Elevate vs status points
Stupid question, but is there a difference between elevate and status points? Thinking about getting the VX Visa, debating between the basic and premium. One of the premium perks is 5k status points earned per $10k spend.
Are these 5k status points the same as elevate points, in that they can be used to purchase flights? Or are they solely to advance your points toward earning silver/gold status?