Our Best Velocity Frequent Flyer Credit Cards

If you are a regular Virgin flyer, its Velocity Frequent Flyer program might enable you to earn points for flights, fuel, car hire, accommodation, sport, holidays and more. But despite these benefits, there are a few factors to consider to decide whether getting a frequent flyer credit card is the right option for you.

Why get a frequent flyer credit card?

If you are looking for a frequent flyer credit card where you can earn points with Virgin airlines in particular, it’s a good idea to first consider the following:

• Do you pay your closing credit card balance in full each month? Keep in mind interest rates on frequent flyer credit cards are typically around 20% p.a..
• Do you want to earn points to redeem for flights for either domestic or international?
• Are you already a member of the Velocity Frequent Flyer program, or are you keen to join?

A frequent flyer credit card might not be the best option if you rarely pay off the balance, only plan to use your credit card occasionally or if you want to redeem points for other things like cash back, gift cards and shopping vouchers. As a rewards-based card, it’s a good idea to bear in mind that the costs of owning and using these types of credit cards can quickly cancel out the benefits of some frequent flyer offers. Check out Canstar’s hints and tips on rewards programs.

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Some of our best Velocity Frequent Flyer credit cards

Before you decide on a frequent flyer credit card, it’s a good idea to compare your options considering there is such a huge range of products out there.

When considering a frequent flyer credit card, you might want to check out the Velocity Frequent Flyer credit cards rated by Canstar with links to providers’ websites. You can see a snapshot of them in the table below, sorted by Star Rating on a $3,000 per month credit card spend.

Table only displays eight products. Click here to see more. Be sure to read the full terms and conditions of each deal before signing up.

What to look out for in a frequent flyer credit card

There are a few things you should consider when comparing frequent flyer credit cards to find which product is best for you. Some of these include:

• Earn rate on points – check the rate at which points are earned for each dollar spent.
• Annual fee – consider the annual fee on the card and whether or not it is worth the rewards earned.
• Promotional rates and features – be aware of the expenses of a frequent flyer credit card after the promotional period (typically six months) is over.
• Complimentary extras – some frequent flyer credit cards offer additional features such as complimentary travel insurance.
• Star Ratings – Canstar’s Research team gives products a star rating from 1 to 5. It’s a good idea to consider this when comparing frequent flyer credit cards.

If you are a disciplined spender and want to learn more about credit cards, check out Canstar’s roundup of the 13 benefits of using a credit card.