- Velocity Frequent Flyer launches its biggest credit card bonus Points offers in the program’s history, with up to 200,000 bonus Velocity Points^ available on selected Velocity partner credit cards
- The limited time offer is available until 5 March 2026, giving Velocity Members more choice to fast-track their next holiday
- Velocity Points can be redeemed to get to over 600 destinations worldwide as Aussies plan for travel in 2026
Monday, 2 February 2026: Velocity Frequent Flyer has announced its biggest ever credit card bonus Points offers in the program’s history, giving Australians the opportunity to earn up to 200,000 bonus Velocity Points^ across selected partner credit cards.
MyCard, brought to you by NAB, is offering Velocity members the chance to earn up to 200,000 bonus Velocity Points^, while customers can also earn up to 180,000 bonus Velocity Points* for a limited time until 5 March 2026 across selected Velocity partner credit cards from American Express, Westpac, NAB and ANZ.
Together, the offers mark one of Velocity’s biggest ever bonus Points offers, giving Velocity members multiple ways to boost their Points balance and fast-track their next holiday, with Velocity Points redeemable to get to over 600 destinations globally.
Where up to 200,000 bonus Velocity Points could take Velocity members~
- One-way Economy Reward Seat from Sydney to Tokyo (Haneda) with All Nippon Airways - 45,000 Velocity Points + $101.28 in taxes, fees and carrier charges~
- One-way Economy Reward Seat from Melbourne to Athens (via Doha) with Qatar Airways - 65,000 Velocity Points +389.66 in taxes, fees and carrier charges~
- One-way Economy Reward Seat from Brisbane to Rome (via Doha) with Qatar Airways - 80,000 Velocity Points + $395.03 in taxes, fees and carrier charges~
- One-way Business Reward Seat from Perth to Paris (via Doha) with Qatar Airways – 139,000 Velocity Points + $728.99 in taxes, fees and carrier charges~
- One-way Business Reward Seat from Melbourne to Milan (Malpensa) (via Doha) with Qatar Airways – 158, 500 Velocity Points + $724.06 in taxes, fees and carrier charges~
These offers come as Australians plan travel for the year ahead and look for smarter ways to maximise rewards both on the ground and in the air, with travel remaining a top priority for many households in 2026.
With up to 180,000 bonus Velocity Points available on the Westpac Altitude Black Credit Card*, this limited-time offer represents one of the largest Points bonuses currently available across Velocity partner direct-earn credit cards, while MyCard delivers the biggest Points bonus offered by Velocity.
Velocity Frequent Flyer CEO, Nick Rohrlach, said: “With our biggest Velocity partner credit card offer yet, members can use their Velocity Points to cover flights and holiday sooner.
Australians are becoming increasingly thoughtful about how they engage with loyalty programs, and I see firsthand how members maximise their Points to unlock unforgettable holidays sooner.
Velocity also continues to offer strong value and availability across its reward seat network, making it easier for members to find and use Points when they’re ready to travel. That means 200,000 Points can go further, helping stretch travel budgets while opening more destinations, more choice and more opportunities for memorable trips.”
To find out more about the full range of Velocity partner credit cards, see here.
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NOTES TO EDITOR
^Individual card T&Cs, min. spend, eligibility criteria, fees and charges apply. See below for full details.
~ Applicable taxes, fees and carrier charges apply to Reward Seats
* Total 180,000 bonus Velocity Points offer applies to the Westpac Altitude Black Credit Card with Velocity Points, which is comprised of the 150,000 bonus Points offer which is subject to the terms and conditions and eligibility criteria available here and this 30,000 additional bonus Points offer which is subject to these terms and conditions.
Terms and Conditions
General Disclaimer: Applications for credit are subject to the relevant credit provider’s credit approval criteria. Terms and conditions and fees and charges apply. Refer to the relevant credit provider’s website for details. You should consider if a credit card is suitable for you before applying . A range of credit products are available to help you earn Velocity frequent Flyer points. Neither Velocity Frequent Flyer (VFF) nor Virgin Australia (VA) is suggesting you should apply for a particular product with a particular provider. You should consider the available options and select an option you consider is appropriate for you.
This offer applies in relation to credit cards featured on the Velocity Frequent Flyer partner credit card page only. Terms and conditions apply.
*Up to 30,000 bonus Points offer: To be eligible to receive up to 30,000 bonus Velocity Points, you must (a) be a Velocity Frequent Flyer member, (b) Activate the Points offer by visiting here between 12:01am (AEST) 19 January 2026 and 11:59pm (AEST) 5 March 2026 (“Promotion Period”) (prior to the card application) (c) apply for a participating Velocity Points earning card (listed below), during the Promotion Period and (d) be approved and meet the minimum spend and retention criteria for the eligible offer associated with the individual card if the application is successful. Minimum spend, card fees and eligibility requirements vary by card. Auto Transfer opt-in may apply. For full terms and conditions visit here. The number of bonus Velocity Points on offer depends on the Velocity Points Earning card applied for, which are:
30,000 bonus Velocity Points for American Express Velocity Platinum Card (excluding applications via the American Express ‘Refer a Friend’ program), and Westpac Altitude Velocity Black credit card;
20,000 bonus Velocity Points for Westpac Altitude Velocity Platinum credit card;
10,000 bonus Velocity Points for American Express Velocity Escape Plus Card (excluding applications via the American Express ‘Refer a Friend’ program), ANZ Platinum credit card, NAB Rewards Platinum Card, and NAB Rewards Signature Card. For Eligible Credit Cards issued by NAB the 10,000 bonus Velocity Points will be allocated to your Velocity Frequent Flyer account by 30 June 2026.
