perth to eastern states, you can still get return flights to say Broome which is also very expensive. In fact I found that sometimes it is more expensive than going to Sydney from Perth.

In fact, once I used one of the free Amex flights between Perth and Broome because it is so expensive.

Anyway, if you want to apply the Velocity Platinum Amex, here is my link:

https://www316.americanexpress.com/...E527654D2&mgmerSource&MGMURN=AAAABgQMFxIWGQ==

Alternatively (or additionally), you can get Qantas Ultimate American Express Card, you get 80000 Qantas points AND free Qantas return domestic flight, and from Perth, you can definitely go to Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide:

http://www.australianfrequentflyer....tas-american-express-ultimate-card-69829.html

Qantas Ultimate American Express Domestic Flight Map:
American Express - Ultimate Flight Map

 

[Arrow29]

If you can book from PER-SYD using this card, does anyone know if you can use points to upgrade to J?

Yes, at least mine are eligible for upgrade. However, it is 30k points one way.

As I mentioned earlier, I have 2 flights booked PER-SYD for October.

 

[Flippantflyer]

Hi everyone!

Well I've FINALLY got my card (and my referral link below) - it took much longer than the 5 days they said it would take for the card to arrive. When I called them to check on it all they gave me a super amusing excuse: they had had so much uptake that they had run out of the plastic used to make the cards.... ?!?!

If we haven't reached total saturation I'd love someone to use my referral!

https://www316.americanexpress.com/...merHub&MGMURN=AAAABgQMFxEeAw==&CPID=999999483



Flippant Flyer

 

[Winston1]

Hi everyone!

Well I've FINALLY got my card (and my referral link below) - it took much longer than the 5 days they said it would take for the card to arrive. When I called them to check on it all they gave me a super amusing excuse: they had had so much uptake that they had run out of the plastic used to make the cards.... ?!?!

If we haven't reached total saturation I'd love someone to use my referral!

https://www316.americanexpress.com/...merHub&MGMURN=AAAABgQMFxEeAw==&CPID=999999483



Flippant Flyer

Flippantflyer, when did you book your flights? - Just wondering if the flight maps could have been changed after you booked yours? Maybe in advance of this promo knowing it'd super popular.

 

[Formal Hall]

After a month of waiting (on AMEX to source more plastic it seems!), my card has arrived. I realise I am late to the party, but it would be terrific if someone considered my referral link. I receive 20,000 velocity points for the referral, which are vital to me maintaining a long-distance relationship with my fiancée between Australia and the UK!

Record sign-up for an Australian card! Ends September 30.
110,000 velocity points when you spend $1000 in first 3 months (100,000 without referral)
3 velocity points per $1 on VA
2 velocity points per $1 on airlines, accommodation, cruises, tour operators
2 velocity points per $1 on foreign spend
0.5 velocity point per $1 on utilities, ATO, Australia Post and other government spend
1 velocity point per $1 on everything else
Free VA return domestic flight every year (available destinations here)
2 free visits to VA lounge each year
$349 annual fee

My referral link is here

 

[mranwa]

Hi all, I finally received the card after quite a long wait. Used one of the link in this post, so whoever's link it was, hope you get the points. I got approved a week after applying. Then received a letter saying there is a delay and cards will only be sent out on the 20 August. Received the card on 27 August. Only started to use the card, might be buying some holiday flight tickets to hit the spend target for the bonus points.

Anyway, here's my link and thanks in advance.
https://www316.americanexpress.com/...72E0FC8A1&mgmerSource&MGMURN=AAAABgQMGg4dCg==

 

[flzdaley]

AMEX velocity platinum card

Incase anybody is looking for this card. Get an extra 10k points.
https://www316.americanexpress.com/...merHub&MGMURN=AAAABgQTAA4JAw==&CPID=999999483

 

[Nolzy]

Hi all - incase anyone is looking for a referral, here is some info about the card and a referral. https://www316.americanexpress.com/...merHub&MGMURN=AAAABgQMHRIUCQ==&CPID=999999484

Annual fee $349, minimum $1000 spend. Best offer from Amex for stocking up Velocity points! 110k points is enough for one way MEL-AUH-ATH/IST business class on Etihad.
This card comes with:

