Deal has expired, view more transfer bonuses by clicking here.
Update 5/1/19: Looks like another set of people might have been targeted. There’s also an end date of 7/1/19 added now as well. Hat tip to Running With Miles
The Offer
Direct link to offer (note, only some people have this deal)
- Receive a 30% bonus when you transfer your American Express membership rewards points to Virgin Atlantic. For example, transfer 1,000 American Express membership rewards and receive 1,300 Virgin Atlantic miles.
The Fine Print
No end date listedEnd date of 7/1/19 now in placeLimited to 75,000 American Express points (transfers to 97,500 Virgin Atlantic points)Cap no longer in place
Our Verdict
Fairly common transfer bonus from American Express. Here are the previous transfer bonuses for Virgin Atlantic:
- August 1st – September 12th, 2018: 30% bonus
- October 10th – November 30th, 2017: 30% bonus
- April 17th – May 22nd, 2017: 30% bonus
- May 1st – May 31st, 2016: 30% bonus
- April 1st – April 30th, 2015: 25% bonus
- October 16th – November 30th, 2014: 35% bonus
- May 1st – May 31st, 2014: 30% bonus
- October 15th – November 30th, 2013: 30% bonus
- August 27th – September 2nd, 2012: 30% bonus
- March 19th – March 26th, 2012: 30% bonus
- April 1st – May 15th, 2012: 25% bonus
- November 27th – December 29th, 2012: 35% bonus
- June 3rd – Unknown end date, 2011 (most likely June 30th): 25%
- January 10th – February 28th, 2011: 15% bonus
- October 1st – October 31st, 2010: 20%
- July 19th – July 30th, 2010: 15%
- February 22nd – March 16th, 2010: 15%
You can view all the transfer bonuses they have ever offered with all partners by clicking here. It’s interesting that a most American Express transfer bonuses now seem to be targeted/YMMV. Other current transfer bonuses include:
- [YMMV] American Express Transfer Bonus: 30%-50% To Hilton Honors (1:2.6/3). Valid until November 30th.
- [YMMV] American Express Transfer Bonus: 10%-20% To Aeroplan. No end date listed
- American Express Transfer Bonus: 25% To AeroMexico. Valid until November 30th, 2018.
Hat tip to Loyalty Lobby via Frequent Miler
View Comments (30)
I don't see the limit 75K. I also have "Membership Rewards point transfers that result in more than 999,999 Flying Club Miles will not be accepted"
+1
I see this message
Membership Rewards point transfers that result in more than 999,999 Flying Club Miles will not be accepted.
Got the offer in my account. No limit except for the max of 999,999 Flying Club Miles. Very tempting to book another flight to Japan after completing a one week stay last month.
is japan the best redemption to be had out of virgin with this bonus? any other options just as good? im leaning towards a japan trip out of this but just wondering what else people look at
Lucky I was not targeted. I will feel pretty bad just transfering 220k UR points to VA 2 days ago.
When I logged into MR point page, it does not say 75K cap; It says "Membership Rewards point transfers that result in more than 999,999 Flying Club Miles will not be accepted".
75,000 points limit is not true or not applicable anymore. I just did 76,000 MR points transfer (98,800 VA miles) and it completed.
Edit: never mind the points transfer canceled
Minimum transfer is 1,000 Membership Rewards points. Redeem for this exclusive offer from 12:00 a.m. MT on May 1, 2019 to 11:59 p.m. MT on July 1, 2019, to receive 30% additional Virgin Atlantic Flying Club miles. Additional Virgin Atlantic Flying Club miles will be awarded at the time of transfer.
No Limit. End Date 2019/07/01 11:59 MT - I put 200k and it gives me 260k
I got targeted 30% and hadn't even made or linked a flying club account. No 75k limit either, mine said 999,999 maximum.
do you guys received the targeted offer via email? ive never been targeted. but i only have an Everyday card - is that why? i downgraded from Plat 2 years ago but kept the Everyday open to preserve my MR. does amex only target cardholders that hold a more 'premium' card (ie: Plat/PRG)?
I have the 30%, no 75k limit. The only limit given is: Membership Rewards point transfers that result in more than 999,999 Flying Club Miles will not be accepted.