Virgin Voyages partnered with Virgin Red to launch the Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard, a new credit card offering various perks, according to a press release.
Issued by Synchrony and set to launch in fall 2024, the new credit card will offer the opportunity to earn three Virgin Points per $1 spent on purchases with Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Hotels and Virgin Voyages. Additionally, cardholders will earn two Virgin Points per $1 spent on dining, groceries, select streaming services, and EV charging, and one Virgin Point per $1 spent on all other purchases made with Mastercard. Virgin Points can be redeemed for a range of rewards through Virgin Red and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Nirmal Saverimuttu, chief executive officer at Virgin Voyages, said: “We’re always looking for new opportunities to reward our loyal Sailors, which is why we’re excited to launch the Virgin Red Rewards Card in partnership with Virgin’s travel companies. This innovative card turns everyday purchases into Virgin Points, allowing sailors to unlock exclusive on-board perks, explore new horizons and create more unforgettable experiences with Virgin Voyages.”
Andrea Burchett, chief loyalty officer and managing director for Virgin Red, added: “We’re thrilled to partner with Virgin’s brilliant travel companies to offer our US members the chance to turn the dollars they spend every day into Virgin Points. The Virgin Red Rewards Card will be the first of its kind in the industry to span flights, cruises and hotels – it’s your passport to more flights across the Atlantic, more Voyaging around Caribbean hotspots and more Bellinis at The Pool Club.”
For an annual fee of $99, cardholders can choose from six exclusive Virgin perks twice a year, selecting one after spending $15,000 and another after spending $30,000. Current perks include:
- A Flying Club reward voucher for a companion seat or a cabin upgrade on Virgin Atlantic.
- One complimentary night stay at a participating Virgin Hotel.
- One suite upgrade at a participating Virgin Hotel.
- Up to $300 bar tab with Virgin Voyages.
- The Blue Extras Perk Package with Virgin Voyages, including laundry service, an exclusive cocktail party and daily coffee credits.
To celebrate the card’s launch, Virgin Red is offering a 40,000 Virgin Points bonus to new cardholders who spend $3,000 in the first 90 days. Additional benefits include no foreign transaction fees, 2,500 Virgin Points for adding an additional user (up to four), and an annual anniversary bonus of 5,000 Virgin Points. Cardholders also earn 25 Flying Club Tier Points for every $2,500 spent (up to 50 per month) and a third night free after booking two nights at a participating Virgin Hotel annually.
Cardholders receive World Elite Mastercard rewards, including travel, shopping and wellness benefits, along with Mastercard security protections. Virgin Points can be redeemed for flights, cruises, hotel stays and other rewards.
Shai Weiss, chief executive officer of Virgin Atlantic, said: “The Virgin Red Rewards Card will allow US cardholders to enjoy our brilliantly different customer experience across every part of their journey. They can now earn and burn Virgin Points, putting them towards their next adventure to the UK on Virgin Atlantic, staying at the brand new Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch, before setting sail on a Virgin Voyage from ports across Europe. We can’t wait for more people to experience our award-winning Clubhouses and experience onboard, delivered by our amazing people.”
“At Virgin Hotels, we’re all about creating meaningful value and irresistible experiences for our guests,” said James Bermingham, chief executive officer at Virgin Hotels Collection. “We’re excited to partner with our friends at Virgin to bring the Virgin Red Rewards Card to life. The card will revolutionize the guest experience by converting spending into Virgin Points, offering guests enhanced hotel stays and opening the door to a whole new world of travel rewards.”
