Virgin Red, a popular British loyalty program offering flights, cruises, and hotels, has launched its first-ever Virgin travel credit card exclusively for U.S. travelers. Applications for the new travel card for U.S. fliers are now open, allowing cardholders to earn valuable points on travel and everyday spending.
Earning Points
With the Virgin credit card for travelers, users can earn:
- 3x points on purchases with Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Hotels, and Virgin Voyages.
- 2x points on dining, groceries, select streaming services, and EV charging.
- 1x point on all other purchases.
Virgin Credit Card Benefits
This U.S. travel credit card comes with a $99 annual fee, which can be offset by various benefits, including:
- 5,000-anniversary points each year.
- An annual third-night free stay at Virgin Hotels.
- No foreign transaction fees for international travel.
Additionally, travelers can choose rewards after reaching spending thresholds of $15,000 and $30,000, which include:
- Companion pass when flying Virgin Atlantic.
- Cabin upgrade when flying Virgin Atlantic.
- One free night at Virgin Hotels.
- One suite upgrade at Virgin Hotels.
- Up to a $300 bar tab with Virgin Voyages.
- A Virgin Voyages benefits package includes laundry service, daily coffee credits, and access to a cocktail party.
Reward Redemption
Virgin Red points can be redeemed for:
- One-way flights to London start at just 7,500 points.
- All-inclusive Virgin Voyages cruises for two from 95,000 points.
- Nights at Virgin Hotels start from 25,000 points.
Exclusive Perks and Offers
Cardholders can access six exclusive Virgin perks twice a year when spending reaches $15,000 and $30,000. These perks include:
- Flying Club reward voucher for a companion seat or cabin upgrade on Virgin Atlantic.
- One free night stay at a participating Virgin Hotel.
- Priority room upgrade at a Virgin Hotel.
- Up to a $300 bar tab with Virgin Voyages.
- Blue Extras Perk Package with Virgin Voyages, including laundry service and a cocktail party.
To celebrate the launch of the travel rewards credit card, new cardholders can earn a boarding bonus of 40,000 Virgin Points by spending $3,000 in the first 90 days—enough for two tickets across the pond!
Additional Benefits
Additional advantages include:
- No foreign transaction fees on overseas purchases.
- 2,500 Virgin Points for adding a loved one as an additional user (up to four users).
- An annual 5,000-anniversary points bonus upon renewal.
- 25 Flying Club Tier Points for every $2,500 in eligible purchases (maximum of 50 Tier Points per month).
- Enjoy a third night free after booking two nights at a participating Virgin Hotel each year.
With World Elite Mastercard® rewards, cardholders enjoy savings and experiences in travel, shopping, wellness, and more. Security features include ID Theft Protection™, Zero Liability Protection, and Global Services for emergency assistance.
Andrea Burchett, Chief Loyalty Officer and Managing Director for Virgin Red said: “We’re thrilled to partner with Virgin’s brilliant travel companies to offer our U.S. members the chance to turn the dollars they spend every day into Virgin Points. The Virgin Red Rewards Card is the first in the industry to span flights, cruises, and hotels—it’s your passport to more flights across the Atlantic, more Voyaging around Caribbean hotspots, and more Bellinis at The Pool Club.”
Earning Potential
For example, cardholders who spend $700 on everyday purchases and $300 at grocery stores monthly would earn 15,600 Virgin Points annually. With the boarding bonus of 40,000 Virgin Points for spending $3,000 in the first 90 days, that’s enough for two round-trip flights between the UK and the US, with points left over.
Similarly, spending $4,700 on everyday purchases and $300 at grocery stores monthly could yield 63,000 Virgin Points— sufficient for a 4-night Caribbean cruise with Virgin Voyages. Cardholders can also select from two Virgin perks and earn 25 Tier Points for every $2,500 spent as Virgin Atlantic Flying Club members.
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