Buy Velocity Points With A 40% Discount - April 2026

Maximise your rewards with a 40% discount when buying Velocity Points

Tom Goward21 Apr 2026

Like many frequent flyer programs, Velocity sells its points directly to consumers. As a result, buying Velocity Points won’t often make financial sense unless there’s a discount or points bonus high enough to tempt us. As it turns out, Velocity has just dropped a 40% discount when purchasing Velocity Points.

Tip

Unlock a complimentary Virgin Australia return domestic flight, lounge access at selected domestic airports whenever you fly Virgin Australia, and 100,000 bonus points* with Amex Velocity Platinum! Read our review or apply here.

*T&Cs apply. New American Express Card Members only.

40% Discount On Velocity Points - April 2026

Velocity Frequent Flyer has launched its latest buy points promotion, offering up to 40% off Velocity Points when purchasing at least 50,000 points.

There is no need to activate the offer. Simply head to Velocity's buy points page and make your purchase from 21 to 29 April 2026. This offer is split across two phases, with the strongest value available upfront, so timing plays a big part in how much value you'll get.

Phase 1: Higher Value (21-23 April)

From 21 April until 11:59pm AEST 23 April 2026, Velocity is offering:

40% discount on 50,000 to 250,000 points

This is the simplest and most valuable part of the promotion, with a flat discount across a wide range of purchase amounts.

Phase 2: Reduced Value (24-29 April)

From 24 April to 11:59pm AEST 29 April 2026, the offer becomes more complex:

30% discount on 50,000 – 100,000 points
35% discount on 110,000 – 190,000 points
40% discount on 200,000 – 250,000 points

While the headline 40% discount remains during phase two, it’s pushed to the top end. That means most members will receive a lower discount unless they’re purchasing a large number of points. Clearly, the first three days of this promotion delivers the most value.

As always, buying points only makes sense if you have a specific redemption in mind. There’s little value in purchasing Velocity Points just because they are on sale, as frequent flyer programs can devalue at any time. The goal should be to earn and burn, not stockpile!

Velocity members can purchase up to 250,000 points per calendar year.

Should I Buy Velocity Points?

Velocity has been running these points purchase discounts for many years, and this time, you’d be buying Velocity Points at 1.4 cents per point with the 40% discount.

Below are some example redemptions to give you a sense of value. Keep in mind that Velocity Points are sold in fixed increments (for example, 110,000 or 120,000), so we’ll show the closest amount you’d need to buy to cover the entire redemption.

Brisbane To Vancouver In Air Canada Business

Redemption cost: 113,000 Velocity Points +$111 taxes
You’d buy: 120,000 points for $1,685 after discount
Total cost: $1,796 including taxes

Others might disagree, but I really like Air Canada's long-haul business class product. They're also one of just two airlines operating direct flights from Australia to Canada.

With regular cash fares on this route often hovering around $12,000, this is a standout redemption. Air Canada business reward seats can be challenging to find via Velocity, but last-minute availability is common.

Sydney To San Francisco In United Airlines Business

Redemption cost: 102,000 Velocity Points +$142 taxes
You’d buy: 110,000 points for $1,544 after discount
Total cost: $1,686 including taxes

United Airlines operates multiple daily services across the Pacific from Australia, which can improve your chances of finding reward availability. The hard product is solid, with lie-flat Polaris seats and direct aisle access, plus United offers Saks Fifth Avenue bedding in business class. But my favourite part is always the ice-cream sundae!

Sydney To New York In Singapore Airlines Business

Redemption cost: 158,500 Velocity Points +$643 taxes
You’d buy: 160,000 points for $2,246 after discount
Total cost: $2,889 including taxes

If you want to take on the world’s longest flight, you might as well do it in business class. Singapore Airlines is known for offering one of the best business class products in the sky, with wide seats, excellent service and consistently strong food and wine.

Perth To Sydney In Virgin Australia Business (return)

Redemption cost: 71,000 Velocity Points +$104 taxes (return)
You’d buy: 80,000 points for $1,123 after discount
Total cost: $1,227 including taxes

This sale could also prove useful for travel down under. Flying Perth to Sydney return in Virgin Australia Business Class would normally cost at least $2,700 in cash. After purchasing points with a 40% discount, you’d pay less than half that price!

How Do I Buy Velocity Points?

Head to this page and purchase the number of Velocity Points you want.

You can also purchase Velocity Points by calling the Velocity Membership Contact Centre (131 875), although a fee of $20 or 2,500 points will apply.

Watch Out For FX Fees When Buying Points

Even though Velocity Points are priced in Australian Dollars, transactions are processed overseas, which means you could be charged additional bank fees. Like many loyalty programs worldwide, Velocity Frequent Flyer contracts Canadian company Points.com to sell its points. As a result, some Australian banks treat points purchases as international transactions, which can trigger foreign exchange fees of around 2% to 3.5% on top of the advertised price.

Thankfully, Australians can access several fee-free travel debit cards, which we have covered in a full guide here. Unless the card you'll use will earn a high number of points to offset the cost, we recommend using a debit card with no FX fee such as Up, Ubank or Revolut.

Previous Velocity Bonus Point Offers

Before you take advantage of the current offer, it’s worth knowing what Velocity has previously offered. Here’s a list of Velocity’s point purchase offers over the last few years;