Question 1

Does the Amex Velocity Platinum Card give access to Airport Lounges?

Accepted Answer

With the Amex Velocity Platinum Card, you get access to the Virgin Australia Lounge every time you fly domestically with Virgin Australia. Please note that separate enrolment in the Virgin Australia Lounge Access benefit is required.
You also get 2 complimentary Virgin Australia Guest Lounge Passes each year for friends or family to the VA Lounge, when travelling with you on a domestic Virgin Australia flight.

Question 2

What is the Annual Card Fee for the Amex Velocity Platinum Card?

Accepted Answer

The Amex Velocity Platinum Card has an annual Card Fee of $440 p.a.

Question 3

How is the limit on the Amex Velocity Platinum Card determined?

Accepted Answer

All American Express Credit Cards have a maximum Credit limit. Your highest limit will depend on your financial circumstances and the Credit Card you choose. When you apply for the Amex Velocity Platinum Card, you’ll have the opportunity to indicate your preferred Credit Card limit and approval for your credit line will be subject to our approval criteria. You should ensure that you nominate a limit that’s in line with your current financial circumstances.
It’s also important to know that choosing a low limit during the application process will not change your chances of approval. If you don’t choose a limit, we’ll assign you one, based on your current financial circumstances.

Question 4

How do I earn and use the Velocity Points on my Card?

Accepted Answer

You earn Velocity Points from all eligible purchases made on your Amex Velocity Platinum Card for your everyday spend, bills, entertainment, travel bookings and more.
The points you earn on your Card are automatically transferred to your Velocity Frequent Flyer Account each month. You can then redeem them for flights with Virgin Australia and Velocity's network of airline partners with Rewards Seats, for upgrades, for hotels, resorts, cruises and tours, for car rentals or to shop at Virgin Wines Redemption.

Question 5

What are the benefits of the Amex Velocity Platinum Card for frequent flyers?

Accepted Answer

With the Amex Velocity Platinum Card, you can enjoy a wide range of travel benefits including:
An annual complimentary domestic economy return flight on Virgin Australia between selected cities each anniversary year.
Complimentary domestic and international Travel Insurance for you, your spouse, and your dependent children when you pay for your return trip with your Amex Velocity Platinum Card. (Terms, conditions and exclusions apply such as maximum age-limits, pre-existing medical conditions and cover limits).
Virgin Australia Lounge Access every time you fly domestically with Virgin Australia (enrolment in the VA Lounge Access benefit is required).
Earn up to 100 Velocity Status Credits each Membership year to help you jump Velocity tier status. Be awarded 50 Status Credits when you spend $25,000 on eligible purchases each Membership year and a further 50 Status Credits when you spend another $25,000 in the same Membership year.