Get 100% Amex cashback (up to £100) with Virgin Atlantic

An intriguing American Express cashback offer launched yesterday with Virgin Atlantic.

It’s intriguing because it goes against the usual structure of these offers, which tend to be ‘get £100 back when you spend £500’, ‘get £200 back when you spend £750’ etc.

This one rebates ALL of your spending, but only up to £100.

Here’s the small print:

• you must register for the offer, if targeted, via the ‘Offers’ section of the Amex app or website (don’t bother looking on British Airways American Express cards!)

• you must make a transaction with Virgin Atlantic by 16th December

• you must use it against a flight departing from a UK airport

• you cannot use it to buy Virgin Points

• you cannot use it at Virgin Atlantic Holidays

Obviously you can book a flight (via the UK Virgin Atlantic website here) and the £100 credit will trigger.

What is more interesting is what other things may trigger it:

• if you have a Virgin Atlantic booking and you haven’t paid to select seats, will it trigger the cashback?

• similarly, if you think you might need extra luggage, would pre-paying it trigger the cashback?

• would the taxes and charges element of a Virgin Points redemption count?

• would change fees if you had to amend a Virgin Points redemption count? (telephone transactions do not count)

If you think you may be doing any sort of transaction with Virgin Atlantic before 16th December, it is worth saving this offer just in case.

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How to earn Virgin Points from UK credit cards (April 2025)

As a reminder, there are various ways of earning Virgin Points from UK credit cards.  Many cards also have generous sign-up bonuses.

You can choose from two official Virgin Atlantic credit cards (apply here, the Reward+ card has a bonus of 18,000 Virgin Points and the free card has a bonus of 3,000 Virgin Points):

Virgin Atlantic Reward+ Mastercard

18,000 bonus points and 1.5 points for every £1 you spend Read our full review

Virgin Atlantic Reward Mastercard

3,000 bonus points, no fee and 1 point for every £1 you spend Read our full review

You can also earn Virgin Points from various American Express cards – and these have sign-up bonuses too.

American Express Preferred Rewards Gold is FREE for a year and comes with 20,000 Membership Rewards points, which convert into 20,000 Virgin Points.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 27th May 2025, the sign-up bonus on the ‘free for a year’ American Express Preferred Rewards Gold card is increased from 20,000 Membership Rewards points to 30,000 points. Points convert 1:1 into Avios (30,000 Avios!) and many other programmes. Some people may see even higher personalised offers. Click here to apply.

American Express Preferred Rewards Gold

Your best beginner’s card – 30,000 points, FREE for a year & four airport lounge passes Read our full review

The Platinum Card from American Express comes with 50,000 Membership Rewards points, which convert into 50,000 Virgin Points.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 27th May 2025, the sign-up bonus on American Express Platinum is increased from 50,000 Membership Rewards points to a huge 80,000 points. Points convert 1:1 into Avios (80,000 Avios!) and many other programmes. Some people may see even higher personalised offers. Click here to apply.

The Platinum Card from American Express

80,000 bonus points and great travel benefits – for a large fee Read our full review

Small business owners should consider the two American Express Business cards. Points convert at 1:1 into Virgin Points.

American Express Business Platinum

50,000 points when you sign-up and an annual £200 Amex Travel credit Read our full review

American Express Business Gold

20,000 points sign-up bonus and FREE for a year Read our full review

Click here to read our detailed summary of all UK credit cards which earn Virgin Points.