Account benefits

With two cards, the Virgin Atlantic Credit Card Account gives you lots of opportunities to earn Flying Club miles which you can spend on rewards like flights and upgrades.

There are two types of account available: the Virgin Atlantic White Credit Card Account and the Virgin Atlantic Black Credit Card Account.

Both accounts include the Virgin Atlantic American Express® Credit Card from MBNA and the Virgin Atlantic Visa Credit Card. And whichever account you choose, it’s easy to manage – with one statement and one PIN.

With both accounts you get all the following benefits:

• Flying Club Miles – earn more rewards faster
• Complimentary companion reward flights
• Premium Economy reward upgrades
• Exclusive shopping, dining and travel offers

To find out more about the differences, just compare the accounts.

Account benefits

Flying Club miles – earn more rewards faster

Virgin Atlantic White Credit Card Account:
We'll give you 3,000 bonus Flying Club miles when you make your first card purchase on either card within 90 days of opening your account. You'll also earn 1 mile for every full £1 you spend with your American Express card and 1 mile for every £2 you spend using your Visa card.

Plus you’ll earn double miles when you spend direct with Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Holidays.

Virgin Atlantic Black Credit Card Account:
We'll give you 6,000 bonus Flying Club miles when you make your first card purchase on either card within 90 days of opening your account. You'll also earn 2 miles for every full £1 you spend with your American Express card and 1 mile for every £1 you spend using your Visa card.

Plus you’ll earn double miles when you spend direct with Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Holidays.

Click here for terms and conditions about earning miles

Account benefits

Complimentary companion reward flights

Virgin Atlantic White Credit Card Account:
Spend over £15,000 on card purchases on your Virgin Atlantic American Express Credit Card in a year to receive a complimentary companion reward ticket for a qualifying flight (just pay the taxes and charges).*

Virgin Atlantic Black Credit Card Account:
Spend over £7,500 on card purchases on your Virgin Atlantic American Express Credit Card in a year to receive a complimentary companion reward ticket for a qualifying flight (just pay the taxes and charges).*

Complimentary companion reward flights can only be booked with full-priced, qualifying Virgin Atlantic flights and are subject to availability. There may be no availability for particular routes or for particular travel dates.

Click here for companion flight terms and conditions

Note: A year is defined as the 12 month period starting from the date your Virgin Atlantic Credit Card Account was opened.

*Spend on the Virgin Atlantic Visa Credit Cards is not included.

Account benefits

Premium Economy reward upgrades

Virgin Atlantic White Credit Card Account:
Spend £10,000 on card purchases on your Virgin Atlantic American Express Credit Card from MBNA in a year to receive a Premium Economy reward upgrade when you redeem your miles on an Economy booking.*

Virgin Atlantic Black Credit Card Account:
Spend £5,000 on card purchases on your Virgin Atlantic American Express Credit Card from MBNA in a year to receive a Premium Economy reward upgrade when you redeem your miles on an Economy booking.*

When you’ve spent the same amount again, you'll be eligible for another Premium Economy reward upgrade when you redeem your miles on an Economy booking. You can do this up to twice a year, every year.

Click here for Premium Economy reward upgrade terms and conditions

Note: A year is defined as the 12 month period starting from the date your Virgin Atlantic Credit Card Account was opened.

*Spend on the Virgin Atlantic Visa Credit Card doesn't count towards upgrades.

Account benefits

Exclusive shopping, dining and travel offers

As a Virgin Atlantic Credit Card Account holder and Flying Club member, you can enjoy boosting your mileage with Virgin Atlantic’s Flying Club partners – from hotel chains such as Hilton and Marriott, to holiday parking with Avis or Purple. And when you pay using either of your Virgin Atlantic Credit Cards, you’ll earn extra miles on every pound you spend, helping you reach your dream reward faster.

You’ll also have access to a superb range of offers through American Express Selects, when you use your Virgin Atlantic American Express Credit Card from MBNA to pay. Click here for full details.