Two separate transfer bonuses to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club are live right now, from two different card issuers — and they have different deadlines. Here’s what each one actually offers, and when each window closes.

American Express Membership Rewards: 30% Through November 30

  • Bonus: 30% — 1,000 Membership Rewards points become 1,300 Virgin Points.
  • Window: Now through November 30, 2026.
  • Registration: None needed — the bonus applies automatically to any Membership Rewards-to-Virgin Atlantic transfer made during the window.
  • Reversibility: Once transferred, points cannot be moved back to Membership Rewards.

This is smaller than the 40% bonus American Express Membership Rewards ran around Black Friday last year, so it’s a solid offer rather than a record one.

Capital One: 30% Through November 20

  • Bonus: 30% — the same 1,000-to-1,300 ratio as the Amex offer.
  • Window: Through 11:59 p.m. ET on November 20, 2026 — ten days shorter than the Amex offer.
  • Minimums: A minimum transfer of 1,000 Capital One miles, then in increments of 100 above that.

If you hold eligible cards from both issuers, the Capital One window is the one to act on first — it closes ten days earlier than Amex’s.

Before You Transfer

  • Price the award first. Both issuers’ transfers to Virgin Atlantic are one-way and irreversible, so confirm seat availability on the route and dates you want before moving a single point.
  • Transfers aren’t always instant. Build in a buffer before your award ticket deadline, especially near either bonus’s cutoff date.
  • Know the base math. Both transfers run at a standard 1:1 ratio normally — the 30% bonus is what bumps that to 1:1.3 for the duration of each window.

For a full rundown of which cards from which issuers can move points into Virgin Atlantic Flying Club year-round (not just during a bonus window), see our Virgin Atlantic transfer partners guide, and for how Virgin Points actually price out against cash, our Flying Club deep dive.

What’s the transfer ratio with the Amex bonus?

1,000 Membership Rewards points become 1,300 Virgin Points during the 30% bonus window, which runs through November 30, 2026.

Does the Capital One bonus end on a different date?

Yes — the Capital One 30% bonus ends November 20, 2026, ten days before the Amex offer closes.

Do I need to register for either bonus?

No. Both bonuses apply automatically to any qualifying transfer made during their respective windows — no registration or targeted offer is required.

Can I transfer points back if I change my mind?

No. Both Amex-to-Virgin Atlantic and Capital One-to-Virgin Atlantic transfers are one-way and cannot be reversed, so confirm award availability before you transfer.

Is there a minimum transfer amount?

Capital One requires a minimum transfer of 1,000 miles, then increments of 100 above that. Amex Membership Rewards transfers to Virgin Atlantic in standard point increments as well — check your account for the exact minimum at transfer time.

Past Transfer Bonuses to Virgin Atlantic

  • American Express Membership Rewards — 40%: ran through December 31, 2025, the richest Amex-to-Virgin-Atlantic bonus on record at the time.

We’ll keep adding past rounds here as new bonus windows open and close, so you can see how the current offer stacks up against history.

Final Thoughts

Neither bonus requires registration, so there’s no downside to waiting until you’ve actually priced and confirmed the award seat you want — just don’t wait past November 20 if you’re moving Capital One miles, or past November 30 for Membership Rewards.