Oct 6, 2014, 8:54 am
Last edit by: RealHJ
Virgin Atlantic World Elite Mastercard from Bank of America
90k link from 1/18/2019
https://secure.bankofamerica.com/app...ctoffercode=TG DEAD
90K Link from 12/10/2017
https://secure.bankofamerica.com/applynow/initialize-workflow.go?requesttype=C&campaignid=4023357&produ ctoffercode=54 DEAD
90K Link from 6/1/2017 (live as of 10/13/2017)
http://email.virgin-atlantic.com/a/hBZMEgXB7gfdgB9cK4zNshgaEA0/apply7 DEAD
90K Link from 3/23/2017 (live as of 5/31/2017)
90K Virgin DEAD
90K Link as of 11/11/2016 (live of 3/6/2017)
90K Virgin DEAD
90K Link as of 6/28/2016 (courtesy eknock007)
http://email.virgin-atlantic.com/a/h...shgaECF/apply5 DEAD
90K Link as of 11/11/2016
90K Virgin DEAD
90K Link as of 11/11/2016
90K Virgin DEAD
90K Link as of 11/11/2016
90K Virgin DEAD
90K Link as of 12/15/2015
http://email.virgin-atlantic.com/a/h...shgaED5/apply4 DEAD
90K Link as of Oct 29, 2015, added 11/23/15
http://email.virgin-atlantic.com/a/h...NshgaEbR/bank3 DEAD
90K US Residents added 8/31/2015
https://www.applyonlinenow.com/USCCa...815%20Mobile#b DEAD
90K link as of Dec 5, 2014 (courtersy of steventravel):
https://www.applyonlinenow.com/USCCa...q-_-90k%201214 DEAD
90K link as of April 2, 2015 (courtesy eknock007):
https://www.applyonlinenow.com/USCCa...20Acq-_-0315#b DEAD
New 90K link from 4/30/2015 (courtesy of eknock007):
https://www.applyonlinenow.com/USCCa...ed-_-0415%3E#b
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Datapoints:
There is a $90 AF and one cannot earn the 90K in one year unless one does $25K spending.
Best way to add to initial purchase bonus of 20K is to add AUs (and quite a few of them, too!).
Check application status:
Credit Card Application Status Center
90k link from 1/18/2019
90K Link from 12/10/2017
90K Link from 6/1/2017 (live as of 10/13/2017)
90K Link from 3/23/2017 (live as of 5/31/2017)
90K Link as of 11/11/2016 (live of 3/6/2017)
90K Link as of 6/28/2016 (courtesy eknock007)
90K Link as of 11/11/2016
90K Link as of 11/11/2016
90K Link as of 11/11/2016
90K Link as of 12/15/2015
90K Link as of Oct 29, 2015, added 11/23/15
90K US Residents added 8/31/2015
90K link as of Dec 5, 2014 (courtersy of steventravel):
90K link as of April 2, 2015 (courtesy eknock007):
New 90K link from 4/30/2015 (courtesy of eknock007):
https://www.applyonlinenow.com/USCCa...ed-_-0415%3E#b
__________________________________________________ ____________
Datapoints:
There is a $90 AF and one cannot earn the 90K in one year unless one does $25K spending.
Best way to add to initial purchase bonus of 20K is to add AUs (and quite a few of them, too!).
Check application status:
Credit Card Application Status Center
Virgin Atlantic [BOA] MasterCard 30k+5k+15k
Mar 26, 2015, 10:58 am
#226
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: LAX
Programs: Delta Silver, Marriott Gold, HH Diamond, Ex-UA Gold, Ex-AA Gold , Ex-SPG Gold, Peon everywhere else
Posts: 616
Well the big kicker is really the UK exit fee. Depending on your home airport, it CAN be a great deal. One way from LAX-LHR for example is only $135 in coach. I've found 5 coach seats on every non-stop flight out of LAX during summer, which is next to impossible to find on any other airline, plus at 21K miles for the flight (vs 30K for most other programs), I personally think it is a good value out of LAX for summer travel.
Also a note on fees, they reduced the UK exit fee for kids. I got a decent refund on my flights next summer, not sure if it is for business or not.
Also a note on fees, they reduced the UK exit fee for kids. I got a decent refund on my flights next summer, not sure if it is for business or not.
Mar 28, 2015, 1:41 pm
#227
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Heaven
Posts: 552
does the spanish recon number work on saturdays...?? It gets connected and I hear some spanish message but don't understand it. Not sure if it expects me to enter something or tell sif they are closed on saturdays (don't speak/understand spanish)
Does anyone know what to enter ?
Does anyone know what to enter ?
Mar 28, 2015, 9:27 pm
#228
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 396
does the spanish recon number work on saturdays...?? It gets connected and I hear some spanish message but don't understand it. Not sure if it expects me to enter something or tell sif they are closed on saturdays (don't speak/understand spanish)
Does anyone know what to enter ?
