{"id":117060,"date":"2024-08-08T18:30:17","date_gmt":"2024-08-08T18:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/08\/virgin-launches-waitlist-for-new-virgin-red-rewards-mastercard-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2024-08-08T18:30:17","modified_gmt":"2024-08-08T18:30:17","slug":"virgin-launches-waitlist-for-new-virgin-red-rewards-mastercard-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/08\/virgin-launches-waitlist-for-new-virgin-red-rewards-mastercard-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Virgin launches waitlist for new Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Virgin Atlantic flyers, rejoice: The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgin.com\/en-us\/virgin-red\/rewards-credit-card-waitlist?SiteCode=VRCOMFPWL\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">waitlist for the Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard<\/a> is now open.<\/p>\n<p>The new Synchrony-issued card, launching this fall, earns 3 points per dollar at Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Hotels and Virgin Voyages and comes with a number of unique and customizable perks for a $99 annual fee.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what else to know.<\/p>\n<p><em>The information for the Virgin Red Rewards credit card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"virgin-red-rewards-mastercard-details\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard details<\/h2>\n<p>The Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard will come with a unique benefit system: Twice a year, cardholders will be able to choose from one of the following perks to take advantage of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A Flying Club reward voucher for a companion seat or a cabin upgrade on Virgin Atlantic<\/li>\n<li>One free night stay at a participating Virgin Hotels property<\/li>\n<li>One suite upgrade at a participating Virgin Hotels property<\/li>\n<li>An up-to-$300 bar tab with Virgin Voyages<\/li>\n<li>The Blue Extras perk package with Virgin Voyages, including laundry service, an exclusive cocktail party and daily coffee credits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/03\/Virgin-Atlantic-Airbus-A330-300.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/03\/Virgin-Atlantic-Airbus-A330-300.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/03\/Virgin-Atlantic-Airbus-A330-300.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/03\/Virgin-Atlantic-Airbus-A330-300.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/03\/Virgin-Atlantic-Airbus-A330-300.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/03\/Virgin-Atlantic-Airbus-A330-300.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/03\/Virgin-Atlantic-Airbus-A330-300.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/03\/Virgin-Atlantic-Airbus-A330-300.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/03\/Virgin-Atlantic-Airbus-A330-300.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">NICOLAS ECONOMOU\/NURPHOTO\/GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Plus, you&#8217;ll also enjoy the following perks all the time:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No foreign transaction fees<\/li>\n<li>2,500 Virgin points when you add an authorized user (up to four users)<\/li>\n<li>An anniversary bonus of 5,000 Virgin points each year upon renewal<\/li>\n<li>25 Flying Club tier points for every $2,500 in eligible purchases (up to 50 tier points per month)<\/li>\n<li>A third night free after booking two nights at a participating Virgin Hotels property once a year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You&#8217;ll get the following earning rates with the Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard:<\/p>\n<div class=\"&#10;        EmailSignUp_container__qYzYT&#10;        undefined&#10;        EmailSignUp_isLoading__i_qm0&#10;      \"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__zgpFm\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__C8FWb\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>3 points per dollar with Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Hotels and Virgin Voyages<\/li>\n<li>2 points per dollar on dining, groceries, select streaming services and electric vehicle charging<\/li>\n<li>1 point per dollar everywhere else<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Plus, the card will have an introductory welcome offer of 40,000 points after you spend $3,000 on the card in your first 90 days.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"is-it-worth-it\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Is it worth it?<\/h2>\n<p>For just a $99 annual fee, the Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard and its long list of perks can absolutely provide value to Virgin loyalists.<\/p>\n<p>The twice-a-year customizable perk alone should be enough to justify the card&#8217;s price tag. Then, after factoring in the card&#8217;s other perks and earning rates, cardholders should be able to justify flying Virgin to their heart&#8217;s content.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/Pesron-using-computer-and-credit-card-at-home_Justin-Pagetjpg.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/Pesron-using-computer-and-credit-card-at-home_Justin-Pagetjpg.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/Pesron-using-computer-and-credit-card-at-home_Justin-Pagetjpg.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/Pesron-using-computer-and-credit-card-at-home_Justin-Pagetjpg.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/Pesron-using-computer-and-credit-card-at-home_Justin-Pagetjpg.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/Pesron-using-computer-and-credit-card-at-home_Justin-Pagetjpg.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/Pesron-using-computer-and-credit-card-at-home_Justin-Pagetjpg.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/Pesron-using-computer-and-credit-card-at-home_Justin-Pagetjpg.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/Pesron-using-computer-and-credit-card-at-home_Justin-Pagetjpg.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">JUSTIN PAGET\/GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For those wondering, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Virgin Red points are essentially the same, as you can transfer them between the two programs. TPG&#8217;s August 2024 <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">valuations<\/a> place these points at 1.4 cents apiece, making them one of the more valuable airline currencies on the market.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>Some details remain to be seen, but the Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard seems to be a solid value proposition if you fly Virgin often and want a card to take advantage of that.<\/p>\n<p>With healthy earning rates and benefits, plus a unique choose-your-own-perk system that can singlehandedly justify the card&#8217;s annual fee, it promises to be a solid addition to the Virgin lineup of cards. If you&#8217;re interested in the Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard, be sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgin.com\/en-us\/virgin-red\/rewards-credit-card-waitlist?SiteCode=VRCOMFPWL\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">sign up for the waitlist<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/great-value-virgin-atlantic-flying-club\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: How to earn and redeem points for maximum value<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/credit-cards-virgin-red-mastercard-offer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Virgin Atlantic flyers, rejoice: The waitlist for the Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard is now open. The new Synchrony-issued card, launching this fall, earns 3 points per dollar at Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Hotels and Virgin Voyages and comes with a number of unique and customizable perks for a $99 annual fee. Here&#8217;s what else to know. 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