Looking to top up your Points balance? Now’s the perfect time. For a limited period, you can boost your Points for less with savings of up to 40% off when you buy Points by 11:59pm AEDT, 21 October 2025.

Whether you’re planning your next getaway or just want to be ready for a future reward, this limited-time offer makes it easier (and cheaper) to reach your travel goals.

Here’s how much you’ll save:

• 20% off when you purchase 15,000 – 80,000 Points
• 30% off when you purchase 90,000 – 150,000 Points
• 35% off when you purchase 160,000 – 200,000 Points
• 40% off when you purchase 210,000 – 250,000 Points

Don’t miss out — this offer ends 21 October 2025.

Terms and conditions apply.

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Different earning rates often apply when using your credit card domestically or abroad. Today, we unravel the intricate domain of credit cards and the various types available with the aim of uncovering the best international earning rate from the leading international cards.

Note: Some of these cards have foreign transaction fees which may negatively impact the earn rate of your card of choice.

Examining each card’s finer details.

The Coles Mastercard gets the crown in Velocity Frequent Flyer as it yields 1 point per dollar with 0 foreign transaction fees and a low annual fee.

Qantas Premier Titanium leads the pack for Qantas frequent flyers as it yields 2 points per dollar spent. This feature-packed card comes with numerous benefits with Qantas including discounted tickets, increased status points, first class lounge passes and more. However, you will incur a foreign transaction fee of 3% and an annual fee of $1,200.

The Commonwealth Bank Ultimate Rewards is a good option for Qantas flyers if you want a card with low fees. Although it yields a slightly lower earning rate of 1.2 points per dollar, but it does not attract foreign transaction fees and you can even have the monthly fee waived if you meet the spending requirement.

For those who cherish hotel benefits will appreciate the value of an Amex Platinum or Citibank Prestige Mastercard.

Conclusion

As you can see every card has its benefits and drawbacks, the card that’s right for you often depends on your spending pattern and personal choice. Regardless of the card you choose a Points Advisor expert can help you leverage the points you earn—call us, you’ll be happy you did.

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Here are 4 Ways to earn more points:

1. Fly on an eligible fare with Virgin Australia or its airline partners.
2. Combine family members Velocity Points and Status Credits into a single Velocity account.
3. Scan your flybuys card when you shop at Coles, Coles Online, Liquorland and First Choice Liquor Market to earn 1 Status Credit for every $100 spent (up to 10 per month).
4. Earn with Velocity Frequent Flyer Points earning credit cards.

Some of the benefits of Platinum Membership

• 100% Points bonus, on top of the base Points, earned, when traveling with Virgin Australia
• Access for yourself and 3 guests, plus up to 3 children aged between 2-17 to Domestic and international Lounge access.
• 4 Complimentary upgrades to Business Class for eligible domestic flights
• Seating Preferences, advanced seat selection and Preferential seating.
• Companion Gold Membership and Platinum Membership
• Complimentary Baggage Allowance
• Complimentary Platinum Partner membership with IHG®Rewards Club or Diamond Partner membership with Hilton HHonorsTM.
• Complimentary Europcar Privilege Elite Membership or Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Presidents Circle®.
• Travel benefits with our International airline partners
• Family can benefit from Platinum memberhip too
• Member-only promotions

For more details about Velocity Platinum Membership benefits, you can check here.

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