Unlock even more rewards with a bigger boarding bonus

Today, the Boarding Bonus for the Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard®† has increased to 60,000 Virgin Points, up from 40,000 points.  

Card holders will now earn 60,000 bonus Virgin Points when they spend $4,000 in the first 90 days of opening their account*.  That’s a 50% boost from the previous offer — and opens the door to an exciting range of Virgin Red rewards. The increased bonus applies to members that apply for the card from midnight ET on 16 July 2025. 

That’s enough points to fly across the pond from New York to London with Virgin Atlantic economy flights starting at just 6,000 points one way. Or treat yourself to a stay at one of the stylish Virgin Hotels located in vibrant cities like Chicago, Dallas, Nashville, New Orleans, London, and New York, with stays beginning at 25,000 points. Or enjoy a Virgin Experience Gifts date night, from a sunset slot at the Empire State Building paired with dinner for two (31,000 points), to a romantic gondola cruise through Coronado Cays (15,000 points), or even a scenic Brooklyn Bridge Bike Tour for two (12,000 points). Whatever your mood, Virgin Points have you covered. 

Or customers can save points for a bigger adventure, like epic cruises with Virgin Voyages or unforgettable stays at Virgin Limited Edition properties including Mont Rochelle in South Africa and Son Bunyola in Mallorca. 

Virgin Limited Edition

Virgin Red is Virgin’s rewards club that brings together the best of Virgin travel, so members can earn on their everyday spending to save for an extraordinary travel experience or an everyday treat – there's something for everyone.  

The fun doesn’t stop there. The Virgin Red Rewards Card turns every dollar you spend into Virgin Points, and it’s bursting with benefits*:  

Personal Perks: Earn your choice of up to two perks each cardholder year, including companion seats from Virgin Atlantic, reward nights from Virgin Hotels or we'll pick up your Bar Tab up to $300 on Virgin Voyages. Spend $15,000 in a year to choose one Personal Perk, or $30,000 to choose two. Frequent flyer, regular retreater, or seasoned sailor? You can pick the same perk twice if you'd like.  

Earn Tier Points with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: You could arrive at Silver or Gold tier sooner. Earn 25 Tier Points for every $2,500 of qualifying spend, up to a maximum 50 Tier Points every month.  

Make it a long weekend: Book two nights, get your third night free annually at participating Virgin Hotels properties.  

And did we mention the annual card fee is just $99*? Big rewards. Small price.  

Jimmy Marble

“We’re thrilled to give our members even more reason to get excited about the Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard,” said Vicki Simpson, Managing Director Commerical for Virgin Red.

The Boarding Bonus has increased to 60,000 Virgin Points in response to what our members value most: greater rewards, more flexibility, and the ability to unlock a wider range of memorable experiences. A bigger bonus makes it easier than ever to turn everyday spending into extraordinary rewards whether it’s jetting off across the pond, relaxing at a Virgin Hotel, or planning a dream cruise with Virgin Voyages.

For more information on the Virgin Red Rewards Card and its welcome offer, visit here.

Virgin Red

Terms apply.  Please see here for full details. 

† The Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard is only available to applicants 18 or older who have an address in the United States and a valid SSN or ITIN. This communication is exempt from the general restriction under section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA) on the communication of invitations or inducements to engage in investment activity on the grounds that it is made or directed only at persons outside the UK and within the USA. 

*Subject to credit approval. See Credit Rewards Terms for details: 

• BOARDING BONUS: Limit one offer per accountholder. Eligible net purchases (purchases minus returns and adjustments) of $4,000 or more must be made within 90 days of account opening. To receive points, your Virgin Red Rewards card must be successfully linked to your Virgin Red account and your credit card account must be open, in good standing and not delinquent.  If earned, points will post to your Virgin Red account within 1-2 billing cycles.  See Credit Rewards Terms  for details. We reserve the right to discontinue or alter this offer at any time. 

• ANNUAL FEE and NO FOREIGN TRANSACTION FEE: See https://uapply.syf.com/cs/groups/public/documents/et_statusdoc/e076537.html for rates and fees.  

• PERSONAL PERKS: Additional information and restrictions are available here: https://virginredrewardscard.syf.com/benefitsdetails. See Credit Rewards Terms for details.  

• VIRGIN HOTELS BENEFIT: Additional information and restrictions are available here: https://virginredrewardscard.syf.com/benefitsdetails. See Credit Rewards Terms for details.  

Virgin Points are earned and spent via Virgin Red Limited in accordance with the Virgin Red Programme Terms and Conditions. Virgin Red Limited is an appointed representative of Product Partnerships Limited (FRN: 626349) and acts as a credit broker, not a lender.  ^ Offers and rewards change from time to time so visit Virgin Red for the latest points rates and details. Rewards are subject to availability. The price of reward flights, stays and voyages is variable and will be displayed at the time of booking. For reward flights and non-UK reward stays, taxes, fees and charges apply.  **Price correct as of 22 May 2025. Example price is for a one-way Saver reward seat from London to New York in Economy Classic. Taxes, fees and carrier-imposed surcharges apply, which will vary according to choice of cabin, departure airport, destination and date(s) of travel. The price of reward seats is variable and will be displayed at the time of booking. Seats at Saver price points are subject to availability and will not necessarily be available in every cabin or on every flight. Full Flying Club Terms & Conditions apply. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club membership required to book reward seats.