Total 180,000 bonus Velocity Points offer applies to the Westpac Altitude Black Credit Card with Velocity Points, which is comprised of the 150,000 bonus Points offer which is subject to the terms and conditions and eligibility criteria available here and this 30,000 additional bonus Points offer which is subject to these terms and conditions.
Bonus Velocity Points will be allocated to your Velocity account in accordance with, and subject to the Velocity membership Terms and Conditions 4-6 weeks after you meet the minimum spend criteria for the eligible offer associated with the individual card.
This bonus Points offer cannot be used in conjunction with other bonus Points offers provided by Velocity Frequent Flyer in respect of credit cards. For the avoidance of doubt, if you have applied for and been approved for one of the above listed credit cards outside the Promotion Period, you will not be eligible to earn bonus Points as part of this promotion.
Velocity membership and Points earn is subject to the
^MyCard Terms and Conditions
MyCard branded credit products are issued by National Australia Bank Limited (ABN 12 004 044 937, AFSL and Australian Credit Licence 230686) (“NAB”). The MyCard Team means NAB.
The terms and conditions contained in the MyCard Prestige 200,000 bonus Velocity Points offer have been prepared by NAB and not Velocity Frequent Flyer Pty Ltd (VFF) or Virgin Australia (VA). This is being provided to you at NAB’s request for your information and their inclusion in Velocity Frequent Flyer or Virgin Australia marketing material does not, and is not intended to, convey the impression that Velocity Frequent Flyer or Virgin Australia act for NAB in relation to the product below.
MyCard Prestige Credit Card 200,000 bonus Velocity Points offer
150,000 bonus Velocity Points: To be eligible to receive 150,000 bonus Velocity Points (automatically redeemed from 300,000 bonus MyCard Reward Points), you must apply for a new MyCard Prestige Credit Card before the offer is withdrawn, spend a minimum of $12,000 on eligible purchases using your new Card within 90 days from approval, enrol into Autoredemption for Velocity with your Velocity membership number via Online Servicing. Eligible purchases exclude Cash Advances, Balance Transfers, Special Promotions, interest and fees. Any refunds and Chargebacks on purchases will also be excluded and will not form part of the spend criteria. 300,000 bonus MyCard Reward Points (equivalent to 150,000 Velocity Points) will be credited to your MyCard Rewards Balance within 2 months of meeting the spend criteria and automatically transferred to Velocity on the date nominated by you, provided you have enrolled in Autoredemption. Once transferred, it may take up to 1 month for the Velocity Points to appear in your Velocity account. Additional 50,000 bonus Velocity Points: An additional 100,000 bonus MyCard Reward Points (equivalent to 50,000 Velocity Points) will be credited to your MyCard Rewards Balance within 90 days of your Account being open for 12 months, provided it has been activated by you. All rewards are subject to the Terms and Conditions of the MyCard Rewards Program. Your MyCard Prestige must remain open and in good standing (for example - your account is not in default, suspended or closed), for the bonus MyCard Reward Points to be awarded and transferred. Membership of Velocity Frequent Flyer and ensuring your Velocity account is valid as at the date of transfer is your responsibility. The redemption of MyCard Reward Points will be administered solely by The MyCard Team and is subject to the Terms and Conditions of the MyCard Rewards Program. Velocity membership and Velocity Points earn and redemption are subject to the Velocity Membership Terms and Conditions, as amended from time to time, available at velocityfrequentflyer.com. This offer commenced 15 December 2025. The MyCard Team may vary or end this offer at any time. This offer is not available when closing or transferring from another MyCard branded credit card account or in conjunction with any other MyCard branded credit card offer.
Balance Transfer offer
Your total Balance Transfers may not exceed 80% of your Credit Limit. The 0% p.a. interest rate will apply to balance transfers requested at card application, and the Balance Transfer Fee, for a period of 12 months, commencing from the date the Balance Transfer is processed. The Balance Transfer Fee is 3% of the balance transferred and will be debited to your account on the day or the day after your Balance Transfer is processed. At the end of the balance transfer period, the interest rate on any outstanding transferred balance, and Balance Transfer Fee, will revert to the variable Annual Percentage Rate for Cash Advances, currently 22.99% p.a. This offer excludes balances transferred from MyCard branded unsecured credit products. For important information to consider before taking up a Balance Transfer, please click here. This offer commenced 15 December 2025. The MyCard Team may vary or end this offer at any time. This offer is not available when closing or transferring from another MyCard branded credit card account or in conjunction with any other MyCard branded credit card offer.
~Reward Seat terms and conditions
Based on the one-way Economy or Business Reward Seat fares on Virgin Australia and international partner airlines for the advertised routes (correct as 27 January 2026). The Reward Seat base fare is payable in Velocity Points, and taxes, fees and carrier charges are payable in addition to Velocity Points redeemed for the base fare. Taxes, fees and carrier charges can be paid in cash or by redeeming Velocity Points. Reward Seats are limited and may not be available at the advertised Reward Seat base fares, at peak times or on all flights. Reward Seat bookings must be made on the Virgin Australia website by selecting “Use Points”. Reward Seats and associated charges are not eligible for Points earn. Payment surcharge may apply. You can change or get a refund for your booking by paying a fee and any fare difference, at least 24 hours before scheduled departure. Any voluntary changes by members for Reward Seats with international partner airlines will require cancellation and rebooking via a new ticket. If applicable, the original ticket will be refunded. You may also request a refund for other reasons, including under the Australian Consumer Law. View the Velocity Reward Seat fare rules for more information. Some flights may be operated by a partner airline. Different baggage allowances and conditions may apply to these flights. Full terms and conditions velocityfrequentflyer.com.