• 110,000 extra Velocity Points when you apply by 30 September 2015, are approved and spend $1000 on your new Card in the first 3 months of Card Membership
• You can earn up to 3 Velocity Points per $1 spent on eligible purchases
• 3 Velocity Points per dollar spent at
  - Virgin Australia
  - Tens of thousands of restaurants in Australia
• 2 Velocity Points per dollar spent at
  - Airlines, accommodation, major cruise and tour operators paid directly or through travel agencies
  - Spend in foreign currency when overseas and online
• 1 Velocity Point per dollar spent
  - All other providers, excluding those below
  - Insurances offered by American Express
• 0.5 Velocity Points per dollar spent
  - Utilities which are gas, water and electricity providers
  - Insurance offered by companies other than American Express
  - Telecommunication providers which includes goods and services purchased from phone, mobile and internet service providers
  - Government bodies including the Australian Taxation Office, Australia Post, federal/state and local government bodies
• Enjoy a complimentary Virgin Australia return domestic flight every anniversary year after your first Card spend in that year[SUP]3[/SUP]
• Enjoy 2 complimentary single entry passes to the domestic Virgin Australia lounge each anniversary year at selected airports[SUP]4[/SUP]
• Complimentary Domestic & International Travel Insurance[SUP]5[/SUP]

 

[MH_fan]

I might as well throw my hat in the ring. Nothing ventured, nothing gained, right? I would be most appreciative!
https://www316.americanexpress.com/...merHub&MGMURN=AAAABgQMGhMWDw==&CPID=999999484

Questions: 1) Are the complimentary lounge passes transferable and 2) Do purchasing Virgin gift cards from the Entertainment Book count as "Virgin purchases" in order to earn 3 points per dollar?

 

[froggerADL]

Questions: 1) Are the complimentary lounge passes transferable and 2) Do purchasing Virgin gift cards from the Entertainment Book count as "Virgin purchases" in order to earn 3 points per dollar?

1. No. They are electronic but you can use them for guests.

2. No. They count as Entertainment Book purchases.

 

[Coops1]

Questions: 1) Are the complimentary lounge passes transferable

Answering Q1, not fully, read the t&c that came with the card. The passes are linked to your card itself, you need to be there to use it, but if you have lounge already, you can invite a 2nd guest in as 1 use of a pass, travelling with VA on the day of course. Also, not sure how strict they are, but it limits access to 2hrs prior to flight departure....doubt they would ever enforce

Re Q2. FroggerADL has replied, but to note when I spoke to AMEX yesterday they did say that Everyday Gift Card purchases thru Entertainment book would count as 3x pts on a Platinum Edge card (eg groceries!). I was very specific as I had just spent $1900 to fulfil the Vel Plat spend, and he said absolutely 3x pts on the Plat Edge card...Of course no use for Plat Velocity

 

[MH_fan]

1. No. They are electronic but you can use them for guests.

2. No. They count as Entertainment Book purchases.

1. Bugger. That's annoying! Almost pointless when I have status unless I ant to bring in a 2nd guest.
2. Bugger.

 

[froggerADL]

1. Bugger. That's annoying! Almost pointless when I have status unless I ant to bring in a 2nd guest.
2. Bugger.

Actually I'm not sure about 2. If the purchase goes through Virgin it would get the bonus points.

When you buy Woolies cards from EB you get redirected to the Woolies site and they count as Woolies purchases.

Sorry if I misled you.

 

[MH_fan]

Actually I'm not sure about 2. If the purchase goes through Virgin it would get the bonus points.

When you buy Woolies cards from EB you get redirected to the Woolies site and they count as Woolies purchases.

Sorry if I misled you.

No need for apologies. You were trying to answer my questions and, for that, I thank you.

 

[hossein_au]

I applied for the card, but I already have 3 AmEx-issued cards.

They called me and asked: 1) I close 2 out of my current 3 AmEx account, because they now allow maximum of 2 cards, and 2) to inform me I will be ineligible for the bonus, because I am already an AmEx customer.


I am happy to close 2 of the cards, but I wonder if everyone here knows whether they will give out the bonus even if people are current customers? I don’t want to pay the annual fee if there is no bonus.

Thanks.