Velocity Platinum

50,000 bonus Velocity Points with $5,000 of eligible spend in the first 3 months. New Card Members only; ineligible if you have held any American Express Australia card in the previous 18 months. Earn rate is 0.5 points per $1 on government spend. Subject to American Express terms.

Points in Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer are modelled at about 2.5c each. The 50,000-point signup bonus is worth roughly $1,250.

Modelled estimate, not a cash saving. Excludes taxes and carrier charges. Points earned on personal spending are generally not taxable income.

Direct earn into Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer.

- Two Virgin Australia lounge passes subject to terms

- Velocity Points earn

- Travel insurance subject to terms

Perks are shown for independent consideration and do not increase the beta ranking value.

Last checked: 2026-06-17. Offers and eligibility terms change frequently.