Velocity Points on Sale Again: Is a 40% Discount Worth Buying?
Velocity Frequent Flyer is once again offering a discount on purchased points, and this time the promotion can reduce the cost of acquiring Velocity Points to as little as 1.404 cents per point (250,000 points at $3,510).
For anyone who is only a few thousand points short of a redemption, this could be one of the cheapest opportunities this year to top up a Velocity balance.
That said, buying points is not always a good deal. The value depends entirely on how you plan to use them.
You can view the offer page here and a breakdown below.
Velocity Points Booster Promotion: Key Details
Offer ends: 25 June 2026 at 11:59 PM
The discount is tiered based on the number of points purchased:
Points Purchased & Discount
1,000 – 49,999: No discount
50,000 – 89,999: 20% off
90,000 – 119,999: 30% off
120,000 – 250,000: 40% off
To unlock the maximum discount, members must purchase at least 120,000 Velocity Points.
Important Terms to Know
Before purchasing points, keep these conditions in mind:
Discounts only apply when buying 50,000 points or more.
Members can purchase a maximum of 250,000 Velocity Points per calendar year.
Multiple purchases are permitted as long as the annual cap is not exceeded.
Velocity advises allowing up to 72 hours for points to arrive, although credits are often much faster.
Transactions are processed overseas and may attract foreign transaction fees depending on the credit card used.
What Does 1.4 Cents Per Point Actually Mean?
At the highest discount level, Velocity Points can be acquired for approximately 1.4 cents each.
This number matters because it creates a benchmark for evaluating redemptions.
A simple principle used by experienced points collectors is this:
You should aim to receive more value from a redemption than the amount you paid to acquire the points.
If points cost 1.4 cents each, you ideally want your redemption to generate significantly more than 1.4 cents of value per point.
This is where premium cabin travel often shines.
A Real-World Example: Singapore Airlines Business Class
Earlier this year, a Singapore Airlines Business Class redemption from Perth (PER) to Ho Chi Minh (SGN) required:
44,500 KrisFlyer miles
Approximately AUD $110 in taxes and fees
Transferring from Velocity would require roughly 68,975 Velocity Points.
Under the current promotion, purchasing 70,000 Velocity Points would cost approximately AUD $1,310.40.
After adding taxes and fees, the total cost comes to around:
AUD $1,520.40 one-way in Singapore Airlines Business Class
For a return journey, the total cost would be approximately:
AUD ~$3,000 return
The same itinerary can often cost around AUD ~$5,000 when purchased as a cash fare.
That represents savings of ~40%, which highlights why many frequent flyers may consider premium cabin redemptions the best use of purchased points.
The savings can be even greater if you secure a Singapore Airlines business class reward seat using Velocity points — we've seen savings of up to 63%. That said, there are stronger frequent flyer programs to purchase points from, as you'll discover further down in this document.
When Buying Velocity Points Makes Sense
When You Need a Small Top-Up
This is the most practical use of a points purchase.
If you have already found an award seat but are short by a few thousand points, buying the difference can be far cheaper than paying cash for the ticket.
When Award Availability Is Already Confirmed
Always verify that the seat you want is available before purchasing points.
Award seats can disappear quickly, and purchased points generally cannot be refunded.
When Redeeming for Business or First Class
Premium cabin flights often deliver the highest redemption values.
These are typically the redemptions where buying points can make financial sense.
When Buying Velocity Points Does Not Make Sense
Buying Without a Specific Plan
Points should not be purchased simply because they are on sale.
Airlines can change award pricing, partner agreements, and redemption rates at any time.
Without a redemption strategy, there is a risk that the value of those points could decrease before they are used.
Using Points for Low-Value Redemptions
Gift cards, merchandise, and many economy flight redemptions often provide poor value.
In many cases, paying cash is the better option.
How Good Is This Offer Compared to Previous Promotions?
Velocity frequently alternates between bonus-point promotions and discounted-point promotions.
A 40% discount is among the strongest offers the program regularly provides.
Historically, Velocity's famous 100% bonus promotion in 2020 remains one of the best deals ever offered. However, in today's environment, a 40% discount remains one of the lowest acquisition costs members can achieve.
At approximately 1.4 cents per point, this promotion sits at the top end of Velocity's recurring sales.
How to Take Advantage of the Promotion
If you decide this offer works for your situation, follow these steps:
Find award seat availability first.
Calculate exactly how many additional Velocity Points you need.
Purchase the required points through Velocity Points Booster.
Wait for the points to arrive in your account.
Complete your redemption as soon as possible.
The most important step is the first one.
Buying points without confirming availability can leave you holding a large points balance with no immediate use.
Velocity is Good Value. But It Is Not The Best.
Based on everything covered above, buying Velocity Points during a 40% sale can absolutely make sense, especially when you have already locked in a premium cabin seat and you are simply bridging a gap.
But here is what most people never realise.
Velocity is not the only frequent flyer program that lets you buy points. And it is nowhere near the best one.
There are programs that regularly let you acquire points at a lower cost per point, with award charts that stretch those same points much further in Business and First Class. The exact same dollars can buy you noticeably more premium travel, if you know which program to buy from, and when to do it.
That is precisely what we break down in our next masterclass. Which programs deliver the strongest value when buying points, how to tell a "sale" apart from a genuinely great deal, and how to book premium cabins for a fraction of the cash price.
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Final Thoughts
This promotion is not an invitation to stockpile Velocity Points.
Instead, it is a tool that can help bridge the gap between your current balance and a valuable redemption.
For travellers who have already found award availability on Singapore Airlines, ANA, Qatar Airways, United Airlines, or Virgin Australia, a 40% discount can represent an attractive opportunity to secure premium travel for substantially less than the cash price.
The smartest approach remains simple:
Find the seat first. Buy the points second.
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