Velocity lets members top up their balance by buying points through its Points Booster program, which can be a handy way to close the gap if you’re just shy of what you need for a reward.
Right now through 29 March 2026, they’re running a promo that gives you up to a 40% discount when you buy points via Points Booster.
However, Velocity is structuring this promotion a little differently this time. They’re kicking things off with a three‑day “early bird” offer, giving members the chance to lock in the best value right at the start. Once that initial window closes, the deal shifts to a slightly reduced, but still discounted, offer that will run for the remainder of the promotional period.
Discount Offer
Early-Bird Offer (21-23 April)
From 21 April through to 11:59pm AEST on 23 April 2026, Velocity is rolling out a pretty straightforward deal: a 40% discount when you buy between 50,000 and 250,000 points.
It’s the cleanest part of the whole promo. No tiers, no tricks, just a flat discount across a big chunk of purchase amounts.
Discount Offer (24-29 April)
From 24 April through to 11:59pm AEST on 29 April 2026, discount tiers kick in. The discount shifts depending on how many points you buy. The more points you pick up, the better the discount gets.:
- 30% off when you buy 50,000–100,000 points
- 35% off for 110,000–190,000 points
- 40% off if you go big with 200,000–250,000 points
Buying Points
These points can be bought online through the Velocity Points Booster website. Alternatively, you can make your purchase through the contact centre, however, there is a fee of $20, or 2,500 points for this.
There are a few points to keep in mind:
- You can purchase a minimum of 1,000 points and a maximum of 250,000 points.
- You can purchase an overall maximum of 250,000 points per calendar year.
- The price per point is not constant. As you buy larger amounts, the cost per point decreases.
- You can make as many purchases as you like, but keep in mind the previous three points!
The real perk of Points Booster is that it lets you quickly top up your balance when you’re just a little short of what you need. If you already have a specific redemption in mind and only need a small push to get there, this promo can be useful. If you’re thinking of buying points “just in case,” though, the value is usually a lot weaker.
Buy Points with Points Booster
If you want to buy points, you will need to start at the Velocity website. After you have logged in, head to My Velocity, then scroll down to the Flying section, where you will find a link to Boost Your Points Balance.
From there, you will be taken across to the Velocity Points.Com landing page, where you will be asked how many points you wish to buy. You can choose a minimum of 500 Velocity Points and a maximum of 250,000 Velocity Points.
If you are buying between 500 and 5,000 Velocity Points, you can purchase in blocks of 500 points. From 5,000 Points you can buy in blocks of 1,000 points up to 50,000 points. Once you pass 50,000 Velocity Points, you can then purchase in increments of 10,000 points.
Once you have selected the number of points you wish to purchase, you will be asked for your credit card details. Your options are Visa, MasterCard or American Express cards.
One thing to watch for here is that Points.Com processes the payment outside Australia. Depending on your card, this could add an additional fee.
Does it make sense?
Buying points this way usually isn’t amazing value on its own, but it can make sense if you’re only a little short of what you need for a reward. In those situations, topping up can be worth it, and the points tend to land in your account quickly, which is handy if you need them at short notice. As a general “buy now, use later” strategy, though, it’s not typically the strongest deal.
Thoughts
Both Velocity and Qantas Frequent Flyer offer members the opportunity to buy points to top up their accounts. While they may be useful for getting you across the line for a reward, they are a fairly expensive way to get points.