Does anyone know what to enter ?
Apr 2, 2015, 1:53 pm
#230
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: NYC
Programs: Delta Gold, SPG Gold, HHonors Gold, UA Gold (status match)
Posts: 777
dang. transfer changing to 1:1.5 is even worst...
The part about AU needing SS#. I read about it on other forums, blog, etc.
I can't copy and paste the pic. but it looks like this (I am just counting bonus, not the miles earned from spending)
20k bonus miles when you make your first purchase.
50k bonus miles when you make at least 12k in 6months
up to 5k when you add AU
up to 15k bonus miles every anniversary after qualifying purhcases.
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up to 90k total bonus.
The part about AU needing SS#. I read about it on other forums, blog, etc.
I can't copy and paste the pic. but it looks like this (I am just counting bonus, not the miles earned from spending)
20k bonus miles when you make your first purchase.
50k bonus miles when you make at least 12k in 6months
up to 5k when you add AU
up to 15k bonus miles every anniversary after qualifying purhcases.
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up to 90k total bonus.
Apr 2, 2015, 2:19 pm
#231
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,954
Apr 3, 2015, 3:26 pm
#232
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Omaha
Programs: AA Life Plat 4mm, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,459
I must have just hit the spend, logged on and saw 92k; I have had the card for around 5 months. After reading this thread I assume I should just go ahead and get a second card and do it again; I don't see the logic in keeping this card until the anniversary date - $95 for 15k doesn't seem much of a deal. I have been checking the UC inventory for 2 seats ORD-LHR and it does seem decent so if I pick up another 90k use 160k to fly R/T to London then convert the balance to Honors. It seems the taxes/fees will run around $2000, not bad for what I assume would cost at least $8000 if purchased? Am I missing something?
Apr 3, 2015, 5:19 pm
#233
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 114
I must have just hit the spend, logged on and saw 92k; I have had the card for around 5 months. After reading this thread I assume I should just go ahead and get a second card and do it again; I don't see the logic in keeping this card until the anniversary date - $95 for 15k doesn't seem much of a deal. I have been checking the UC inventory for 2 seats ORD-LHR and it does seem decent so if I pick up another 90k use 160k to fly R/T to London then convert the balance to Honors. It seems the taxes/fees will run around $2000, not bad for what I assume would cost at least $8000 if purchased? Am I missing something?
Apr 4, 2015, 8:30 am
#234
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Omaha
Programs: AA Life Plat 4mm, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,459
Thanks I will keep it and see what happens. Last night I called to apply for a second card using code VACAU8, the web clearly states 20k -50k -15k, however she said she could only see a 40k offer so I hung up and applied on line; was given instant approval. Once I get the card I will call and hopefully confirm the better offer applies.
Apr 8, 2015, 10:49 am
#235
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: NYC
Programs: Delta Gold, SPG Gold, HHonors Gold, UA Gold (status match)
Posts: 777
The VS website says:
Every month, on your credit card statement, we'll show the number of miles you've earned that month. Please note that Flying Club miles will be allocated to your Flying Club account at the beginning of each calendar month. Therefore, dependent on when you receive your statement, it may be possible that miles do not show on your credit card statement until the following month.
My statement closes today. I'm hoping the bonus miles post asap and this relates only to "earned" miles through spending.
Every month, on your credit card statement, we'll show the number of miles you've earned that month. Please note that Flying Club miles will be allocated to your Flying Club account at the beginning of each calendar month. Therefore, dependent on when you receive your statement, it may be possible that miles do not show on your credit card statement until the following month.
My statement closes today. I'm hoping the bonus miles post asap and this relates only to "earned" miles through spending.
Last edited by floridagal23; Apr 8, 2015 at 10:57 am
Apr 8, 2015, 2:26 pm
#238
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 67
"7,500 anniversary Flying Club miles will be posted to your Flying Club account when you spend a minimum of $15,000 in Net Purchases within the anniversary year with your card. An additional 7,500 anniversary Flying Club miles will be awarded when you spend $25,000 in Net Purchases within the anniversary year with your card. Earned Anniversary Flying Club miles will be posted to your Flying Club account each year within four to six weeks of the anniversary of your card’s open date."
Apr 9, 2015, 12:55 pm
#239
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,954
This is normal. The bonus should appear on the same statement as the renewal annual fee. However, in some years Bank of America has added incorrectly, and the bonus did not post automatically. If this occurs you will need to be very persistent to have the points posted without waiting for another statement.
Apr 9, 2015, 5:57 pm
#240
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 67
This is normal. The bonus should appear on the same statement as the renewal annual fee. However, in some years Bank of America has added incorrectly, and the bonus did not post automatically. If this occurs you will need to be very persistent to have the points posted without waiting for another statement.
Now, in your case, did the bonus points show up at the same time as the renewal annual fee or before?