What is the easiest way to get Virgin points?

Flying with us is the fastest way to earn points. The more you fly and the more you spend, the more you'll earn. Your cabin, ticket type and membership tier all contribute, but it's far from the only way.



The easiest and fastest way to accumulate Virgin Points in 2026 is through everyday spending and credit card transfers rather than just flying. If you have a premium credit card from providers like American Express, Chase, or Bilt, you can often transfer your points directly to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club at a 1:1 ratio, frequently benefiting from "transfer bonuses" that can give you 30% more points. Another "low-effort" method is the Virgin Red app, which allows you to earn points on daily purchases at hundreds of retailers like ASOS, Apple, and eBay. For UK residents, the Virgin Atlantic Reward Credit Card is a powerful tool for earning points on every pound spent. Additionally, Virgin has a "Shops Away" portal that acts as a shopping mall where you earn points for every dollar spent at partner brands. By layering these methods—transferring credit card points during a bonus window and using the shopping portals for routine purchases—you can earn enough points for a reward flight without ever leaving the ground.

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Booking a return Economy ticket will earn 5,000 bonus Virgin Points, a Premium ticket will bag an extra 10,000 points, while an Upper Class flight getting you a bonus of 20,000 points.

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How much are 10,000 Virgin Atlantic points worth? According to NerdWallet's analysis, 10,000 Virgin Atlantic points are worth about $110.

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Unlike Flying Club Miles, Virgin Points will never expire. This means you have as much time as you need to redeem your Virgin Points, which have exactly the same value as miles. So no matter what life throws at you, your points are yours to use now or in the future.

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The world is very much your oyster with 20,000 points in your account, as that's enough for a return flight from the UK New York and the Caribbean,* while a trip to Washington or Boston could be on the cards with a reward seat starting from 18,000 Virgin Points plus taxes.

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In standard season, you'll need as little as 18,000 points for an Economy Classic return flight, and in peak season you'll need from 22,000 points. And if you are a Gold member you can use your Gold Reward Seat benefit to book revenue seats when there is no reward availability, by spending double the usual points.

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Given the airline's popularity & passenger volume, it is very easy for users to sell Virgin Atlantic Miles with Mileagespot. Our redemption process is straightforward - simply submit your information and once we verify your points, you'll receive full payment in cash.

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Yes, from the 5th of September 2023 you can transfer your points to another Virgin Red account holder. Whether you want to combine points to spend on a holiday* or are feeling generous and want to help a loved one unlock a reward, points can be transferred to another Virgin Red member for a flat transaction fee.

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Flying Club has three member levels within its loyalty program, and members start in the Red tier just for joining Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. After earning 400 tier points, you're upgraded to Silver tier and after 1,000 tier points, you'll reach the Gold tier.

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