Velocity members can easily boost their points balance by purchasing additional points through the Velocity Points Booster program. It can be a convenient way to top up when you’re just short of the points needed for a reward flight or upgrade.
From now until 25 June 2026, Velocity is offering a limited‑time promotion with up to 40% off when you buy points via Points Booster.
Discount Offer
From 16 June through to 11:59pm AEST on 25 June 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.:
- No Discount when you buy 1,000 to 45,000 points
- 20% off when you buy 50,000–80,000 points
- 30% off for 90,000 – 110,000 points
- 40% off if you go big with 120,000–250,000 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.
