Points at the pump with Velocity

Points at the pump with Velocity

Filling up on fuel at BP petrol stations can now be paid for with Virgin’s Velocity Frequent Flyer points with the launch of Pay with Points.

An Australian-first initiative that will revolutionise the way members use the program, the Pay with Points option will allow customers to redeem between $10 and $60 off their eligible fuel and in-store purchases at participating BP service stations, starting next week.

It is the first time an Australian airline loyalty program has allowed its members to use their frequent flyer points as currency in a retail store.

BP General Manager, Marketing & Offer Development, Adam Arnold said, “This new offer will help Australians rethink how they refuel. The cost of fuel is a significant household expense, and we want to help reduce the impact on household budgets by opening up more ways to pay, thanks to our partnership with Velocity Frequent Flyer.”

Velocity Frequent Flyer, CEO, Karl Schuster added that it is a game changer for Australians, with Velocity Points soon to be a form of currency at BP service stations.

“Velocity is committed to rewarding our members on their everyday expenditure, and this initiative with BP takes that one step further. We know some members drive much more than they fly, so this gives them an alternative way to use their Points that will ease the pressure on their wallet,” Schuster said.

SO just how does it work? From next week, customers can begin using their Velocity Points in participating BP stores by following three easy steps:
Create a 4-digit Velocity PIN at velocityfrequentflyer.com/createPIN

Once a PIN has been created, the default setting is a $10 BP in-store redemption option, however this value can be changed at any time up to $60.

Swipe

Velocity membership card in store before payment

Redeem

The purchase can be paid for with Velocity Points if the value of the purchase is equal to or above the dollar value of the BP in-store redemption option. Follow the pin pad prompts to pay for all or part of the purchase with Velocity Points. 1667 Velocity Points is equal to $10.

Will you be trying this next time you fill up at BP?

Email the Travel Weekly team at traveldesk@travelweekly.com.au

BP velocity

Latest News

  • News

Collette special offers across peak northern summer season

Global tour operator Collette has announced a series of special offers on selected dates across a range of tours in the peak northern hemisphere 2024 summer season. Greece The offers include ‘Greece & Its Islands’ features classics such as the Parthenon as well as the picturesque islands of Mykonos and Santorini. A saving of $700 […]

  • Aviation
  • News

Air India and All Nippon codeshare between the two countries

Air India and All Nippon Airways have signed a codeshare agreement connecting their networks. The new commercial partnership will provide more travel opportunities for customers of both India’s leading global airline and the largest Japan’s largest carrier. Effective from 23rd May, the Air India and All Nippon Airways agreement will see passengers fly to their […]

  • News

A&K offers minimum 18 weeks paid parental leave

A&K Travel Group will now provide a minimum of 18 weeks paid parental leave for both care-givers, setting a new standard for the travel industry. By providing 18 weeks of paid time off for all new parents, regardless of gender, A&K Travel Group is not only enabling parents to spend valuable time with their newborns […]

  • Cruise
  • Luxury
  • News

Seabourn announces Western Kimberley Traditional Owners as Godparents of Seabourn Pursuit

Seabourn has named Western Kimberley Traditional Owners, the Wunambal Gaambera, as Godparents of the ultra-luxury purpose-built Seabourn Pursuit. It is the first cruise line to appoint Traditional Owners as godparents of a ship. Seabourn Pursuit embarks on its inaugural season in the Kimberley region this June. The naming ceremony will take place on Seabourn Pursuit’s […]

  • Luxury

Malolo Island Resort opens brand new Spa

Fiji’s Malolo Island has added another string to its bow – opening its $1.3 million day spa on Thursday, 18th April 2024. (Lead Image: matriarch Rosie Whitton with spa staff) Located at the edge of the resort’s luscious patch of tropical rainforest, the new “Leilani’s Spa” adds another level of elevated experiences to Malolo’s already […]